HISHAM ALIDRISI is an academic with a blend of technical and management skills and formal qualifications gained through a practical background in industry and university environments. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia, Master degree in Engineering Management from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and PhD degree from the School of Engineering at Griffith University, Australia. He is specialized in decision making and analysis, focusing particularly on the applications of the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). He is a scientific reviewer who occasionally reviews research papers for a number of prestigious international journals and conferences. Professor Alidrisi is a "Consultant Member" of the Saudi Council of Engineers. He is also a member of several local and international associations. Prof. Alidrisi was Chairman for the Department of Industrial Engineering at KAU (2013–2017). Prof. Alidrisi was an Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Projects at KAU (2017–2018).