Alexander Ferworn, CD, PhD

Academic

1. 1998

   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Systems Design Engineering

   University of Waterloo

   Machine Learning for Autonomous Navigation in Ground Robots.

2. 1992

   Master of Science (MSc), Computing and Information Science

   University of Guelph

   Artificial Neural Networks and their application to the automatic conversion of text into speech sounds.

3. 1988

   Bachelor of Technology (B Tech), Applied Computer Science

   Ryerson Polytechnic Institute

Teacher training

1. 1997

   Classroom Teaching Workshop

   Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

2. 1991

   Oration, Speeches and Public Speaking for Staff Officers

   Canadian Forces Staff College, Toronto, ON

3. 1988

   Presentations and the Art of Persuasion

   Bell Institute for Professional Development, Bell Canada, Toronto, ON

4. 1985

   Senior Instructor Training Program

   CFTDC, CFTA Meaford, Meaford, Ontario

5. 1983

   Achieving Performance Objectives for Instructors – Part 1 (classroom) and Part 2 (field)

   CFTDC, CFA Moss Park, Toronto, ON

6. 1982

   Methods of Instruction for Junior Leaders

   CFTDC, CFB Borden, Borden, ON

7. 1981

   New Instructor Training Program

   Canadian Forces Training Development Centre (CFTDC), CFA Fort York, Toronto, ON

Leadership and administrative training

1. 2020-21

   Provost’s Academic Leadership Program

   Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

2. 1992

   Infantry Company Commander’s Course

   CFTA Meaford, Meaford, ON

3. 1991

   Junior Staff Officer Course

   Canadian Forces Staff College, Toronto, ON

4. 1990

   Basic Officer Training Course

   Atlantic Militia District, CFB Aldershot, Aldershot, NS

5. 1988

   Time Management for New Managers

   Bell Institute for Professional Development, Bell Canada, Toronto, ON

6. 1986

   Basic Winter Warfare Course

   Fort Drum (USA)

7. 1985

   Infantry Section Commander’s Course

   Central Militia Area, Canadian Forces, CFTA Meaford, Meaford, ON

8. 1982

   Junior Non-commissioned Officer Course

   Toronto Militia District, Canadian Forces, CFA Fort York, Toronto, ON

9. 1980

   Infantry Trade Qualification 1

   CFA Fort York, CFB Borden, Fort Drum (USA)

1. September 1996-Present

   Professor, Department of Computer Science

   Ryerson University

   I was hired as a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. I was promoted to the academic rank of Professor in 2007. As a faculty member, I am responsible for teaching 1 or 2 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per term. Past courses include Computer Science 1 in Java, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Mobile Systems, Human-Robot Interaction, Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and various Computer Science service courses. I also teach several graduate courses including Research Methods, Presence, Methods of Instruction and a Collaborative Workshop (team building).

   My research program has evolved into one that deals primarily with Computational Public Safety (CPS) where Computer Science tools and techniques are used to improve public safety processes. My research is highly interdisciplinary, practical and applied. I have worked closely with such organization as the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear explosive (CBRNe) Response Team (UCRT) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) organization that form part of Canada’s response system to urban disasters. This program has expanded and now has research relationships with Durham police and, most recently, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services. As CPS can be interpreted in many ways, I have been the Primary or Co-investigator in research projects intending to protect lost people living with dementia, assist fire fighters in finding safe egress in confusing environments, game-based simulation of explosive neutralization tasks and safe robotic exploration of archaeologically significant passages.

   I serve on (or have served on) many committees at all levels within Ryerson including the Faculty of Science Implementation committee, the Chief Librarian Search committee (3 times), Dean-YSGS Search Committee, the Dean-Faculty of Science Search Committee, Vice President Academic Search Committee, various Provost working groups, faculty promotion and evaluation committees. I am one of the longest continuously serving Senators at Ryerson. I have been an avid supporter of the Science Rendezvous community outreach event (from its inception at Ryerson)--organizing many student volunteers and demonstrations and I have supported several robotics/technology-related clubs in High Schools and one Middle School in the Greater Toronto Area.

   • Ryerson Office of the Vice President-Research and Innovation holds a Memorandum of Understanding (2007) with the OPP that supports collaborative research between the OPP and myself in the area of public safety.
2. July 2016- June 2023

   Graduate Program Director (GPD)--Master of Digital Media (MDM)

   The Creative School (Formerly the Faculty of Communication and Design)

   The Master of Digital Media Program is one of only two MDMs in Canada. This interdisciplinary Graduate Program offers intensive 12-month professional graduate experience designed to equip graduates with the skills and industry experience they will need as they launch themselves into the digital media world. Whether our students plan to develop their own startup, work in the corporate world or go on to further studies. The program intersects with three key areas of digital media: art & design, technology, and business & entrepreneurship. Gaining perspective in each of these areas helps participants tackle problems from innovative angles. The MDM is the first academic program embedded within a university-based business incubator.

   The GPD is the academic leader of a program and manages all aspects of it including managing efforts to launch our graduates’ careers.

   • Ryerson’s MDM is associated with the MDM housed in the Centre for Digital Media through a memorandum of understanding allowing the exchange of faculty and students between programs
   • The MDM is embedded within Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone (DMZ)—ranked the number one university-based incubator in North America.
   • The MDM program tracks graduate employment success. At the moment all five graduated cohorts enjoy a 92-96% employment rate.
3. July 2019- Present

   Associate Chair and Graduate Program Director (MSc and PhD), Computer Science

   Department of Computer Science

   See below for position responsibilities.

4. Sept 2019 – Present

   Senator - At Large

   Ryerson University

   Sept 2019 – Present

5. January 2019 – Present

   Vice Chair-Technical Advisory Committee-Groningen & Student Mobility Project

   Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC)

   The Project involves creating a national platform for Canada that facilitates student data exchange between provinces, territories and trusted organizations around the world. It seeks to realize many benefits for student mobility including enhancing service to students and post-secondary institutions. My role in the project was related to both governance of the committee, participating in selecting the criteria for technology adoption and leading the assessment of technologies related to the secure and reliable transmission of records between academic institutions.

6. May 2016 - Present

   Member – Faculty Advisory Committee—Library Collaboratory

   Ryerson Library

   The Collaboratory provides faculty and their research teams with space and technology resources to facilitate research and course development. Located on the 3rd floor of the Library building, reconfigurable spaces are provided with state-of-the art technical support providing opportunities for a wide variety of research uses. In this role, I act as a proponent of cross-disciplinary research facilitated by this shared space. This has led to some very successful (but unlikely) collaborations between members of Ryerson’s Early Childhood Studies and Computer Science.

   • Teaser video produced by Ryerson University Advancement discuss the collaboration between researchers in the Collaboratory showing an Early Childhood Studies assistive robot arms being used in the explosive neutralization task: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSvkrlL5I2Q

   • Teaser video produced by Ryerson University Advancement (Early Childhood Studies assistive robot arms in the explosive neutralization task)
7. September 2016 - Present

   Member - Business Technology Management (BTM) Forum Governing Council

   Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)

   Established as an unincorporated professional association, the BTM Forum (BTMF) is the national body for managing the BTM activities. It is a multifaceted organization governed by BTM Forum Governing Council that is comprised of representatives who are responsible for steering the organization’ s overall direction on the members’ behalf. The BTMF is a ring-fenced entity within ITAC and is recognized as the awarding organization to design, develop and award qualifications, such as certification and accreditation. The BTMF BTM Accreditation Council and the BTMF Certification Council report to the BTM Forum Governing Council. The BTMF Governing Council has responsibility for governing the oversight, overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

8. 2016-present

   Member, DMZ, Ryerson University

   The DMZ at Ryerson University is one of Canada’s largest business incubators for emerging tech startups. It is the top-ranked university incubator in North America and third in the world. The DMZ helps startups succeed by connecting them with customers, advisors, influencers and other entrepreneurs. It’s a space and community that encourages, supports and fosters new technologies that transform lives and businesses.

   Working with the Executive Director, my role has been to support MDM and other graduate students in their efforts to learn from and contribute to the DMZ’s startup ecosystem. This often takes the form of assisting students in finding paid internships within the DMZ’s incubated companies and matching graduate student goals with startups within the DMZ and increasingly the other Zones.

9. January 2011- Present

   Faculty Liaison—Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

   Office of the Dean, G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

   The faculty liaison appointment was created to combat stagnation in the growth of enrollments within the Faculty of Science (FoS) and Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) portfolios. The Liaison forms the nexus between the goals and aspirations of disparate Faculties and the Chang School in order to foster dialogue, find synergies and encourage collaboration for the purposes of creating new curriculum, updating existing offerings and generating new revenue while reducing the costs of program delivery.

   During my engagement as faculty liaison, enrollments within my areas of responsibility grew from 7% of all Chang School enrollments to 13% with a coincident and significant rise in total revenue. This increase in enrollments was the result of a close coordination collaboration between the Chang School Director for these areas and myself and our focus on conducting detailed labor market research focusing on academic offerings that lead to sustainable careers for our students.

