Mazdak Maghanaki is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds two master’s degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, along with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. His research centers on Industry 4.0 technologies, with a focus on AI-driven models for IoT cybersecurity, computer vision applications for quality control, and the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies in industrial operations. His academic work includes contributions to peer-reviewed journal publications in these areas. He is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. He has been recognized as part of the most productive research team in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio for three consecutive years based on peer-reviewed journal publications.