Khoula Al Harthy

Dr. Khoula Al Harthy is a distinguished Omani academic and researcher specializing incybersecurity, blockchain, and information systems. She currently serves as the Headof the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies at the GlobalCollege of Engineering and Technology (GCET) in Muscat, Oman. Dr. Al Harthy earnedher PhD in Information Security from Coventry University, UK.Dr. Khoula Al Harthy had been selected as top 25 women in Blockchain and Fintech byDXTalk 2023, Top 20 Women in cybersecurity Worldwide 2025, honored by digitalbdges by MTCiT in Oman, and finally honored by Alsiyda Hahad bint Abdullah a wife ofhis majesty as among 20 Women in Oman in Omani Women day 2025.Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including cybersecurity,blockchain technology, IT/IS auditing, and educational management. She hascontributed to projects focusing on smartphone security and has co-authored a bookchapter addressing the technical and non-technical risks associated with decentralizedfinance (DeFi) platforms.Beyond her academic roles, Dr. Al Harthy is actively involved in professionalorganizations. She chairs the IEEE Oman Blockchain Group and serves as thePresident of IPv6 Oman, demonstrating her leadership in advancing technologicalinitiatives within the region.Dr. Al Harthy is also recognized for her contributions to education and publicengagement. She has been acknowledged as a top educational leadership voice onLinkedIn. She frequently participates in conferences and symposiums, sharing herinsights on the integration of emerging technologies in education and industry.Her commitment to fostering innovation and empowering local expertise in cutting-edgetechnologies underscores her role as a prominent figure in Oman's technological andeducational landscape.