
Dr Baidaa Al-Bander
- Title
- Lecturer
- Location
- Colin Reeves Building, CR004
- Role
- Lecturer
Biography
Biography
Baidaa studied for an MSC in Computer Engineering at the University of Baghdad, Iraq, followed by a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Liverpool in 2018. She held a Postdoctoral Research position at the University of Dundee. She joined the School of Computing and Mathematics at Keele University in 2022 as a lecturer.
Research and scholarship
Research and scholarship
Baidaa's research focuses on the design, analysis, implementation, and experimental evaluation of deep learning and computer vision algorithms for data from medical and other real-world applications. She has had the opportunity to gain the ability to collaborate with domain experts from different areas. She has been working with researchers from diverse fields such as Medicine, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. These collaborations have given her a broader perspective of the applicability of her work and shed light on new research directions. She has a passion for AI, in general, and she looks forward to building a team of researchers dedicated to addressing real-life challenges. She published her work in high-level peer-reviewed journals and conferences. She is a regular reviewer for leading international conferences and journals.
Research Interests:
- AI in Healthcare
- Computer Vision
- Explainable AI
- Pattern Recognition
- Deep Learning
- Data Science
Publications
Publications
Baidaa’s research publications can be found at Google Scholar and ResearchGate.
Journal Articles
- Albostami, Asad S.; Mohamad, Safaa A.; Alzabeebee, Saif; Al-Hamd, Rwayda Kh.S.; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-01-2025. 'Optimized punching shear design in steel fiber-reinforced slabs: Machine learning vs. evolutionary prediction models'. Engineering Structures. DOI > view in repository >
- Maseer, Ziadoon K.; Kadhim, Qusay Kanaan; Al‐Bander, Baidaa; Yusof, Robiah; Saif, Abdu. . 'Meta‐analysis and systematic review for anomaly network intrusion detection systems: Detection methods, dataset, validation methodology, and challenges'. IET Networks. DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Hamd, Rwayda Kh S.; Albostami, Asad S.; Alzabeebee, Saif; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-06-2024. 'An optimized prediction of FRP bars in concrete bond strength employing soft computing techniques'. Journal of Building Engineering. DOI > view in repository >
- Ibrahim, Mariam; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-04-2024. 'An integrated approach for understanding global earthquake patterns and enhancing seismic risk assessment'. International Journal of Information Technology. DOI > view in repository >
- Mahdi, HF; Alwan, MH; Al-Bander, B; Zuhair, A. 05-04-2022. 'A Comparision of Node Detection Algorithms Over Wireless Sensor Network'. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM). DOI > view in repository >
- Alzahrani, Saeed; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed. 01-03-2022. 'Attention Mechanism Guided Deep Regression Model for Acne Severity Grading'. Computers. DOI > view in repository >
- Alzahrani, T; Al-Bander, B; Al-Nuaimy, W. 14-10-2021. 'Deep Learning Models for Automatic Makeup Detection'. AI. DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baider; Alzahrani, Theiab; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed. 27-04-2021. 'Integrated Multi-Model Face Shape and Eye Attributes Identification for Hair Style and Eyelashes Recommendation'. Computation. DOI > view in repository >
- MacCormick, Ian J.C.; Williams, Bryan M.; Zheng, Yalin; Li, Kun; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Czanner, Silvester; Cheeseman, Rob; Willoughby, Colin E.; Brown, Emery N.; Spaeth, George L.; Czanner, Gabriela. 10-01-2019. 'Accurate, fast, data efficient and interpretable glaucoma diagnosis with automated spatial analysis of the whole cup to disc profile'. PLoS One. DOI > view in repository >
- MacCormick, Ian J. C.; Williams, Bryan M.; Zheng, Yalin; Li, Kun; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Czanner, Silvester; Cheeseman, Rob; Willoughby, Colin E.; Brown, Emery N.; Spaeth, George L.; Czanner, Gabriela. 01-01-2019. 'Correction: Accurate, fast, data efficient and interpretable glaucoma diagnosis with automated spatial analysis of the whole cup to disc profile'. PLoS ONE. DOI > view in repository >
- Mahdi, Hussain; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Alwan, Mohammed Hasan; Abood, Mohammed Salah; Hamdi, Mustafa Maad. . 'Vehicular Networks Performance Evaluation Based on Downlink Scheduling Algorithms for High-Speed Long Term Evolution – Vehicle'. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM). DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Qaysi, Z. T.; Ahmed, M. A.; Hammash, Nayif Mohammed; Hussein, Ahmed Faeq; Albahri, A. S.; Suzani, M. S.; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-05-2023. 'A systematic rank of smart training environment applications with motor imagery brain-computer interface'. Multimedia Tools and Applications. DOI > view in repository >
- AL-BANDER, BAIDAA; YAS, QAHTAN M.; MAHDI, HUSSAIN; AL-HAMD, RWAYDA KH.S.. 04-10-2021. 'Benchmarking of deep learning algorithms for skin cancer detection based on a hybrid framework of entropy and VIKOR techniques'. Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. DOI > view in repository >
- Alzahrani, Saeed; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed. 06-09-2021. 'A Comprehensive Evaluation and Benchmarking of Convolutional Neural Networks for Melanoma Diagnosis'. Cancers. DOI > view in repository >
