Munir AhmadMunir Ahmad is a dedicated expert in Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), Geo-Information Production, Information Systems, and Information Governance, with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across the geospatial domain. Holding a PhD in Coputer Science, he specializes in the production, management, analysis, visualization, and quality control of spatial data, and has led major SDI development and deployment initiatives, particularly in Pakistan. His work spans spatial database design, Web/Mobile/Desktop GIS development, and Geo Web Services architecture, complemented by significant contributions to Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), Open Source Geoportals, and Metadata Portals. He is also at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies such as blockchain for trusted geospatial data exchange, artificial intelligence and machine learning for automated analytics, prediction, and quality assurance, and metaverse environments for immersive geospatial visualization and planning into next-generation SDI ecosystems. Beyond geospatial applications, he advances the use of AI, ML, blockchain, and metaverse technologies across sectors, including education, health, business, tourism, disaster management, environment, governance, and marketing, enabling data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. As a researcher, trainer, and mentor with more than 100 publications, he also serves as a reviewer for several reputed international journals published by Frontiers, IGI Global, Wiley, Springer, and others. He continues to expand knowledge in geo-technology, data governance, and information infrastructure while supporting R&D and guiding the next generation of geo-information professionals. Read More Read Less