   My responsibilities include identifying opportunities, preparing business cases for and creating new Certificate programs, workshops and Course Series (undergraduate and non-graduate) related to curriculum, interests and competencies from the 2 academic Faculties to the Chang School. I work with Faculty Decanal offices to develop strategies for growth. This role includes leading Chang school staff in developing delivery and governance models as well as working with stakeholders to define course offerings that are high-quality, academically sound, labor-market focused and popular amongst adult learners. Once a program is running, I am responsible for finding and hiring competent contract instructors to teach the required courses and monitoring their teaching performance through a formal assessment process.

   To date, I have substantively contributed to the definition, creation and/or revision of the programs/course series/workshops listed below:

   • Data Analytics, Big Data and Predictive Analytics (Certificate, FEAS and FoS)
   • Computer Security and Digital Forensics (Certificate, FoS)
   • Disaster and Emergency Management (Certificate, FoS)
   • Energy Management and Innovation (Certificate, FEAS)
   • Financial Mathematics Modeling (Certificate, FoS)
   • Infrastructure Asset Management and Renewal (Certificate, FEAS)
   • Project Management for Mid-Level Managers in the Technical Sector (Certificate, FEAS)
   • Program and Portfolio Management (Certificate Renewal, FEAS)
   • Project Management (Certificate Renewal, FEAS)
   • Robotics and Embedded Systems (Certificate, FoS and FEAS)
   • Sustainability Management and Process Excellence (Certificate Renewal, FEAS)
   • Course Series in Computer Applications (FoS)
   • Course Series in Survival in Urban Disasters and Emergencies (FoS)
   • Course Series in The Human Body (FoS)
   • Course Series in Transportation Logistics (FEAS)
   • Course Series in Project Management (FEAS)
   • Course Series in CATIA Engineering Design ( FEAS)
   • Course Series in Drone/UAV Ground School (FoS)
   • Course Series in Computer Programming Applications (FoS)
   • Course Series in Computer Applications (FoS)
   • Course Series in Computer Programming for Game Developers (3D Unity & Autodesk Maya)(FoS)
   • Course Series in iPhone and Android Applications Development (FoS)
   • Course Series in The Internet of Things (IoT) (FoS)
   • Course Series in 3D Printing, Visualization and Agile Product Prototyping
   • Course Series in Hadoop, Python and Tableau Big Data Tools (FoS, FEAS)
   • Course Series in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Developer for Smartphones (FoS)
   • Non-Technical Workshops for Technologists and Technicians in the Technical Sector (FEAS)

   • 4781 enrollments for Academic Year 2011-12 in Science and Engineering programs
   • 8412 enrollments for Academic Year 2018-19 in Science and Engineering programs
   • Written, revised or collaboratively created
   • I share the academic coordinator role in this program with Prof. Ayse Bener (Mechanical and Industrial Engineering).
   • This is the only D&EM program housed within a Department of Computer Science in the World.
   • This Certificate program is a collaboration across 2 Faculties (FEAS and FoS) and 3 Departments (CS, Mech/Ind Eng and E&CE)
   • Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
10. February 2014 - Present

    Academic Co-coordinator--Certificate Program in Data Analytics, Big Data & Predictive Analytics

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    All private and public sector organizations are recognizing the competitive advantage of “Big Data” – the ability to analyze large data sets – and are increasingly demanding professionals who have advanced competencies in data analytics, statistics, and predictive analytics. This certificate focuses on direct, practical application of skills and techniques, while providing sound academic and technical education in data analytics with big data. The certificate provides a strong foundation in analytics, tools, and statistics. The certificate is a collaboration between FEAS, FoS, the departments of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (academic home of the certificate), Computer Science, Mathematics, and The Chang School. As the co-academic co-ordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program and, working with the Chang School Director, the resolution of concerns and complaints by students, faculty and staff.

    The program is extremely successful. There continues to be considerable labor market demand for employees who can use computational tools and techniques to analyze existing corporate and enterprise data and form actionable recommendations. The Certificate follows the strategy of training participants in learning and using commonly accepted technical tools to build their own portfolios—unlike most competing programs that teach only theory. In addition, the Certificate serves as the primary gateway into Ryerson’s Graduate degree program (MSc) in Data Science and Analytics.

11. March 2012 - Present

    Academic Coordinator - Robotics and Embedded Systems Certificate Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    This certificate program provides adult learners with hands-on opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills that will permit them to contribute and respond effectively to our collective societal need to provide innovation through advances in robotics and embedded systems product and device development. The Certificate is a collaboration between FEAS, FoS, the departments of Computer Science (academic home), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and The Chang School. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program.

    I developed this Certificate to address the labor market demand for employees who could interact with and create robotic applications and work with embedded systems. This strategy has paid off as an increasing number of participants are coming from the manufacturing section—especially automotive parts fabrication.

12. February 2012 – Present

    Academic Coordinator, Computer Security and Digital Forensics Certificate Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    The Certificate in Computer Security and Digital Forensics will be of interest to individuals just starting their career; career changers seeking to achieve advancement, portability, and longevity goals; managers and end users requiring a more in-depth understanding of computer security and data protection; and long-time practitioners seeking to round out their knowledge and attain a recognized level of academic achievement. The Certificate is a collaboration between the FoS, the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) and the departments of Computer Science (academic home), the Law Practice Program, and The Chang School. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program.

    The program has been growing in enrollments over the years as the threats to Canadian enterprise security have become more prevalent. With these threats in mind, the Certificate was strategically designed to lead to the entry-level CISSP Certification process--often leading participants to direct entry employment within various industries. More recently, I was instrumental in developing strategy and advocating for the Certificate to be offered at Chang Schools’ newest venue—Brampton’s City Hall.

13. February 2012 – Present

    Academic Coordinator, Disaster and Emergency Management Certificate Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    This program is designed to prepare participants to act as members of a multi-disciplinary team involved in, planning for, and dealing with emergency incidents. The fundamental goal of this certificate is to introduce participants to best practices including risk assessment and risk mitigation, pre- and post-disaster planning, including business contingency planning, effective communication guidelines, pre- and post-disaster mitigation, on-the-ground operations, and follow through in search, rescue, response, and recovery. The curriculum emphasizes the knowledge, processes, tools, and mechanisms necessary to ensure that disaster and emergency management projects are executed using best practices and success-proven procedures. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program.

    The Certificate’s academic home is the departments of Computer Science—perhaps the only disaster and emergency management program associated with such a department. In 2016, the Chang School Director and I developed a deliberate strategy to attract to and facilitate success for Canadian Forces veterans to enroll in the program. Consequently, the Certificate has become a gateway for demobilized Canadian Forces veterans to receive retraining while taking advantage of their existing skill sets. Several Certificate graduates have gone on to senior leadership roles in various emergency management agencies. In addition, several other graduates now regularly teach in the program—most have previous experience in the Canadian Forces.

14. November 2018 – Present

    Academic Coordinator, Computer Science Part-time Degree Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    This part-time degree program runs completely in parallel to the full-time (day school) Computer Science undergraduate degree program. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program. In addition, I collaborate and coordinate with the Associate Chair of the Department of Computer Science for the full-time undergraduate degree program in Computer Science in order to ensure that all full and part-time students receive equitable treatment within our Programs.

15. February 2012 - Present

    Academic Coordinator, Computer Programming Applications Certificate Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    This program is designed for individuals who wish to work as application programmers in software engineering, database technology, and networking or related user support positions. It provides an overview of systems principles and client/server architecture that will enable individuals to perform system integrations and user help functions. It provides training in the most popular programming languages (Java and C) and the popular operating system (UNIX). This certificate also permits students to focus on several application areas: Software Engineering, Database Technology, Networking, Project Management, GIS, and Landscape Design. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program. While this program pre-existed my tenure as its Academic Coordinator, the Certificate is a major source of new undergraduate Computer Science students as participants gain an appreciation for the field.

16. September 2013 - Present

    Academic Coordinator, Environmental Sciences Certificate Program

    The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University

    The Certificate in Environmental Sciences covers air, water, and soil processes, an introduction to environmental legislation, site assessment, waste management, and green technology. This certificate is intended for individuals with an undergraduate degree and/or experience in engineering, science, environmental studies, or similar. As the academic coordinator I am responsible for the quality, delivery and academic management of the program.

17. September 2000- Present

    Adjunct Professor-School of Computer Science-University of Guelph

    I collaborate with regular faculty members within the school and am involved in graduate education in a co-supervisory role.

18. November 2012 – Present

    Adjunct Professor-Department of Computing and Software-McMaster University

    I collaborate with regular faculty members within the school and am involved in graduate education by presenting guest lectures and talks.

Academic

1. July 2016- June 2018, July 2022- June 2023, July 2022-June 2023, July 2026-Present

   Vice Chair-Senate

   Toronto Metropolitan University

   Senate is chaired by TMU’s President. The position of Vice Chair is the second highest academic leadership role in Ryerson’s Senate and is elected from the ranks of Senators. The Vice Chair is prepared to act on behalf of the Chair when the Chair is unable or precluded from doing so. The Vice Chair is involved in every facet of planning the Senate’s agenda and runs Senate meetings under circumstances.

