Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ahmari, Professor of Industrial Engineering | King Saud University --Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Ahmari is a distinguished scholar and expert in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Industry 4.0, and Product Innovation. He earned his Ph.D. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, in 1998. Throughout his career, he has held several key leadership roles, including Dean of the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Director of the Research Center of Excellence in Engineering Materials, and Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department. He is the founder of several pioneering initiatives, including the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, the Princess Fatima Al-Najres Research Chair, and the Raytheon Chair for Systems Engineering. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, 10 patents, and leadership of 20+ funded research projects, Prof. Al-Ahmari has made significant contributions to advanced manufacturing and innovation. He also holds a Stanford Professional Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a certified TRIZ specialist, delivering specialized courses including: creativity, innovation, operational excellence, systems engineering, and additive manufacturing.