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Dr. Seyed Mousavi
Dr. Mousavi received his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Computing from leading universities, with both his master’s and PhD theses focusing on applications of AI. He is especially interested in high-impact, real-world applications of AI. After completing his PhD at Imperial College London (2006), he served as an Assistant and an Associate Professor (2007–2024). Alongside academia, he has collaborated extensively with industry, initially as a software developer during his studies, and later as a team lead, contractor, and consultant. Out of his nine research grants, three were research and development projects. Most recently (2024–2025), as a Research Fellow at the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, he contributed to a project on AI in healthcare, jointly conducted with and funded by Boehringer, a global pharmaceutical company. He has also been affiliated with the School of Cancer Sciences at the University of Glasgow.
Dr. Jean-François
Jean-François is currently the Head of Research at the Three Cairns Group, a US philanthropic organization, working on bringing the best science to enable a functional and scalable carbon credit market and accelerate solutions to address the climate crisis. Prior to this, he was the Chief Climate Scientist at SilverLining, a US-based NGO focused on safe solutions to near-term climate change. From September 2022 through January 2024, he was a Senior Expert on Climate at McKinsey & Company. Until September 2022, he was the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Laboratory Director, as well as the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) Chair. Until early 2018, he was the Community Earth System Model (CESM) Chief Scientist. He was a Lead Author on Chapter 8 (Radiative forcing) of IPCC AR5, published in 2013. He is the author or co-author of over 300 peer-reviewed articles and more than 100,000 citations, for which he has been recognized through the Highly Cited Researcher Award since 2016. He is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. He received his Ph.D.in Physics from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) in 1993, with Pr. Berger and Dr. Brasseur as joint advisors.
Dr. Yacob T. Tesfaldet
Dr. Yacob T. Tesfaldet is an environmental data scientist and researcher with over seven years of experience in academia and applied research. He specializes in geospatial data science, GeoAI, and computer vision, leveraging GIS, remote sensing, and spatiotemporal analysis to address complex environmental and public health challenges. His research focuses on the spatial and temporal dynamics, integrating ground-based and satellite observations to support climate change mitigation, public health resilience, urban sustainability, and evidence-based policy evaluation. By applying advanced spatiotemporal forecasting and machine learning models, Dr. Tesfaldet helps stakeholders identify at-risk areas, design targeted interventions, and build data-driven, climate-resilient communities. In addition to his research, he serves as a Scientific Editor for Next Research, contributing to the advancement of interdisciplinary environmental and data science scholarship.
Mawada Tawfik
Mawada Tawfik is an Instructor and Teaching Assistant in Mathematics at Emirates Aviation University, Dubai. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, where her research focuses on applying AI and data-driven methods to climatology and environmental sustainability. Her academic interests include mathematical modeling, climate analytics, and machine learning. She is passionate about mathematics and interested in making AI accessible to everyone. In her free time, she treasures spending quality time with her family and friends.
Dr. Nasreen Khan
Dr. Nasreen Khan has a strong research background which reflects in her co-authoring reference book, publishing scholarly research papers in internationally recognised peer-review journals, and conference presentations focused on AI integration in management, strategic human resource management, work-family conflict, big data analytics in education, and employee happiness. She has been associated with different educational institutions in the capacity of editorial board member, research supervisor, and reviewer.
Phathutshedzo Mundalamo
Phathutshedzo Mundalamo is an Environmental Consultant at Airports Company South Africa. She holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Pretoria and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management from University of South Africa. Currently pursuing her master’s degree in environmental management, her research examines climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies at South African airports. Phathutshedzo is passionate about driving sustainability and resilience in the aviation sector.
Dr. Bhavana Rajeev
Dr. Bhavana Rajeev is an enthusiastic researcher and business educator with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in higher education. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes student-centred learning by creating inclusive, engaging, and interactive classroom environments. Her research focuses on the integration of financial services and ethical business practices, with particular emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. Dr. Bhavana has been a faculty member at Emirates Aviation University since 2018. Prior to this, she taught at several renowned institutions and held key academic roles, including Academic Research Supervisor and Doctoral Committee Member for PhD, DBA, and MBA programs. Through mentoring and evaluating academic research, she aims to support the development of the next generation of scholars and practitioners committed to driving ethical and sustainable business practices. Dr. Bhavana holds a PhD in Commerce, with her research centred on Finance, CSR, and Banking. She is also a trained teacher and holds certifications in academic research supervision. She has published and presented numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.
Dr. Deepudev Sahadevan
Dr. Deepudev Sahadevan is a seasoned academic and applied researcher with over 15 years of combined experience in the aviation industry and data science. As a faculty member in the Faculty of Mathematics and Data Science at Emirates Aviation University, he leads research and innovation initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, data science, and business analytics, focusing on real-world challenges in aviation, transportation systems, healthcare, and sustainable smart cities. His interdisciplinary work bridges operational aviation expertise with advanced technologies such as simulation, optimization, and predictive modeling. He has contributed to ICAO-led initiatives and presented award-winning research at leading international conferences including IEEE and Springer, actively advancing intelligent, data-driven infrastructure solutions across the UAE and globally.
Maham Salah-Ud-Din
Maham Salah-Ud-Din holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering and is currently pursuing a master’s in data science and Artificial Intelligence at Emirates Aviation University. As a Lab Assistant at EAU’s IRADA Innovation Hub, she plays a key role in advancing applied research and developing intelligent, real-world AI solutions. Her academic and professional journey reflect a deep passion for transforming complex data into actionable insights through machine learning, decision-support analytics, and predictive modeling. Maham’s work explores innovative applications of data science in aviation, healthcare, and sustainability, driving the intersection of technology and impact toward a smarter, more resilient future.
Prof Kaitano Dube
Prof Kaitano Dube is a Full Professor of Tourism Geography at Vaal University of Technology in South Africa and a C2-rated researcher with the National Research Foundation of South Africa. As a visiting Professor at Emirates Aviation University, his research interests are in tourism, aviation, and sustainability.
Peihong Liu
Peihong Liu is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business. His research sits at the intersection of Operations Management and Applied Economics, exploring how firms use information strategically and make decisions under capacity constraint and uncertainty. His dissertation examines the role and value of information in shaping competitive strategies across dynamic and data-driven markets. As a second-generation Dubai resident and a loyal fan of the Emirates, Peihong is passionate about bridging theory with impactful applications in Dubai’s hospitality and aviation industries. He is currently on the academic job market and looks forward to connecting with scholars and practitioners from around the world at Emirates Aviation University..