Ranam Hamoud

Leiden University, The Netherlands

About Me

I am a Computer Engineer specialized in Computational Data Science based in Delft, Netherlands. I am passionate about AI, Human-Computer Interaction, education, and computer science. In my free time, I enjoy solvingcrosswords and listening to music.

Education

B.Eng, Computer Science and Engineering, American University of Beirut, 2024
International Honors Program, Stanford University, 2022

Experience

Data Analyst, Elie Saab, Jan 2025 - October 2025
Data Science Research Assistant, United Nations - ESCWA, Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Research Assistant, AIDsC Hub, American University of Beirut, Oct 2022 - Jan 2025
Research Volunteer, Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut,
Research Intern, DAVID Lab, Paris-Saclay University, Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Projects

Arab Society: Demographic and Social Trends

Contributed to the United Nations ESCWA Arab Society report, focusing on demographic and social trends in the Arab region.

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Zen Art Studio

A co-creative system that combines mandala drawing with string art. It uses radial symmetry and Markov-based stroke suggestions. Completed mandalas are translated into instructions.

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Tally Tasks

A matrix-based task organization tool for structuring priorities and keeping work visually organized.

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Asaad's Adventures

An educational story connecting Arabic calligraphy, cultural heritage, artificial intelligence, and hands-on learning for young readers.

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Lifestyle and Health Behavior Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A publication on mental health symptoms, daily life difficulties, and lifestyle changes during lockdown in Lebanon.

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AraSTEM

A native Arabic STEM multiple-choice benchmark for evaluating large language models on scientific knowledge and reasoning.

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Contact

Email: ranamhamoud@outlook.com