Dr Akbar Sheikh Akbari joined LBU in 2015. His research interests include Biometric Identification Techniques, Hyperspectral Image Processing, Colour Balancing, Image Source Camera Identification, Image Super-Resolution, Image/Video Codecs, Multiview Image/Video Processing, Assisted-Living Technologies, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Dr Sheikh Akbari holds a BSc (Hons), an MSc (Distinction), and a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. After completing his PhD at the University of Strathclyde, he made significant contributions to an EPSRC project focused on stereo/multi-view video processing at the University of Bristol. His diverse career includes work in the industry, particularly in the field of real-time embedded video analytics systems. Notably, he has successfully supervised twelve PhD and two MRes students, and his research output comprises over 100 peer-reviewed international journal and conference papers.