Smart Technologies and Innovation for a Sustainable Future Proceedings of the 1st American University in the Emirates International Research Conference — Dubai, UAE 2017

Dr. Ahmed Al Masri is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at the American University in the Emirates. He earned his PhD from the University Putra Malaysia. He has over 8 years’ experience in teaching and research in Educational Data Analytics Technologies. He is a regular editor of various journals specializing in educational data analysis. His current research interests include E-Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and data mining. Dr. Ahmed is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

Dr. Kevin Curran  is a Professor of Cyber Security, Executive Co-Director of the Legal innovation Centre and group leader of the Ambient Intelligence & Virtual Worlds Research Group at Ulster University. He is also a senior member of the IEEE. Prof. Curran is perhaps most well-known for his work on location positioning within indoor environments, blockchain and cyber security evidenced by over 800 published works. His expertise has been acknowledged by invitations to present his work at international conferences, overseas universities and research laboratories. He is a regular contributor on TV & radio and in trade and consumer IT magazines.