Hemin Ibrahim is an experienced AI researcher, software engineer, and IT leader with over 20 years of programming experience and a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, a master's degree in Advanced Software Engineering, and bachelor's degree in Information Technology and another bachelor's degree in Mathematics. He specializes in machine learning, speech emotion recognition, robotics, and computer vision. His academic roles include heading the Computer Engineering Department at Komar University and the head of Cybersecurity Department at Tishk International University. Hemin's notable projects span developing AI-powered robots for therapy and business, creating popular mobile apps with millions of downloads, and designing and developing online systems and led major university IT and academic initiatives in Iraq and Malaysia. Hemin actively bridges complex technology concepts with practical business solutions, advocating digital advancement and education.

Associate Professor Dr Alireza is an experienced International Trade Advisor with a distinguished history of working in the business supplies and equipment industry. Skilled and interested in performance efficiency, social media marketing management, online engagement solutions, market research, brand loyalty studies, and cryptocurrency with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Economics and Marketing from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He achieved his MBA from Multimedia University Malaysia and Bachelor of Industrial Engineering Management from IAU-Iran. Currently, he is Business Management Lecturer, Head of Program for PHD Business Administration at City University Malaysia.

Dr. Nikolina Ljepava is a senior marketing professional and practice-oriented academic with extensive global experience. She joined AUE in 2015 where she served as a Department Chair of Management and MBA Program Director in the College of Business Administration. She has over 20 years of industry and academic experience spanning North America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr Nikolina holds a Ph.D. in Marketing Research specializing in marketing research and analytics and major international professional qualifications in marketing: Chartered Marketer, Certified Digital Marketing Professional, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Her professional and academic interests are related to AI applications in marketing and higher education, various aspects of digital transformation in marketing and business, human-technology interaction, and applied marketing research and analytics. Dr. Nikolina is a member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Committee of Academics and Practitioners, creating Ethical Guidelines for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in communications. She is a regular speaker at professional and academic conferences on marketing technologies, the future of marketing, education, and AI applications in marketing and education. Her professional experience includes consulting and management positions in marketing insights and analytics, digital transformation, and evaluation and assessment. Dr Nikolina conducted and supervised more than one hundred industry research and development projects as a director of research in the market and public opinion research agencies and as a market research consultant for different institutions and companies. She is the author of more than 60 peer- reviewed research publications and holder of various academic and research awards.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Rajermani Thinakaran is affiliated with the Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology at INTI International University, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. As head of the Knowledge and Technology research cluster, involved in research and publication, and collaborating with local and international researchers. Her research spans several key areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, eLearning, and gaming, focusing on theory, design, implementation, and sustainability.

Dr Saptorshi Das is a PhD in English from the National Institute of Technology, India, with over a decade of teaching and training experience. With more than 40 journal publication, 4 patents approved by the Government of India, and 6 authored books, Dr. Das has established herself as a distinguished academic. She has served as a trainer with the Government of West Bengal, Government of India, British Council, NSDC, Bournville College, UK, and Cambridge University, UK. A post-doctoral researcher on Shakespearean Studies, presently, Prof Das is working on her DLitt research, bringing the works of the prolific writer, director, artist and essayist, Satyajit Ray, into limelight, specially focusing on the strong women characters he portrayed in his works.

Tarik Ahmed Rashid is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA-UK) and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), Iraq, where he also serves as the Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Informatics at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the same institution. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Nature-Inspired Algorithms, Machine Learning, Computational Intelligence, and DNA Computing, with contributions to metaheuristic optimization. He has developed multiple optimization algorithms (FDO, FOX, SHOA, etc.) and machine learning techniques (Artificial Liver Classifier (ALC), Foxtsage). Recognized among the Top 4 researchers in Iraq (2019–2023) and listed in Stanford University’s "World’s Top 2% Scientists" (2021–2024), he has 140+ Scopus and Web of Science-indexed publications, including books and book chapters with Springer, Elsevier, and CRC. He is a keynote speaker, journal editor, and IEEE/MIR Labs member, actively contributing to international conferences as a chair and program committee member.

