Dr. Wiem Abdelbaki is an associate professor of computer science at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Tunis El-Manar, where her doctoral research focused on integrating data warehousing and data mining to enhance decision-making processes. She holds both a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the College of Computer Science and Multimedia, Gabes, Tunisia, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and decision support systems.
Before joining AUM, Dr. Abdelbaki lectured and served as assistant professor at the University of Nizwa, Oman. At AUM, her research focuses on the intersection of AI and data science, exploring how machine learning and neural networks can strengthen decision support systems and large-scale data processing. She integrates her expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, data warehousing, and decision support systems into both her teaching and applied research, continuing to mentor students and contribute to the advancement of the field.
Dr. Yahia Makableh is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait.
He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, an M.Sc. in Applied Engineering from Georgia Southern University, and a B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Jordan. His doctoral research, supported by NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), focused on high-efficiency photovoltaic devices, nanostructures, and functional coatings.
Dr. Makableh’s research interests include solar cells, antibacterial nanocoatings, biomedical nanosensors, and smart nanocomposites. His work has been published in leading journals such as Applied Physics Letters (APL), Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells (SOLMAT), and Solar Energy.
He previously served as President of the Materials Research Society (MRS) local chapter at the University of Arkansas and as Assistant Dean at the Institute of Nanotechnology at Jordan University of Science and Technology. He remains active in several scientific committees both locally and internationally.
Yahya Kharboutly is a senior laboratory instructor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from Sorbonne University, France. His research interests include water and waste water treatment, coagulation–flocculation processes, and the integration of machine learning in environmental systems. At AUM, he teaches hands-on laboratory sessions and tutorials, emphasizing process safety and sustainable practices. His academic focus includes green chemistry and process optimization for resource-efficient engineering.
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Yahya (Jean) Lakys received his first degree in electrical engineering from the Lebanese University in 2003, his master’s in telecommunications from the University of Rennes in 2004 and his Ph.D. in electronics from the University of Bordeaux in 2009. Before joining AUM, Dr. Lakys worked at the Institut d’Électronique Fondamentale, University of Paris-Sud, on the design of spintronics-based integrated circuits, then at Atmel Corporation, where he worked on the design of radiation-hardened circuits for aerospace applications. Communication technologies and artificial intelligence are among his current research interests.
Yasamin Badiei is a laboratory instructor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, with over twelve years of experience in higher education, specializing in chemistry and biology. She holds a master's degree in biochemistry from a top-ranked university in the United States, where she conducted biochemical research. Since August 2021, she has taught at AUM, utilizing online learning tools and contributing to course moderation and the development of question banks. She has extensive experience leading, teaching, and managing laboratory safety protocols. Her professional expertise includes simplifying complex scientific information in addition to training and inspiring individuals from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds in the field of chemistry.
Dr. Yazid Khattabi is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait.
He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Wireless Communications from the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC) at the University of Mississippi, USA. He received both his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Communications) and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Wireless Communications) from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jordan.
Dr. Khattabi began his academic career in 2016 as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. Prior to academia, he served as an Electronics and Telecommunications Design Engineer at the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Amman, Jordan.
His research focuses on wireless communications and information theory, with an emphasis on modeling, performance analysis, and optimization of advanced wireless communication systems, particularly those related to 5G and beyond. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences.
Dr. Yehia Alzoubi is an associate professor of MIS at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He joined AUM in 2018 and was promoted to associate professor in 2024. He has published over 40 papers in journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production and Artificial Intelligence Review. He teaches several MIS courses and provides academic advising to students across multiple disciplines. Dr. Alzoubi has won research awards including URIC 2025 and the AUM Innovation Competition.
Dr. Yehia Kotb is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait.
He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Western University, London, Ontario, with a focus on intelligent systems and algorithmic design. Prior to that, he was a researcher at Mannheim University in Germany. Dr. Kotb also brings significant industry experience, having worked with global technology companies such as VMware and Diebold, contributing to enterprise software and systems engineering projects.
His current research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and graph neural networks, with applications in smart systems and decision optimization. At AUM, he is actively involved in teaching, research supervision, and fostering the connection between academic research and industry practice.
Dr. Yousef Gharbia received his B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Higher Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Libya, his M.Sc. from Universiti Sains Malaysia (1996), and his Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales, Australia. In addition to teaching mechanical engineering courses in several countries, including Malaysia, Australia, Oman, and Kuwait, Dr. Gharbia has held various administrative positions. These include head of the University Research Board at Dhofar University (Oman), head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at both Dhofar University (Oman) and the American University of the Middle East (Kuwait), and assistant dean of engineering at Dhofar University.
He is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. Dr. Gharbia’s research interests include renewable energy, water desalination, nanofabrication, and enhanced heavy oil recovery (EHOR).
Dr. Zaher Abdel Baki is an associate professor of chemistry at the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in Kuwait. He earned his PhD from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse, France, and has since developed a robust research portfolio in green chemistry, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. His work on the valorization of glycerol has led to four international patents and encompasses areas such as biomass conversion, wastewater treatment, and the development of eco-friendly chemical processes. Dr. Abdel Baki has authored over 30 publications, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. He is dedicated to bridging science and sustainability, aiming to advance scalable solutions for pollution control, renewable energy, and resource efficiency.