Omar Hatamleh

Dr. Omar Hatamleh is a global thought leader and author of multiple books on Artificial Intelligence. He was the first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the largest community of scientists and engineers in the United States, where he was responsible for developing AI strategy and identifying and integrating cutting-edge AI and technology solutions to support NASA's missions and goals.

Dr. Hatamleh also led AI strategy for NASA 2040, the most comprehensive strategic plan for the agency in two decades. Previously, he was the former Chief Innovation Officer, Engineering, at NASA Johnson Space Center and the Executive Director of the Space Studies Program at International Space University. Dr. Hatamleh is also professor extraordinarius at Colegio Libre de Emeritos in Spain. He has 29 years’ experience at NASA and has published over 30 international journal articles in engineering, which have been cited over 1400 times.

He has received multiple awards and recognitions from NASA, including the Silver Achievement Medal, the NASA Innovation Award, and the Superior Achievement Award. He holds four engineering degrees and speaks four languages. Dr. Hatamleh is recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation and has been an invited keynote speaker to various events including the G20, United Nations, Google, IBM, Dell, Microsoft, & European Investment Fund. He has also been featured across major international media platforms, including CNN, Forbes, ABC, El Mundo, El Pais, and others.