Dr. Ziad Doughan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Beirut Arab University (BAU), Lebanon. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from BAU in 2022, building upon a strong foundation in both academic research and extensive professional engineering practice. Before transitioning to full-time academia, Dr. Doughan accumulated substantial industry experience working as a Cost Control and Information Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2021, giving him a robust perspective on practical systems implementation, project management, and technology infrastructure.

As an active researcher, Dr. Doughan’s primary research interests focus on cutting-edge technological domains, including: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) - Deep Learning and Neural Network Architectures - Discrete & Logic-Based AI - Biomimetic AI Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience - Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) He has contributed extensively to scholarly literature through numerous journal articles & conference papers.

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Beirut Arab University 2022 - Focus: Advanced computational systems, artificial intelligence frameworks, and deep learning architectures. Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Beirut Arab University 2016 - Focus: Advanced engineering systems, artificial intelligence and Biomimetic Neural Architectures. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Beirut Arab University 2006 - Focus: Core computer engineering principles, hardware-software integration, and system design.

UG Courses AI & ML: Intro to AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP Computing & Math: Discrete Mathematics, Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming I & II, OOP Systems & Hardware: Microprocessor & Microcontroller, Compiler, Database, Computer Graphics MS & PHD AI & ML: Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Cognitive Robotics, Data Mining & Warehousing Systems & Control: Advanced Database Systems, Advanced Control and Robotics, Advanced Computer Graphics, Advanced Computer Networks

Dr. Doughan coordinates the AITRS and former Huawei ICT Academies at BAU. He serves on Program Committees for top international conferences (AIAI 2023–26, EANN 2023–26, ICANN 2018) and holds leadership roles including Industrial Relation Chair (ICABME25) and Keynote Speaker (2024). A UN Public Service Award winner (2007), he has led student teams to 1st place in IBDAA and DARE Robotics (2024), alongside top national and regional honors in the Huawei ICT Competition (2024).