Shafiq Ul Rehman is an experienced educator and professional consultant with a background in curriculum development and educational technology. With over 10 years in the field, Dr. Shafiq has worked with various educational institutions to implement sustainable practices and innovative teaching strategies. Dr. Shafiq received his Ph.D. degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia, in 2017. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore, from 2017 to 2020. He is currently Acting Dean, College of Information Technology and Chairman Department of Computer Science, Kingdom University, Bahrain. He is also an Assistant Professor with research interests in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the latest emerging IT technologies. He lectures in various Computer Science and IT courses, including developing curriculum and courseware in tandem with current technology trends. He has authored and coauthored more than 50 peer reviewed publications, published in journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He supervises Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate students. He also gives talks and training on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the latest emerging IT technologies at various organizations, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
