Full Name Osama A. Rayis
Experience 33 Years

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Engineering (Software Engineering) Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye. 2000
• Research Associate, Software Engineering Section, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Paderborn Technical University, Paderborn, Germany.1997-1998
• M.A. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye. 1996
• B.Sc. (1st Class Hons) – Technology, Khartoum Polytechnic, Khartoum, Sudan.1989

Executive Education, Innovation Economy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 2010, Harvard University.

Bio:

Dr. Osama is a Lead Scientist (Prof.) in Software, System Engineering & Innovation. He has a wealth of experience in the field and has visited more than 60 countries. He has connections and active networks in academia in the software and ICT industry in most of Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. Dr. Osama’s background and experience demonstrate his versatility, expertise, and dedication to professional development. He is a highly qualified and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to the academic field and related industries.

In addition to his work in the software and ICT field, Dr. Osama is also heavily involved in research councils and academic organizations. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Applied Science & Technology Research Council, Sudan Academy of Science. He is also the Chairperson of the Language and computation Department, at Arabic Language Academy, Khartoum. These positions reflect his leadership and commitment to advancing research and innovation in various fields, and his ability to bring together different stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Dr. Osama has an outstanding and well-rounded background in the academic field and related industries. He has dedicated many years to the pursuit of knowledge and professional development and has gained a wealth of experience in various areas of expertise.

In terms of teaching, Dr. Osama has taught in a number of academic institutions, both in Sudan and Turkey. He has a proven track record of providing students with quality instruction and guidance, and has been recognized for his ability to effectively communicate complex information and engage students in meaningful learning experiences.

Dr. Osama has a broad range of research and academic experience, including a period as a Research Associate in the Software Engineering Section at Paderborn Technical University in Germany. He has conducted research in many countries and has made significant contributions to his field through the publication of articles, papers, and other academic materials. He has also presented his research at a variety of conferences and academic events, and has been invited to speak at universities and institutions across the globe.

Dr. Osama has not only been dedicated to teaching and research, but also has experience in developing and managing academic programs and institutions. He has held various leadership positions such as department head, program director, and administrator in several organizations, where he was responsible for managing resources, implementing policies, and overseeing daily operations. He has previously held positions as an instructor at Baskent University, Ankara in 1999 Assistant Prof at Baskent University, Ankara in 2000, and Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum in 2000.

Dr. Osama has a wide range of experience in various fields, including information technology, solutions, digital transformation, communications, space science, research and development, business incubators, linguistics, and business. He has held various positions and is currently active in many organizations and institutions in these fields. Additionally, he has been involved in multiple national, regional, and international projects and initiatives and has made significant contributions to shaping the direction and advancement of these fields.

Dr. Osama has founded several companies related to innovation, renewable energy, and modern agriculture. He has demonstrated his ability to turn innovative ideas into successful business ventures and has been recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. This is a clear indication of his ability to think outside the box and bring new and innovative solutions to the table.

Previous Experience:
1989 Engineering Services Group LTD, Founding Chair.
1990 Sudan University of Science and Technology, TA
1991 Engineering Arabisization Committee, Secretary.
1992 National Information Network, Deputy Secretary.
1995 AKD LTD, Ankara, Software Development Engineer.
1997 Ferber Software, Lipstad, Germany, Software Development Engineer.
1999 Baskent University, Ankara, Instructor
2000 Baskent University, Ankara, Assistant Prof.
2000 Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Assistant Prof.
2000 Sudan University of Science and Technology, Computer Center Director.
2002 Sudan University of Science and Technology, Dept of Electronics, Chairman.
2005 Sudan University of Science and Technology, Principal.
2008 -2020 Africa City of Technology, Director General & Lead Scientist (Prof.)

