Dr. Ramzi Ben Ouaghrem

Ramzi is a distinguished entrepreneur, technologist, and executive with more than two decades of experience in crafting and implementing cutting-edge solutions for clients. Armed with a PhD in AI, he is currently the Director of Research Development and Engagement at MBZUAI, where he plays a pivotal role in boosting research collaboration, fostering entrepreneurship, and facilitating knowledge exchange in AI and interdisciplinary fields, both locally and internationally. Renowned for his extraordinary leadership skills and his expertise for establishing strategic alliances, Ramzi is committed to propelling research, innovation, and sustainable development within the university's vibrant ecosystem. His impressive stint as the CTO for IBM in France and subsequently for the Middle East and Africa region is marked by his transformative leadership, notably leading to the creation of a landmark research collaboration with MBZUAI. Serving on the board of the Computer Science department at UTC and actively engaging in various professional networks and NGOs, Ramzi's dedication to sustainability and innovation is commendable.