2. July 2010 – June 2018

   Senator - At Large

   Ryerson University

   Senate is the academic policy making body of the University. The Senate has the power to regulate the educational policy of the University and without limiting the generality of the foregoing has the power to make recommendations to the Board with respect to the establishment, change or termination of programs and courses of study, schools, divisions and departments. The Senate consists of elected representatives of the faculty, librarians, students and alumni, and ex-officio members of the administration, including the Chancellor. I was elected to this role twice and appointed twice. In my various terms I served on various Senate sub-committees including the Priorities Committee for three years. The Senate is an excellent venue from which to learn how the broader university operates. All academic matters eventually come through Senate and I was there for 8 years learning and contributing the whole time.

3. January 2014-December 2016

   Member-Provost’s Task Force on Continuing Education

   Office of the Provost

   The task force committee, chaired by the dean of Ted Rogers School of Management, developed recommendations that addressed matters arising from the external examiner’s report. The Task Force recommended actions that were consistent with the objectives of the review. The recommendations were provided to the provost for action. The Task Force examined a full range of areas specific to the delivery of continuing education. Areas of interest included; an examination of key drivers in the continuing education market; an examination of key competitors, both current and emerging types of education needed in the market (e.g. what duration, degree of flexibility, credential requirements); How to enhance competitiveness; the effectiveness of CE marketing; a reexamination of Ryerson collaborative model were all examined among other issues.

   • The final report can be viewed at: https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/provost/AccessiblePDFs/CE%20Taskforce%20Final%20Report_Jan_11_2016.pdf

   • Task Force final report
4. January 2013- December 2016

   Director-Professional Graduate Diploma Programs (D-PGDP)

   Office of the Dean, Yeates School of Graduate Studies (YSGS)

   Reporting to the Dean-YSGS and working with all program stakeholders, the D-PGDP lead the team effort in ideation, definition, creation and launch of cost-recovery, graduate programs leading to Ryerson’s newest credential--the Professional Masters Diploma (PDip). As there had never been a PDip before this initiative, my initial responsibilities were to define how credential could be created and--working with the Office of the VP Academic--determining how Ryerson’s academic policies would change to support the new credential. I led or was instrumental completing all processes resulting in the implementation of these programs:

   My primary responsibilities were to work with faculty members, graduate program directors and Deans to develop strategies to use PDips to support existing, stand-alone graduate programs and support specific Faculty goals. For example, The Dean of the Ted Rogers School of Management used his PDips to drive enrollments in their existing MBA graduate program and support certification for undergraduate accounting degree graduates. The Dean of Community Services used the PDip in Dietetics to ensure that their undergraduates had a venue to become certified as registered Dieticians, and the Chair of Aerospace Engineering used the PDip in Aerospace Design Management as a means of targeting employment opportunities related to aircraft certification for his graduates.

   • Aerospace Design Management
   • Dietetics
   • Enterprise Information Security, Privacy and Protection
   • Energy and Innovation
   • Finance for Social Innovation
   • Accounting
   • Management of Technology and Innovation
   • Canadian Business
5. October 2011-January 2012

   Member-Provost’s Faculty of Science Implementation Committee

   Office of the Provost

   The role of the committee was threefold: (i) examine and recommend potential Decanal office locations for the new Faculty of Science (FoS); (ii) explore and recommend types of Decanal administrative structures; and, (iii) determine the transitional process from Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science (FEAS) Decanal administration to Faculty of Science (FoS) Decanal administration. As there had never been a new Faculty created at Ryerson, this role required considerable tolerance for ambiguous requirements related to insufficient resources and creativity. In this role my primary contribution was that of ensuring FoS received adequate and suitable office space for Decanal operations including a budget that would allow for renovations to be conducted. In addition, I was an advocate for adopting a “strong Dean” model of governance for the Faculty and the provisioning of sufficient Associate Dean roles to accommodate growth in the Faculty.

6. July 2007- June 2016

   Associate Chair and Founding Graduate Program Director (MSc and PhD), Computer Science

   Department of Computer Science

   The Graduate Program Director (GPD) is responsible for all aspects of the Masters and Doctoral Programs in Computer Science. I am the founding GPD and lead the Department’s efforts to establish high quality graduate programs. I author all Letters of intent (LoI), briefs, rebuttals and responses to internal and external reviewing and authorizing bodies for both programs. I presented briefs in Senate, answered questions and fostered the introduction of these programs. The programs received permission to run from the Province of Ontario in 2007 and 2011 for the MSc and PhD programs respectively.

7. September 1992 - June 1996

   Instructor, Continuing Education (now the Chang School)

   Ryerson Polytechnic University

   I presented one or two evening courses for the School of Computer Science each semester. These included, Data Structures, Structured Programming in C and a course in Soft Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

Non-academic

1. Jan 1996 - August 1996

   Associate Director, Intelligent Network Solutions

   Bell Global Solutions (a subsidiary of Bell Canada)

   Reporting to the Vice President of Intelligent Network Solutions, I was responsible for scouting technology, resources and new markets for Bell Global Solutions and Bell Canada’s Network-centric solutions. I also provided system integration and development services on a contract basis to other Bell organizations. My primary focus was the development of Bell’s Call Centre and interactive voice response (IVR) strategies through the use of an intelligent national network. I was one of several team leader who worked with a diverse set of technical, management and client organizations to “craft” complex services into purchasable packages that addressed client needs.

2. Mar 1995 - Jan 1996

   Technology Consultant, Technology Department

   Bell Sygma Inc. (a subsidiary of Bell Canada)

   Reporting to the Vice President for technology, my primary responsibilities were the investigation, prototyping and dissemination of leading-edge technology to the rest of Bell Sygma and Bell Canada. I was responsible for Bell Canada winning several contracts deploying its networks to various government organizations. I was also responsible for forging alliances with academic institutions including the Universities of Toronto and Waterloo.

3. April 1992 - Mar 1995

   System Analyst, PERMITS project

   Bell Sygma Telecom Solutions (a subsidiary of Bell Canada)

   The Project Estimate Resource Management Information Tracking System (PERMITS) was a large Ingres relational database application spanning two provinces and supporting over 2000 users across Bell Canada. I was responsible for the maintenance and validation of all system reference tables, supplying program specifications, code enhancements and bug fixes. I was extensively involved in an effort to reverse engineer the project in order to better document the application’s function as well as to look for opportunities to improve its performance.

4. September 1990 - April 1992

   System Manager - Budgets and Results, Expense District, Residential Sales and Service

   Bell Canada

   I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of a VAX 6000-310 minicomputer running an Ingres application tracking budget and result information for Bell Ontario. One of my primary responsibilities was the rollout of the project to our client communities. The task required a detailed understanding of Bell’s internal communication backbone, including its technological foundation, as well as an appreciation for each client’s particular needs. The position required a sound knowledge of system management practices, VAX/VMS architecture, and data communications principles.

5. April 1990 - September 1990

   Office Systems Associate, Systems Technology, Operations Development

   Bell Canada

   This position required me to perform the initial evaluations of graphical user interface standards within Bell Canada. I worked to understand the technology available and the requirements of the Bell user community and make recommendations for technology adoption. Secondary responsibilities included chairing requirements and program walk-through meetings to bring various internally developed VM/CMS applications into production.

6. May 1988 - April 1990

   Information Services Support Centre Associate, Systems Development, Corporate Systems Organization

   Bell Canada

   Initially I was responsible for the site management of a development laboratory primarily equipped with VAX, PDP, Sun and Tandem computers. The position eventually evolved into one requiring me to develop applications for internal clients--primarily in the FORTRAN and C programming languages. My general responsibilities included providing day-to-day management of the lab, performing hardware and software evaluations and, provisioning an effective disaster recovery plan.

Part-time

1. October 2008 – October 2010

   Police Auxiliary, USAR and CBRNe Response Team

   Ontario Provincial Police

   An Auxiliary member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is responsible for assisting regular police officers within the OPP in the completion of their duties. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear explosive (CBRNe) Response Team (UCRT) requested that I become an Auxiliary as there were certain aspects of our research collaboration which required my membership as an official volunteer within the OPP (to achieve standing). I continued to conduct research within the broad areas of USAR and CBRNe and provided technical support for several canine search technologies developed at Ryerson including readying equipment for the UCRT’s expected deployment to Haiti in 2010. I also coordinated the efforts of several of my Graduate students also volunteered to maintain Ontario’s provincial fleet of deployable emergency and disaster response robots until maintenance contracts could be awarded.

2. June 1980 - November 1994

   Company Commander, Service and Support Company, The Royal Regiment of Canada

   Canadian Forces Primary Reserve

   I was a member of this militia infantry battalion. Having joined as a private soldier and progressing through the ranks, I held every appointment within an infantry Company-- retiring with the rank of Captain.

   In 1991, I was appointed the Officer Commanding (OC) the battalion’s Service and Support Company. I was a lieutenant at the time and the usual rank of a Company Commander is Major. There are only 4 OCs in an Infantry Battalion with authorized strength of approximately 500 soldiers. In the three years I commanded the Company the Company won three “best Company” battalion award.

