Dr. Nasr Al-Hinai is an Associate Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at A’Sharqiyah University, Oman. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, an MSc from UMIST, UK, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Before joining A’Sharqiyah University, he served as Head of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University, where he held several academic and administrative roles. His research interests include production planning and control, operations research, optimization, supply chain management, product design and development, and sustainable biocomposites. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals, international conference proceedings, and book chapters. He is actively involved in academic accreditation, industry–academia collaboration, and organizing international conferences. His recognitions include the Distinguished Academic Leadership Award at GCC IEOM 2024, the College of Engineering Best Academic Advising Award in 2024, and other national and international awards.