Dr. Rana Ghazali | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rana Ghazali focuses on advancing intelligent computing systems through the integration of machine learning, reinforcement learning, and large language models to optimize big data and distributed computing environments. Her work bridges the domains of cloud computing, Hadoop-based systems, and intelligent caching to enhance computational performance and resource utilization in large-scale data frameworks. She has contributed to innovative algorithms such as CLQLMRS and H-SVM-LRU for improving cache locality and intelligent cache replacement in MapReduce job scheduling, combining machine learning with distributed system optimization. Rana’s research also extends to the design and analysis of routing protocols in mobile ad hoc networks, leveraging bio-inspired algorithms such as the Ant Colony Optimization method to improve network efficiency. Her current exploration includes the application of reinforcement learning in scheduling and performance enhancement for distributed computing platforms, with additional attention to emerging paradigms like edge, fog, and serverless computing. As a researcher affiliated with the Resource Allocation and Stochastic Systems Lab at McMaster University, she contributes to cutting-edge discussions on adaptive data management, cyber and network security, and intelligent system design. Rana’s expertise further encompasses data analytics, large language models, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with real-world computing challenges. She has served as a reviewer for leading international journals including Elsevier and Wiley publications and has participated in academic collaborations that explore deep learning and resource optimization in distributed architectures. Her research endeavors consistently emphasize scalable, secure, and intelligent computational systems that advance the performance of modern data-intensive applications. Rana Ghazali has 13 citations, 2 documents, and an h-index of 2.