Nour Zahra
- Master's degree in Computer Systems and Networks – University of Aleppo – 2022
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering – University of Aleppo – 2019
Contact
- NourZahra@alepuniv.edu.sy
Experiences:
- Faculty Member – Ebla Private University (2023 – Present)
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Informatics and Communications - Lecturer – University of Aleppo (2020 – Present)
Faculty of Informatics Engineering
Researches:
A comprehensive survey of security challenges and modern solutions in underwater wireless sensor networks
A systematic survey of UWSN security challenges, comparing recent solutions in lightweight cryptography, key management, security protocols, and intrusion detection, while identifying research gaps and future trends - International Journal of Computer Applications
20 - August - 2025
Read More >>A Survey of DBR Protocols in Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks
"A systematic survey of Depth-Based Routing (DBR) protocols in Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs), classifying and comparing DBR variants (EEDBR, DBR-M, Adaptive DBR) based on energy efficiency, packet delivery ratio, and delay, while identifying open challenges and future research directions." - International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
21 - June - 2021
Read More >>Energy Efficient Routing Protocol in UWSNs using ACO Algorithm
This paper proposes a novel energy-efficient routing protocol for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs) based on the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm. Inspired by the foraging behavior of ants, artificial ants explore possible paths from underwater sensor nodes to surface sinks, depositing virtual pheromones that evaporate over time. The proposed protocol selects optimal routes based on multiple criteria: residual node energy, node depth, acoustic channel quality, and distance to the surface. Compared to traditional routing protocols (DBR, EEDBR), the ACO-based protocol demonstrates significant improvements in packet delivery ratio, reduced energy consumption per node, and balanced traffic load distribution, ultimately extending the overall network lifetime - International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
1 - May - 2021
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