Dr. Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay (M’97, SM’02, F’11) currently is working as a Professor of Mechanical/Electronics Engineering with the School of Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia. He is the Discipline Leader of the Mechatronics Engineering Programme. He is also the Director of International Engagement for the School of Engineering. His fields of interest include Sensors and Sensing Technology, Instrumentation, Wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, Mechatronics and Robotics, Drones etc. He has authored/co-authored 14 patents, 10 books, over 450 papers in different international journals, conferences and book chapter. He has edited eighteen conference proceedings. He has also edited forty special issues of international journals as guest editor and fifty books. He is a FIEEE (USA), a FIET (UK) and a FIETE (India). He is a Topical Editor of IEEE Sensors journal, an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurements and an Associate Edior of IEEE Review of Biomedical Engineering. He is EiC of S2IS journal and Series Editor of Smart Sensing, Measurements and Instrumentation, Springer-Verlag. He was the Founding Chair of the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society New South Wales, Australia Chapter and currently chair of the chapter. He is also the Founding Chair of the IEEE Sensors Council New South Wales, Australia Chapter. He was a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Sensors Council 2017-2022. He has delivered 450 seminars, including keynote, invited, tutorial and special talks. He has organized over 20 international conferences either as General Chair or Teachnical Programme Chair. He has organized the IEEE Sensors Conference 2009 at Christchurch, New Zealand as General Chair and 2021 in Sydney as General Co-chair.

Abdul Rauf Hj Ridzuan is an associate professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka. A pioneer lecturer at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies since 2006, Melaka and alumnus of the faculty with a major in Public Relations. He received his Ph.D. in Social Media at University Putra Malaysia (UPM). He has successfully published his research works in various indexed journals and conferences and actively participated and won several medals in numerous international innovation competitions. Furthermore, he also serves as a chief editor for the Malaysian Journal of Media and Society (MJOMS) and a reviewer of several reputable international journals. In 2019, he received 2 University Academic Awards: Most Promising Academician 2019 and most Prolific Writer. He also received 2 awards which were ‘Rector Special Award for Journal /Proceeding Publication’ and ‘Rector Special Award for General Publication’ in 2016. His research interests are on social media, sociology, public relations and education.

Hemin Ibrahim is an experienced AI researcher, software engineer, and IT leader with over 20 years of programming experience and a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, a master's degree in Advanced Software Engineering, and bachelor's degree in Information Technology and another bachelor's degree in Mathematics. He specializes in machine learning, speech emotion recognition, robotics, and computer vision. His academic roles include heading the Computer Engineering Department at Komar University and the head of Cybersecurity Department at Tishk International University. Hemin's notable projects span developing AI-powered robots for therapy and business, creating popular mobile apps with millions of downloads, and designing and developing online systems and led major university IT and academic initiatives in Iraq and Malaysia. Hemin actively bridges complex technology concepts with practical business solutions, advocating digital advancement and education.

Dr. A. Sai Ramesh is an accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Prathyusha Engineering College, Tamil Nadu. With 32 publications, including book chapters and articles in reputed Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, his contributions span biotechnology, nanotechnology, and biomedical research. He is an active reviewer for prestigious journals and has been recognized with multiple awards for his research excellence. As the Joint Secretary of the Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB) and a member of professional bodies like SBTI, BRSI, and ISTE, he remains actively engaged in advancing scientific knowledge and collaboration. He has successfully secured multiple research grants from organizations like DBT CTEP and the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology. In addition to mentoring 23 B.Tech. final-year projects, he has organized impactful events, including workshops for school children and lecture series on natural products. Dr. Ramesh also fosters industry-academia partnerships, supports alumni engagement, and has contributed as a jury member in renowned competitions like TECHgium in the MedTech domain. His dedication to holistic education is further reflected in his advocacy for Universal Human Values (UHV), nurturing responsible and ethical professionals.

Dr. Anuj Kumar Gupta is working as Director Principal at CGC College of Engineering, Mohali (Punjab), India. He is a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering with a vast academic & administrative experience of 24 years. He has guided 27 PG & 10 PhD research scholars so far. He has published more than 120 research papers in reputed international & national journals and conferences. His area of research is Wireless Networks & Security. He has filed more than 10 patents with 1 patent granted and published 5 books. He is an active member of review board of Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, IGI Global and many more reputed research agencies. He is a life member of Computer Society of India, ISTE & many more.

