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Artificial Intelligence in Operations: Strategy, Efficiency, and the Future of Execution book cover

1st Edition

Artificial Intelligence in Operations: Strategy, Efficiency, and the Future of Execution

By Ahmed Banafa Copyright 2026
94 Pages 21 Color Illustrations
by River Publishers

Operations are where strategy becomes reality. For decades, organizations have competed on efficiency, scale, and cost optimization. Today, that foundation is fundamentally reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI). No longer confined to analytics tools or isolated automation systems, AI is now embedded directly into the core of operational decision-making. Artificial Intelligence in Operations:... Read more

1. Artificial Intelligence in Operations: Transforming Business Efficiency and Strategy

2. Artificial Intelligence in Logistics and Supply Chain: Transforming the Future of Global Operations

3. Algorithms of War: The Rise of Generative AI on the Battlefield

4. Autonomous Warfare: How AI and Drones Are Replacing Human Soldiers on the Battlefield

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Military Applications

6. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Diplomacy and International Relations

7. Artificial Intelligence and National Security

8. AI and Higher Education: Transforming the Academic Landscape

9. The Use of AI in the Criminal Justice Field

10. AI in the Medical Field: Transforming Healthcare for the Future

11. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Space Technology: Present Innovations and Future Trajectories

Biography

Prof. Ahmed Banafa is a globally recognized expert in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IOT). With a distinguished career that spans research, operations, and strategic technology management, he has been a prominent voice in shaping the discourse around emerging technologies. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Certificate of Honor from the City and County of San Francisco, the Haskell Award for Distinguished Teaching from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the prestigious Author & Artist Award from San Jose State University. In 2018, LinkedIn named him the No. 1 Tech Voice to Follow, highlighting his foresight and influence in technology trends. Prof. Banafa’s thought leadership has been featured in Time, Nature, Forbes, IEEE Spectrum, and the MIT Technology Review. He has been a guest expert on global media outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Bloomberg, BBC, NPR, Reuters, and NHK, providing insights on cutting-edge technology topics. He is also a contributing member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel, further cementing his role as a respected thought leader. An accomplished author, Prof. Banafa has written several acclaimed books, including:

  • Secure and Smart Internet of Things (IoT) Using Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI)—Winner of the SJSU Author and Artist Award and ranked among the Best Technology Books of All Time.
  • Blockchain Technology and Applications—Adopted into curricula at prestigious universities, including Stanford.
  • Quantum Computing—Officially added to the Library of Congress collection.
  • Transformative AI and Introduction to AI (2025)—Both received the SJSU Author and Artist Award.
  • His upcoming work, AI in Action, marks his ninth book and explores AI’s real-world impact across industries.

Prof. Banafa studied cybersecurity at Harvard University and digital transformation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence."

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