A Knowledge Engineer specializing in knowledge acquisition plays a crucial role in gathering, structuring, and organizing expertise from various sources to create usable knowledge systems. This involves interacting with domain experts, conducting interviews, analyzing existing documents, and using automated tools to extract valuable information. The goal is to convert tacit knowledge into explicit forms that can be integrated into knowledge-based systems, enabling better decision-making, problem-solving, and enhancing the overall functionality of artificial intelligence or expert systems. Knowledge acquisition is fundamental for ensuring that these systems are accurate, reliable, and continuously updated.