Naveed Manzoor is an author, research educator, and technology entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in information technology, online research, and search engine technology. As the founder and CEO of the Association of Internet Research Specialists (AOFIRS), he brings together technical knowledge, research methodology and professional education to advance the practice of internet research.

He designed and authored the curriculum for the Certified Internet Research Specialist (CIRS™) program and has developed technical books, training manuals and instructional resources for professional researchers. His publications address advanced online search, investigative research, artificial intelligence, data analytics and internet law and ethics. Through courses, workshops and webinars, he teaches researchers how to formulate effective queries, gather relevant information and apply structured research methods.

His work emphasizes the relationship between information discovery and verification. Publications such as Online Investigative Research and Online Search and Research: Training Guide for Professional Researchers explore search strategies, social media intelligence, digital content authentication and evidence assessment. His writing connects these methods with the practical challenges faced by researchers, investigators, journalists, and analysts.

At AOFIRS, Naveed’s research and educational focus includes AI-assisted information retrieval, open-source intelligence, and responsible digital research. He writes about how emerging technologies can support research while maintaining attention to source quality, context, privacy and ethical practice.