Dr. Tan Fee Yean is an Associate Professor at the School of Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). She earned her PhD in Human Resource Management from the same university. Her postdoctoral fellowship was completed at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Additionally, she has served as a visiting lecturer at the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK, for a three-month period. Dr. Tan Fee Yean’s primary teaching and research interests lie in organizational behavior and human resource management, with a particular focus on career planning and development, leadership, change management, employee engagement, and topics related to employees’ work attitudes and behaviors. She has received eight Best Paper Awards from international conferences and several Excellent in Reviewing Awards from renowned international journals, in recognition of her significant research contributions. Notably, she has been recognized by Emerald Publishing as an Outstanding Reviewer in the 2021 and 2022 Emerald Literati Awards. Besides that, she serves as a Section Editor for the International Journal of Management Studies (IJMS), a university-owned journal, and frequently contributes as an Article Editor for SAGE Open. Her research has been published in some high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in the International Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. Furthermore, she has received research grants from the Research Acculturation Grant Scheme (RAGS) and the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) to support research on issues related to employee work engagement and counterproductive work behaviors.

Dr. Rohit Bansal is working as an Adjunct Faculty in Rockford College, Sydney, Australia. He obtained Ph.D. in Management from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. With a rich experience of 17 years, he has achieved growth through robust and proactive academic initiatives. He has authored & edited many books with renowned national & international publishers including Springer Nature, IGI Global, Scrivener-Wiley Publishing, De Gruyter etc. He has published 180 research papers and chapters in national and international journals of repute including Scopus indexed as well as edited books. His research work is published in leading publishers like Springer, MDPI, HIndawi, IGI Global, Cell Press, De Gruyter, Elseveir, Inderscience, Wiley etc. He has also presented papers in 60 conferences and seminars including IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu and IIM Kozhikode. He is on Editorial Advisory Board as a member in many national and international peer reviewed journals. He has served as member of technical committee in many international conferences. He has acted as Session Chair and speaker in many international conferences . He has been awarded many times for contribution to academics and research.

Tesfaye Hailu Gk is an accomplished academic, researcher, and entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in education, leadership, and community service. He holds a BA in Management from Mekelle University, an MBA from Dilla University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Management at Addis Ababa University. Tesfaye has shown exceptional academic performance with a cumulative GPA of 3.72 and 3.97. As an educator, Tesfaye has worked at Jimma University and Kotebe University of Education. He has mentored students, coordinated ICT and e-learning projects, and contributed to strategic planning. His skills include leadership, statistical analysis, and qualitative research. He also has certifications in digital transformation, data analysis, and entrepreneurship from respected institutions like the University of Virginia, Udacity, and YALI. Tesfaye is a dedicated volunteer. He spends his time with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and mentors young entrepreneurs. His research appears in multiple publications, and he has presented at national conferences on subjects like entrepreneurial ecosystems and industrial parks. Tesfaye speaks English, Amharic, French, and Tigrinya. He is committed to promoting sustainable development and innovative leadership in changing environments. With a goal of making a lasting impact, Tesfaye aims to connect academia, research, and community service to promote positive change.

Dr. Karthikeyan Dinesh Kumar is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, with over a decade of combined experience in academia and industry. His teaching portfolio spans Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and he is supervising several Master’s and Ph.D. students in these areas. Dr. Dinesh is actively involved in a Business Finland–funded project, “6G Software for Extremely Distributed and Heterogeneous Massive Networks of Connected Devices,” focusing on developing energy-efficient EdgeAI frameworks for computation and communication across distributed edge environments. His research interests include Software Engineering for Edge Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Sustainable EdgeAI, with a focus on low-power, green, and context-aware computing for next-generation intelligent systems.

