Majed Alateeq

Ph.D
Department of Computer Engineering
King Khalid University
Abha, Saudi Arabia
malateeq@kku.edu.sa
alateeq@ualberta.ca

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Education

2017– 2023: Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems)
Thesis: Logic-Oriented Fuzzy Neural Networks: Optimization and Applications of Interpretable Models of Machine Learning
University of Alberta, Canada
[Thesis]
2014–2016: Master of Science (Computer Engineering)
Thesis: Analysis of Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms in Automated Test Pattern Generation for Sequential Circuits
University of Alberta, Canada
[Thesis]
2006–2010: Bachelor of Science
Computer Engineering
University of Idaho, USA
2002–2005: Associate Degree
Computer Networks
College of Telecom and Information
Saudi Arabia.

2023–present: Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Engineering
King Khalid University,
Abha, Saudi Arabia.
2017–2023: Machine Learning PhD Research Assistant
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta.
08/2012–12/2013: Teaching Assistant
Department of Computer Engineering
King Khalid University,
Saudi Arabia.

04/2011– 08/2012: Assistant Application Programmer
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

02/2005– 05/2005: Computer Networks Technician
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2021: Leadership Certificate
Peter Lougheed Leadership College
University of Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta.
2020: Post-Master's Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
School of Business
University of Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta.
2019: Graduate Teaching and Learning Program: Foundation
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research,
University of Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta.
2019: Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning Summer School
Hosted by the Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR) and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii),
University of Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta.
2012: QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor “ISO 9001:2008”
the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA)

07/2023: J Gordin Kaplan Graduate Student Award
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
University of Alberta

08/2024

[Online Workshop] Innovation in Technology; In The 12th Saudi HPC/AI Conference,

12/2024

[Arabic Webinar] Emerging Technologies in Nonprofit Organizations
[Watch Here]

07/2025

[Arabic Webinar] The Role of Digital Innovation in Enhancing Services
[Watch Here]

08/2025

[Delivered Online] Fuzzy Logic for Enhancing Transparency and Trustworthiness in Artificial Intelligence

Majed Alateeq, Witold Pedrycz. “Multicontext Fuzzy Clustering: Towards Interpretable Fuzzy Clustering,” In IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, vol. 32, no. 12, pp. 6720-6730, Dec. 2024
[Paper] .
Majed Alateeq, Witold Pedrycz. “Logic-oriented fuzzy neural networks: A survey,” In Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 257, pp.129-138, 10 Dec 2024.
[Paper]
Majed Alateeq, Witold Pedrycz. “Development of two-phase logic-oriented fuzzy AND/OR network,” In Neurocomputing, vol. 482, no.14, pp.129-138, April 2022.
[Paper]
Majed Alateeq, Witold Pedrycz. “A comparative analysis of bio-inspired optimization algorithms for automated test pattern generation in sequential circuits,” Applied Soft Computing, vol. 101, March 2021.
[Paper].

Majed Alateeq, Witold Pedrycz. “Analysis of optimization algorithms in automated test pattern generation for sequential circuits,” IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics,, Banff, AB, Canada, 5-8 Oct. 2017.
[Paper].

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Last update: August 10, 2025