Prof. Salim bin Hamood Al-Harthi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Community Service at Sultan Qaboos University, is a strategic leader in academic innovation and national development. With expertise in physics, nanotechnology, and strategic planning, he spearheads initiatives that propel Oman towards Vision 2040. His contributions to national innovation frameworks and the Oman Research Council showcase his capacity to align academia with policy and technology. As an advisor on the Muscat Innovation Centre, Prof. Dr. Salim bridges gaps between academia and industry, ensuring the strategic application of AI and advanced technologies for sustainable development, institutional capacity building, and innovative public services in Oman.
