Prof. Omar Kittaneh is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Effat University, Saudi Arabia, serving as Director of the STEM Unit and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Jordan and a Master's in Statistics and Data Science at MIT, USA (2021–2026). With extensive experience in academic leadership, teaching, and research, his expertise spans statistical reliability, data science, information theory, machine learning, and image processing, with applications in energy storage, renewable energy, and semiconductor technologies. He has contributed to over 40 scholarly publications in internationally recognized journals, books, and conferences. As an experienced e-learning course developer, he has successfully developed six online courses, demonstrating his commitment to digital education, innovative teaching, and academic excellence.
