He received his doctoral degree in Computer Science from Montana State University. His research interests include self-adaptive computing, mobile computing, and computer science education. His research activities have resulted in NSF funded work and numerous publications in prestigious journals and proceedings. Dr. Fuad has been awarded Winston-Salem State University's W. B. Atkinson Distinguished Research Award. Dr. Fuad has more than twelve years of teaching and advising experience and has been awarded Winston-Salem State University’s Wachovia Excellence in Teaching Award.