The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, received Professor Boualem Benatallah on June 18, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters. Professor Benatallah is one of Algeria’s most distinguished scientists on the international academic stage and a globally recognized authority in computer science, cloud computing, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Professor Benatallah is among the most prominent Algerian scientific talents abroad. He has been awarded the title of Scientia Professor, the highest academic distinction conferred by Australian universities on researchers whose work has demonstrated exceptional scientific contributions and outstanding global impact.
He currently serves as a Full Professor and Principal Researcher at Dublin City University in the Republic of Ireland, where he leads several international research projects in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and advanced information technologies.
This meeting reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening engagement with Algerian scientific expertise abroad and benefiting from their knowledge and experience in support of the development of higher education, scientific research, and innovation in Algeria.