Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Multimedia University (MMU) · Selangor, Malaysia

Portrait of Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy
42
Publications
peer-reviewed
210+
Citations
via Google Scholar
17
Years active
span of work
9
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i10-index 7

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Latest News

  • 26 May 2026International Conference on Machine Learning - ICML 2026 (Submission Now Open) — link ↗ · Read more

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Calls for Papers

Venues where I serve as committee member, editor, or reviewer — actively accepting submissions.

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Latest Articles

Latest Models in Sentiment Analysis: A Short Literature Review

Ant Colony Client Selection for Federated Learning on Non-IID Healthcare Data

Federated Learning with Differential Privacy for Secure Electronic Health Record Analysis

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Academic Positions

  • Assistant Professor · Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Multimedia University — Jul 2025 – Present
  • Associate Professor · Faculty of Information and Technology, City University Malaysia — Jan 2024 – May 2025
  • Head of Program (Master of IT) · City University Malaysia — Sep 2023 – May 2025
  • Internal Evaluation Panel (IEP) Member for FRGS 2025 · City University Malaysia — Dec 2024 – Dec 2025
  • Senior Lecturer · City University Malaysia — Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
  • Senior Lecturer · School of Information & Communication Technology, HELP University — Aug 2019 – Jan 2022
  • Visiting Senior Lecturer · School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) — Oct 2015 – Mar 2018
  • Research Assistant · School of Computing, UUM — May 2013 – Oct 2014
  • Research Assistant · School of Computing, UUM — Nov 2011 – Aug 2012
  • Research Fellow & Facilitator · Uniutama Solution Sdn. Bhd. (formerly R&D SerindIT Com), UUM — Oct 2010 – Jun 2013

Roles & Responsibilities

Associate Professor

Teaching, supervision, research, and student mentorship.

Head of Program, Master of Information Technology (HOP-MIT)

  • Program Development — Designed programs aligned with MQA standards, addressing industry needs.
  • Program Enhancement — Reviewed and updated curriculum to maintain MQA compliance and reflect emerging trends.
  • Course File Management — Oversaw preparation and organization of course files per institutional and regulatory standards.
  • Compliance Preparation — Coordinated MQA audits and visits; compiled quality evidence and outcomes alignment.
  • Quality Assurance — Ensured best practices in teaching, learning, assessment, and accreditation benchmarks.
  • Faculty Coordination — Collaborated with lecturers to ensure seamless course delivery and compliance.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2011–2015). Thesis: Hybrid Ant Colony System Algorithm for Static and Dynamic Job Scheduling in Grid Computing. Thesis link
  • MSc in Intelligent Systems — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2008–2010). Project: Text Extraction Algorithm for Web Text Classification. Thesis link
  • BSc in Information Technology — Sikkim Manipal University, India (2005–2008)

Teaching Experience

Postgraduate

  • Data Mining with Python (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Advanced Database Management System (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Research Methods (MIT & PhD IT) — City University Malaysia
  • Master Project (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Knowledge Management System — City University Malaysia
  • Research Methods (Master of Data Science) — HELP University
  • Advanced System Analysis and Design — UUM
  • Neural Networks — UUM
  • Computer Systems and Network — UUM

Undergraduate

  • Social Media Computing — Multimedia University
  • Machine Learning — Multimedia University
  • Research Methodology in Computer Science — Multimedia University
  • Algorithm and Complexity — City University Malaysia
  • Artificial Intelligence — City University Malaysia
  • Internet of Things — HELP University
  • Mobile Technology Mini Project — HELP University
  • Mobile Application Development (Flutter & Dart) — HELP University
  • Introduction to Mobile Apps (Android Studio & Java) — HELP University
  • Mobile Development (Xamarin & C#) — HELP University
  • Blockchain Development (JavaScript) — HELP University
  • Statistics and Visualization (SAS) — HELP University
  • Introduction to Programming (Python) — HELP University
  • Introduction to IT (App Inventor 2) — HELP University
  • Statistics for Information Technology — UUM
  • Mathematics for Information Technology — UUM

Online Courses (Instructor)

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YouTube Channel

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Conference Management System

MyCMSPlatform

Conference management system at mycms.my

End-to-end platform for academic conferences and journals: paper submissions, peer-review workflow, program scheduling, and proceedings export. Used by chairs, editors, reviewers, and authors.

