Dr. Hamed Taherdoost is a Full Professor and Chair of the Research and Strategy Advisory Committee (RSAC) at University Canada West, and the founder of Hamta Business Corporation. He has over 20 years of experience spanning academia and industry, with expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, information systems, digital transformation, technology adoption, and research methodology. He has published over 500 scientific articles, 70 book chapters, and authored or edited more than 50 books. His research contributions have been recognized through various international rankings and awards, including inclusion in the Stanford–Elsevier list of the world's top 2% scientists. Dr. Taherdoost has served as an editor, associate editor, guest editor, and reviewer for numerous international journals and publishers, including Springer, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Emerald, MDPI, and IEEE. He is also a senior member of IEEE and an active contributor to international research communities in information technology, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems.