Ali Al MaqousiAli Al Maqousi is an Associate Professor of Information Security at the University of Petra in Jordan and serves as the Director of the Office of External Funding and Technology Transfer. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Computer Networks) from xford Brookes University, UK, and specializes in cybersecurity, computer networks, blockchain, and smart systems. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Al Maqousi has led and contributed to numerous research initiatives, including high-impact Erasmus+ projects. These include BITTCOIN-JO, which focuses on establishing Technology Transfer Offices in Jordan; RL4Eng, which develops remote and virtual labs for engineering education; Pro-GREEN LABs, promoting sustainable development skills in architecture; and COMMO, a mobility program enhancing international academic exchange across the Mediterranean and Western Balkans. Dr. Al Maqousi contributed to the organization of four international conferences as Organization Chair (AEECT 2011, IT-DREPS 2013, AEECT 2013, and AEECT 2015) and two international conferences as General Co-Chair (JIEEEC 2017 & IT-DREPS 2017) and one international conference as a publication chair (ICCIAA 2025). His work has supported innovation, capacity building, and educational modernization through collaboration with institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He is active in academic quality assurance, supervises graduate research, and serves as a reviewer for international journals. Dr. Al Maqousi is also a senior member of IEEE and the Jordanian Engineers Association, reflecting his strong commitment to advancing research, education, and cross-border collaboration in higher education. Read More Read Less