   During my career in the Canadian Forces Reserve, I took many courses on leadership, management and instructional technique—much of this training I reuse in my life as a professor. I was provided with many opportunities to apply this knowledge in very practical settings in some interesting situations and parts of the world. In the role of OC, I was responsible for the administration, management and leadership of approximately 120 personnel under operational field conditions. I received the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) in 1992.

   • Canadian Forces Decoration, see: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/199

   • Canadian Forces Decoration

1. October 2004 – 2009

   Private Consultant, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

   I acted as a technical advisor to clients who wished to participate in the federal government’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program providing advice on how applied research, conducted within an organization, can be formalized and documented to qualify for government rebates (SR&ED) and assistance (IRAP).

2. September 2002 – January 2003

   Primary Investigator, Research Contract, Multi-point Voice Comms Device

   HumCorp Networks Inc.

   I, and graduate students within the N-CART lab, worked with the Chief Technology Officer of this company to introduce a new wireless product to the European market related to multipoint voice communications in the 900 MHz band.

3. November 2001 - May 2002

   Project Consultant, Congenital Heart Surgeon’s Association

   Sick Children’s Hospital

   I and several members of N-CART worked with Dr. Bill Williams, the Chief Cardiologist at Sick Children Hospital and the Congenital Heart Surgeon's Society to develop their first on-line survey for collecting information related to surgical conduit implants in infants. The goal of the study was to determine why there is a high rate of failure of implants within two years of the initial procedure in very young children. In the past, such a study would have been conducted by FAX or mail however, this study allowed participating institutions to directly and securely enter patient and surgical data into a central data repository using any web browser and a phone. The technology was new to the hospital and this was a first-of-a-kind demonstration project.

4. May 2000 - January 2001

   Primary Investigator, Research Contract, Moby Dark Inc.

   I, and members of the N-CART lab, were engaged to conduct an investigation into the deployment of new wireless devices into the consumer market based around Moby Dark's wireless router technology and the N-CART labs Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) monitoring prototype.

5. February 1999 - September 2000

   Chief Strategist and System Architect, Personalization and Reasoning Systems

   Personification Inc.

   I was engaged by this startup as the project manager for a large development effort associated with reasoning and personalization engines being developed for Bell Canada. Within the first year of operations, I became the company’s system architect and chief business strategist for the ideation of various Internet-based audio products. In addition, I supported marketing and sales efforts through the creation of compelling demonstrations, presentations and other collaterals. The company received venture capital funding in excess of $3M and was purchased by a numbered corporation shortly thereafter.

6. September - October 1998

   External Advisor, Corporate Social Responsibility Funded External Projects

   Bell Canada

   As part of their due diligence effort I was engaged by Bell to help architect the relationship that Bell would have with the Universities of Toronto and Waterloo in its effort to create the "Bell Canada University Labs". My task was to bridge the gap between the competitive world of telephony and academia. The project involved the philanthropic transfer of $21M to these universities.

7. October 1997 - July 1998

   System Architect, Contract, Berkshire Investment Group

   I was involved in the selection of a new brokerage back-office system for the company as well as helping to devise a consistent and effective Internet strategy. In addition, I developed several utility programs to work around problems associated with their back-office system. The finished product was estimated to save Berkshire almost $1M/year in saved administration and call centre staffing.

8. February - October 1997

   System Consultant, Systems Group, AIC Group of Funds

   I was engaged to implement an interactive voice response (IVR) system coupled to the corporate transaction engine (AS400). The intent was to free human resources within the existing call centre from answering simple questions related to AIC's fund prices. The solution was highly successful and resulted in a significant saving in both time and money and improved functionality. In addition, I was involved in training and implementing procedures within the group and advised Mr. Michael Lee-Chin (the owner) on the strategic use of information technology as a competitive tool.

Courses presented (last 10 years)

Teaching evaluations are available on request. An informal measure of effectiveness can be found at: http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=7490 providing an overall quality rating of 4.7/5.0

Graduate student supervisions (career total)

76 students: 33 MSc, 24 PhD, 16 MDM, 1 MA, 1 MBA, 1 MEng.

Postdoctoral supervision (last 5 years)

7 postdoctoral fellows.

Graduate examination activity (last 5 years)

28 examinations, 24 of them doctoral: 18 as chair, 10 as examiner.

Interests

• Field Robotics (ground, water and air)
• Autonomous Systems
• Teleoperation, telepresence, computer-machine mediation systems
• Mechatronics
• Human Factors
• Response Robotics
• Computational Public Safety (Specifically, USAR, SAR, EDU and CBRNe response)
• Disaster and Emergency Management
• Digital Media and Society
• Ethics and Morality in the 21st Century

Experience

1. September 1997 - Present

   Director of Research, Computational Public Safety (CPS) Lab, (Formerly, the Network-Centric Applied Research Team (N-CART)

   School of Computer Science, Ryerson University

   As the research director, I provide direction to a mixed team of approximately a dozen Doctoral and Masters students, several Post Docs and a strategic advisor. The lab performs applied research in the area of computational public safety. Our specializations are Search and Rescue (SAR), Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) incident response.

   Current and past sponsors include, NSERC, Public Safety Canada, The Ontario Provincial Police, Bell Canada, Bell Global Solutions, Bell Sygma, Apple Canada and Moby Dark. In 2007 N-CART was recognized by the Ontario Government for research excellence-- receiving both the Gold and Diamond Showcase Awards for Excellence in Project Achievement for the Canine Augmentation Technology (CAT) project. The CPS Lab signed an MOU with the Public Safety Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General in 2024 to conduct research on mutually beneficial projects.

2. January 1991 – 2000

   Primary Investigator - Autonomous Systems--The Natural Selection Research Group

   Department of Computing and Information Science, University of Guelph

   The group was established By Dr. Deborah A. Stacey to further research in the areas of machine intelligence in various forms including genetic algorithms, artificial neural network, fuzzy systems and mobile robotics. The group has worked extensively with such organizations as the Department of National Defence, Ontario Hydro, and many others. My research interests have included text-to-speech processing using neural networks, sonar target identification, and speech recognition. I was the group’s primary investigator in the area of robust intelligent autonomous systems.

3. September 1993 - October 1997

   Member-Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence Group (PAMI)-Department of Systems Design Engineering,

   University of Waterloo

   The PAMI group was established in 1980 with the objective of providing resources to researchers in the areas of pattern analysis and machine intelligence and to promote technology transfer between the university and industry. My own work as a graduate student centered on the application of simple, robust neural networks to the field of autonomous agents-especially fast learning.

4. September 1990 - May 1992

   Associate-Human-Computer Interaction Design Lab, Department of Computing and Information Science

   University of Guelph

   Under the direction of Dr. Tom Carey, the goal of the HCI design lab was to further the understanding of how humans interact with computing machinery. Interests in the lab were far ranging, encompassing fields such as computer supported cooperative work, usability testing, and HCI design tools. I contributed to various user and product studies including the IBM Book Manager and Bell Northern Research VISIT usability studies.

Sample research projects (last 10 years)

1. 2017-Present

   Algorithm-Equipped Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for finding Lost and Wandering people living with Dementia

   The project aims to improve search-and-rescue efforts using UASs. Whereas traditional searches conducted by police officers and volunteers require substantial time and resources, automation and a bird’s eye view make UAVs far more efficient.

   PhD Candidate Dalia Hanna is developing an algorithm that will predict a wanderer’s path. The project has several industrial partners and is partially funded by Age Well.

   • Collaborators: Age-Well Institute, Dr. Lili Liu (Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, U of Alberta), Chang School of Continuing Education, (Ryerson), LIFE Institute, OPP, Halton Region Police, Toronto Region Police, Durham Region Police, Peel Region Police, Ubimodo Inc, Locate Motion Inc. Aeryon Labs Inc. NSERC CREATE (ADERSIM)
2. 2017-Present

   El Hibeh Digital Archaeology Support Robot (INDY)

   What started out as a class project turned final exam, became a real-life site assessment at el-Hibeh, a 3,000-year-old city in Egypt that has been affected by age, erosion and looting since it was first discovered.

   Mounted with a GoPro, the robot travelled 27 meters underground to relay information back to Li and her team about what the site looked like. Using a robot to investigate the site proved to be an ideal choice given the narrow spaces of el-Hibeh and the importance of preserving its delicate landscape. It’s a good first step in learning more about certain areas of the site.

   • Collaborators: Prof. Jean Li (Ryerson-History), Carol Redmount, Chair-Near Eastern Studies, UC Berkeley, Dr. Michael Carter (Ryerson-RTA), Devin Ostrom (Ryerson-Mech Eng), Prof. Rob Blain (Humber College), Office of the Dean-Faculty of Science (Ryerson), Office of the Dean-Faculty of Arts (Ryerson), Office of the Provost (Ryerson), Library (Ryerson), Chang School of Continuing Education (Ryerson)
3. 2006-Present

   Canine Augmentation Technology (CAT)

   CAT is a suite of technologies that augment an Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) dog's natural ability as an excellent mobility and sensor platform. By adding cameras, accelerometers, microphones, computing, lights and wireless networking, CAT allows remote humans to track and observe the progress of a searching dog when humans are precluded from following. It was first deployed operationally at a realistic disaster training exercise in Fergus Ontario by the canine teams of the OPP and Toronto HUSAR. The technology has undergone substantial revisions based on feedback from canine handlers and search team managers.

