Prof. Dr. MBONIGABA Celestin is a renowned academician, administrator, researcher, and professional with over 15 years of academic and professional experience. He holds a Postdoctoral Degree of Doctor of Commerce, postdoctoral fellowships in Sustainable Procurement Analytics and Strategic Supply Optimization and AI-Powered Digital Transformation and Innovative Operations, a Ph.D. in Accounting Sciences, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Sciences. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Internal Auditing Professional, and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), with additional certifications in ISO 31000 Risk Management and ISO 56002 Innovation Management. His areas of expertise include accounting, finance, auditing, forensic accounting, procurement, risk management, project management, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, financial technology, business administration, and higher education. He has produced an extensive research portfolio comprising 410 peer-reviewed journal articles, 44 books, 12 book chapters, 38 conference papers, 18 patents, 11 theories, 3 novel technologies, and supervision of 13 PhD postgraduate researchers, totaling 549 research outputs.Prof. Dr. Mbonigaba has held numerous academic, research, administrative, consultancy, and leadership positions internationally, including professorial and adjunct appointments in Ghana, Liberia, Iraq, Rwanda, and the United States, as well as external examiner and research consultant roles. He has extensive editorial and peer-review experience, serving as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Managing Editor, Editorial Board Member, and reviewer for international journals in accounting, economics, finance, sustainability, artificial intelligence, knowledge management, and information studies. His professional achievements include leading AI-powered digital transformation projects, developing university policies and academic programmes, implementing learning management and AI-proctoring systems, strengthening financial and internal audit systems, securing institutional grants, supporting accreditation and international partnerships, and advising organizations on procurement, research funding, academic quality, and digital transformation. He has also served as a keynote speaker and chief guest at international conferences and received several awards, including recognition for research excellence, higher education leadership, and AI-driven accounting and blockchain research.