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Dr. Zahraa Marafie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Kuwait University. She holds both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Her expertise spans Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a focus on Real-Time Systems and Service-Oriented Computing.
During her doctoral research, Dr. Marafie designed and implemented AutoCoach, an innovative system leveraging AI and IoT to analyze and personalize driver behavior feedback, enhancing road safety through tailored alerts and analytics. Her current research explores practical AI and IoT applications across sectors, including Medical AI, where she develops intelligent health monitoring solutions such as HeatWatch, a real-time heat exhaustion detection system. She also leads projects like in Business Data Analysis, and medical AI.
In addition to her academic and research activities, Dr. Marafie actively mentors students as the Faculty Supervisor of the ClickIT Club and the KU ACM Student Chapter (2025). She also serves as a High-Impact WiDS (Women in Data Science) Ambassador for 2025, championing inclusive excellence in talks, events, and outreach programs.
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
- University of California, Irvine
- Master's in Computer Engineering
- University of California, Irvine
- B.Sc. of Science in Information Science
- Kuwait University
- Assistant professor (2021 - Present)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Teaching Assistant (2018-2019)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, USA
- Scholarship Teaching Assistant (2014 - 2021)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine
- Computer Programmer (2011 - 2014)
- Center of Information Systems, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait
- Internship Programmer (2011)
- Information Systems Unit, Kuwait University
- Teaching Assistant (2011)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Administrative Coordinator (2010-2011)
- Department of Visual Communication, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Graphic Designer (2009 - 2010)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Further details on my LinkedIn page.
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Edge and Fog Intelligence
- Real-time Systems
- Service-oriented Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- ISC 240 - Introduction to Programming (Java)
- ISC 357 - Operating Systems and File Organization
- ISC 130 - Ethics and Practices
- CLS 161 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- ISC 100 - Introduction to Personal Computers
- ETM 450 - Applications of Information Systems in Environmental Management
- ISC 471 - Interactive 3D Graphics Modeling
- Developing an Instrument for Assessing Self-Efficacy Confidence in Data Science
- S Malallah, EU Osiobe, Z Marafie, P Henriquez-Coronel, L Shamir, Ella Lucille Carlson, Joshua Levi Weese
- 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
- Building Intelligent IoT Agents Using Personality-Based Service Models
- Z Marafie
- University of California, Irvine
- AutoCoach: An Intelligent Driver Behavior Feedback Agent with Personality-Based Driver Models
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, D Wang, H Lyu, Y Liu, Y Meng, J M
- Electronics 10 (11), 1361
- AutoCoach: Driving Behavior Management Using Intelligent IoT Services
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, D Wang, H Lyu, Y Meng, T Ito
- 2019 IEEE 12th Conference on Service-Oriented Computing and Applications
- Proactive fintech: Using Intelligent IoT to Deliver Positive InsurTech Feedback
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, Y Zhai, J Li
- 2018 IEEE 20th Conference on Business Informatics (CBI) 2, 72-8121
- Energy Optimization for Two-Dimensional NoCs Using Genetic Algorithms
- Z Marafie
- University of California, Irvine