   • Collaborators: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto Police Services (TPS), Toronto Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR), Federal Emergency Management Agency (US FEMA) canine subcommittee, Ryerson School of Fashion, Ryerson Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
4. 2008-2016

   Canine Remote Deployment System (CRDS)

   This patented device is a canine-carried, release mechanism designed to be easily integrated into a canine harness originally intended for use with CAT systems but has been used with CANES and CARD as well. The current version of the CRDS is carried by the USAR canine teams of the OPP and has been deployed to Lebanon by a U.S. non-governmental agency

   • Collaborators: OPP, Toronto Police Services, Toronto HUSAR, FEMA canine subcommittee, Ryerson School of Fashion, Ryerson Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Field Innovation Team (FIT)-Utah, USA
5. 2012-2017

   Canine Assisted Robot Deployment (CARD)

   CARD is a refined version of CANES, allowing canine teams to drop robots on or near entombed victims of a collapse. The system is capable of releasing many different types of robots including, in one case, an 11 lbs. tethered snake robot developed at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

   • Collaborators: OPP UCRT, Dr. Howie Choset (CMU Robot Institute), FEMA Ohio USAR Task Force 1 canine teams, FEMA Texas Taskforce 1 USAR canine teams, Texas A&M University (College Station)-Texas Engineering Extension (TEEX) at the “Disaster City” training facility, US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
6. 2013-2017

   Disaster Scene Reconstruction (DSR)

   The focus of DSR is the creation of data collection, visualization and simulation tools capable of interacting to create virtual models of disaster scenes that can be manipulated to answer “what if” questions before a rescue is attempted in an USAR rubble environment. DSR is a methodology for sensing, recording, modelling and making serious, rule-based games of real disaster scenes.

   • Collaborators: OPP, Toronto HUSAR, Field Innovation Team (Utah), IMR Systems Inc., Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC)
7. 2015-2018

   Explosive Disposal Unit-Simulation Training (EDUST)

   The training of EDU personnel is often expensive and complex involving the use of specialized disruption equipment, hours of experimentation and some risk. In this project we use methodology learned from DSR and apply it to the improvised explosive device (IED) neutralization task.

   • Collaborators: OPP, Toronto Police Services (CBRNe and ETF), Durham Police Services, Halton Police Services

Grants and gifts (career total)

Book chapters

1. K. Hooper, A. Ferworn, F. Hussain. “Classifying Holes, Voids, Negative Objects And Nothing”, in Advanced Information Networking and Applications. Proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2020), ISBN 978-303-044-038-1, Springer, 2021
2. S. Sharieh, F. Franek and A. Ferworn, “Mobile Functional Optical Brain Spectroscopy over Wireless Mobile Networks Using Near-infrared Light Sensors”, in Data Acquisition, ISBN 979-953-307-817-4, INTECH, 2021
3. A. Ferworn, “Canine Augmentation Technology for Urban Search and Rescue” in Canine Ergonomics – The Science of Working Dogs, William S. Helton (Ed.), CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, 2009, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7991-3.
4. A. Ferworn, K. Plataniotis, “Teleoperation Over the World Wide Web” in Robotics and Applications, M.H. Hamza (Ed.), Acta Press Series on Robotics and Manufacturing, 1999, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, ISBN: 0-88986-265-6 (304).

Journal papers

1. A.M. Mazurick, & A. Ferworn (2026). Shared-Control HMI for Tactile-First Traversal Offline Counterfactual Evaluation with Haptic Safety Projection. Sensors, 26(9), 2719. https://doi.org/10.3390/s26092719
2. A.M. Mazurick and A. Ferworn, “What makes a space traversable? A formal definition and on-policy certificate for contact-rich egress in confined environments,” Robotics, vol. 15, no. 3, p. 65, 2026, doi: 10.3390/robotics15030065.
3. M. Miu, B. Niebert, and A. Ferworn. "Game Learning Analytics for Serious Game Scoring." Digital Technologies Research and Applications 4, no. 3 (2025): 195-205
4. S. Vella, M. Noun, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn (2025). Corpia: An operational framework for ai agents augmenting knowledge work. International Journal On Advances in Security, 18(1 & 2):23–27
5. M. Demir, O. Turetken, A. Ferworn, M. Kargar (2023), A Blockchain-Based System for Aid Delivery: Concept Development, Data Modeling, and Validation. Journal of Database Management (JDM), 34(1), 1-35. http://doi.org/10.4018/JDM.321757
6. Dimitriadou, A., Djafarova, N., Turetken, O., Verkuyl, M., & Ferworn, A. Challenges in serious game design and development: Educators’ experiences. Simulation & Gaming, 52(2), April 1, 2021, pp 132-152, https://doi.org/10.1177/1046878120944197
7. A.K.M Zahidul Islam, A. Ferworn, “A Comparison between Agile and Traditional Software Development Methodologies”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: Software & Data Engineering, Volume 20 Issue 2 Version 1.0, 2020, ISSN: 0975-4172 & Print ISSN: 0975-4350
8. R. Blain, A. Ferworn, J. Li, J. Tran, and M. Carter. “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Learning Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Through Real-World Problem Solving—The“BUSA Dig”, Journal of Human-Robot Interaction, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2017, Pages 70-91, DOI 10.5898/JHRI.6.2.Blain
9. Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Rabiul Islam, Md. Altab Hossain, Alexander Ferworn & Md. Khademul Islam Molla, “Subband entropy-based features for clothing invariant human gait recognition”, Advanced Robotics, 31:10, 519-530, DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2017.1283249 (2017)
10. C. Kong, A. Ferworn, E. Coleshill, J. Tran, & K.G. Derpanis, What is a Hole? Discovering Access Holes in Disaster Rubble with Functional and Photometric Attributes. Journal of Field Robotics, 33(6), 825-836. (2016)
11. F. Butt, S. S. Bokhari, A. Abhari, and A. Ferworn. "Scalable Resource Discovery through Distributed Search." International Journal of Distributed and Parallel Systems (IJDPS) 2.5 (2011): 1-19
12. C. Ribeiro, A. Ferworn, M. Denko, and J. Tran, “Wireless Mesh Network Performance for Urban Search and Rescue Missions”, International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC), 2010, Vol 2, Issue 2, pp. 38-57
13. L. Dell’Agnese and A. Ferworn, “Work Apparel for Urban Search and Rescue Dogs”, Descant, Volume 40, No. 1, pp. 73-81, 2009
14. A. Ferworn, D. Ostrom, K. Barnum, M. Dallaire, D. Harkness, and M. Dolderman, "Canine Remote Deployment System for Urban Search and Rescue", Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Vol. 5 : Iss. 1, Article 9. 2008
15. A. Ferworn, A. Arora, and M. Jaseemuddin, IP Mobility Issues for a Mobile Tele-Robotic System - NEPWAK, International Journal of Automation and Computing, Special Issue of Online Robots and E-automation, 2004.

Refereed conferences, workshops, etc.

