Dr. Yazid M. AlBadarin
PhD in Computer Science
University of Eastern Finland
An experienced IT Manager and CS Program Head dedicated to democratizing AI education. Dr. AlBadarin bridges the gap between complex technology and human experience through innovation, research, and mentorship.
Research & Education
GPT & Educational Technology
Dr. AlBadarin is currently focused on leveraging GPT models to assist novices in learning programming and debugging.
Fateen App
He has published research on GPT in education and developed "Fateen", an AI education curriculum for high school students in Palestine.
Global | Local Conference
Presented the paper “Thinking about Video Games: Reality and Virtuality” at the "Experiments in the Arts and Humanities" conference at Bard College, exploring the relationship between technology and human experience.
Mentorship & Impact
“I have volunteered for many years in the IT startup field; it reflects my absolute belief in the immense potential of IT in solving problems.”
Intel ISEF
2017: Mentored the 1st place winner (Artificial limbs control via deep learning).
2018: Mentored the 2nd place winner (Wearable device for disabled swimmers).
Hackathons & Forums
Mentored the 2nd place winner in the e-Health Hackathon (2025) and the 3rd place winner in the 26th Arab University Student Forum (2025).
Current Projects
Supervising an IoT-based project for monitoring home water consumption for the upcoming international Intel ISEF fair.
A Trusted Judge & Mentor
Dr. AlBadarin serves as a judge in prestigious contests like the Hult Prize and Intel ISEF. He has conducted numerous workshops on tech entrepreneurship, design thinking, and converting ideas into products, helping Palestinian students reach international finals.