Dr. Ahmed Hamed is a Lecturer in Computer Sciences and an IEEE Senior Member with over ten years of experience in higher education, research, and industry collaboration. He currently serves at Plekhanov Russian University in Dubai, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics. His research interests include trustworthy machine learning, AI-driven optimisation, Industry 4.0 systems, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing and smart cities. Dr. Hamed has published in leading Q1 and Q2 journals and presented award-winning research at international conferences. He is actively involved in curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and ABET-aligned accreditation processes.