Dr Rihab Al Seyab

Biography

Dr Rihab Al Seyab is the Academic Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Apprenticeship at University of Gloucestershire. She is a Senior Lecturer with over 20 years of experience in higher education, teaching and research across Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Robotics, and Engineering Management.

As Academic Course Leader, Dr Al Seyab leads the strategic and academic development of the Cyber Security Apprenticeship programme, working closely with employers, academic colleagues, and industry partners to ensure the curriculum remains aligned with the rapidly evolving cyber security landscape. She is committed to delivering an engaging, industry-focused learning experience that equips apprentices with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required for successful careers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Control Engineering (2006), School of Engineering, Cranfield University, UK
• PhD in Electronics Systems (2013), School of Computer Science and Electronics Systems, University of Essex, UK
• MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1997), University of Basra, Iraq
• BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1987), University of Basra, Iraq

Awards

• Outstanding academic staff for year 2016-2017 in the System Engineering Department, Military Technologies College (MTC), Muscat, Oman
• PhD Studentship awarded by the British Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with the University of Essex, Colchester, UK, 2009-2012

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (MIEEE)
• Fellow in Women’s Engineering Society (FWES)

Teaching & research

Teaching

Dr Al Seyab teaches a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including:

• Cyber Security
• Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Robotics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Management  
• Research Methods

Her interdisciplinary teaching approach enables students to develop strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills applicable across both engineering and computing disciplines.

Research

Dr Al Seyab’s research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security applications, the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Systems, Embedded Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Photonics for Neuromorphic Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Control Engineering, and Electronics Systems.

In addition to programme leadership, Dr Al Seyab supervises PhD, DBA, MSc, and undergraduate research students, serves as an External Examiner for UK universities, and actively contributes to curriculum development, interdisciplinary research, and knowledge exchange with academic and industry partners.

Publications

Publications from Dr Rihab Al Seyab can be found in the Research Repository.