Dr. Laeeq is an award-winning Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Social Media Analytics Research Team (SMART Lab) at Ohio University. With extensive academic and international experience, his work bridges media, technology, data science, and social impact. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed works across social media engagement, AI communication, digital inequality, and health informatics. His leadership includes editorial roles with Oxford University Press, design of innovative academic programs, and delivery of keynote addresses globally. A strategic thinker and data storyteller, Dr. Khan excels in translating complex insights into impactful solutions for academia, government, and industry.