Mahmoud El Sheikha Shines as a Promising Young Researcher

The Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences is proud to celebrate the achievements of Mahmoud El Sheikha, one of its distinguished students who is making remarkable strides in the field of research. Mahmoud’s groundbreaking paper, "BaitBlock: A Hybrid Approach to Phishing Detection on Communication Platforms," has been accepted for presentation at the prestigious Thirteenth International Conference on Model & Data Engineering (MEDI 2024). This highly anticipated event will take place in Naples, Italy.

MEDI 2024 serves as a premier international platform for showcasing innovative research on models and data theory, advanced technological developments, and a wide range of applications. Founded by renowned researchers from Euro-Mediterranean countries, the conference aims to facilitate the creation of meaningful scientific collaborations, foster joint projects, and promote faculty and student exchanges between northern and southern regions.

Mahmoud’s research on phishing detection tackles a critical cybersecurity challenge, proposing a hybrid approach to enhance the detection of malicious activities on communication platforms. His work not only demonstrates academic excellence but also underscores the Faculty’s commitment to nurturing talent capable of addressing real-world problems through innovative solutions.

The Faculty extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mahmoud on this outstanding achievement and wishes him continued success as he represents the university on the global stage. Mahmoud’s accomplishment stands as an inspiration to all students and a testament to the Faculty’s dedication to fostering a culture of research and innovation.