He is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and over 18 years of experience. Currently an Associate Professor, their expertise lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision, and Intelligent Control systems. They have a strong record of innovation in STEM education, pioneering the integration of gamification and AI (e.g., using Teachable Machine, Scratch) into the curriculum to enhance student engagement. Their scholarly impact is significant, evidenced by authorship of two books, numerous publications, and an h-index of 23 with over 2000 citations. They have demonstrated consistent success in securing and managing research funding from both internal and external sources for projects ranging from AI in agriculture to microgrid design. Furthermore, they actively contribute to the academic community through leadership roles such as advising AI clubs.