Samira Hayat is a distinguished drone researcher and advocate for ethical technology, currently affiliated with Lakeside Labs in Klagenfurt, Austria. She completed her PhD at the University of Klagenfurt, where her groundbreaking work on multi-drone networks for search and rescue missions garnered significant acclaim. Samira’s research integrates advanced technologies such as 5G and edge computing into autonomous drone navigation, making notable contributions to the field. Recognized as one of the N2Women 2022 Rising Stars in Computer Networking and Communications, she continues to push the boundaries of drone technology, focusing on its societal impacts and potential for humanitarian applications.