Research interests

I am an Associate Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Applied AI).  I am interested in using AI methods and tools for addressing business needs and pressing societal challenges.

Recently, I am looking at applications of AI in health technologies. In particular, I am interested in the use of sensors, AI, and data science for assisted living and wellbeing, also known as Ambient Assisted Living (AAL).

My other areas of interest include

  • Machine Learning and Computer Vision;
  • Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing;
  • Embedded Systems and IoT;
  • Computer and Networks Security.

I have been actively involved in research and knowledge transfer (KTP) activities with industry. Current and past projects cover the use of AI for automation of administrative processes, assisted living technologies, AI-driven security in 6G ecosystems, smart sensors, audio/video switching and streaming, remote monitoring and control. I also carried out industrial consultancy projects in intelligent data management for very large-scale data storage systems and sensor characterisation for assisted living applications. I worked as a software engineer developing embedded data communication systems, and participated in European Commission funded industrial and academic project consortia.

Teaching responsibilities

My current and past taught subjects include computer networks, distributed systems, embedded and real-time systems, computer architecture, machine learning.

I lead and manage the University of Portsmouth Cisco Networking Academy.  The Academy contributes to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum and continued professional development (such as Cisco CCNA CPD).  I am a certified Cisco Academy instructor.  You can find more information on the Cisco NetAcad website by following the link.

Research outputs

2025

Utilising machine learning for better mental health and decision making: a case study of timebanking UK

Mohasseb, A., Chiroma, F. M., Khusainov, R., Curry, D.

16 May 2025,

Research output: Conference contribution

2024

Detecting violent behaviour on edge using Convolutional Neural Networks

Golcarenarenji, G., Khusainov, R., Gegov, A., Martinez-Alpiste, I.

9 Oct 2024,

Research output: Conference contribution

Peer-to-peer meets onion: the Veilid Framework

Glatzer, S., Shiaeles, S., Khusainov, R., Taheri, R.

4 Sep 2024,

Research output: Conference contribution

2022

A novel method for embedding and extracting secret messages in textual documents based on paragraph resizing

Aziz, B., Bukhelli, A. A. A. E., Khusainov, R., Mohasseb, A.

13 Jul 2022,

Research output: Conference contribution

2021

Light syntax parsing and fuzzy systems for rhetorical structure theory text segmentation

Ali, O., Gegov, A., Haig, E., Khusainov, R.

30 Sep 2021,

Research output: Conference contribution

Text segmentation using light syntax parsing and fuzzy systems

Ali, O., Gegov, A., Haig, E., Khusainov, R.

24 Aug 2021,

Research output: Conference contribution

A Review of Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) technology for residential applications: performance indicators, progress, and opportunities

Bandaru, S. H., Becerra, V., Khanna, S., Radulovic, J., Hutchinson, D., Khusainov, R.

26 Jun 2021, In: Energies. 14, 13, 48p., 3853

Research output: Article

A general framework for multi-criteria based feasibility studies for solar energy projects: application to a real-world solar farm

Bandaru, S. H., Becerra, V., Khanna, S., Espargilliere, H., Torres Sevilla, L., Radulovic, J., Hutchinson, D., Khusainov, R.

15 Apr 2021, In: Energies. 14, 8, 34p., 2204

Research output: Article

Three dimensional analysis of dye-sensitized, perovskite and mono-Si solar photovoltaic cells under non uniform solar flux

Singh, P., Khanna, S., Mudgal, V., Newar, S., Sharma, V., Sundaram, S., Reddy, K., Mallick, T. K., Becerra, V., Hutchinson, D., Radulovic, J., Khusainov, R.

5 Jan 2021, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 182, 115613

Research output: Article

2020

Photovoltaic thermal collectors with phase change material for southeast of England

Singh, P., Elavarasan, R. M., Kumar, N. M., Khanna, S., Becerra, V., Newar, S., Sharma, V., Radulovic, J., Khusainov, R., Hutchinson, D.

18 Oct 2020,

Research output: Conference contribution

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