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- Dr Soly Mathew Biju
Dr Soly Mathew Biju is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered IT Professional with over 25 years of experience spanning industry, academia, research, and academic leadership. As an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, she brings together deep technical expertise, institutional leadership, and a strong commitment to innovation in teaching and research.
Dr Biju holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status awarded by the Engineering Council (UK). She is a Chartered IT Professional (CITP), a Fellow of BCS (UK), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK. She is also an ISTQB-certified software testing professional. These distinctions reflect sustained professional excellence and international recognition in both engineering and computing.
From 2022 to 2024, Dr Biju served as Director for Computer Science (Discipline Leader), where she provided academic leadership in curriculum development, quality assurance, and strategic program growth. At UOWD, she also leads the Global Health and Wellbeing Research Cluster, advancing interdisciplinary research initiatives that integrate computing with real-world societal impact.
Her academic career has been complemented by substantial industry experience. Prior to joining UOWD, Dr Biju worked with British Airways, where she led enterprise-level technical teams supporting Windows NT and Lotus Notes operations across Heathrow, UK, and Pune, India. This industry background continues to inform her applied research and teaching approach, ensuring strong alignment between technical theory and practical implementation.
Dr Biju has been engaged in teaching, training, network administration, and software development since 1999. Before joining UOWD, she worked with several international institutions, including the University of Wales, Robert Kennedy College, and Champlain College. A certified online instructor, she has contributed extensively to the development of digital learning environments and online course design, and has delivered faculty development workshops on e-learning platforms such as WebCT and Blackboard.
Her research interests span machine learning, cybersecurity, software testing, cryptography, agile software development, programming techniques, and innovation in digital pedagogy. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and edited technical books, and regularly presents at and reviews for national and international conferences and journals. She has organised machine learning and AI workshops at ACM conferences and has served in various leadership capacities, including scientific committee member, organising committee member, session chair, and content chair at major conferences.
Dr Biju has secured multiple research grants and holds several patents, reflecting her commitment to advancing both theoretical knowledge and applied technological solutions. She is frequently invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences, where she shares insights on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and the evolving landscape of computer science education.
Her contributions to teaching have been recognised with multiple nominations for Teaching Excellence and Research Excellence Awards at UOWD. She received the prestigious UOWD Teaching Excellence Award in 2012, 2015, and 2019, and was honoured with the Amity Global Academic Excellence Award in 2020.
Through her combined expertise in engineering, computing, academic leadership, and digital innovation, Dr Soly Mathew Biju continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of computer science education and research at UOWD and beyond.
- PGDip in BioInformatics BIII 2006
- PhD Computer Science, Banasthali University, 2005
- MBA (IT Management), Symbiosis University, Pune
- Masters in Computer Science, University of Pune, 1999
- Bachelors in Computer Science, University of Pune, 1997
Publications include but not limited to:
- Biju S.M, Sheikh H.Z.,Malek M.F, Oroumchian F.,Bell A. (2021), Design of grip strength measuring system using FSR and flex sensors using SVM algorithm, IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI) Vol. 10, No. 3, September 2021, pp. 676~686 ISSN: 2252-8938, DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v10.i3.pp676-686 .
- Biju S.M., Salau A.O.,Eneth J.N.,Sochima V.E and Ozue I.T. (2020), ‘A Novel Pre-Class Learning Content Approach for the Implementation of Flipped Classrooms’,International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA),Vol 11,issue 7.
- Biju S.M., Motti B., Malek M.F.,Bell, A.,Oroumchian F.(2020), ‘Design of hand grip system with focus on tripod grip strength International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT)’, ISSN: 2231-5381
- Biju S.M., A Mathew (2020) Internet of Things (IoT): Securing the Next Frontier in Connectivity’ International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science Volume 4, Issue 5, pp. 18-21, 2020. ISSN (Online): 2456-7361
- Biju S.M., Mathai A.(2020), Student perception on the benefits of usage of technology in the classrooms in higher education,Parana J. Sci. Educ., v.6, n.9, (12-21), December 1, 2020, DOI: http://tiny.cc/PJSE24476153v6i9p012-021
Books:
- Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Deep Learning for Data Science, 2024 Scopus Indexed
- Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Machine Learning Python Libraries for Data Science, 2024
- Demystifying the Role of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Mental Health 2025, Scopus Indexed
- Information System Design: AI and ML Applications – Proceedings of Ninth International Conference on Information System Design and Intelligent Applications (ISDIA 2025),Springers
- Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Large Language Models and AI Agents, 2026
- AI Impacts on Market Analysis and Investment Strategy, 2026 (upcoming)
Patents:
- “A Grip Strength Measuring System” by the Patent Office of the Republic of South Africa under patent number 2024/04476
- “A wearable device for early detection of parkinson's disease” 2024/04475
- “Smart Wearable Glove For Sign Language Translation” UK patent design no 66353037
She leads the Global Health and Wellbeing Cluster at UOWD. Her research interests include machine learning, data security, software testing, cryptography, e-learning, innovations in teaching, agile software development, online teaching, network security and programming techniques.
Research Grants
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease Using AI Analysis of Spiral Drawings generated by a mobile app validated against UPDRS-III (2025)
Principal Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2025
SIMBox Detection using AI and ML.(2025)
Principal Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2025
Accurate Parkinson diagnostic system: 2022-2024
Principle Investigator
3nd Forum for Women in Research (QUWA)Women Empowerment for Global Impact 2022-23
Parkinson Early detection system: 2022-2024
Co-Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2020
GloSign Interpreter: 2020-2022
Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2020
A Novel Software Platform for Distance Learning with Automated Assessment Proctor: 2020-2022
Co-Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2020
Design and development of a hand grip strength measurement device: 2019-2021
Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2019
High-performance reconfigurable platform for interaction design prototyping: 2018-2019
Co-Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2018
Computer Generated Environment for Autistic Students: 2008-2009
Deployment at Dubai Autism Center (DAC) and MOU with DAC
Co-Principle Investigator
UOWD Internal Research Grant 2008
- Fellow British Computer Society
- Fellow Higher Education Academy
- Chartered Engineer (UK Eng. Council)
- Approved CITP Assessor at British Computer Society
- Chartered IT professional
- ACM member
- Lifetime member of Computer Society of India
- University representative at Red Hat Academy
- Member of ISTQB foundation level certified software testing professional.
- Education Liaison Officer at BCS, Middle East Chapter.
- Problem Solving
- Introduction to Web Technology (Client-side)
- Human Computer Interface
- Data mining and knowledge discovery
- Java programming
- Web Server Technology (Server Side)
- Databases
- Software development processes
- Software testing tools and methods
- Project Management
- Procedural programming( C++)
- Discrete Maths
- Software development methods and tools
- Software Process Management
- Systems Development
- Procedural Programming
- Business Programming 1(C#)
- Business programming 2(C#)
- Foundation Mathematics
- Algorithms and problem solving
- Interacting systems
- Object Oriented Design and Programming (C++)
- Foundation level Maths
- Final year project 1 (ISIT)
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