1. S. Vella, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn (2025). Kryptonite for small llms: When simple words break reasoning. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI 2025), Las Vegas, NV, USA. American Council on Science and Education. Presented at CSCI 2025.
2. M. Miu and A. Ferworn. "Serious Game Scoring for Maze Resolution." In 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA), pp. 1-5. IEEE, 2025.
3. S. Vella, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn (2025). Artificial intelligence or artificial stupidity? the inability of small llms to reason, even given the correct answer. In Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Conference on Emerging Security Information, Systems and Technologies (SECURWARE 2025), Barcelona, Spain.
4. S. Delaney, D. Schmidt, and A. Ferworn. "Improving Healthcare Data Usability." In Proceedings of Tenth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2025, London, Volume 4, vol. 4, p. 329. Springer Nature, 2025.
5. S. Vella, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, M. Zaheer, and A. Ferworn, A. (2025). Accelerating ai agent development through a domain-specific programming language. In Information Systems for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ISBM 2025, Volume 4
6. A. Mazurick and A. Ferworn, (2025). Traversal by Touch: Tactile-Based Robotic Traversal with Artificial Skin in Complex Environments. Sensors, 25(21), 6569.
7. S. Vella, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh and Ferworn, A. (2025). Contentcreator: Programming ai agent workflows. In Proceedings of the 5th IFSA Winter Conference on Automation, Robotics & Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0 (ARCI’ 2025), pages 161–166, Granada, Spain. IFSA, IFSA Publishing
8. S. Vella, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn, (2025). Policy and procedure as code. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on ICT for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS 2025), New York City, USA. Springer. To appear - May 2025
9. S. Vella, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn (2025). Where you say matters: A study of positional bias of small llms. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT), New York City, USA. IEEE. To appear - May 2025
10. S. Vella, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, and A. Ferworn (2025). Small models can get smarter! In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET), Paris, France. IEEE. To appear - July 2025
11. E. Ostanin, N. Djosic, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, & A. Ferworn, (2024). Evaluating the Robustness of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks Against Noise and Adversarial Attacks. Proceedings of SECURWARE 2024: The Eighteenth International Conference on Emerging Security Information, Systems, and Technologies. ISBN: 978-1-68558-206-7
12. N. Djosic, E. Ostanin, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, & A. Ferworn, (2024). KAN vs KAN: Examining Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KAN) Performance Under Adversarial Attacks. Proceedings of SECURWARE 2024: The Eighteenth International Conference on Emerging Security Information, Systems, and Technologies. ISBN: 978-1-68558-206-7
13. Islam AZ, Hanna D, Ferworn A. Drone Assist Indoor Locating System for Trapped Victim Using Smartphone Application in a 3D Space. In 2024 International Conference on Computing, Internet of Things and Microwave Systems (ICCIMS) 2024 Jul 29 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
14. S. Vella, Noun, M., Sharieh, S., and Ferworn, A. (2024). An ai-based cognitive architecture for augmenting cybersecurity analysts. In Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Emerging Security Information, Systems and Technologies (SECURWARE 2024), pages 23–27, Nice, France. [Online]
15. Zahid JI, Ferworn A, Hussain F. Framework for Integrating Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Sixth Generation Mobile Networks. Automation, Robotics & Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0. 2025 Feb 19:218.
16. C. Laffan, R. Kozin, J. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, B. Stanfield, M. Stanfield, “Safety Sense: Haptic Navigation for Emergency Responders in Obscured Visibility Environments”, IEEE CTSoc Gaming, Entertainment and Media conference (IEEE GEM 2023), November 19 - 22, 2023, Bridgetown, Barbados
17. A. H. Kahrizi, C. C. Ki Chan, and A. Ferworn, “USP Online, A Multi-Participants I.E.D. Disposal Simulator,” in 11th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 2023
18. A. H. Kahrizi and A. Ferworn, “CIERT : A Framework for Measuring Efficacy in Software- Based Simulation Training for Critical Incidents and Emergency Response,” in 16th International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE 2023), 2023
19. A.Z. Islam, D. Hanna, A. Ferworn, (2022, December). Drone's trajectory optimization for searching a disaster collapsed area using data mining techniques. In 2022 IEEE 21st International Conference on Cognitive Informatics & Cognitive Computing (ICCI* CC) (pp. 32-38). IEEE.
20. A.H. Kahrizi, M. Miu, C.C.K. Chan, A. Ferworn (2022, November). Universal Simulation Platform, a VR Simulator for IED Neutralization Training. In 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
21. M. Zouri, A. Ferworn. (2022, June). An Approach for Automatic Discovery of Rules Based on ECG Data Using Learning Classifier Systems. In 2022 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT) (pp. 145-154). IEEE.
22. A.Z. Islam, D. Hanna, A. Ferworn, (2022, February). Volunteer Drone: Search and Rescue of the Industrial Building Collapsed Worker. In 4th International Conference on Wireless, Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication: WIDECOM 2021 (pp. 99-110). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
23. C. F. Laffan, R. Kozin, J. E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, M. Stanfield and B. Stanfield, "ARAIG And Minecraft: A COVID-19 Workaround," 2021 IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC), 2021, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ISCC53001.2021.9631428.
24. C. Chan, C.C. Chen, S. Delaney and A. Ferworn, “A Markerless High Resolution Structural Health Monitoring Framework for Smart Cities”, 2021 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference - Europe (TEMSCON-EUR), 17-21 May 2021, pp. 141-145
25. K. Hooper, A. Ferworn, F. Hussain. “Classifying Holes, Voids, Negative Objects And Nothing”. Advanced Information Networking and Applications. Vol. 1, 2021, pp. 220-232
26. M. Zouri and A. Ferworn, "An Ontology-Based Approach for Curriculum Mapping in Higher Education," 2021 IEEE 11th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), 2021, pp. 0141-0147, doi: 10.1109/CCWC51732.2021.9376163.
27. C.F. Laffan, J.E. Coleshill, B. Stanfield, M. Stanfield and A. Ferworn. “Using the ARAIG Haptic Suit to Assist in Navigating Firefighters Out of Hazardous Environments.” 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON), 4-7 November 2020, pp 0439-0444.
28. M. Demir, O. Turetken, and A. Ferworn, Blockchain-Based Transparent Disaster Relief Delivery Assurance. In 2020 IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon), 24-27 August 2020, pp. 1-8.
29. A. Ali, F. Hussain, R. Hussain, A. M. Khan and A. Ferworn, "Multi-Band Multi-Hop WLANs for Disaster Relief and Public Safety Applications," 2020 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW), 25-28 May 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/WCNCW48565.2020.9124879.
30. D. Hanna and A. Ferworn, "A UAV-based Algorithm to Assist Ground SAR Teams in Finding Lost Persons Living with Dementia," in IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS) 2020, Portland, USA, May 2020
31. F. Hussain, O. Weiyue, B. Noye, S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, “Intelligent Service Mesh Framework for API Security and Management”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
32. D. Hanna, R. Husein, R.J. Koester, A. Ferworn, “Data Analytics to Predict the Survivability of a Lost Person With Dementia Using R”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
33. S. Burikova, J. Lee, R. Hussain, I. Sharafitdinova, R. Dzheriev, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, “A Trust Management Framework for Software Defined Networks-based Internet of Things”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
34. M. Demir, O. Turetken, A. Ferworn, “Financial Evaluation Framework for Blockchain Implementations”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
35. J.I. Zahid, F. Hussain, A. Ferworn, “A Model of Computing and Communication for Public Safety Integrating FirstNet, Edge Computing and Internet of Things”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
36. Z. Zhang, T.T. Chen, K. Vigneswaren, F. Hussain, S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, “Automated Generation and Dynamic Rendering of Web-based Data Collection Systems”, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Annual Information Technology Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE IEMCON 2019), 17-19 October, 2019, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
37. C. Cumpat, M. Zouri, N. Zouri, A. Ferworn. (2019). Managerial Decision Support System in Evaluating the Influence of Nosocomial Infections: A System Dynamics Approach. 2nd International Conference on Computers in Management and Business (ICCMB 2019), 24-27 March 2019, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
38. M. Zouri, N. Zouri, A. Ferworn, (2019). An Ontology Approach for Knowledge Representation of ECG Data. Information Technology and Communications in Health (ITCH 2019), 14-17 February 2019, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
39. M. Demir, A. A. Mashatan, O. Turetken and A. Ferworn, “Utility Blockchain for Transparent Disaster Recovery”, October 10-11, 2018 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC), Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018, pp. 1-6. doi: 10.1109/EPEC.2018.8598413
40. S. Sicat, K. Woodcock, and A. Ferworn (2018). “Wearable technology for design and safety evaluation of rider acceleration exposure on aerial adventure attractions”. Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Pittsburgh, USA, June 7-8, 2018.
41. D. Hanna., A. Ferworn, M. Lukaczyn, and A. Abhari, J. “Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Locating Wandering Patients with Dementia”. IEEE/ION Position Location and Navigation Symposium. Monterey, CA, April 23-26, 2018
42. N. Tran, M. Zouri, and A. Ferworn, “Computational Public Safety: The Evolution to Public Safety Research”, 20th International Conference on Network-Based Information Systems (NBiS-2017), 24-26 August 2017, Toronto, Canada.
43. C. Chan, A. Ferworn, and D. Tran “A Rudimentary Approach to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Guided Improvised Explosive Device Shrapnel Dispersal Simulation” International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems (INCoS), 24-27 August 2017, Toronto, Canada
44. B. Waismark, A. Ferworn, and J. Tran, "Enhancing Autonomous Access Hole Detection", IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC), 20-21 July 2017, Toronto, Canada
45. C. Chan, A. Ferworn, and L. Chin, “Towards Determining Relative Densities for Common Unknown Explosives in Improvised Explosive Devices”, IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC), 20-21 July 2017, Toronto, Canada
46. F. Hussain , H. Farahneh, X. Fernando and A. Ferworn, “VLC Enabled Foglets Assisted Road Asset Reporting”, 2017 IEEE 85th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2017-Spring), 4–7 June 2017, Sydney, Australia
47. D. Hanna, A. Abhari, and A. Ferworn, "Recommending open educational resources based on user comments", Proceedings of the 20th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS 2017) of SCS/ACM, April 23-26, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 2017
48. F. Hussain and A. Ferworn, “Distributed Slot Allocation in Capillary Gateways for Internet of Things Networks”, The 84th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2016), 18–21 September 2016, Montréal, Canada
49. C. Chan and A. Ferworn, "Serious Gaming for Improvised Explosive Device Neutralization Training”, The 3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICIEA 2016), 5-7 June 2016, Hong Kong, MATEC Web of Conferences. Vol. 68. EDP Sciences, 2016