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PhD Supervision

Graduated PhD Students

  • Sachinthani Eranga Alahakoon — City University Malaysia (2025). Optimization of Edge Device Workload Allocation for Wireless Body Area Network.
  • Xiao Shixiao — City University Malaysia (2024). Leveraging Deep Learning and Ensemble Techniques with Long Short-Term Memory for Personality Prediction from Blog Comment Texts.
  • Shatha Abdulhadi Muthana Shmailawi — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2022). Hybrid Optimization Algorithm for Power Grid.
  • Shaymah Akram Yasear — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2021). Enhanced Harris's Hawk Algorithm for Continuous Multi-Objectives Optimization Problems.

Current PhD Students (City University Malaysia)

  • Daniel Joseph Foley (Viva passed 2025)
  • Deng Zilong
  • Shathi
  • Huang Xiaocun
  • Esezoobo Caleb Oise
  • Duan Shiming

Professional Memberships

  • HRDC – TTT Certified. Certificate ID: 87748640-f4df-11ef-828d-b3265c291384
  • IEEE, Malaysia Section — Member ID: 92889418
  • Associate Fellow — Data Science Research LAB, School of Computing, UUM (2017–2018)

Curriculum Development

  • Master of Information Technology Program — City University Malaysia
  • BSC201: Blockchain Technology Concepts — HELP University
  • BCS203: Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts — HELP University
  • BSC301: Blockchain Development — HELP University
  • Member, Curriculum Review Committee (2016–2018) — School of Computing, UUM

Committees & Editorial / Reviewer

  • Technical Committee Member — 8th International Conference on Computing and Informatics (ICOCI 2021)
  • Member — Internationalization Committee (2015–2018), School of Computing, UUM
  • Reviewer — Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC), 2021
  • Consulting Editor — Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT) (2016–2018)
  • Reviewer — 2nd International Conference on the Future of ASEAN (ICoFA 2017)

Intellectual Property

  • Bacadisleksia (2016) — Reg. No.: LY2016001311
  • Jobs Scheduling Simulator (JSS) (2016) — Reg. No.: LY2016003299
  • Robot's Voice Replay for Language and Mathematics Learning (2017) — Reg. No.: CRLY00004447
  • ComiCulture: A Digital Comic for Culture-Aware Education (2017) — Reg. No.: LY2017003510
  • Digital Graphic Novel Model (2017) — Reg. No.: LY2017004455

Awards & Acknowledgements

  • Gold (2017) — COMICULTURE: A Digital Comic for Culture-Aware Education — PECIPTA (Terengganu, Malaysia)
  • Gold (2016) — BacaBot — PERINTIS (UNITEN, Putrajaya, Malaysia)
  • Silver (2016) — Robot Voice Replay for Language and Mathematics Learning — ITEX (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
  • Gold (2015) — BacaDisleksia — PECIPTA (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
  • Bronze (2011) — Face Recognition using Template Matching for Remote Database Backup — Malaysia Technology Expo

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, C#, Java, Dart
  • Web Design: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3
  • Mobile Development: Android (Java), Xamarin (C#), MIT App Inventor 2, Flutter
  • Blockchain: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency
  • Databases & Cloud: MS SQL Server, SQLite, NoSQL, GCP & Firebase
  • Analytics & Tools: SAS, Fusion 360

Research Interests

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Blockchain
  • Metaheuristic Algorithms
  • Software Development

Completed Research Grants

  • Creative education with people who are blind. HELP University (2019–2021)
  • Low Cost Computing Power for Big Data Analytics Using a Raspberry Pi Cluster. HELP University (2019–2021)
  • BacaDisleksia: An application with face distortion to fortify reading engagement for dyslexic children. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2015–2018)
  • Hybrid ACS Algorithm for Dynamic Scheduling of Jobs in Computational Grid System. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2013–2015)
  • Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Dynamic Scheduling of Jobs in Computational Grid. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2011–2012)

