Eslam Abdelghany E. Mohamed is a dedicated maritime professional and academic with extensive experience in the fields of maritime transport, autonomous ship operations, and maritime safety. He currently serves as a maritime lecturer at the College of Maritime Transport and Technology (CMTT), AASTMT, Egypt. Eslam specializes in teaching all navigational aids subjects and leading navigation and tanker simulator courses, contributing to the practical and theoretical training of future maritime professionals. Eslam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Transport and Technology, a valid Master’s Certificate of Competency (CoC), and a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Maritime Transport, with a specialization in 'Ship Operations and Marine Safety. His master's thesis, titled "Generic Risk Identification and Prioritization in the Era of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship’s Operations," highlights his expertise in cutting-edge maritime technology. He is currently pursuing a PhD at AASTMT, focusing on enhancing maritime safety and efficiency through emerging technologies. With extensive experience holding a Master Mariner CoC and experiencing as a senior chief officer onboard ADNOC UAE tanker ships, Eslam has a deep understanding of ship operations and SIRE inspections. His academic and research contributions include publishing papers on autonomous ships and participating in international conferences, workshops, and field studies. His research interests center around the risks and safety concerns associated with Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).