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Dr. Abdelghafour HALIMI
Current Role
Current Role
Senior AI & Data Scientist at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and scientific computing. With over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, he has developed innovative solutions for medical imaging, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring that have been deployed in real-world applications.
Career Journey
Career Journey
His journey from Algeria to France and Saudi Arabia reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence. After earning his International M.Ss and PhD in Image Processing & Artificial Intelligence from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 2014 and 2017, respectively, he spent five years at ATOS driving innovation through advanced computer vision systems, digital twins, and industrial inspection tools.
Key Collaborations
Key Collaborations
Throughout his career, his work has led to peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with leading institutions including Pierre Fabre (medical imaging), Airbus, ESA, and CNES (Earth observation).
AI Education & Outreach
AI Education & Outreach
Beyond research, Dr. Halimi is passionate about democratizing AI education. His YouTube videos have reached over 200,000 views through engaging workshops on machine learning, deep learning, and DevOps, delivered in both English and Arabic to maximize global accessibility. Workshop participants consistently rate his sessions with an average 4.9/5, praising his ability to make complex concepts accessible while maintaining technical rigor.
Research Focus
”Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance, discipline and consistency
Find Me
Career Journey
A timeline of professional milestones and affiliations
KAUST
Senior AI & Data Scientist
Research Computing Core Laboratory
ATOS
Data Scientist | Image Processing Expert
Research and Innovation Department
IRIT
Research Assistant
Institute of Research in Informatics of Toulouse
Pierre Fabre
Research Collaboration
Skin Research Center | Dermo-cosmetics R&D
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ENSEEIHT
Teaching Assistant
National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse
IRIT
Research Intern
Institute of Research in Informatics of Toulouse
LTIR - USTHB
Research Intern
Laboratory of Image Processing and Radiation
Academic Journey
From foundational studies to doctoral researchAlgeria • France
USTHB
University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene
Degrees Earned
Bachelor of Science
Electronics
Master of Science
Wireless Communications, Networking & Multimedia
INPT
National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse
Degrees Earned
International Master of Science
Embedded Systems & Signal Processing (ESECA)
Doctor of Philosophy
Image Processing & Artificial Intelligence
Companies & Institutions
Organizations I've collaborated with
What People Say
Testimonials & Recommendations from colleagues, mentors, and industry professionals about my work
Impact By Numbers
Measurable achievements and contributions
Youtube Views
Youtube Views
Talks, Lectures, Workshops & Tutorials Videos
LinkedIn Followers
LinkedIn Followers
Professional network and AI community engagement
Years Experience
Years Experience
In AI, data science and research
Projects
Projects
Successfully completed
Students Supervised
Students Supervised & Mentored
Interns and researchers
Turning Complex Challenges into AI-Powered Solutions with Real-World Impact
Get In Touch
Based at KAUST, Saudi Arabia. Open for research collaborations, consultations, and academic partnerships.
Let's Collaborate
Interested in research collaborations, academic partnerships, or consulting opportunities? I'm always open to discussing innovative ideas and potential projects.
Institution
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST
Location
Thuwal, Makkah Province
Saudi Arabia
Timezone
Arabian Standard Time (AST)
UTC+3
abdelghafour.halimi@protonmail.com