Dr. Lula Albar is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science specializing in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), Accessibility Engineering, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Digital Design, and AI-enabled Healthcare Technologies. She has over 12 years of teaching and research experience across Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Her research focuses on digital accessibility, healthcare technologies, and inclusive innovation, with publications in ACM, IEEE, and Springer. Dr. Albar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Sheffield, UK, and an M.S. in Human–Computer Interaction Design from Indiana University, USA.
Operating Systems
Web, Mobile and Cloud Technologies
Communication and Information Technologies-A
Introduction to Computing and Information Technology II
System Analysis and design
Database design
Object oriented programming
Human Computer Interaction & Usability Study
2026 – to – now: Assistant Professor - Arab Open University
2025 – 2026: Assistant Professor, Saudi Electronic University – Jeddah, KSA
2019 – 2023: Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Sheffield, UK
2011 – 2019: Lecturer, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
2010 – 2011: Lecturer, Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah
· Albar, L., Lanfranchi, V., & Mazumdar, S. (2023). Communication Needs of Individuals with Aphasia and Caregivers in Unplanned Activities. HCI International, Springer.
· Albar, L. (2020). Contextual Adaptive Communication Aid for Neurological Patients. Web for All Conference.
· Saulynas, S., Albar, L., et al. (2015). OnScreenDualScribe for Text Entry by Individuals with Disabilities. ACM SIGACCESS.