Attended Workshops & Courses

  • Python and Django Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp — Udemy (2019)
  • .NET Entity Framework in Depth — Udemy (2019)
  • Complete Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Wallet Development — Udemy (2018)
  • Ethereum and Solidity: The Complete Developer's Guide — Udemy (2018)
  • HTML5 and CSS3 — Udemy (2018)
  • Deep Learning and GPU Workshop — Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016)
  • Machine Learning in Computer Vision — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2013)
  • High Impact Article Writing Workshop — UUM (2013)
  • Basic Project Management Skills Training — EDC-UUM Hotel, Kedah (2012)
  • Workshop on Literature Review — UUM (2010)
  • National Conference on Rural ICT Development — UUM (2009)
  • Visual Basic — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2007)
  • C#.NET Framework, ASP.NET, and WinForms — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2007)
  • Programming in C & C++ — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2006)

Publications

42 entries across 14 years. Live from database.

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⭐ Selected publications

  1. Shiming Duan, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohammmd Kazem Chamran, Hafizul Othman (2026). Evaluating Mamba Model for Future Applications: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems. LinkPDF
  2. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2015). Hybrid Ant Colony System Algorithm for Static and Dynamic Job Scheduling in Grid Computing. PhD Thesis, Universiti Utara Malaysia. LinkPDFCited by 1
  3. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2015). Strategic Oscillation for Exploitation and Exploration of ACS Algorithm for Job Scheduling in Static Grid Computing. 2015 Second International Conference on Computing Technology and Information Management (ICCTIM), 87–92. IEEE. DOI LinkPDFCited by 6
  4. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2010). Text Extraction Algorithm for Web Text Classification. Master Project, Universiti Utara Malaysia. DOI LinkPDF
2013: 3 citations2014: 2 citations2015: 7 citations2016: 11 citations2017: 10 citations2018: 9 citations2019: 22 citations2020: 11 citations2021: 12 citations2022: 18 citations2023: 21 citations2024: 19 citations2025: 38 citations2026: 24 citations201320162019202220252026
207 citations, 2013–2026 (14 years) · via Google Scholar

2026

  1. Shiming Duan, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohammmd Kazem Chamran, Hafizul Othman (2026). Evaluating Mamba Model for Future Applications: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems. LinkPDF
  2. Niranjala S. H., M. Kazem Chamran, Mustafa Mowafak Alobaedy (2026). Quantum Enhanced Image Analysis on IBM Hardware In NISQ-Era. International Journal of Innovations in Science Engineering and Management. DOI LinkPDF
  3. Qing Guan, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Bin Ibrahim, S. B. Goyal (2026). A Systematic Review of Privacy-Aware Cloud Framework for Medical Secure E-Governance Data Processing. Journal of Computers Mechanical and Management. DOI LinkPDF

