Amal Htait

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Dr Amal Htait

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4647-9996

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    Possible research topics for PhD supervision include: *Machine learning approaches for Natural Language Processing and extracting information from text. *Automated Mental State Detection in speech and writing linguistics. *Conversational Human-Computer Interaction.

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    Biography

    I joined Aston University in September 2021 as a Lecturer in Computer Science. After several years in industry as a software engineer, I moved to academia and obtained a Research MSc and a PhD in Computer Science at Aix-Marseille University, France. Following my thesis, I held a research associate position at the University of Strathclyde (2019-2021), where I took part in the EPSRC project Cumulative revelation of Personal Data (https://cumulative-revelations.github.io/revelations/). 

    Research Interests

    My primary research interests lie within AI, more precisely Natural Language Processing, Sentiment Analysis in text, Human Machine Interaction, in addition to Information Retrieval. My thesis had the purpose of pursuing quality improvement for a multilingual Book search platform, benefiting mainly from sentiment analysis in reviews and search queries. After my thesis, my work focused more on analysing what an individual’s online profiles, posts and discussions could reveal about them.

    Education/Academic qualification

    PhD, Sentiment Analysis at the Service of Book Search, Aix-Marseille University

    1 Sept 2015 → 5 Jul 2019

    Award Date: 5 Jul 2019

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    • Empathy-Inspired Voice Companion Design for Older Adults

      Pathirana, N., Htait, A. & Wanner, E., 1 Jan 2026, HCI International 2025 - Late Breaking Papers: 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I. Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S., Margetis, G. & Salvendy, G. (eds.). 1 ed. p. 289-299 11 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS); vol. 2771).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Conference publication

    • AI in the Public Eye: Analysing Social Media Sentiment and Opinion on Artificial Intelligence

      Appiah, E. & Htait, A., 2025, Proceedings of Machine Learning Research: Proceedings of the UK AI Conference 2024. UK, Vol. 295. p. 1-15 15 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

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    • Word Complexity Prediction Through ML-Based Contextual Analysis

      Uzzam, M. & Htait, A., 2025, Proceedings of Machine Learning Research: Proceedings of the UK AI Conference 2024. UK, Vol. 295. p. 53-61 9 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

      Open Access

    • AI in the Public Eye: A Comprehensive Sentiment Analysis of Public Opinion Toward Artificial Intelligence on Social Media Platforms.

      Appiah, E. & Htait, A., 22 Nov 2024, (Unpublished).

      Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

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    • Enhancing Word Complexity Prediction Through Contextual Analysis

      Uzzam, M. & Htait, A., 22 Nov 2024, (Unpublished). 1 p.

      Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster

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