Joseph El Gemayel, PhD, FHEA

Experience

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  IRIT

  May 2009 - Sept 2009

  Software Engineer

  Development of the platform SocLab

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  Université des Sciences Sociales Toulouse I

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2013

  My thesis is part of the project SocLab, which proposes a formalization of the sociology of organized action (Crozier et Friedberg). This formalization is based on a meta-model of the structure of social organizations, which provides means to describe the structure of a particular organization, to develop an analytical study of its properties and mainly, to calculate by simulation the behaviors that the actors of the organization are likely to adopt one to each other.An organization is viewed as a system that, depending on the behavior of the actors to each other, gives every of them a certain capacity of action to achieve its objectives, without distinguishing those related to his role within the organization and those that are its own. These behaviors are relatively stable. This is an essential condition for the coordination of the actors so that they can coordinate in performing, at least partially, what constitutes the raison d’être of the organization. These behaviors appear also to be generally cooperative facilitating the achievement of personal objectives of each one as well as those of the collective as a whole.My thesis focuses on the modeling of the rationality which leads a social actor to adopt such behavior in the «social game» constituted by a context of organizational interactions.According to the SOA, the rationality is strategic, guided by the research of own interest, and it is exercised within the framework of a (very) limited rationality. The proposed model seeks to be plausible, from the social and the psycho-cognitive points of view, and it fits into the paradigm of reinforcement learning. Insofar as the structure of the organization allows it, the simulations converge towards configurations that can be described as Pareto optima. We also study variants of this algorithm corresponding to rationalities that drive an organization to regulate toward other configurations that are elitist, protective or egalitarian, or Nash equilibria. Show less

  • Researcher

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Vacation Student

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2011
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  Institut d'études Politiques de Toulouse

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  ATER

  Advanced Excel, Database Systems I, Introduction to Information Technology (c2i)

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  Lebanese university

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2018

  University Lecturer in Computer Science

  Artificial Intelligence, Logic Programming - ProLog, Database Systems I, Imperative Programming I, Imperative Programming II

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  American University of Technology

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2020

  The University Registrar is responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the Office of the Registrar, including but not limited to Veteran's Affairs and NCAA Certification. The Registrar ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students; facilitate effective student registration and enrollment; builds secure student data files and sets policy and procedure for their responsible use; maintains up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules; manages efficient use of classrooms; and supervises and maintains the Banner and degree audit systems. The Registrar supervises the processes for the articulation of transfer credits, graduation and certification of baccalaureate and associate degrees, enrollment and degree verification, production of official transcripts, diplomas, and commencement ceremonies. The Registrar counsels and advises students, faculty, and staff on academic matters; and interprets and enforces policies and regulations of the University, Boards of Regents and Supervisors, and FERPA. Additionally, the Registrar chairs the Registration, Credits, and Graduation Council, Calendar Committee, Registration Committee, Grade Appeal Committee for undergraduate students, Commencement Committee, Residence Rule Appeal Committee; and is a member of various other Councils and Committees. Show less - Developing and delivering a range of teaching materials at undergraduate level: “Artificial Intelligence”, “Programming Languages”, “Web Programming I”, “Database Systems I”, “Programming I”, “Programming II”, “Computer Architecture & Assembly Language”, “Introduction to Information Technology (ICDL)”, “Graph Theory & Automata”,- Supervising students’ projects at undergraduate level (UG), as required by the department,- Participating in various teaching committees aiming to improve learning and teaching experience. Show less

  • Chairperson of Computer Science & Information Technology Programs

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2020

  • University Registrar

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2020

  • Assistant Professor in Computer Science

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2020

  • Chairperson of Computer Science & Information Technology Programs

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2014
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  University of Saint Joseph

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  University Lecturer

  Imperative Language I

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  Esb-lb.com

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  Founder

  Founder and CEO at esb-lb.com

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  University of Strathclyde

  Sept 2022 - now

  - Providing academic advising and support to students enrolled in the MSc AI&A, including modules selection, program requirements, career guidance, answering questions, providing feedback, and addressing concerns,- Coordinating with faculty members to ensure that all modules within the degree program are aligned with program goals, standards, and requirements, and offering them assistance regarding any inquiries they may have concerning students enrolled in their modules,- Collaborating with faculty & staff members related to the degree to ensure that all aspects of the degree program are proceeding smoothly Show less - Providing academic advising and support to students enrolled in the MSc ACS, including modules selection, program requirements, career guidance, answering questions, providing feedback, and addressing concerns,- Coordinating with faculty members to ensure that all modules within the degree program are aligned with program goals, standards, and requirements, and offering them assistance regarding any inquiries they may have concerning students enrolled in their modules,- Collaborating with faculty & staff members related to the degree to ensure that all aspects of the degree program are proceeding smoothly Show less

  • Course director for MSc AI&A (Artificial Intelligence & Applications)

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Teaching Fellow

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Course director for MSc ACS (Advanced Computer Science)

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023