Saeed Shiry Ghidary

Dr. Saeed Shiry Ghidary is a Lecturer at Staffordshire University’s Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business department. He holds a Ph.D. in Robotics and Intelligent Systems from Kobe University (Japan), alongside M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Computer Architecture and Electronics from Amirkabir University of Technology (Iran). His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including Machine Learning, Robotics, AI, Computer Vision, and Cognitive Science. He has led international research teams, including chairing the Amirkabir Robotic Center, and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications.

**Education:**

• Ph.D., Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Kobe University, Japan (2002)
• M.Sc., Computer Architecture, Amirkabir University, Iran (1994)
• B.Sc., Electronics Engineering, Amirkabir University, Iran (1990)

**Research & Teaching:**

Dr. Ghidary specializes in AI and robotics education, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. His research emphasizes applications like BCI systems, EEG signal processing, and kernel methods for dimensionality reduction. He has collaborated with institutions in Japan, France, Australia, and the U.S., and serves as an HEA Fellow.

**Awards & Recognition:**

• HEA Fellowship

**Consulting & Industry:**

He advises industries on AI, robotics, and automation for sectors like banking, insurance, and oil production, focusing on efficiency and profitability through technological integration.