Dr. Yehia Massoud, a globally recognized leader in integrated and complex system. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Massoud has dedicated over two decades to advancing education, research, and innovation at the intersection of technology and systems thinking. His career spans leadership roles in academia and industry, including appointments at MIT, Rice University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and prestigious organizations like IBM, Synopsys, and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.



As Dean of the School of Systems and Enterprises, Dr. Massoud has redefined educational excellence by integrating cutting-edge research with forward-thinking academic programs. Under his stewardship, the school has witnessed record growth in research funding, student enrollment, and scholarly output. He has spearheaded initiatives that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students to tackle complex global challenges by blending systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science into modern curricula. His vision has fostered an ecosystem where education is directly aligned with industry needs, empowering graduates to drive innovation in their respective fields.