Ali Arshad is working as “Associate Professor” and “Lead Researcher” at Riga Technical University, Institute of Aeronautics, Riga, Latvia. He completed his post-doctorate in “Aerospace Engineering” from Riga Technical University, Latvia, in 2021. He received a Ph.D. degree from Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics), Beijing, China, in “Fluid Machinery and Aeronautical Engineering” in June 2017. He won the European Commission research grant in November 2018 and led the ERDF project for the development of novel aerospace technologies. He won a scientific project grant from the Latvian Council of Science (LZP) in 2023 and is currently working as the lead researcher and project manager in the project: Design and development of an aerodynamically efficient unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), implementing an environmentally friendly 4R circular economy concept in aviation: (4R-UAV). Ali Arshad has authored several high-level journal and conference research publications. He is currently a member of the board of international conferences and journals. He has received several research grants, and awards for excellent study and research throughout his career. He has supervised nearly 50 bachelor's and master's degree students. He is currently supervising 3 doctoral students. His research interests include Fluid and aerodynamics, CFD, UAV designs, supersonic flow testing, aero-engines, compressor aerodynamics, and heat transfer.