Professor Sam Goundar is a globally recognised academic with over 35 years of teaching and research experience across 13 universities in 11 countries. Currently at RMIT (Australia) and SRM (Chennai, India) Universities. He is Editor-in-Chief of several international journals and has over 2,400 citations with 20 book publications. His research spans AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He has delivered numerous keynote speeches, secured international grants, and supervised PhD students. A Senior IEEE Member, he serves on multiple IEEE technical committees and is frequently consulted by media for expert insights on emerging technologies, reflecting his leadership and influence in global ICT innovation.