Prof. Huseyin Seker
University of Sharjah, College of Computing and Informatics, United Arab Emirates
Speech Title: The Power of Data and The Things It Empowers
Abstract:
In the digital era, every sector is becoming increasingly digitized, data-driven, and automated through advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and digital technologies. The exponential growth of data generation from diverse sources has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for understanding global phenomena and formulating evidence-based and smart solutions and policies on a global scale. This wealth of data is proving invaluable across disciplines and sectors, driving innovation and transformation.
However, the success of data analytics, AI, and machine learning methods—as well as broader digital transformation efforts—depends critically on the quality, accessibility, and capability of data. Organizations must not only collect and access data locally and globally but also navigate the inherent complexities of managing, analyzing, and utilizing this data wisely and ethically.
This talk will explore the assessment of data capabilities and examine practical applications of data-driven and AI-based solutions in the age of digital transformation. By addressing key challenges and opportunities, the discussion will provide insights into how data and AI can empower smarter decisions and innovation across various domains.
Biography:
Professor Dr Huseyin Seker is a research-oriented and enterprise-focused academic and manager with both academic and industry experiences in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging & disruptive technologies/systems. He completed his PhD in Biomedical Computing at Coventry University (UK) in 2005 (fully funded by Coventry University). He has published well over 100 peer-reviewed articles and developed and deployed several data-driven AI/ML tools in academia and industry, and has been involved with a portfolio of collaborative research, enterprise and teaching & learning projects of over £25M as PI, Co-I and international researcher in collaboration with universities and companies in the UK and abroad. He is recognized among the top 1% of global researchers in Bioinformatics for productivity by ScolarGPS. He was one of the founding members of the UK's flagship project "The Institute of Coding", under which the activities (e.g., "Teach the Nation to Code", "Data Science for Everyone") he developed and organized were supported, attended, and highly commented by several organizations including the Members of the Parliaments in the UK.
In the United Kingdom, in addition to his successful research & knowledge exchange and teaching & learning activities, he has had an extensive successful leadership career in the UK Higher Education sector serving as the Head of Enterprise and Engagement, the Faculty Head of Research Operations & Research Students and Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise at several UK-based institutes. Under his leadership, he has established several strategic partnerships with institutes and companies around the world, which has resulted in an increased income and generation of impacts in economy, society, and environment.
Professor Seker has actively got involved with enterprise organizations contributing to regional and national developments as an advisory board member. He has also served as a member of the judging panel for industry excellence awards in digitech. He is currently a member of AI Forge’s AI start-up selection committee.
Professor Seker is one of the co-founders of AI fintech company, BuboAI, in the UK serving as its Chief Data Scientist and Scientific Advisor.
Professor Seker has recently joined the University of Sharjah (UAE) working as a Professor and Head of the Department of Information Systems of the College of Computing and Informatics.