Abdolreza Abhari is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in artificial intelligence, agent systems, data science, and distributed systems. With a deep focus on modeling and simulation, network simulation, and web mining, Abhari has been instrumental in advancing research in social networks and data science. He has led various academic projects and contributed to numerous conferences, such as chairing the Communication Network Track at the Spring Simulation Conference and the Data Science Simulation Track at the Winter Simulation Conference. A recipient of multiple industry-related grants from organizations like CFI and NSERC, he has also been recognized for his contributions with the Nortel Network Scholarship during his Ph.D. studies at Carleton University. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within computer science, emphasizing practical applications in technology and simulation. Abhari is also involved in teaching diverse courses including Advanced Database Systems and Software Engineering, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications in the field.