Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywanee

Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywanee is a Professor in AI and Software Engineering at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Karlstad University, Sweden. He joined the university as a Senior Lecturer in 2019, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020, and to Professor in 2023. His roles include teaching advanced courses such as AI Engineering, Automated Software Engineering, and Software Testing Fundamentals. His research focuses on software quality assurance, trustworthy AI systems, and MLOps, with a strong emphasis on combinatorial testing, IoT systems, and applied optimization techniques.

Education: BSc (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Salahaddin-Erbil, 2004); MSc (University Putra Malaysia, 2009); PhD (Software Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, 2012). Postdoctoral research at the Swiss AI Lab IDSIA (2015) and positions at Salahaddin University and Czech Technical University further enriched his expertise.

Research interests span Quality Assurance of machine learning systems, software testing methodologies, trustworthy AI, IoT system reliability, and optimization algorithms. He has pioneered frameworks like PatrIoT for IoT testing and contributed to MLOps robustness. His work integrates machine learning with anomaly detection, adaptive systems, and industrial applications.

Recent articles highlight advancements in data-driven heat pump management, MLOps robustness, and edge-cloud AR/VR optimization. Collaborations include projects on digital twins, smart manufacturing, and industrial IoT. His contributions bridge theoretical research with practical industrial solutions, emphasizing system reliability and AI ethics.