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Ahmed Bensaoud

Adaptive AI Systems Advanced Malware Detection Vulnerability Management In Large Language Models (LLMs) Computer Vision Natural Language Processing (NLP)
University of Hartford Computing Sciences

About

Dr. Ahmed Bensaoud is an Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences at the University of Hartford. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2023, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. His research interests include adaptive AI systems, advanced malware detection, vulnerability management in Large Language Models (LLMs), computer vision, and natural language processing. At the University of Hartford, Dr. Bensaoud teaches courses in Intrusion Detection and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability, Deep Learning Applications, Internet Programming, Software Development, and Computer Networking. His teaching philosophy focuses on hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaboration, with a strong commitment to mentoring students both in and outside the classroom. Beyond academia, he has submitted AI research proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and enjoys exploring emerging technologies, traveling to scenic destinations, and volunteering in educational programs that serve the community.

Research Performance Summary

9
Total Papers
386
Total Citations
5
H-Index
2020-2025
Active Research Span

First Recorded Paper

Classifying malware images with convolutional neural network models

Year: 2020

Citations: 97

Venue: International Journal of Network Security 22 (6)

Latest Recorded Paper

CleanSheet: Advancing backdoor attack techniques for deep neural networks with stealthy trigger embedding

Year: 2025

Citations: 0

Venue: Systems and Soft Computing 7

Last 10 Years Publication Activity

This timeline shows the professor's yearly publication activity.

2025
4
2024
2
2023
1
2022
1
2020
1

Publication Venues and Collaboration

Journal, Conference, and Book Publication Breakdown

Conference 0
Journal 4
Book 1

Top Coauthors

Bensaoud Kalita Abudawaood

Research Impact by Period

2025-2026

Period Stats
Papers 4
Citations 28
Avg. Citations / Paper 7
H-Index 2

2020-2024

Period Stats
Papers 5
Citations 358
Avg. Citations / Paper 71.6
H-Index 4

Contact and Professional Links

Contact Information

bensaoud@hartford.edu

Detected Research Keywords

Malware Detection Learning