Dr. Hussam Abu Azab graduated from Al-Ahliyya Amman University in 1995 with a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering. He has over 25 years of professional experience in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, scientific research, and higher education, gained through working in several countries, including Canada, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Türkiye. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in Canada and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Dr. Abu Azab currently serves as CEO and a major shareholder of Canada Engineering, a company focused on developing innovative solutions in renewable energy, hydrogen, and electricity generation. His achievements include ten peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, and book chapters, as well as supervising more than 20 undergraduate capstone projects and master's theses. His career combines academic expertise, scientific research, and entrepreneurship.

His message to students and graduates is: “Never stop learning, and never be afraid to think outside the box. Every great innovation begins with a question, and every meaningful achievement requires knowledge, creativity, and perseverance. Turn challenges into opportunities for growth, and use knowledge to make a positive impact on society.”