Dr. Toufic Mezher is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KUST) since 2017. Before Joining KUST, he was a Professor of Engineering Systems and Management at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (2008-2016) and Professor of Engineering Management at the American University in Beirut from 1992 to 2007. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from University of Florida, and a Master and ScD in Engineering Management from George Washington University in 1988 and 1992 respectively. Research Interests include Energy Strategy and Policy; Technology Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Knowledge Management, and Sustainable Development.