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Khaled Al‐Wahedi is a leading researcher in mobile robotics, specializing in robust control systems and autonomous navigation for hazardous industrial environments. His primary research areas include sliding mode control, trajectory tracking, and the development of inspection robots for oil and gas refineries. Al‐Wahedi’s most impactful contribution is his work on adaptive Second Order Sliding Mode Control for skid-steered mobile robots, which has garnered 103 citations and addresses critical challenges in precise trajectory tracking under uncertain conditions. He further advanced this field with his development of Higher-Order Super-Twisting control, published in 2020, which overcomes limitations of conventional methods by reducing chattering and improving robustness. Notably, Al‐Wahedi pioneered the use of WiFi-based communication and localization for autonomous refinery inspection robots, enabling safer operations in extreme environments where temperatures reach 50°C and visibility is compromised by sandstorms. His foundational work on an oil and gas refinery inspection robot, published in 2014, laid the groundwork for deploying robots in dangerous settings with toxic gases and potential failures. With over 150 total citations, Al‐Wahedi’s research continues to influence the design of resilient, autonomous systems for industrial safety and efficiency.