Dr. Dena Al-Thani | Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Dena Al-Thani

Associate Professor

Dr. Dena Al-Thani

Associate Professor

Educational Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science

MSc in Software Engineering

Entity

College of Science and Engineering

Divison

Information & Computing Technology

Biography

Dr. Dena Al-Thani is an Associate Professor, Co-Founder of the A-sense Center of Excellence, and Head of the Information and Computing Technology Division at the College of Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London. Her research interests include accessibility, inclusive design, and eHealth.

Dr. Al-Thani actively publishes in top journals and presents at international conferences. Her research on inclusion aims to make a global impact. She is a member of the WHO's technical advisory group on assistive technology and the Arab ICT Accessibility Expert Group, led by Mada.

PhD in Computer Science

Queen Mary University of London, England

2016

MSc in Software Engineering

Queen Mary University of London, England

2009

BSc in Computer Science

Qatar University

2004

  • Inclusive Design
  • Autism
  • Accessibility
  • Explainable AI

Associate Professor

College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2022 - Present

Assistant Professor

College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2016 - 2022

Senior Manager Portal and Integration Platforms

Ooredoo, Qatar

2009 - 2011