- Ahmed Fadil, Yousra; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Radhi, Hussein Y.. 07-08-2021. 'Enhancement of medical images using fuzzy logic'. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Qaysi, Z. T.; Ahmed, M. A.; Hammash, Nayif Mohammed; Hussein, Ahmed Faeq; Albahri, A. S.; Suzani, M. S; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Shuwandy, Moceheb Lazam; Salih, Mahmood M. 01-07-2021. 'Systematic review of training environments with motor imagery brain–computer interface: Coherent taxonomy, open issues and recommendation pathway solution'. Health and Technology. DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baisaa; Williams, Bryan M.; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid A.; Pratt, Harry; Zheng, Yalin. 30-03-2018. 'Dense Fully Convolutional Segmentation of the Optic Disc and Cup in Colour Fundus for Glaucoma Diagnosis'. Symmetry. DOI > view in repository >
- Pratt, Harry; Williams, Bryan M.; Ku, Jae Yee; Vas, Charles; McCann, Emma; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Zhao, Yitian; Coenen, Frans; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2018. 'Automatic Detection and Distinction of Retinal Vessel Bifurcations and Crossings in Colour Fundus Photography'. JOURNAL OF IMAGING. DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Williams, Bryan M.; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2018. 'Multiscale sequential convolutional neural networks for simultaneous detection of fovea and optic disc'. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. DOI > view in repository >
- Taiwo, Olajumoke; Al‐Bander, Baidaa. . 'Emotion‐aware psychological first aid: Integrating BERT‐based emotional distress detection with Psychological First Aid‐Generative Pre‐Trained Transformer chatbot for mental health support'. Cognitive Computation and Systems. DOI > view in repository >
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Book
- Xu, Ying; Williams, Bryan M.; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Yan, Zheping; Shen, Yao-chun; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2018. 'Improving the resolution of retinal OCT with deep learning'. . DOI > view in repository >
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Book Chapter
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Alzahrani, Theiab; Alzahrani, Saeed; Williams, Bryan M.; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2020. 'Improving Fetal Head Contour Detection by Object Localisation with Deep Learning'. . DOI > view in repository >
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Conference Proceedings
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Mathew, Alwyn; Magerand, Ludovic; Trucco, Emanuele; Manfredi, Luigi. 01-01-2022. 'Real-Time Lumen Detection for Autonomous Colonoscopy'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, B; Fadil, YA; Mahdi, H. 01-02-2021. 'Multi-Criteria Decision Support System for Lung Cancer Prediction'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Alzahrani, S; Al-Nuaimy, W; Al-Bander, B. 01-01-2019. 'Seven-Point Checklist with Convolutional Neural Networks for Melanoma Diagnosis'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Williams, Bryan M.; Al-Taee, Majid A.; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Zheng, Yalin. 12-02-2018. 'A Novel Choroid Segmentation Method for Retinal Diagnosis Using Deep Learning'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Zheng, Yalin; Williams, Bryan M; Pratt, Harry; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Wu, Xiangqian; Zhao, Yitian. 01-06-2017. 'Computer aided diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration in 3D OCT images by deep learning'. . view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid A.; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2017. 'Automated glaucoma diagnosis using deep learning approach'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Ataby, Ali; Younis, Ola; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid; Sharaf, Zain; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-01-2017. 'Visual Augmentation Glasses for People with Impaired Vision'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Williams, Bryan M.; Al-Bander, Baidaa; Pratt, Harry; Lawman, Samuel; Zhao, Yitian; Zheng, Yalin; Shen, Yaochun. 01-01-2017. 'Fast blur detection and parametric deconvolution of retinal fundus images'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid A.; Al-Ataby, Ali; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2017. 'Automatic Feature Learning Method for Detection of Retinal Landmarks'. . DOI > view in repository >
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid A.; Williams, Bryan M.; Zheng, Yalin. 01-01-2016. 'Diabetic macular edema grading based on deep neural networks'. . DOI > view in repository >
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Presentation / Conferences
- Al-Bander, Baidaa; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Taee, Majid; Zheng, Yalin. . 'GLAUCOMA DIAGNOSIS USING FEATURE LEARNING BASED ON CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK'. . view in repository >
- Al-Bander, B.; Al-Nuaimy, W.; Parry, D.G.; Leach, S.; Zheng, Y.. . 'AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF FOVEA AND OPTIC DISC USING DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS'. . view in repository >
- Alzahrani, Theiab; Al-Nuaimy, Waleed; Al-Bander, Baidaa. 01-12-2019. 'Hybrid Feature Learning and Engineering Based Approach for Face Shape Classification'. . DOI > view in repository >
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