Roles

Dr. Nuredin Ahmed is a Full University Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at the University of Tripoli. He completed his Ph.D. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, UK, in 2011.

With a strong background in applied sciences, Dr. Ahmed is an experienced researcher and educator, focusing on Embedded Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, IoT, and Smart Grids. His teaching approach connects theoretical knowledge with real-world applications through practical examples.

Dr. Ahmed’s leadership experience includes serving as Head of the Computer Engineering Department at Azzaytuna University (2011-2013) and General Manager of Projects and Technical Affairs Administration. He also held the significant position of Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy (2014-2015) and was previously Head of the Higher Education Office at the College of Computer Technology - Tripoli.

Careers

More than 23 years of practical and Academic work  experience. 

Academic Experience

• 12-2022 to date :Associate Professor, Department of computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
• 06-01-2019 - 12/2022 :Associate Professor, Control Department, College Computer Technology, Tripoli, Libya
• 01-2021 – 12/2022 : Head of Postgraduate Studies office, College Computer Technology, Tripoli, Libya.
• 01/2016- 01/2018 :Assistance Professor, Computer Engineering Department, , Faculty of Engineering, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya
• 07/2013- 09/2014: Lecturer / Assistance Professor, and General Manager of Projects and Technical Affairs Administration, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya.
• 10/2011– 07/2013: Lecturer and Head of Computer Engineering Department, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya.
• 01/2003– 10/2011: Lecturer Assistant, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya
• Teaching: Introduction to Computer systems, Circuit analysis, Signal and systems, C/C++, Software Engineering, Advanced Software Engineering, Introduction to digital systems, Microcontrollers, Computer Network Systems, Data Communications, Operating Systems, System Specification and Modelling, Introduction to IoT, regularly supervise practical courses for undergraduate students and have supervised the undergraduate research projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 04/2017 – 02/2020: Chairman, NAIC d.o.o, for Trading and Administration consultancy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• 11/2016 - to date: Founding member and member of the Board of Directors of Al -Masar Organization for Development, Libya
• 09/2014– 12/2015: Minster of Electricity and renewable Energy, Libya
• 07/2013- 09/2014: General Manager of Projects and Technical Affairs Administration, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya.
• 08/2013-08/2014: Chairman of the Bidding Committee, Azzaytuna University, Tarhona, Libya.
• 9/2002- 2006: Co-founder of Al-Taqniat Al-Hadita Co. Tripoli, Libya, a full-service Information Technology company.
• 1994 – 03/1997: Computer Engineer, Computers and Information Technology Company. Tripoli.

Research Interests

The main research interests are Embedded systems, Wireless networks with a recent focus on the Internet of Things and smart grids.

External Activities

- In 2014, served Nuredin as Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy and a member of several ministerial committees.

 -  Participated in many local and international scientific conferences as a scientific technical member and as reviewer of research papers relatedto his speciality. He also conducted many diverse training workshops in his field of specialization.

 - A prominent member of civil society organisations, most notably - a founder and a member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Development Track Organization.