Prof. Mohamed Elsayed

Biography:

Prof. Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed Abdel Aziz is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Ajman University, UAE, and a researcher affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC). His research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, evolutionary computation, optimization, AI agents, and AI applications in healthcare, education, and smart systems.

Prof. Mohamed has published extensively in leading international journals and conferences and has led numerous research projects and collaborations with regional and international academic institutions. His recent work focuses on AI-driven decision support systems, intelligent agents, educational technologies, healthcare informatics, and responsible AI. He is actively involved in supervising graduate students, organizing scientific conferences, and contributing to initiatives that promote AI innovation, open science, and capacity building in the Arab region.

Abstract:

Pr​esentation Title

Agentic AI for Education and Research: A Strategic Roadmap for the Arab Region: Applications, Impact and Responsible Adoption

Abstract

Agentic AI is an emerging paradigm of artificial intelligence that enables systems to perceive, reason, plan, and act autonomously to accomplish complex goals. By combining advanced machine learning models with memory, tools, and decision-making capabilities, AI agents are transforming research, education, healthcare, industry, and public services.

In education and research, AI agents support personalized learning, intelligent tutoring, academic advising, literature analysis, and scientific discovery, enhancing productivity and accessibility. Their adoption offers significant opportunities for innovation, workforce development, and knowledge creation. Realizing this potential, however, requires responsible implementation supported by open science practices, ethical governance, transparency, privacy protection, and human oversight. The advancement of Agentic AI presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen research and education ecosystems and accelerate innovation across the Arab region.