ASDr. Muzafar Rasool Bhat is a Senior Assistant Professor at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Kashmir, with research focused on enhancing probabilistic topic modeling for large archives, particularly in bioinformatics. With dual master’s degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics, Dr. Bhat has extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to AI, Data Science, and Computer Vision. He has led several high-impact, interdisciplinary research projects funded by prominent agencies like SERB-DST, ICMR, and JKST&IC, addressing challenges in medical imaging, computational pathology, and the authentication of indigenous products. His innovative work has resulted in over 41 publications, eight patents, and multiple prestigious awards. As a dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Bhat integrates advanced AI concepts into his teaching, mentoring doctoral scholars, and driving impactful research that bridges technology with healthcare and cultural heritage.