2019
Designing a Hadoop MapReduce Performance Model using Micro Benchmarking Approach
M. Alalawi · H. Daly
Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Research · Academic Leadership
Manal T. Alalawi
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
University of Hail, Saudi ArabiaPhD & MSc, Computer Science · University of Bedfordshire, UK
Computer scientist working across scalable computing, data-intensive systems and artificial intelligence, with experience spanning research, teaching and academic leadership.
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About
Manal T. Alalawi is a computer scientist and academic at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Her work spans research, higher education, student supervision and academic service, with research interests in distributed systems, cloud and high-performance computing, parallel computing, and data science.
She holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and a BSc in Computer Science from Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. Alongside her research and teaching, she contributes to academic programme development, quality initiatives and university service.
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Research
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Distributed Systems
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Cloud Computing
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High-Performance & Parallel Computing
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Data Science & Analytics
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Artificial
Intelligence
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Teaching & Student Development
Her academic engagement in artificial intelligence includes AI-related teaching, student mentoring and the development of student-led technical and innovation activities.
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Departmental Leadership
Served as Supervisor of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department at the University of Hail, contributing to academic initiatives and student development in the field.
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Programme Advisory
During her departmental supervisory role, she served as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Artificial Intelligence Programme, contributing to programme review, development and alignment with evolving technical and labour-market needs.
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Applied AI & Outreach
Presented a University of Hail workshop on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in 2025 and contributed to activities connecting AI and data science with education, innovation and community development.
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Selected
Publications
2017
A Survey on Hadoop MapReduce Energy Efficient Techniques for Intensive Workload
M. Alalawi · H. Daly
Proceedings of the International Conference on Big Data and Internet of Things
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Teaching &
Supervision
Her teaching and supervision span undergraduate computer science education, high-performance computing, research methods, and student research and graduation projects. She contributes to academic mentoring and the development of students’ research, analytical and technical skills.
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Leadership &
Academic Service
Her academic service includes contributions to programme development, academic affairs, educational quality and institutional initiatives at the University of Hail. Her experience includes service connected with the Artificial Intelligence programme and the Scientific and Engineering Research Centre, alongside student advising, supervision and academic evaluation.
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Academic
Engagement
Workshop Presenter — Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Deanship of Quality and Development, University of Hail.
Galactic Local Mentor — NASA International Space Apps Challenge.
Judge — NASA International Space Apps Challenge, University of Hail.
International Conference on Innovation in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ICISA).
International Conference on Big Data and Internet of Things (BDIOT), London.
3MT Competition, Imperial College London.
Distinction — Master’s Research Project in Computer Science.
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