Dubai Future Foundation

Dr. Zeenath Reza Khan

Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, award-winning researcher, and expert in AI Ethics and Academic Integrity. She is the recipient of the 2023 prestigious Tracey Bretag Prize for Academic Integrity and founder of a national-level centre for academic integrity initiatives. She pioneered research on contract cheating as a social issue and has led multiple projects on responsible AI and digital ethics. As the Principal Investigator of this project, she drives strategic research initiatives, policy contributions, and educational innovations in AI trustworthiness.

University of Wollongong in Dubai

Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs)

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UAE):

• Professor Farhad Oroumchian
  Expert in natural language processing and intelligent systems. Leads the development of AI-driven models for this project.
• Dr. Patrick Mukala
  Specialist in immersive learning technologies and serious games, Expert in Applied AI and AI for Learning Analytics. Focuses on metaverse simulation design.

Dubai-Based Co-PIs:

• Professor Melodena Stephens (Co-PI Lead), Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Governance (
  Expert in AI foresight, business, and technology governance. Advises on AI ethics and policy alignment.
• Professor Eman Aboukhousa, University of Europe for Applied Sciences Dubai 
  Researcher in AI-driven innovations. Provides insights into AI applications in well-being and patient care.

UAE-Based (Other Emirates) Co-PIs:

• Professor Nadir Kheir, Ajman University 
  Expert in healthcare and pharmacy. Provides input on AI applications for medical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Dr. Heba Aboukhousa (Independent Researcher)
  Independent researcher in Sustainability. Contributes to the development of governance frameworks.

International Co-PIs:

• Professor Salim Razi, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkiye 
  Renowned academic in academic integrity research. Contributes expertise on ethical AI use in education.

• Dr. Tomas Foltynek, Masaryk University, Czechia
  Leader in AI-driven academic integrity frameworks. Supports policy development and institutional engagement.

• Professor Michael Draper, Swansea University, UK 
  Legal expert in governance. Advises on compliance with international AI regulations.

• Dr. Shivadas Sivasubramaniam, University of Roehampton, UK 
  Specialist in AI and biomedical applications. Guides research on AI trust in healthcare.

• Professor Mario Fernando, UOWA 
  Researcher in responsible leadership, culture and AI ethics. Assists in aligning AI policies with global standards.

• Honorary Professor Katina Michael, UOWA 
  Authority on AI security and ethical implications. Focuses on AI risk mitigation strategies.

• Dr. Usha Jagannathan, Independent Researcher (USA)
  Responsible AI Leader for Product Engineering with vast expertise in AI literacy and technology training. Leads global AI education modules and specializes in creating and deploying enterprise AI solutions.

Collaborating Institutions

Dubai-based Start up collaborators

• Voicee (Dubai-based Startup, represented by Eugene Pribytkov, CEO & Founder) 

• W3rlds (Dubai-based Startup, represented by Ivan Puzyrev, CIO)