About Us

Welcome to our research team! We are a dedicated group of individuals committed to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact in our field. Allow us to introduce ourselves:

PhD Student – Hanadi Alhamdan

Hanadi Alhamdan is a passionate and driven PhD student, currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Computer Science under the supervision of Prof Dorothy Monekosso. Hanadi’s research interests lie in AI, IoT, Signal Processing, and Data analytics. With a strong academic background and a relentless curiosity, she is determined to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in her field.

Hanadi holds a MSc in Data Analytics from Dublin City University, and a BSc in Computer Science from King Saud University. She possesses a keen analytical mind, exceptional research skills, and a tenacious work ethic that enables her to tackle complex research questions and explore innovative solutions.

Supervisor – Prof Dorothy Monekosso

Dorothy Monekosso (PhD) is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Durham and Chief Technical Officer at More Life UK Ltd.  Dorothy holds a PhD (2000) in Spacecraft Engineering, a Master’s in Satellite Engineering from the Surrey Space Centre (University of Surrey) and Bachelor in Electronic Engineering. She began her career in space sector, developing on-board computers and control systems for spacecraft and satellites. Dorothy became interested in Artificial Intelligence during her PhD applying machine learning methods and techniques to spacecraft autonomy. On the basis of this work, she was awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering, Engineering Foresight Award. Her current research interests are applications of machine learning to intelligent systems, digital health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies.

In 2020, she was awarded an honorary fellowship of the British Computer Society for work in assistive and rehabilitation technologies.

She has led several digital health, assistive and rehabilitation technologies projects funded by MRC, Innovate UK, European Commission, Royal Academy of Engineering, and DAIWA.