Dr. J. Somasekar received a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from JNTUA, Andhra Pradesh, and an M.Tech. degree from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal. Additionally, he has completed a Postdoc at the University of South Florida, USA. He is currently serving as a Professor in the CSE Department at JAIN University, Bangalore, and also Head of the CSE (AI-Driven DevOps) program. He was appointed as a Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia in 2024. He has guided two PhD scholars and is currently guiding six PhD research scholars in the CSE department. His research interests include Machine Learning, Image Processing, Data Science, and ML for Cybersecurity. As a resource person, he has delivered 220 Invited Talks (Technical Talks) for FDPs, Workshops, STTPs, and Webinars sponsored by AICTE ATAL/ ISTE /DST /UGC /CSIR, in 13 states within the country and in five other countries. With over 18 years of teaching experience and 6 years of research experience, he has published more than 40 research articles in leading journals indexed in SCI & SCOPUS, along with seven international textbook chapters indexed in SCOPUS and authored three textbooks. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals and conferences, acts as a session chair for international conferences, and has been a guest editor for three journals. He achieved an All India Rank of 43 in the GATE exam and received the GATE Scholarship, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. He has been honored with the 'Innovative Collaborative Researcher' award in Medical Imaging for his collaborative research with Dr. Ching-Hao Lai, Director of ITRI, Taiwan, presented by the WRC in association with the United Medical Council. Additionally, he has been recognized with the Best Outstanding Speaker award and several Best Paper awards at conferences. As a convener/coordinator, he has organized and conducted various national and international events. Furthermore, he served as a visiting professor for the Data Science and Data Analytics PG program at Kannur University, Kerala, and also a visiting professor at FIBS, Nigeria.

Professor Dr. Alan Lim Teik-Cheng is a distinguished academic at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). He earned both his B.Eng (Hons) and Ph.D. degrees from the National University of Singapore. Since joining SUSS in 2007, he has taken on various key academic roles, including Programme Head for the Ph.D. (Engineering) and Master of Engineering programmes. With over two decades of academic and research experience, Professor Lim has also served as an external examiner for doctoral and master’s theses at institutions such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Malta, and NIT Calicut. Professor Lim’s research focuses primarily on mechanical metamaterials—particularly auxetic structures and composites. He has authored several scholarly books, including Auxetic Materials and Structures (Springer, 2015) and Mechanics of Metamaterials with Negative Parameters (Springer Nature, 2020). He has published extensively in international journals and is actively involved in academic service as a journal reviewer, curriculum evaluator, and conference programme chair. He is also affiliated with professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES), International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Dharnisha Narasappa is a Sr. Network Architect at Versa Networks United States with 20+ years of global experience in Cyber Security, Network Specialty-CCIE# 46979, Network Architecture, Network Security Design, Network Implementation, and Network troubleshooting across multiple market verticals and industry sectors including Enterprise, Data center and Service Provider, and IOT network. Dharnisha has led the successful usage and adoption of architecture, design, test, implementation, integration, and migration of Cybersecurity solutions, He holds the ability to scale products and drive the adoption in the customer's environment on Multi-protocol/Multi-Vendor Enterprise, Data Center and IOT. Dharnisha has Led a transformative initiative in Cybersecurity, AI cybersecurity, secure SD-WAN and SASE solutions, Identifying Client Requirements, Develop Innovative Solutions, Drive Transformation in cybersecurity architect, design, and implementation at industry leaders like Cisco Systems, Mayo clinic, Versa Networks and Exxon to achieve the best possible outcomes for the customer. Dharnisha’s expertise lies in architecture and implementation in Cyber Security solutions for an Enterprise, Data Center, Service provider and industrial IoT customers. Resulting in 80% reduction in infrastructure cost and 70% increase in system reliability, Dharnisha managed the implementation of a data migration strategy for clients resulting in a 70% reduction in data loss and 60% increase in system efficiency with operational excellence. Dharnisha holds a strong focus on building high- performing teams and delivering impactful technology solutions. Dharnisha Narasappa holds a B.Tech in University BDT College of Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)., As a professional member of CCIE, IEEE, CSA and RSA, he actively contributes to the research community through technical publications, peer reviews, hackathons, and industry conferences. His contributions to Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Network Implementation has been recognized with multiple journal publications, including an international IEEE conference and RSA conference.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathish Kumar Selvaperumal is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as the Academic Leader (Deputy Dean) at the School of Engineering, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Image Processing from SCSVMV University and is a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) certified by the Institution of Engineers, UK. With over two decades of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Sathish has held several key roles, including Program Leader for Telecommunication Engineering and Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, as well as Final Year Project Manager and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Coordinator. He has a strong research background in areas such as Wireless Sensor Networks, Cognitive Radio, Image & Speech Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Applications, Robotics, and Sustainable Technologies. Dr. Sathish has actively contributed to over 100 publications and served as a reviewer and committee member for numerous international conferences. He has also acted as an R&D consultant for more than 20 successful industrial projects and mentored students who have excelled in international competitions. Passionate about bridging research and societal needs, he continues to pursue innovative solutions for real-world challenges.