Assist Prof Dr. Abdullah Aldaeej, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Aldaeej is an Assistant Professor and Head of the MIS Department at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. He earned his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2021. With additional MS degrees from the University of Maryland and SUNY Albany, and a BS from King Faisal University, Dr. Aldaeej is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). His research focuses on empirical software engineering, agile methodologies, and technical debt management, with notable contributions to understanding software quality. Prior to academia, he gained practical experience as a Business System Analyst at Saudi Aramco and an IT Analyst at Saudi Electricity Company. His impactful research and leadership in the field position him as a distinguished figure in software engineering.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Abdullah Aldaeej is an excellent candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to empirical software engineering, agile software project management, and technical debt management. His robust academic qualifications, professional certifications, and research achievements underscore his suitability for this recognition.
Academic Expertise
Assistant Professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University 🎓
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Aldaeej is an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, where he also serves as the Head of the MIS Department. He obtained his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2021 and has since been a prominent figure in the field of empirical software engineering.
Academic and Professional Background
Dr. Aldaeej’s academic journey includes MS degrees from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and State University of New York at Albany, along with a BS from King Faisal University. His professional certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), demonstrating his expertise in project management and agile methodologies.
Research Interests and Contributions
Dr. Aldaeej’s research focuses on empirical software engineering, agile software projects, technical debt management, and software business. His notable works include papers on bug fixing commits and defect debt management, contributing significantly to the understanding and management of software quality and technical debt.
Professional Experience
Before his academic career, Dr. Aldaeej worked as a Business System Analyst at Saudi Aramco and as an IT Analyst at Saudi Electricity Company. His diverse experience spans both the academic and corporate sectors, enriching his research and teaching with practical insights.
Innovations and Impact
Dr. Aldaeej has published impactful research in the field of software engineering, influencing practices and methodologies for managing technical debt and improving software quality. His role in advancing empirical research and his leadership in academia make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: A Fine-Grained Data Set and Analysis of Tangling in Bug Fixing Commits
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Title: From Lasagna to Spaghetti, a Decision Model to Manage Defect Debt
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Title: Work-from-Home and Its Implication for Project Management, Resilience and Innovation—A Global Survey on Software Companies
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Title: Large-Scale Manual Validation of Bug Fixing Commits: A Fine-Grained Analysis of Tangling
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Title: Business Model Canvas Should Pay More Attention to the Software Startup Team