Naoufel Werghi received his Research Habilitation and PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Strasbourg. He is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Khalifa University, where he leads the Computer Vision and Intelligent Perception research theme. His research focuses on 2D/3D image understanding, driving key advances in medical imaging, biometrics, surveillance, robotics, intelligent inspection, and AI-powered X-ray analysis for security screening. Through his leadership, he has spearheaded high-impact research initiatives and delivered innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges across healthcare, public safety, and industrial domains. 

Dr. Werghi serves as an Associate Editor for premier journals, including IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, and Scientific Data. In 2024, he co-founded IBSAR Technologies, a spinoff dedicated to translating cutting-edge AI and computer vision research into commercial solutions for security screening. He was awarded the Faculty Excellence Award for Research and Innovation at Khalifa University in 2025 and is consistently recognized among the top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier.