Associate Professor at University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Ahcene Bounceur is an Associate Professor at the University of Sharjah, specializing in cybersecurity, IoT, smart cities, and data science. Previously, he held faculty positions at KFUPM and University of Western Brittany (UBO), where he was a senior associate professor and qualified for professorship .He earned his Ph.D. in Micro and Nano Electronics from Grenoble INP, France, in 2007 and an HDR (State PhD) in Computer Science in 2014. His research includes Digital Twin tools for smart infrastructure security, pseudo-polygons for cybersecurity, and simulation tools for WSN and IoT. Dr. Bounceur is the main developer of Cup Carbon, a renowned IoT network simulator, and has led projects like ANR PERSEPTEUR and Suidia. He has 200+ publications, served as a keynote speaker, and held editorial roles in journals like MDPI Sensors. Recognized for his contributions, he won 3rd place in the IEEE TTTC Doctoral Thesis Contest and holds a patent for an IoT-based digital health platform.
Publication Profile
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🎓Academic Qualifications of Ahcene Bounceur
Dr. Ahcene Bounceur is a distinguished computer scientist with expertise in microelectronics, data mining, and wireless sensor networks. He earned his HDR (State PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Western Brittany (UBO) in 2014, focusing on models and simulation for mixed circuit testing. In 2007, he obtained a PhD in Micro and Nanoelectronics from the TIMA Laboratory (Grenoble), specializing in computer-aided test platforms. His M.Sc. in Operations Research (2003) and Engineering degree (2002) were awarded in Grenoble and Bejaia, respectively. Additionally, he gained early programming experience in 1995 at the Micro-Services School of Béjaia. 💻📡
Professional Background
Dr. Ahcene Bounceur is an Associate Professor at the University of Sharjah (2024–Present) and previously held the same role at KFUPM (2023–2024). Since 2014, he has been qualified for professorship at the University of Western Brittany (UBO), where he served as a Senior Associate Professor (2020–2023) and Associate Professor (2008–2020). His earlier roles include Assistant Professor at ENSERG (2007–2008) and Postdoctoral Researcher at TIMA Laboratory (2006–2007). He has also held leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science at UBO (2011–2023) and Member of France’s National Council of Universities (2021–2023). 🏫📡
🔬 Research Focus of Ahcene Bounceur
Dr. Ahcene Bounceur’s research spans Artificial Intelligence , Cybersecurity , Data Mining , and Circuit Testing . Since 2012, he has focused on Collaborative AI (CupCarbon Klines simulator), Digital Twin IoT for cybersecurity in critical infrastructures, pseudo-polygons for polygonal hull determination, and statistical modeling for sensor networks. From 2002–2012, his work emphasized manufacturing process variations, Monte Carlo simulations for test metrics, and non-linear circuit modeling using copula theory. His interdisciplinary expertise integrates AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and statistical modeling to enhance smart infrastructures and sensor networks. 🚀📡
Publication Top Notes
🔹 A Secure and Lightweight ZKP-based Mutual Authentication Scheme with Key Agreement
Year: 2025 | Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering |
🔹 Integrating Homomorphic Encryption in IoT Healthcare Blockchain Systems
Year: 2024 | Ingenierie des Systemes d’Information |
🔹 Blockchain Use Cases in the Sports Industry: A Systematic Review
Year: 2024 | International Journal of Networked and Distributed Computing | 🔍 Citations: 3
Conclusion
Ahcene Bounceur is a distinguished researcher with a strong record of high-impact publications, including multiple papers in Q1 journals, some ranking in the top 4%, 8%, and 12%, highlighting his significant research influence. His expertise spans diverse areas such as watermarking, wireless sensor networks (WSN), digital twins, security protocols, data mining, and circuit design, demonstrating interdisciplinary proficiency. His recent and consistent contributions, particularly in 2024 and 2025, reflect his sustained excellence in research. Additionally, his collaborations with leading researchers and institutions showcase his global research impact and networking strength. These achievements make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. 🚀