Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej, Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax – University of Sfax, Tunisia
Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej (b. 1984, Tunisia) is an Associate Professor at the University of Sfax and a leading researcher at the ReDCAD Laboratory. 🧠 She holds a PhD in Computer Systems Engineering with highest honors and specializes in software engineering, automated testing, and blockchain security. 🔐💻 With over a decade of teaching and research, she has supervised numerous theses and contributed to cutting-edge innovations in web services and smart contract testing. 📚🔍 A multilingual academic and certified Scrum specialist, she actively integrates AI and emerging technologies into education and research
Publication Profile
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🎓 Educational Background
Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence throughout her educational journey. 🎓 From 2010 to 2016, she earned her PhD in Engineering of Computer Systems from the National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, Tunisia, graduating with the highest honour. 🧠 Prior to that, she completed a Master’s in Systems of Information and Dedicated New Technologies (2008–2009) with distinction. 📡 Her foundational training in Computer Science Engineering (2005–2008) at the same institution also earned her top honors. 💻 These achievements reflect her deep commitment to excellence in computing and research.
👩🏫 Professional Experience
Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej has built a distinguished academic and research career at the University of Sfax, Tunisia. 🌍 Since 2018, she has served as an Associate Professor, contributing to higher education and advanced research. From 2013 to 2018, she worked as a University Assistant, following her earlier role as a Contractual Assistant from 2008 to 2013. 📚 Since 2010, she has been an active researcher at the ReDCAD Laboratory, where she explores software engineering, system testing, and blockchain technologies. 🔬 Her continuous academic engagement reflects her dedication to education, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.
📜 Training & Certifications
Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej has actively pursued professional development through diverse certifications and training programs. 🎓 In 2022, she earned certifications in Scrum Fundamentals, Machine Learning with Python (CDOSS), and ISO 21001 Standard Requirements. 🧠 Her earlier training includes the 2019 Deep Learning INDABAX, and several 2017 workshops on Big Data, IoT, Mobile Platforms, and Open Educational Resources. 💻 She also completed training in computer skills and citizen education via the Virtual University of Tunisia. 🌐 Notably, in 2016, she attended the Spring School on Big Data, and in 2014, explored IP rights in software.
🔬 Research Focus
Mrs. Afef Jmal Maalej’s research is deeply rooted in software engineering, focusing on model-based testing, Web services, and smart city technologies. 🏙️ Her work explores security and load testing, especially in WS-BPEL compositions, IoT applications, and blockchain-based systems. 🔐📊 She has contributed to advancing automated testing, performance evaluation, and smart contract validation using formal and resource-aware frameworks. 🧪 Her interdisciplinary efforts integrate machine learning, cybersecurity, and distributed systems, aligning her with the evolving demands of critical infrastructures and digital innovation. 💡 Her impactful research supports smarter, safer, and more resilient digital environments.
Publication Top Notes
📘 Security testing of IoT for smart city applications: A formal approach – 🔁 Cited by 70 – 📅 2020 🏙️🔐
📘 Towards a model-based testing framework for IoT security – 🔁 Cited by 59 – 📅 2018 🧪🏙️
📘 Model-based conformance & load tests: eHealth case study – 🔁 Cited by 58 – 📅 2018 🏥📊
📘 Distributed & resource-aware load testing of WS-BPEL – 🔁 Cited by 56 – 📅 2018 ⚙️🌐
📘 Load & functional tests for SOA: A model-based approach – 🔁 Cited by 53 – 📅 2016 🧩🧪
📘 Automated significant load testing for WS-BPEL – 🔁 Cited by 52 – 📅 2013 🔄⚙️
📘 Model-based conformance testing of WS-BPEL – 🔁 Cited by 52 – 📅 2012 🧪📘
📘 WS-BPEL conformance testing under load conditions – 🔁 Cited by 51 – 📅 2012 ⚙️📈
📘 Review of Testing Blockchain-Oriented Software – 🔁 Cited by 29 – 📅 2022 ⛓️🧠
📘 Limitations of WS-BPEL under load conditions – 🔁 Cited by 24 – 📅 2015 📉🛠️
📘 Aspect-oriented checkpointing of web services – 🔁 Cited by 23 – 📅 2010 💾🔁
📘 Evaluation of load & stress testing approaches – 🔁 Cited by 19 – 📅 2015 🔬📊
📘 Checkpointing for orchestrated web services – 🔁 Cited by 17 – 📅 2009 🧵🔁