Amir Hussain

Amir Hussain is a highly accomplished academic and researcher with a distinguished career in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. He earned his B.Eng and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1992 and 1997, espectively. His academic journey includes positions at various prestigious institutions, culminating in his role as a Professor at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) since 2018.

At ENU, he serves as the founding Director of the Centre for AI and Robotics (CAIR) and leads the Data Science and Cyber Analytics (DSCA) Research Group, managing over 20 academics and research staff. Additionally, he is the founding Head of the Cognitive Big Data Analytics (CogBiD) Research Lab and co-Lead of the Centre for Cardio-Vascular Health.

Amir Hussain is actively engaged in leadership roles, serving as the Chair of the IEEE UK and Ireland Industry Applications Society Chapter. His advisory roles extend to national and global industries, as well as international government organizations. Notably, he played a crucial role as an international advisor for the Kuwait Government’s Institute for Scientific Research, contributing to the development of the country's National AI Strategy and the National AI Centre of Excellence.

With a prolific publication record, Hussain has authored three international patents, over 500 publications, including international journal papers, books, monographs, and book chapters. His innovative work on functionally expanded neural networks (FENN methodology) resulted in a key patent acquisition by a U.S. company.

As a Principal Investigator, he has led major cross-disciplinary research projects with grants totaling over GBP 5 Million. Hussain has supervised over 35 Ph.D. students, including notable graduates such as Prof Erik Cambria and Dr Soujanya Poria, both recognized for their contributions to AI research. His impactful research, leadership, and advisory roles underscore Amir Hussain's significant contributions to the fields of AI and data science.