2025

  1. Baokui Liao, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Ibrahim, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, S. B. Goyal (2025). A Multidimensional Evaluation Framework for Parallel Frequent Pattern Mining Algorithms on Big Data Platforms. Journal of Computers, Mechanical and Management (JCMM), 4(5), 67–83. DOI LinkPDF
  2. Zilong Deng, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohd Nurul Hafiz, Xiaocun Huang (2025). A Blockchain-Based Framework for Secure and Interoperable Healthcare Data Management: An Empirical Study. International Journal of Engineering Science and Information Technology, 5(4), 538–549. DOI LinkPDF
  3. Li Xu, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Bin Ibrahim, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, S. B. Goyal (2025). A Systematic Review of Scalable Blockchain-Based Digital Signature Frameworks for Healthcare Data Security. Journal of Computers, Mechanical and Management (JCMM), 4(6), 16–29. DOI LinkPDF
  4. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Xiaolin Wang, M. Kazem Chamran, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Ibrahim (2025). Performance Benchmarking of Classic Classification Algorithms on Structured Heart Disease Data. IEEE 15th International Conference on System Engineering and Technology (ICSET), 370–375. DOI LinkPDF
  5. Niranjala S. H., M. Kazem Chamran, Mustafa Mowafak Alobaedy (2025). Evaluate Hybrid Classical-Quantum Architecture in Deep Image Processing. IEEE 15th International Conference on System Engineering and Technology (ICSET). DOI LinkPDFCited by 1
  6. Xiaocun Huang, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Ibrahim, Ali A Khalaf (2025). Tomato Disease Classification Using Transformer-Based Deep Learning Models. 2025 IEEE 7th Symposium on Computers & Informatics (ISCI), 339–343. DOI LinkPDFCited by 1
  7. Shiming Duan, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, M. Kazem Chamran, R Shyam (2025). Developing a MAMBA-Neural Radiance Fields Model for Accurate and Efficient 3D X-Ray Image Reconstruction. 2025 IEEE 7th Symposium on Computers & Informatics (ISCI), 327–332. DOI LinkPDF
  8. Deng Zilong, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Bin Ibrahim, Xiaocun Huang (2025). A Blockchain Technology Framework to Enhance Security and Interoperability of Electronic Healthcare Records. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15, 1156–1170. DOI LinkPDFCited by 1
  9. R. Shyam, G. Chiranjeevi, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2025). ML-Driven Secure Communication for Next-Generation 6G Networks. 6G Cyber Security Resilience: Trends and Challenges, 121–145. Springer. DOI LinkCited by 1
  10. Xiaocun Huang, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Yousef Fazea, S. B. Goyal, Zilong Deng (2025). Disease Infection Classification in Coconut Tree Based on an Enhanced Visual Geometry Group Model. Processes, 13(3), 689. DOI LinkPDF
  11. Deng Zilong, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2025). Blockchain-Based Healthcare Data Management: Analysis and Evaluation of Security, Scalability, and Compliance for Electronic Health Records (EHRs). 5th International Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics and Computing Technology (EECT), 1–7. DOI LinkPDFCited by 2
  12. Zilong Deng, Yizhang Wang, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2025). Federated k-means based on clusters backbone. PLOS One. DOI LinkPDFCited by 2

2024

  1. Shyama Heshini Niranjala, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, S. B. Goyal (2024). A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Student Academic Performance. Intelligent Computing and Optimization: Proceedings of ICO2023, 2, 307–315. Springer. DOI LinkPDFCited by 4
  2. Yousef Fazea, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Mohamed Alsamman, Fathey Mohammed (2024). Coherence Big Data Space Division Multiplexing. 2024 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC), 1–4. DOI LinkPDFCited by 1
  3. Sachinthani Alahakoon, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Yousef Fazea (2024). Conceptual Framework for the Optimization of Edge Device Workload Allocation in Wireless Body Area Networks. 2024 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC), 1–5. DOI LinkPDFCited by 2
  4. Zhuoran Li, Kazem Chamran, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Muhammad Aman Sheikh, Tahir Siddiqui, Abdul Ahad (2024). An Optimization on 2D-SLAM Map Construction Algorithm Based on LiDAR. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110(4), 144. DOI LinkPDFCited by 11
  5. Shiming Duan, M. Kazem Chamran, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2024). Enhancing Blockchain Interoperability Through Cross-Chain Outsourcing and Communication. 2024 IEEE 6th Symposium on Computers & Informatics (ISCI), 276–281. DOI LinkPDFCited by 6
  6. Xiao Shixiao, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, S. B. Goyal, Chaman Verma & Veronika Stoffová (2024). Using Meta-LSTM to Predict Personality Traits from Blog User Behaviors. Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations in Computing, 1, 497–510. Springer. DOI LinkPDF

2023

  1. Husni, H., Jamaludin, Z., Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2023). An IxD-Based Model for Digital Graphic Novels. UUM. Link
  2. Xiao ShiXiao, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, S. B. Goyal, Sanjay Singla, Sandeep Kang, Raman Chadha (2023). Real-time Sentiment Analysis on Social Networks using Meta-model and Machine Learning Techniques. Journal of Scalable Computing: Practice and Experience. DOI LinkPDFCited by 9
  3. Renjith V. Ravi, S. B. Goyal, Xiao ShiXiao, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Vladimir Kustov (2023). Sentiment Analysis Using Lexical Approach and Fuzzy Logic. International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, 117–127. Springer. DOI LinkPDFCited by 1