Publications:

• O. Rayis 1992, “Towards a new processing for the generation of new Technical terms, in Arabic”, 1st Arabisization Conference Khartoum.
• O. Rayis, 1997 “Expressing Operating System Authorization in Z,” The 12th Int. Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences, Antalya, Turkey.
• O. Rayis, A. Dogru, 1999, “A Component Framework for Developing Secure Groupware,” The 14th Int. Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences, Kusadasi, Turkey.
• O. Rayis, F. Belli, A. Dogru, 2000, “Developing Secure Information Systems through Applying Software Engineering Techniques,” IDPT 2000, Dallas, USA.
• O. Rayis, 2001, “Introduction to Software Engineering: The Evolutionary Discipline” ACM / Crossroads / Vol. 7-4.
• O. Rayis, 2002, “Total Security Management (Tsm) – A Paradigm For Developing Secure Information Systems,” IDPT 2002, Dallas, USA.
• Osama Rayis, Salah Yousif and Ali Dogru, 2003, “UML Extensions for Security-Oriented Modeling of Information Systems,” IDPT 2003, China.
• O. Rayis, 2005, “A Semi-Formal Model for the Sudanese National ICT Strategy Harmonized with WSIS Goals,” INIT2005, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• O.Rayis, 2007, “Arabic Language and Computation – Introduction to Arabic Linguistics Engineering” Journal of the Arabic Language Academy, Khartoum, Sudan.
• O. Rayis, 2008, “A Semi-Formal Model for the Sudanese National ICT Strategy Harmonized with WSIS Goals,” Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. No 1 Jan 2008.
• O.Rayis, 2009, “Africa City of Technology (ACT), The Technologies of Sudan Reaching the Region,” The workshop on The Presidential Initiative on Reform of the Science & Technology System in the Sudan (MOST & UNESCO), Jan 2009, Friendship Hall, Khartoum.
• O.Rayis, 2009, ” Technology & Development Leading to Sustainable Peace in Darfur,” International Conference on Darfur, Istanbul University, June 2009, Istanbul
• O.Rayis, 2009, “Information and Communication Industry A Macro Component in the Sudanese Economy,” Workshop on Information Technology Uses, Applications and Role in the Sudanese Economy, Juba University, Oct. 2009, Khartoum.
• O.Rayis, 2009, “The Technologies, A leap into the Future,” UNESCO-WTA Workshop on Green Growth based on the Science Park Initiatives, Nov 2009 Daejeon, Korea.
• Rayis O.A. (2010) Formally Specifying Linux Protection. In: Sobh T., Elleithy K., Mahmood A. (eds) Book Chapter, Novel Algorithms and Techniques in Telecommunications and Networking pages 71-79, Springer, Dordrecht Netherlands.
• O.Rayis, 2010 “The Nanotechnology Promise,” Workshop on Renewal of the Science & Technology Policies in the Sudan (MOST & UNESCO), Mar 2010, Khartoum.
• Simon Benmarraze, David Itskhokine & Osama Rayis, 2010 “Solar Paces, Sustainable Livelihood in Sahara – Addressing Pressing Water Needs In The Saharan Region Using Concentrated Solar Power Technology,” 16th SolarPACES Conference, Sep. 2010, Perpignan, France.
• O. Rayis, 2010, “Innovation for Economic Growth a Scenario for Sudan,” Executive Program for Middle & East African States in Innovation for Economic Development,” Africa Development Institute In Collaboration with Harvard University, Dec 2010, Kigali, Rwanda.
• O.Rayis, 2011 “Software Engineering – Industry and Education Curricula,” Workshop on Software Industry in Sudan, Mar 2011, NTC Hall, Khartoum.
• O.Rayis, 2011 “Software Engineering”, a Review Paper, Sudanese Software Conference, May 2011, NTC Hall, Khartoum.

