Amani Albraikan

Dr. Amani Albraikan, Ph.D., stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driving innovation across academia, enterprise, and national ecosystems. With more than 15 years of expertise, she has established herself as a distinguished leader in AI strategy, governance, and implementation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications. As an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, she is shaping the next generation of AI talent while spearheading pioneering research in advanced applications such as Digital Twin technology, Large Language Models (LLMs), and multimodal systems. Her influence extends far beyond the classroom, having mentored over 50 graduate and undergraduate students and advised multiple student-led startups that went on to secure seed funding and market validation.

Her leadership is equally visible in innovation and executive advisory roles, where she has developed comprehensive AI roadmaps and governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and regulatory-compliant deployment of transformative technologies. As the former Chief Innovation Officer at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, Dr. Albraikan founded the Noura Innovation Center, securing 6M SAR in funding and incubating over 10 startups, generating significant economic value and creating sustainable pathways for technological entrepreneurship. She has successfully delivered measurable outcomes through large-scale AI adoption, reducing operational errors by 70%, improving process efficiency by 30%, and earning recognition with more than 10 national and international awards, including the Distinguished Digital Transformation Award and the Innovative Leader Award at global summits.

Beyond her institutional roles, Dr. Albraikan has made a mark as the founder of the Saudi Innovation Club, the nation’s first and most prominent innovation community. Her dedication to advancing knowledge economies is reinforced by her global academic credentials, including a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Ottawa, and executive education at Oxford, MIT, and IESE. A published researcher with contributions spanning healthcare AI, IoT, and smart environment technologies, she is also a sought-after speaker and advisor on AI ethics, governance, and innovation.

Dr. Amani Albraikan exemplifies how visionary leadership, academic rigor, and strategic foresight can converge to transform societies. Her journey is one of resilience, innovation, and impact, making her a woman to truly watch in 2025.