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Rafeek Yanni

Faculty of Computer Studies

Information Technology and Computing Program

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Dr. Rafeek M. T. Yanni is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Arab Open University in Egypt since September 2024. He holds an Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems (2023) from Mansoura University, where he also specialized in DICOM Imaging Processing and 3D Simulation using Mixed Reality. And a M.Sc. in Computer Graphics (2012) from Sadat Academy in 3D Motion capture. His research interests include 3D Graphics, Simulation And Visualizations, Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality, IOT, Medical Image Processing.

With over 12 years of experience in 3D simulation, visualization systems, and human-computer interaction design, Dr. Rafeek has worked in various roles, including graphics designer and front-end developer, and as a 3D motion capture specialist. He has holds a professional certificate in Autodesk Maya 3D.

From 2018 to 2024, he was an Assistant Lecturer in the Computer Graphics Department at Badr University and has taught at several other institutions from 2012 to 2018. Dr. Rafeek has developed numerous simulation projects and virtual reality systems and has reviewed articles for various scientific publications, including IJLTEMAS and RSIS.

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W-TBzVIAAAAJ&hl=en
Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/3411512/rafeek-yanni/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9661-3551
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rafeek-Mamdouh

Programming Language: ASP.net, c#, Algorithms & Python.
Multimedia & Graphics: 3D Graphics(Autodesk Maya), 3D Computer Graphics and Motion Capture
Interaction Design: UI/UX - Human Computer Interaction (Figma & Adobe XD)
Front-End (HTML5,CSS3,Java Script, jQuery, Bootstrap)
Computer Studies: Network & Security - Database SQL Server - Computer Information Systems - System Analysis & Design
Simulation & Visualization : Game Script writing - Game Design by Unity3d - 3D Simulations - Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality

I have had an extensive career from 2007 and from 2012 to till now in academic and market Carrere , holding many influential positions in many prestigious institutions and organizations, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and experience more than 12 years .

Academic Position

1. Arab Open University, Egypt - a partner of The Open University UK - Egypt branch (https://www.aou.edu.eg). - Fulltime
Title: Assistant Professor (Programming, Computer Graphics & Interaction Design), Cairo, Egypt
Duration: September 2024 – Till now

2. Faculty of Filmmaking & Performing Arts - BADR University in Cairo - Fulltime
Title: Assistant Lecturer (Computer Graphics & Vision)
Duration: September 2018- August 2024

3. Various Academic Institutions - Part-time
Titles: Assistant Lecturer (Computer Science, Information Systems, and Graphics)
Locations: Including High Institute for Computers and Management Information System, International Business Academy, Shorouk Academy, British University in Egypt, and others
Duration: September 2012 - June 2018

4. Fusion VFX Academy
Title: Lecturer (3D Graphics and Web Design), Cairo-Egypt
Duration: July 2017 - September 2020

5. AACAD Academy
Title: Research Assistant and Lecturer, Cairo-Egypt
Duration: September 2013 - September 2019

Market Position

1. BlueBell for Projects Administration
Title: 3D Modeler, and Visualization Developer, Hybrid, Cairo-Egypt - Freelancer
Duration: October 2021 - January 2024

2. Arab Gulf Media Production
Title: Supervisor 3D Motion Capture, Animation Mixer and Facial Expressions, Cairo-Egypt
Duration: February 2014 - May 2015

3. NEW-TECH Studio Animation
Title: Supervisor 3D Motion Capture, Animation Mixer and Facial Expressions, Cairo-Egypt
Duration: October 2016 - September 2018

4. Brain Waves Systems Middle East
Title: R&D Simulations, 3D Modeler, and Visualization Developer, Cairo-Egypt
Duration: October 2007 - January 2011

Rafeek Mamdouh, Hazem M. El-Bakry, Alaa Riad and Nashaat El-Khamisy, “Improve Speed Real-Time Rendering in Mixed Reality HOLOLENS during Training” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 11(3), 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110339
Yanni, R. M. T., El-Ghitany, N. E.-K., Amer, K., Riad, A., & El-Bakry, H. (2021). A New Model for Image Segmentation Based on Deep Learning. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 17(07), pp. 28–47. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v17i07.21241
Yanni, R. M. T., El-Bakry, H. M., Riad, A., & El-Khamisy, N. (2020). Internet of Things For Surgery Process Using Raspberry Pi. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 16(10), pp. 96–115. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v16i10.15553
Mamdouh R, El-Bakry HM, Riad A, El-Khamisy N. (2020) Using Azure to construct recent architecture for visualize training in real-time. Indian Journal of Science and Technology. 13(23): 2355-2370. https://doi.org/10.17485/IJST/v13i19.649
Mamdouh, R., El-Bakry, H. M., Riad, A. L. A. A., & El-Khamisy, N. (2020). Converting 2D-medical image files “DICOM” into 3D-models, based on image processing, and analysing their results with python programming. WSEAS Transactions on Computers, 19(2), 10-20.
El-Khamisy, N., Amer, K., Riad, A., & Mamdouh, R. (2018). A survey on virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality techniques for liver surgical operations and training. Graph. Vis. Image Process. J, 18(2), 13-22.

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Email: Rafeek@aou.edu.eg