• O.Rayis and Abubakr Elhadi, 2011 “Conceptual Mission Analysis of Simbir: A Near Space Lighter than Air Remote Sensing Platform for Gazera Scheme” IEEE Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies.
• Mohammed Galal and O. Rayis, 2011 “Sudan National Space Program,” 4TH AFRICAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ALC-2011 Mombasa, KENYA September 2011
• Hasaan Baswad & O. Rayis, 2011 “Introducing Biometrics in Identity Management,” Workshop on Future of Arab Communities, Oct 2011, Khartoum.
• O.Rayis & Hasaan Baswad, 2011 “Arabic Language and the Technological Developments” Arabic Language Academy – Khartoum, 2011 Khartoum.
• O. Rayis and Anwar DafaAllah, “Broadband Opportunities for the Welfare and Development of Rural Communities”, 10th Summit of Information Society, May 2012 Fashir.
• O. Rayis, 2012 “Future Trends in Computing Technologies and its impact on Arab communities,” International Conference on Futuristic Studies, Arab Society for Futuristic Studies, June 2012, Tunis.
• O. Rayis and Marc Benmarraze, “Design of a Concentrated Solar Power – JATROPHA COMBINED CYCLE POWER SYSTEM FOR SAGA AGRICULTURAL PROJECT,” 18th SolarPACES Conference, Sep. 2012, Marrakech, Morocco.
• O. Rayis 2013, “Arabic Language and Computational Linguistics Engineering,” Journal of Khartoum Arabic Language Academy.
• O. Rayis 2013, “Future Trends in Bio-fuel Technology,” Workshop on Roadmap formulation for Sudan National Bio-fuel Program, Feb 2013, Rotana, Khartoum, Sudan.
• O. Rayis, 2013, “Smart Governance,” International Conference on Best Practices in Institutional Excellence, Sep. 2013 Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi UAE.
• O. Rayis, 2013, “Technology Incubators and Entrepreneurship Development,” Workshop on Public–Private Services and Arab Technology Parks, ICT4all Nov. 2013, Hammamt, Tunis.
• O. Rayis, 2014,” الإبتكار و التكنولوجيا من أجل التنمية – فرص النمو و الإذدهار في إقتصاد المعرفة و الإبتكار” Arab Network of ICT Incubators and Technopolis Forum, June 2014, Algeria.
• O. Rayis, 2014, “Advanced Geomatic Technology in Support of Agro-planning,” International Workshop on Geomatics for ecosystem-based adaptation in the dry areas of North Africa”, June 2014, Djerba Island, Tunisia.
• O. Rayis, 2014, “Quad Helix Model) Academia-Government- Industry-Community (Cooperation,” Workshop on Cooperation between Universities and Companies and the Role of Science & Technology Parks, ICT4all 2014, Hammamt, Tunis.
• O. Rayis, 2015, “A Model for Development of Innovative Projects inside University,” Arab Regional Workshop on ICT for Entrepreneurship, April 2015, Smart Village, Cairo, Egypt.

Memberships, Boards & Committees:

• Formal Methods Research Group And Workflow & Databases Research Group Software Research and Development Center (TUBITAK- SRDC), METU, Turkey (1993 – 2000).
• International Business Forum, Istanbul, Turkey, (1996)
• Formal Methods and Reliability Research Group, Fachgebiet Angewandte Datentechnik, Institut für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Fakultät für Elektrotechnik, Informatik und Mathematik Universität Paderborn, Germany (1997 – 1998)
• Guest Editor, Crossroads, ACM, Special Issue in Software Engineering Vol. 7.4 – Summer 2001, Association for Computing Machinery ACM, USA (2000- 2001)
• Expert Group on ICT in education, Unisco-ICCBA Addis Ababa, Cairo (2004)
• INTER-ISLAMIC NETWORK ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMSTECH, OIC (2005 – Now)
• GA, Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net), Rome, Italy (2007)
• Middle East Quality Association, Dubai, UAE (2007 – Now)
• Chairperson, General Assembly, Pan-Africa e-network, African Union, Addis Ababa (2012- 2015)
• Board member, Arab Futuristic Studies Society (2011 – now)
• Technical Committee member, UN-ESCWA Technology Center, Amman, Jordan (2013 – 2016)
• African Leadership Conference on Space Science & Technology for Sustainable Development,
• Member, ITU/ALECSO High Level committee on Cloud Computing for Education in the Arab States, Tunis-Tunisia (2016 – Now).
• Chair, OIC international Expert Group on Digital Transformation, Ankara. (2018 – Now)
• Member, UN Escwa Technology Center, Technical Committee, Amman. (2018 -)
• Member, Arab Futuristic Studies Society,
• Member, Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development, Tunis, Sharjah, Cairo, Beirut, Khartoum, Rabat (2013 – Now).
• ACM
• IEEE, Senior Member