AI & Computer Vision Researcher · Robotics Systems Architect · Innovation Leader
Nearly 20 years bridging advanced R&D and industry applications across Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Intelligent Robotic Systems.
Dr. Natheer Khasawneh is an educator, researcher, and practitioner with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of advanced R&D and real-world industry applications. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, he has built and led programs across the United States, Jordan, and the UAE — consistently translating cutting-edge research into practical impact.
His work spans university-level academic leadership, defense-sector consulting, and funded research in AI, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity. He is recognized for his ability to mentor engineers, build research cultures, and deliver solutions that matter.
Selected funded R&D initiatives spanning AI, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity.
Architected and deployed large language model systems in air-gapped, offline defense environments ensuring data sovereignty and operational security.
Developed autonomous ground vehicle navigation systems with advanced obstacle avoidance, path planning, and real-time sensor fusion capabilities.
Designed and implemented a secure data transfer architecture for sensitive operational environments with end-to-end encryption and integrity verification.
Led development of an unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance platform integrating computer vision for real-time object detection and tracking.
Built a high-accuracy automated license plate recognition system using deep learning, optimized for challenging real-world lighting and angle conditions.
Developed an Arabic language speech recognition system addressing the unique challenges of dialectal variation and limited training data availability.
My research focuses on applied artificial intelligence, computer vision, and intelligent autonomous systems, with an emphasis on transforming advanced research into real-world, deployable solutions in areas such as robotics, cybersecurity, and defense technologies.
28 journal articles & 10 conference papers. Google Scholar Profile ↗
Open to research collaborations, consulting engagements, and academic partnerships.