CEN Lecture Series | Using Engineering Techniques to Push the Boundaries of the Possible (March 2023)
From the invention of the wheel to the modern-day space exploration, engineers have used their creativity and knowledge to push the limits of what was once thought possible. In his talk, Dr. Slim Saidi, Visiting Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at AUS, will explore how engineering techniques are taking us into a new era of possibilities, where humans are augmented with advanced technologies, and virtual worlds are merging with the physical one. The talk will also examine the latest innovations in human augmentation and associated challenges, such as brain-computer interfaces, exoskeletons, and implantable devices, and how they are enhancing human capabilities, extending life expectancy, and improving quality of life.
Join us to discover how human augmentation and the metaverse are using engineering techniques to push the boundaries of the possible and inspire us to think creatively and innovate in our own fields.
Host: Dr. Vian Ahmed, Department of Industrial Engineering
About the Speaker
Dr. Slim Saidi is Visiting Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at AUS. Dr. Saidi obtained a PhD from the Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada; a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (DSA) from HEC Business School, Montreal; and a degree in industrial engineering from ENIT, Tunisia. Dr. Saidi carries a wealth of academia, operational and consulting experience in innovation, international strategy and management, having advised executives across the world on innovation, future trends, strategy, quality and business improvement.
He has held a number of senior executive positions in government and private organizations across the Middle East and Africa, was a partner with global management and strategy consultants, and contributed to the strategic transformation of many companies across the world. Prior to joining AUS as a Visiting Professor in Industrial Engineering, Dr Saidi was associated with universities in Canada (Bishop’s University, Ecole Polytechnique), Tunisia (SUPCOM) and the UAE (RIT, ADSM, UOWD, AUS and AGU).
His areas of expertise include digital transformation, strategy articulation and implementation; customer experience; operational efficiency; cost optimization; supply chain strategy and operation; general board and executive advice; excellence programs; and quality management.
