Research Chair of Pervasive and Mobile Computing

The Research Chair of Pervasive and Mobile Computing is an academic research chair affiliated with King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh City. It was established in 2011, and its mission is to study technological domains in society and applications related to pervasive and mobile computing. The chair focuses on developing new research capabilities and enhancing existing ones in this field. The research conducted by the chair focuses on several areas, including cloud computing, social network content analysis, big and complex data mining, pervasive intelligent systems, serious games, and software testing and quality assurance.

The Research Chair of Pervasive and Mobile Computing commenced its practical activities with a vision of leading computer science research in pervasive and mobile computing at the regional level while competing with global research centers in the field. Its mission is to provide support and essential tools for researchers to foster outstanding research projects in pervasive and mobile computing.

The research chair aims to support research in pervasive and mobile computing for healthcare, encourage and advance pervasive computing research, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader region, and contribute to the transfer and application of knowledge related to pervasive computing for healthcare in Saudi Arabia. It also seeks to invest in research outcomes by establishing companies specializing in pervasive computing for healthcare purposes. Additionally, the chair focuses on training and preparing national experts in pervasive computing sciences and their applications in the healthcare sector and organizing or participating in public events such as local and international conferences and workshops on pervasive computing and its use in healthcare.

The research chair also aims to host public meetings for individuals and organizations interested or involved in pervasive computing to discuss emerging topics. Additionally, it seeks to encourage individuals and business networks to exchange knowledge and expertise in the field, establish the research chair as a competitive and trusted center for pervasive computing and its applications in healthcare, and create an environment conducive to attracting, retaining, and supporting distinguished researchers and professionals in pervasive computing sciences.