Xavier University’s Dr. Haider Raad delivers a lecture on KUST campus

The departments of computer science and engineering organized a lecture for Dr. Haider Raad from Xavier University in Ohio, USA on KUST campus on November 9, 2022. The lecture was attended by KUST students and faculty members. During the lecture, Dr. Raad focused on different areas of Innovation in Wearable Technology and Internet of Things, including the impact of smart device electromagnetic radiation on human health, the Metaverse, a variety of IoT and wearable device applications, including Google EyeGlass, and remote health monitoring among other topics. The lecture was received with enthusiasm from the audience and ended with a session of questions and discussions.

Today, IoT and Wearable Technology are recognized as two of the fastest growing technologies and hottest research topics in academia and research and development centers. Wearable devices are expected to substantially expand the applications of modern consumer electronics. Similarly, there has been a massive interest in smart objects that can be connected to the Internet allowing remote access, processing, and control, which enable innovative services and applications.