Hind Zantout is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, serving as Deputy Academic Head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (Dubai) and Deputy Head of Computer Science. She leads the MSc Data Science program in Dubai and chairs key conferences like the International Conference on Applied CyberSecurity (2023). Her roles include membership in the University’s Studies Committee and external engagements such as Regional Ambassador for Women in Data Science (WiDS) and organizer of Lean and Agile ME Dubai. Her research bridges computing with societal impacts, focusing on cybersecurity, healthcare technology, and AI in education. She has supervised the first two Dubai-based PhD graduates in cybersecurity and currently guides students in healthcare tech and LLM applications. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing innovation in education and healthcare. Education Background: Multi-cultural academic journey across British, German, Lebanese, American, and Australian institutions. Key Roles: Conference chair, reviewer for journals like 'Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives', and PC member for multiple BCS ICT conferences. Her publications span malware detection tools, medical imaging AI, and LLMs in education. Awards include the 2017/18 Teaching Excellence Award and a 2025 Best Paper Award for capsule network research. She advocates for women in tech through initiatives like Technovation and WiDS, and her labs focus on interdisciplinary projects like smart healthcare systems and LLM-driven feedback tools.











