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Keynote SpeakersProf. Shehzad Ashraf Chaudhry 
Dr. Shehzad Ashraf Chaudhry is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Engineering at Abu Dhabi University, and as an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Engineering, Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Turkey. Prior to joining ADU, he served at Gelisim University, Turkey, University of Sialkot and IIU, Pakistan. Dr. Chaudhry received the Master's and Ph.D. degrees (with Distinction) from the International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2009 and 2016, respectively. He was a recipient of the Gold Medal for achieving a 4.0/4.0 CGPA in his Master's. Dr. Chaudhry is internationally recognized for his impactful contributions to cybersecurity and related fields. His research interests encompass a broad spectrum of critical areas, including authentication, lightweight cryptography, elliptic curve cryptography, Internet of Vehicles and Drones security, E-payment systems, mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs), smart grid security, IoT and cloud infrastructure security, and next-generation networks. With an H-index of 52, an I-10 index of 122, an accumulated impact factor of more than 550, and over 180 Scopus indexed publications, his work has been cited around 7000 times. Some of his findings are published at top tier Journals, transactions and magazines. Dr. Chaudhry is a globally recognized researcher, consistently ranked among the top 2% of computer scientists worldwide in Stanford University's prestigious report for five consecutive years (2020-2025). Listed on Research.com as one of the top 33 scientists in the UAE and among 11 Rising Stars, he has delivered numerous keynote speeches and earned multiple awards for best research papers. The Pakistan Council for Science and Technology honored him with the Prestigious Research Productivity Award, recognizing him as one of the Top Productive Computer Scientists in Pakistan
Prof. Imad Zeroual 
Prof. Imad Zeroual is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes and is affiliated with the Business Intelligence and Systems Modeling research team at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques in Errachidia. His research interests encompass artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on natural language processing, machine learning, information retrieval/extraction, and language teaching/learning. Prof. Zeroual has been invited as a guest speaker at various national and international research institutions, including KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) and ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Additionally, he is the founding president of the Moroccan Center for Information Literacy (MorCIL) and a professional member of the International Association for Educators and Researchers (IAER) based in London, UK. He serves as an associate editor and reviewer for several esteemed journals within the artificial intelligence field. Furthermore, Prof. Zeroual has participated as an organizing and program committee member in numerous international conferences and symposiums, such as ICAISE, CoNLP4LTL, ACLing, and ICALP
Prof. Ammar Ali Albalasmeh 
Prof. Ammar A. Albalasmeh is a Professor of Environmental Soil Physics at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Soil Physics from the University of California, Merced. With an excellent research career, Professor Albalasmeh has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, primarily in Q1 journals, focusing on soil-water management, biochar applications, water use efficiency, and reclamation of degraded soils in arid regions. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized with honors such as the Khalil Al-Salem Agricultural Award (2025) and an early promotion to full professor. At JUST, he has held several leadership roles, including Vice Dean and Department Chairman, and actively contributes to academic service and student advising. Prof. Jehad Ali 
Prof. Said Azelmad 
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