Dr. Bilel Neji is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and currently serves as Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He earned his M.S. degree in New Technologies in Computer Systems from the National Engineering School of Sfax, in collaboration with University of Lille, France. Dr. Neji holds two Ph.D. degrees. His first Ph.D., awarded by the National Engineering School of Sfax in partnership with University of Würzburg, Germany, focused on satellite subsystems design. His second Ph.D. was completed at the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, where his research specialized in MEMS and nano-sensors design. Dr. Neji also holds a distinguished record of academic and industry experience, having lectured at several universities worldwide, and served in leadership roles at BAK USA in New York, including Head of Research & Development and Director of Engineering. His research interests span artificial intelligence applications, MEMS, sensors, embedded systems, and renewable energy. He is a recipient of the Fulbright Science and Technology Award and has been a Senior Member of IEEE since 2008.
Dr. Blerim Limani serves as an assistant professor within the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. He earned his doctorate in Public Governance and Administration from South East European University with a focus on interethnic communication and political toleration, a master’s in Organizational and Professional Communication from Ball State University, and a bachelor’s in Communication Studies from SEEU. He fell in love with teaching while working as a TA for public speaking at BSU. After that, he continued working as a junior researcher at the Macedonian Institute for Public Health, serving as a trainer for several projects in the fields of education and public policy and as a communication adviser for various public and private institutions. Additionally, Blerim provided consulting services to the WHO and EBRD in the fields of health communication and intercultural communication. Blerim assists his department’s student clubs as a coordinator while teaching several soft-skills-focused classes to undergraduate students at AUM. His research interests are stakeholder communication, health communication, computer-mediated communication, and public diplomacy.
Dr. Bogdan Scurtu holds the position of assistant professor in the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, where he teaches courses such as World Music and Music Appreciation. A clarinetist known for his expressive bel-canto sound, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and venues in France, Austria, Hungary, the UK, Jordan, and Kuwait. His album Tango della Pioggia was released by Veritone Records in 2023. Dr. Scurtu holds a Doctorate from Stony Brook University, from the studio of Daniel Gilbert. He also holds Master’s degrees in Clarinet Performance and a Master’s in Composition both from Stony Brook University . His academic work explores immersive music in postmodernism, and he presented his latest paper at the MAEK Conference at UMdK (Music University) in Vienna in 2017.
Bojan Lazarević is a senior laboratory instructor in the Department of Physics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait.
He holds a master’s degree in physics Education and a bachelor’s in physics and meteorology from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. He has extensive teaching experience and has contributed to modernizing laboratory curricula and organizing science competitions at AUM.
His research interests include motivation in science learning, experimental teaching methods, and educational technologies. Bojan has published in journals such as Nanomaterials, Journal of Baltic Science Education, and Circles of Childhood - Journal for Multidisciplinary Studies of Childhood. His master's thesis focused on inclusive physics education for students with special needs. He is also trained in the NTC learning system and mental arithmetic methodologies.
Dr. Candy Abboud is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, specializing in Mathematical and Statistical Biology—an interdisciplinary field that integrates mathematical modeling and statistical analysis to address complex biological systems. Her research, initiated during her Ph.D., focuses on real-world challenges such as disease dynamics and ecological interactions and has earned multiple awards for its originality and impact. She is a qualified Lecturer through the French CNU 2020 national campaign (Section 26, Applied Mathematics). At AUM, she delivers research-informed teaching that equips students with analytical and critical thinking skills. She also contributes to student development and AUM’s growing research culture through mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly engagement.
Dr. Chadi Baalbaki is an assistant professor of marketing at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Ph.D. in Management and Marketing, with an emphasis on cloud-computing adoption among small and medium enterprises. His research is value-driven and practice-oriented, aiming to produce practical outcomes for organizations and society. His research interests are evolving and currently include digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, rural entrepreneurship, inequality, resilience, uncertainty, and banking efficiency. Before joining AUM, he served as a research consultant at École Supérieure des Affaires on an AUF-sponsored project, and later as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the CRED Research Center, where he published peer-reviewed work and mentored students across levels. Dr. Baalbaki is committed to conducting impactful research, driven by an unwavering desire to make meaningful contributions across diverse fields, with practical implications for organizations and society.
Dr. Chadi Riman is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at AUM. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Versailles, France. His research interests include robotics for rehabilitation, intelligent control systems, serious games, cryptography, image compression, and engineering ethics.
Dr. Chady El-Hachem is an associate professor of civil engineering and the Head of Civil Engineering program at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from ?cole Normale Sup?rieure Paris-Saclay, France. Dr. El Hachem is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a reviewer for the Journal of Building Engineering, and an active member of professional organizations including ASCE and PMI. His research focuses on the experimental characterization and numerical modeling of sustainable construction materials and the structural assessment and retrofitting of reinforced concrete buildings. With a strong background in teaching, curriculum design, and ABET accreditation, Dr. El-Hachem has made impactful contributions to academic development and program quality, through his active involvement in departmental service.
Dr. Chamseddine Zaki is an associate professor in the Department of Information Systems and Technology at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a master’s in computer science from École Polytechnique de Nice-Sophia Antipolis and a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Centrale Nantes. His research interests include geographic information systems, spatiotemporal data analysis, multicriteria analysis, conceptual modeling, traffic management, natural language processing, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Charbel Aoun is an assistant professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East (AUM). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the Lebanese University (Lebanon), a master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Université La Sagesse (Lebanon), and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from ENSTA, France. Dr. Aoun has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Prior to joining academia, he held leadership roles in the Internet of Things (IoT) domain, serving as a Research Leader, and provided consultancy services in technology and digital transformation. His research interests include the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Dr. Aoun actively contributes to the academic community through editorial board memberships and participation in scientific and technical committees, as well as conference organization. He has served as a reviewer, session chair, and committee member for reputable journals, conferences, and academic publications.