50. B. Waismark, A. Ferworn, “CAT 360 - Canine Augmented Technology 360-Degree Video System”, IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2015), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, October 18-20, 2015
51. A. Ferworn, S. Herman, C. Kong, A. Ufkes, J. Tran, “Interacting with a Virtual Destroyed Environment Constructed from Real Disaster Data”, IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2014), Toyako-Cho, Japan, 2014
52. M. Coatsworth, J. Tran, A. Ferworn, “A Hybrid Lossless and Lossy Compression Scheme for Streaming RGB-D Data in Real Time”, IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2014), Toyako-Cho, Japan, 2014
53. C. Kong, A. Ferworn, J. Tran, S. Herman, E. Coleshill and K. Derpanis, "Toward the Automatic Detection of Access Holes in Disaster Rubble," in IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2013), Oct 24-26 2013, Linköping, Sweden, 2013
54. A. Ferworn, S. Herman, J. Tran, A. Ufkes, R. McDonald, “Disaster scene reconstruction: Modeling and simulating urban building collapse rubble within a game engine”, in Summer Computer Simulation Conference, SCSC 2013, Jul 7 – 10 2013, Toronto, On, Canada, 2013
55. J. Tran, A. Ufkes, A. Ferworn, M. Fiala, “3D Disaster Scene Reconstruction Using a Canine-Mounted RGB-D Sensor,” in Computer and Robot Vision (CRV), 2013 International Conference on, May 28 – 31 2013, Regina, SK, Canada, 2013
56. A. Ferworn, C. Wright, J. Tran, C. Li, H. Choset, “Dog and Snake Marsupial Cooperation for Urban Search and Rescue Deployment”, in IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2012), 5-8 Nov, College Station, Texas, USA, 2012
57. A. Ferworn, J. Tran, A. Ufkes, S. Herman, C. Kong, “Establishing Network Connectivity under Rubble Using Hybrid Wired and Wireless Approach”, in IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2012), 5-8 Nov, College Station, Texas, USA, 2012
58. J. Tran, A. Ufkes, M. Fiala, A. Ferworn, "Low-Cost 3D Scene Reconstruction for Response Robots in Real-time," in IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2011), Nov 1 - 6 2011, Kyoto, Japan, 2011
59. Ferworn, J. Tran, A. Ufkes, A. D'Souza, "Initial Experiments on 3D Modeling of Complex Disaster Environment using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle," in IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security & Rescue Robotics (SSRR-2011), Nov 1 - 6 2011, Kyoto, Japan, 2011
60. S. Sharieh, K. Sartipi, A. Ferworn, "Light-weight Protocol Simulation for Binary Data Exchange over Heterogeneous Networks", Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS 2010), April 12-15, 2010, Orlando, Florida, USA.
61. J. Tran, A. Ferworn, “Bark Indication Detection and Release Algorithm for the Automatic Delivery of Packages by Dogs”, 6th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2010), June 28 – July 2 2010, Caen, France
62. J. Tran, M. Gerdzhev, A. Ferworn, “Continuing Progress in Augmenting Urban Search and Rescue Dogs”, 6th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2010), June 28 – July 2 2010, Caen, France
63. M. Gerdzhev, J. Tran, A. Ferworn, “A Scrubbing Technique for the Automatic Detection of Victims in Urban Search and Rescue Video”, 6th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2010), June 28 – July 2 2010, Caen, France
64. S. Sharieh, K. Sartipi, A. Ferworn, “Light-weight Protocol Simulation for Binary Data Exchange over Heterogeneous Networks”, 2010 Spring Simulation Multiconference (SpringSim'10), April 11-15, 2010, Orlando, Florida, USA
65. H. Rahnama, A. Sadeghian, A. Ferworn and X. Aubry “A Context-Aware Development Framework for Building Self-Adaptive Mobile Software for Public Transport Systems,” in Proc. of the 2009 16th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, Stockholm, Sweden, 25-29 Sept. 2009.
66. C. Ribeiro, A. Ferworn, J. Tran (2009) An Assessment of a Wireless Mesh Network Performance for Urban Search and Rescue Task. IEEE TIC-STH. 369-374.
67. H. Pham, Q. Mahmoud, and A. Ferworn, “Intelligent agent control using simple logic-based hierarchical planning”, IEEE SMC Fourth International Conference on System of Systems Engineering 2009, May 31-June 3, 2009, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
68. I. Woungang, G. Ma, M.K. Denko, A. Sadeghian, S. Misra, A. Ferworn, “Survivability in Existing ATM-Based Mesh Networks”, The IEEE 23rd International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA’09), May 26-29, 2009, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
69. C. Ribeiro, A. Ferworn, M. Denko, J. Tran, "Canine Pose Estimation – A Computing for Public Safety Solution”, IEEE CRV 2008, May 25-27, 2009, Kelowna, BC, Canada.
70. S. Bokhari Syed, A. Ferworn and A. Abhari, “Implementation of Architectural Model for Grid Resources Discovery”, In CNS Session, Proceedings of the 2009 Spring Simulation Multi Conference, March 22 - 27, 2009, San Diego, USA.
71. S. Bokhari Syed, A. Ferworn and A. Abhari, “Architectural Model for Grid Resources Discovery”, In Poster Track Session Proceedings of the 2008 Spring Simulation Multi Conference, April 14 - 17, 2008, Ottawa, Canada.
72. C. Ribeiro, A. Ferworn, M. Denko, J. Tran, C. Mawson, "Wireless Estimation of Canine Pose for Search and Rescue”, IEEE Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE'08), June 2-5, 2008, Monterey, CA, USA.
73. J. Tran, A. Ferworn, C. Ribeiro, M. Denko, "Enhancing Canine Search", IEEE Systems of Systems Engineering (SoSE'08), June 2-5, 2008, Monterey, CA, USA.
74. S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, O. Pucci, S. Stepanov, V. Toronov, and A. Venetsanopoulos, "Determining cerebral hemodynamic responses to naturally administered cigarette smoke using a fully mobile near-infrared sensor", CAP Congress, Quebec, June 8-11,2008
75. S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, V. Toronov, (2008), "A GSM Mobile System to Monitor Brain Function Using a Near-Infrared Light Sensor", In Proceedings of the 21st Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 5-7, 2008, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
76. S. Sharieh, A. Ferworn, V. Toronov, A. Abhari, "An Ad-hoc Network Based Framework for Monitoring Brain Function", the 11th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium, Ottawa, Canada, April 14-17 2008, ACM, New York, NY, USA.
77. E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, D. Stacey, "Image Enhancement using Frame Extraction Through Time", CISSE 2007, Dec 3-12, 2007, Online.
78. I. Woungang, S. Misra, A. Sadeghian and A. Ferworn. "A Minimum Distance Bound on 1-Generator Quasi-Cyclic Codes". Proc. of the 10th Canadian Workshop on Information Theory (CWIT 2007), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 6-8, pp. 156-159, IEEE Catalog # 07EX1602C, ISBN: 1-4244-0769-9, 2007.
79. H. Pham, Q. Mahmoud, A. Ferworn, A. Sadegian, “Applying Model-Driven Techniques to Pervasive System Engineering”, Proc. Of the 29th Intl. Conf. on Software Eng. (ICSE07), May 20-26, 2007, Minneapolis, USA.
80. H. Pham, A. Ferworn, Q. Mamoud, A. Sadeghian, “Applying Model-Driven Development Techniques to the Development of Search and Rescue Systems”, IEEE SoSE 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Antonio, TX, USA.
81. A. Ferworn, A. Sadeghian, K. Barnum, D. Ostrom, H. Rahnama, I. Woungang, “Canine as Robot in Directed Search”, IEEE SoSE 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Antonio, TX, USA.
82. A. Ferworn, A. Sadeghian, K. Barnum, D. Ostrom, H. Rahnama, I. Woungang, “Rubble Search with Canine Augmentation Technology”, IEEE SoSE 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Antonio, TX, USA.
83. A. Ferworn, N. Tran, J. Tran, G. Zarnett, F. Sharifi, "WiFi repeater deployment for improved communication in confined-space urban disaster search", IEEE SoSE 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Antonio, TX, USA.
84. A. Ferworn, N. Tran, J. Tran, G. Zarnett, F. Sharifi, J.E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, D. Stacey,"Obstruction Removal using Feature Extraction Through Time for Video Conferencing Processing" , CISSE 2006, Dec 4-14, 2006, Online.
85. J.E. Coleshill, A, Ferworn, D, Stacey, "Traffic Safety using Frame Extraction Through Time", SoSE 2007, April 16-18, 2007, San Antonio, TX, USA.
86. J.E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, D. Stacey, "Feature Extraction Through Time", 57th International Astronautical Congress, IAC-06-B4.4.03, Valencia Spain, Oct 2-6, 2006.
87. A. Ferworn, G. Hough, R. Manca, “Expedients for Marsupial Operations of USAR Robots”, IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics (SSRR06), Gaithersburg, MD, USA, August 22-24, 2006.
88. A. Ferworn, A. Sadeghian, H. Rahnama, H. Pham, C. Erikson, K. Barnum, D. Ostrom, L. Dell’Agnese, “Urban Search and Rescue with Canine Augmentation Technology”, 2006 IEEE International Conference of Systems of Systems (SoSE’06), Los Angeles, USA, Apr 24-26, 2006.
89. A. Arora, A. Ferworn, “Pocket PC Beacons: WiFi-Based Human Tracking and Following”, ACM Symposium on Applied Computing (SAC2005) Special Track on Handheld Computing, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, March 13-17, 2005.
90. A. Ferworn, A. Arora, and M. Jaseemuddin, “IP Mobility Issues for a Mobile Tele-Robotic System – NEPWAK”, International Journal of Automation and Computing, Special Issue of Online Robots and E-automation, ISSN1476-8186, pp. 10-16, October 2004.
91. J.E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn. Spherical Panoramic Video for Micro-Gravity Applications”, 55th International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 4-8, 2004.
92. A. Ferworn, W. Lu, A. Arora, W. Shiu and D. Ostrom, “Telebotic Control of a Powered-Wheelchair across the WWW – NEPWAK”, The 2nd International Conference on Mechatronics and Information Technology, Cheongpung Resort Hotel, Jecheon, Korea, December 4-6, 2003.
93. J.E. Coleshill, A. Ferworn, “Spherical Panoramic Video – The Space Ball”, The 2003 International Conference on Computational Science and its Applications, ICCSA’03, Montreal, Canada, May 18-21, 2003.
94. A. Ferworn, W. Lu, “Optimization For Video and Telebotic Control on Palm OS PDAs”, Proc. Of the International Conference on Internet Computing (IC’02), Las Vegas, USA, June 24-27, 2002.
95. A. Ferworn, W. Shiu, W. Lu, “Constrained Image Understanding Using Lossy Compressed Images”, Proc. Of the IASTED International Conference for Robotics and Applications (RA’01), Clearwater, Florida USA, November 19-22, 2001.
96. A. Ferworn, J.E. Coleshill, “Challenges for Mobile Internet Appliances”, Proc. Of the IASTED International Conference for Robotics and Applications (RA’01), Clearwater, Florida USA, November 19-22, 2001.
97. A. Ferworn, B.D. Torres, S. Patel, S. Kanellis, “The Internet-Enabled Furnace”, Proc. Of the IASTED International Conference for Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC’01), Clearwater, Florida USA, November 19-22, 2001.
98. A. Ferworn, W. Shiu, K. Plataniotis, “Constrained Image Understanding for an Internet Robot Supporting Telepresence”, Proc. Of the 2001 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 13-16 2001.
99. A. Ferworn, R.C. Bodner, and M.H. Chignell, “Auditory WWW Search Tools”, Proc. Of The Sixth International Conference on Auditory Display, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia USA, April 2-5, 2000.
100. A. Ferworn, K. Plataniotis, “Effective Teleoperation Over the World Wide Web”, Proc. Of the IASTED International Conference for Robotics and Applications (RA’99), Santa Barbara, USA, October 28-30, 1999.
101. A. Ferworn, K. Plataniotis, “Solenodon: Unstable Hexapod Walking”, Proc. Of the 5th International Conf. on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis, Orlando, USA, July 31 – August 4, 1999.
102. A. Ferworn, R. Roque, and I. Vecchia, “MAX: Teleoperated Dog on the World Wide Web”, Proc. Of the 2nd International Workshop on Presence, The University of Essex, Colchester, U.K., 6-7 April 1999.
103. A. Ferworn, R. Roque, and I. Vecchia, “MAX: Wireless Teleoperation via the World Wide Web”, Proc. Of the 1999 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, May 9-12 1999. (In Print)
104. A. Ferworn, and D.A. Stacey, “The Reflexive Instructor with Deliberate Apprentice Architecture”, Proc. Of the 1998 World Automation Congress, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, May 10-14 1998.
105. A. Ferworn, and D.A. Stacey, “Inchworm Mobility–Stable, Reliable and Inexpensive”, Proceedings of the 3rd IASTED International Conference for Robotics and Manufacturing, June 14-16 1995, Cancun, Mexico.