2022

  1. Andy Hickson, Leyla H. Tajer, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Edmund Joo Vin Oh (2022). Accessing and Delivering Online Education in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges for Visually Impaired People in Malaysia. Horizon Journal of Human & Social Sciences Research (JHSSR), 4(1), 63–71. DOI LinkPDFCited by 2
  2. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Ali A. Khalaf, Dr. Yousef (2022). Distributed Multi-Ant Colony System Algorithm Using Raspberry Pi Cluster for Travelling Salesman Problem. Iraqi Journal of Science, 4067–4078. DOI LinkPDFCited by 3

2019

  1. Yousef Fazea, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Zeyid T. Ibraheem (2019). Performance of a Direct-Detection Spot Mode Division Multiplexing in Multimode Fiber. Journal of Optical Communications, 40(2), 161–166. DOI LinkPDFCited by 14

2018

  1. Yousef Fazea, Mohd Samsu Sajat, Amran Ahmad, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2018). Channel Optimization in Mode Division Multiplexing Using Neural Networks. 2018 IEEE 14th International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications (CSPA), 173–175. DOI LinkPDFCited by 9

2017

  1. Ishola D. Muraina, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Huda Haji Ibrahim (2017). A Framework for Preserving Data Integrity During Mobile Device Forensic in Open Source Software Environment. Proceedings of FOSSC 2017, 22–26. LinkPDF
  2. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Ali A Khalaf, Ishola D. Muraina (2017). Analysis of the Number of Ants in Ant Colony System Algorithm. 2017 5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICoIC7), 1–5. IEEE. DOI LinkPDFCited by 21

2015

  1. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2015). Strategic Oscillation for Exploitation and Exploration of ACS Algorithm for Job Scheduling in Static Grid Computing. 2015 Second International Conference on Computing Technology and Information Management (ICCTIM), 87–92. IEEE. DOI LinkPDFCited by 6
  2. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2015). Low and High Level Hybridization of Ant Colony System and Genetic Algorithm for Job Scheduling in Grid Computing. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computing and Informatics, ICOCI 2015. DOI LinkPDF
  3. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2015). Hybrid Ant Colony System Algorithm for Static and Dynamic Job Scheduling in Grid Computing. PhD Thesis, Universiti Utara Malaysia. LinkPDFCited by 1
  4. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2015). Hybrid Ant Colony System and Genetic Algorithm Approach for Scheduling of Jobs in Computational Grid. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 11(7), 806–816. DOI LinkPDF

2014

  1. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2014). Scheduling Jobs in Computational Grid Using Hybrid ACS and GA Approach. 2014 IEEE Computers, Communications and IT Applications Conference (CCITA), 223–228. DOI LinkPDFCited by 18

2013

  1. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy and Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2013). Ant Colony System with Heuristic Function for the Travelling Salesman Problem. Journal of Next Generation Information Technology, 4(2), 39–48. DOIPDFCited by 1
  2. Ku-Mahamud, K. R., & Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2013). New Heuristic Function in Ant Colony System Algorithm for Optimization. Proceedings of Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Intelligent Systems and Materials (MAMECTIS 2013, 13–18). PDFCited by 2

2012

  1. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2012). New Heuristic Function in Ant Colony System for the Travelling Salesman Problem. 2012 7th International Conference on Computing and Convergence Technology (ICCCT), 965–969. IEEE. PDFCited by 3
  2. Ku Ruhaana Ku-Mahamud, Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2012). New Heuristic Function in Ant Colony System for Job Scheduling in Grid Computing. Proceedings of the 17th WSEAS international conference on applied mathematics. PDFCited by 7

2011

  1. Din, A. M., Ahmad, F., Farhan, M., Mohsin, M. F. M., Ku-Mahamud, K. R., & Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2011). Face Recognition For Remote Database Backup System. 6th International Conference on Computer Sciences and Convergence Information Technology (ICCIT). PDF

2010

  1. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy (2010). Text Extraction Algorithm for Web Text Classification. Master Project, Universiti Utara Malaysia. DOI LinkPDF
  2. Mustafa Muwafak Alobaedy, Yusof, Y., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2010). Autonomous Object Movement in Modeling Bees Foraging. ICIF. PDF