Riyad is an esteemed academic member of the Department of Creative Arts, Film and Media Technologies (CAFMT) at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM). He has imparted his knowledge and expertise in various university modules, including Game Development, Video Editing, Creative Design, Multimedia & Applications, Audio-visual Production, Systems Integration and Web Design. As academic background, Riyad holds a PhD in the computing field and has a postgraduate in Software Engineering. Before his career in academia, Riyad was the Systems Analyst at UTM, during which he earned several certifications from prominent tech corporations such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Linux. His proficiency in these areas garnered him prestigious titles like Microsoft Certified Trainer and Adobe Certified Instructor. He has, however, an affinity for Linux. Venturing into the realm of research, Riyad undertook a Research Training Fellowship at India's renowned Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). This experience significantly influenced his professional focus, shifting from pursuing certifications to concentrating on academic publishing.

As of September 2024, Riyad is currently in Shanghai, at the East China University of Science and Technology as a recipient of a UNESCO scholarship as a Senior Scholar. Riyad warmly welcomes intellectual discussions and is eager to expand his professional network. He seeks potential collaborations to bridge the gap between industry and academia and is enthusiastic about exploring opportunities with research funding agencies. Encouraging connection and communication, Riyad invites the reader to reach out to him with any inquiries, prospective partnerships, or exchange ideas. He is reachable via dhuny[at]utm[dot]ac[dot]mu or +86 136 01 72 05 91.