Recent magazine articles

1. J.I. Zahid, F. Hussain and A. Ferworn, “Integrating Internet of Things and Blockchain: Use Cases”, IEEE Internet Initiative eNewsletter, November 2017, https://internetinitiative.ieee.org/newsletter/november-2017/integrating-internet-of-things-and-blockchains-use-cases
2. I. Coe and A. Ferworn, “The Life and Contributions of Countess Ada Lovelace-Unintended Consequences of Exclusion, Prejudice and Stereotyping”, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, Vol. 35, No. 4, December 2016, Pages 46-49

Patents

1. Inventors: A. Ferworn, K. Barnum and D. Ostrom inventors, Assignee: Ryerson University, “Remote Parcel Deployment System”, U.S. Patent # 7,878,154 B2, Feb. 1, 2011.

Journal, conference and workshop activities (last 3 years)

• Editor, “The International Student Journal of Automation Robotics Mechatronics Manufacturing”, Ryerson University, http://www.ryerson.ca/sjarmm/
• Editorial board member, “Digital Communications and Networks” Elsevier, https://www.journals.elsevier.com/digital-communications-and-networks/editorial-board
• Editorial board member, “International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Networks”, http://airccse.org/journal/j3editorial.html
• Editorial board member, “International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation (IJMA)”, http://ijma.ieee-icma.org/Home/Home.aspx
• Editorial board member, “Journal of Robotics and Mechatronic Systems”, http://jorams.co.uk/editorial-board
• Editorial board member, “International Journal of Communications and Computer Networks”, https://ijcnc.com/editorial/
• Reviewer, Conference on Robots and Vision
• Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
• Reviewer, IEEE Access
• Reviewer, International Journal of Robotics and Automation (ACTA press)
• Reviewer, Applied Mathematical Modelling (Elsevier)
• Reviewer, The International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems (University Of Bahrain)
• Reviewer, International Journal of Humanoid Robotics (World Scientific)
• Reviewer, Journal of Field Robotics (Wiley)
• Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems

Visiting scholar

1. August 2016

   Deakin University, Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), Geelong Campus, Australia

   Collaboration with Dr. Shady Mohamed and Prof. Saeid Nahavandi—various IISRI current projects.

2. February-March 2011

   University of Otago, Department of Information Science, Dunedin, New Zealand

   Collaborate with Dr. Maryam Purvis and Dr. Martin Purvis—robotics at Otago

Achievements, accolades and noteworthy events

1. 2019

   Nominated by Ryerson as one of 5 presenters at the first ever CRAM learning festival.

2. 2018

   Canine Remote Deployment Systems sold to Indian government anti-terrorism agency-National Security Guard.

3. 2017

   N-CART visited by Dr. Mark Williamson, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)– Centre for Security Science, Government of Canada

4. 2016

   Governor Gary Herbert (R-Utah) visits NCART lab Delegates from trade mission to Ontario to discuss research collaboration.

5. 2016

   Research collaboration with FIT added to “speaking points” of Consul General of Canada in international trade discussion with the Governor of Utah.

6. 2016

   Canine Remote Deployment System (developed and patented in NCART lab) deployed for disaster relief in Lebanon by Utah-based NGO “Field Innovation Team” (FIT)—First operational deployment

7. 2015

   Invited presenter to the Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) Summit sponsored by the State of Colorado, Office of the Governor

8. 2014

   Named Partner In Research (PIR) national “Technology Ambassador”. The Technology Ambassador Award of PIR recognizes outstanding contributions of a body of work over a period of time to the field of technology and to Canadians and their promotion to the public by a Canadian researcher.

9. 2014

   Named Privacy by Design Ambassador by the Information Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

10. 2013

    Invited TEDx talk at TEDx@RyersonU: “Dogs and Robots”

11. 2013

    EURAXESS “Science Slam” Canadian champion, ranked 2nd in North America. Science Slam story (Ryerson Faculty of Science)

12. 2012

    Research recognized by IEEE Spectrum, viewed by over 300000 Scientists and Engineers. IEEE Spectrum: Search and rescue dog deploys robot snake via bark control

13. 2011

    National Institute of Standards and Technology award for contributions to the Response Robot Evaluation Exercise process. College Station, TX, USA.

14. 2009

    Nominated as “best lecturer” for TVO’s program “Big Ideas” competition.

15. 2009

    Awarded “Information Technology Hero” by the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) for research work in Urban Search and Rescue.

16. 2007

    Winner of the Ontario Government Showcase of Excellence awards (Gold and Diamond awards) for “project achievement” for the research project “Canine Augmentation Technology”.

17. 2001-05

    Recognized as one of the “Popular Profs” at Ryerson University by Maclean’s Magazine Guide to Canadian Universities.

18. 1995

    Received University of Waterloo Graduate Fellowship

19. 1994

    Recipient of the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Association of Old Crows

20. 1994

    Recipient of the University of Waterloo graduate scholarship.

21. 1992

    Awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration for twelve years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces.

22. 1992

    University of Guelph Graduate Fellowship for academic achievement.

23. 1988

    Royal Regiment of Canada Association scholarships while attending Ryerson.

Memberships and professional affiliations

• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Member of the Business Technology Management (BTM) Governing Council of the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
• Member of the Royal Regiment of Canada Association
• Member of the advisory committee of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reporting to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the standardization of performance metrics for Search and Rescue (response) Robots
• Member of ASTM Committee E54: “Homeland Security Applications”
• Member of ASTM Sub-Committee E54.09: “Response Robots”
• Member of Ryerson’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies Council.
• Past member of the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Council
• Past member of the advisory council of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
• Past Board member and Director of the Royal Regiment of Canada Association
• Canadian Armed Forces Veteran