ICAIR 2026
6th International Conference on AI Research
Biographies
Below are the ICAIR Biographies of the Conference and Programme Chairs, Key Note Speakers and Mini-Track Chairs.
Conference and Programme Chairs
Christoph Lipps, graduated in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Kaiserslautern, where he meanwhile lectures as well. He is a Senior Researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Kaiserslautern, Germany, heading the Cyber Resilience & Security Team of the Intelligent Networks Research Department. He is not only a member of the committee of the ICCWS and ECCWS, but also scientific committee member of various international conferences, and reviewer of several journals. His research focuses on Physical Layer Security (PhySec), Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biometrics, Security for Medical applications, as well as entity authentication, Security in the Sixth Generation (6G) Wireless Systems and all aspects of network and cyber security.
Dr.-Ing Mohammad Asif Habibi received the B.Sc. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Kabul University, Afghanistan, in 2011, the M.Sc. degree in Systems Engineering and Informatics from the Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic, in 2016, and the Dr.-Ing. degree from the University of Kaiserslautern (RPTU), Germany, in 2025. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a Radio Access Network Engineer at Huawei. From 2017 to 2025, he was a Researcher and Senior Researcher with the Division of Wireless Communications and Radio Navigation, University of Kaiserslautern (RPTU), Germany. Since 2026, he has been a Senior Researcher at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). His research interests include network and service management, network architecture, machine learning, and radio access networks.
Mini Track Chairs
Dr. Mitt Nowshade Kabir is an AI and digital transformation strategist, serial entrepreneur, and academic with over three decades of experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and business strategy. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Trouvus, an AI-driven firm advising organizations on applied AI, intelligent operating models, and digital transformation. Dr. Kabir also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Digital Transformation. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed research papers, authored Knowledge-Based Social Entrepreneurship (Palgrave Macmillan), and has chaired and spoken at major international conferences on AI, AGI, and digital innovation.
Thomas Keller is a Professor of Information Technology at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. He co-leads the Centre of People & Technology and holds a MSc degree in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Zurich. His areas of expertise include complex tool systems, business process automation and emerging technologies. He is currently focusing on virtual and augmented reality, including generative AI, modelling and automation, and the application of emerging technologies in entrepreneurial contexts and future-oriented digital-life scenarios.
Mirella Moser is a researcher at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, specialising in Human-Computer Interaction. Her work focuses on interactive systems for mental health and stress management, including immersive VR environments, biofeedback, and AI-mediated interaction. She holds degrees from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Information Technology and Business Administration, as well as a degree in Art History from the University of Zurich. Her professional background includes experience in banking and risk management, and her current research explores emerging questions around AI Afterlife and future human-AI interaction.
Prof. Dr. Abbas Fadhil Aljuboori is working currently at Gulf College, Department of Computing Sciences, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. He is also worked as a Deputy Dean for Scientific Affairs at AlShaab University, Baghdad, Iraq. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Dongguk University, South Korea. Fulbright Visiting scholar – University of Central Oklahoma – Edmond – USA. International Advisory Board Member for CT University, India. He worked as a Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Head of Smart Cities Center at University of Information Technology and Communications, Baghdad, Iraq. Faculty Staff Member at Al Zahra College for Women, Muscat, Oman. Researcher and Manager in the Advanced Institute of Convergence Information Technology (AICIT) – South Korea, Head of Computer Science Department – University of Kerbala. Vice President of Iraqi Universities Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council for Computer Science and IT. His field of Interest are in Data Mining, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Social Media Analysis, and Smart Applications. He is a Member of several of Academic and Professional Societies. He is an Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Member and Reviewer of many eminent International Journals and Conferences worldwide.