Dr. Raed Jaradat is an Associate Professor in the Management Science and Engineering Department at Khalifa University. He is also an affiliated scientist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Before joining Khalifa University, Dr. Jaradat was an associate professor with early promotion in the ISE Department at Mississippi State University for eight years. Dr. Jaradat is the current Director at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE), the leading provider of cutting-edge continuing industrial and systems engineering education. Additionally, he serves as an Editorial Board and department Editor of IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. Dr. Jaradat received a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering from Old Dominion University in 2014. Dr. Jaradat has published over one hundred forty scholarly publications, including book chapters, journal articles, and conference proceedings. His total awarded projects exceed 12 million dollars, including funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Military Academy Industry, FedEx, Toyota, Khalifa University, and other research laboratories and industries. Dr. Jaradat also receives prestigious national-level awards, such as the Best Paper for the Professional Interest Council 1 (PIC 1) at the ASEE international conference. His main research interests include systems engineering and AI, complex system exploration, big data and system of systems, virtual reality, systems simulation, systems dynamics, model-based systems engineering, reliability, and sustainability assessments (i.e., Bayesian network) with applications to diverse fields ranging from the defense environment, smart energy systems, supply chain and port systems to the manufacturing industry. His publications have appeared in several ranking journals, including the IEEE Systems Journal and the Computers & Industrial Engineering Journal.
Email Address: raed.jaradat@ku.ac.ae
Dr. Raed Jaradat
Associate Professor, Khalifa University, UAE | Affiliated Scientist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Management Science And Engineering
AI-Driven Solutions for Modern System of Systems
Systems of systems (SoS) are conceived, built, and deployed to solve problems or fulfill needs. System of systems are comprehensive representations of physical systems and assets, encompassing a wide range of interconnected components, subsystems, and multiple data sources, such as sensors and processes. Integration and interoperability are challenging within SoS, where different constituents and systems, both legacy and new, integrate to accomplish an emergent mission or produce new results. Systems of systems operate under conditions of uncertainty (incomplete knowledge), ambiguity (lack of clarity in understanding), emergence (unpredictable events), complexity (intricately interconnected), and evolutionary development (dynamically changing over time). These conditions raise challenges and concerns for using traditional engineering practices to enhance the sustainability and resiliency of aggregate SoS holistically. Emerging methods and technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become necessary. Artificial intelligence (AI) has proven to be efficient in enabling more competent and more efficient decision-making processes across different domains, including manufacturing, healthcare, and defense acquisitions. Machine learning and artificial intelligence contribute significantly to integrating SoS, where different machine learning algorithms enable adaptive learning mechanisms for practitioners and stakeholders using different NLP.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; System of Systems; Machine Learning
Dr. Mohamed Okasha is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering with a robust background in both academic research and industry practice, focusing on satellite dynamics, space formation, CubeSat technologies, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His career began at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) in Egypt and YOUSHNOI Design Office in Ukraine, where he gained hands-on experience with the Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) for Egypt’s “EgyptSat-1” satellite. Dr. Okasha holds advanced degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt, and a Ph.D. from Old Dominion University, USA, with postdoctoral work at Yonsei University in South Korea, specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous space missions. He has led research teams, managed grants exceeding AED 3 million, and published extensively. As a keynote speaker at the 2024 IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things (GCAIoT), he will share his expertise in aerospace systems, driving advancements in space exploration and technology.
Email Address: mokasha@uaeu.ac.ae
Dr. Mohamed Okasha
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Advancing Space Technologies: Al Ain CubeSat and Multi-Satellite Assembly Innovations at UAEU
Ayman El-Baz, Ph.D., a distinguished academic, currently holds the positions of Professor, Distinguished University Scholar, and Chair of the Bioengineering Department at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. His academic journey commenced with the completion of his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering in 1997 and 2001, respectively. He further pursued his educational goals, successfully obtaining his doctoral degree in electrical engineering from the University of Louisville in 2006. Dr. El-Baz’s illustrious career has been marked by numerous accolades and recognitions. It began in 2009 when he was bestowed with the title of Coulter Fellow in recognition of his substantial contributions to biomedical translational research. His remarkable achievements continued to gain prominence, leading to his appointment as an American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow in 2018, celebrating his exceptional accomplishments in the realm of medical imaging and his exemplary leadership in education, scholarship, and service within the field of bioengineering. In 2020, Dr. El-Baz earned the prestigious distinction of being named a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, the first from the Middle East, in acknowledgment of his groundbreaking work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Medical Imaging (MI). The year 2022 witnessed his recognition as a Biomedical Engineering Society Fellow, honoring his invaluable contributions to the field of Biomedical Engineering and his inspirational leadership within the Biomedical Engineering Society. Further solidifying his reputation, Dr. El-Baz achieved the esteemed title of IEEE Fellow in 2023 for his profound contributions to artificial intelligence in medicine and his enduring leadership within the Biomedical Engineering Society. Notably, in 2017, the Biomedical Engineering Society entrusted Dr. El-Baz with the role of an ABET program evaluator, reflecting his standing as an authority in the field. Dr. El-Baz’s scholarly impact is evident through his impressive citation count of around 25K, alongside a remarkable H-index of 80.
Email Address: aselba01@louisville.edu
Dr. Ayman El-Baz
Chairperson, Professor & Distinguished Scholar, University of Louisville, USA
The Role of AI in Medicine and Healthcare and Its Impact on Advancing a Knowledge-Based Economy
Economy Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of medicine and healthcare, driving progress that supports the growth of a knowledge-based economy. Through AI-powered tools, healthcare systems achieve greater diagnostic accuracy, personalized treatment approaches, and optimized operational workflows, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and cost-efficiency. Machine learning algorithms and advanced data analytics enable clinicians to make data-driven decisions and predict patient outcomes with high precision. AI also accelerates drug development, refines medical imaging, and enhances patient monitoring, fostering innovation and reducing the timeline for medical advancements. This integration of AI not only enhances clinical practice but also catalyzes economic development by opening new sectors, enhancing workforce skills, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Consequently, the adoption of AI in healthcare serves as a pivotal factor in advancing a sustainable, knowledge-driven economy and positioning societies for future technological and healthcare leadership.
Hoda A. Al Khzaimi is currently a research assistant professor at New York University Abu Dhabi and the Director of Center of Cyber Security in New York University Abu Dhabi. She served in different posts for research and development in Cyber Security and Cryptology for the past years. She headed the Department of Research and Development for Cyber Security and Cryptology in different national initiatives in the United Arab Emirates along with her associations to different security initiatives nationally and internationally. Alkhzaimi has a specific expertise in Cryptology; cryptanalysis, constructing and validating security hardware and software components, constructing trusted security architectures for different environments in different products for the respective industries. Hoda A. Alkhzaimi obtained her PhD in Cryptanalysis from Denmark Technical University. Her current research interests include Space, Aerospace, and UAV security, constructing and analyzing cryptographic primitives, validating and investigating links between different cryptanalytic approaches, and utilizing cryptographic primitives in different cybersecurity architectures as in Internet and Things of big data analysis among others.
Email Address: ha59@nyu.edu
Dr. Hoda Al Khzaimi
Associate Vice Provost of Research Translation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, NYUAD, UAE