Abbas Shah Syed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Pakistan. He obtained his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Louisville, USA and a Master of Science in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. His research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), with a particular focus on their applications in smart city development. In relation to this, Dr. Abbas Syed has been involved in the development of a diverse range of applications relating to the smart transportation, smart health, and smart energy sectors. His work, in collaboration with other researchers, has explored the use of AI for object detection, prediction, and analysis purposes. Dr. Abbas is professionally active as a Professional Member of IEEE. He is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Karachi Section. Furthermore, he is the advisor of the IES chapter at MUET, guiding the next generation of engineers and researchers.