Dr. Nandini Prasad K.S is a Professor, Dean of Foreign Affairs, and Head of the Department of Information Science and Engineering at Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM), Bengaluru. With over 22 years of experience in academia, research, and industry, she holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from City University of London (2023), a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2014), an M.Tech in Computer Science (2005), and a B.E. in Computer Science (2002). Her academic and research expertise spans Compiler Design, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, System Modeling, and more. She has published 84+ papers in reputed journals, authored five books, filed 12 patents, and has received multiple national and international recognitions including the Bharat Jyothi Award, Women Researcher of the Year 2023, and NPTEL STAR awards. A Senior Member of IEEE, Dr. Nandini actively guides Ph.D. and post-doctoral scholars, serves as a research supervisor under VTU, and has secured research funding from AICTE and KSCST. She has delivered lectures across India and represented her work internationally in countries such as the UK, Singapore, and Thailand.

Dr. Balaji Prabhu B V is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, and a distinguished researcher in the domains of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and IoT. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and completed his Postdoctoral Research at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, where he worked under the Computational Intelligence Lab in the Department of Aerospace Engineering with a focus on AI and Remote Sensing. With extensive research contributions, Dr. Balaji Prabhu has authored more than 20 papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, multiple international book chapters with Springer, and co- authored the book “IoT Technologies Application for Industry.” His innovative work has led to three published patents and recognition through prestigious awards such as the Excellence in Research Award (2021) and Best Young Researcher in Data Analytics (2019). Dr. Balaji Prabhu is widely known for his national-level academic engagement and has delivered 80+ hours of training programs and expert sessions on AI, ML, DL, Data Science, Python, and Data Visualization. He is regularly invited as a resource person, keynote speaker, and session chair for IEEE and other global conferences, contributing significantly to the advancement of next-generation technologies and skill-based education.

Dr Kavitha A Karkera is Gold medallist and Rank holder from Mangalore University. She has been honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Management from University of Mysore. A seasoned academic and finance professional with over 21 years of teaching and 6 years of corporate experience. She has completed an Executive program in Applied Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. She has worked in management colleges across India in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mangalore. A dedicated researcher with a strong focus on finance, having presented papers at national and international conferences and published research in reputed UGC, Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science indexed journals. With 32 research papers published/presented, 2 patents published/in process and reviewer of online journals, She contributes to advancement in academic knowledge. Actively engaged in academic development through participation in conferences, workshops, FDPs, and seminars. Completed Certificate programmes in Artificial Intelligence, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary growth. Served as a Member of the Board of Examiner (BOE) at Bengaluru City University (BCU) and Paper Setter for reputed colleges. She has convened Conferences, workshops, seminars and session chair in conferences. In administration activities she has played a key role in LIC, NAAC, IQAC, AICTE and UGC, coordinating the regulatory and quality assurance framework.

Dr Kavitha A Karkera is Gold medallist and Rank holder from Mangalore University. She has been honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Management from University of Mysore. A seasoned academic and finance professional with over 21 years of teaching and 6 years of corporate experience. She has completed an Executive program in Applied Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. She has worked in management colleges across India in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mangalore. A dedicated researcher with a strong focus on finance, having presented papers at national and international conferences and published research in reputed UGC, Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science indexed journals. With 32 research papers published/presented, 2 patents published/in process and reviewer of online journals, She contributes to advancement in academic knowledge. Actively engaged in academic development through participation in conferences, workshops, FDPs, and seminars. Completed Certificate programmes in Artificial Intelligence, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary growth. Served as a Member of the Board of Examiner (BOE) at Bengaluru City University (BCU) and Paper Setter for reputed colleges. She has convened Conferences, workshops, seminars and session chair in conferences. In administration activities she has played a key role in LIC, NAAC, IQAC, AICTE and UGC, coordinating the regulatory and quality assurance framework.

Dr. V. Harini is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad. She serves as the Faculty Advisor for the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society under the IEEE Vardhaman Student Branch. She is also actively leading the Industry–Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) as Convener and serves as an Innovation Ambassador for the Institution Innovation Council (IIC) at Vardhaman College of Engineering. She was awarded her Ph.D. in Millimeter-Wave Antennas from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK), Andhra Pradesh, India, in January 2024. She completed her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, Telangana, in 2008, and her M.Tech in Communication Engineering from VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, in 2010. Her research interests include Wireless Communications, 5G Communications, Femtocells, and Millimeter-Wave Microstrip Antennas, with a special focus on fractal, log-periodic, aperture-coupled, and CPW-fed array antennas. She has published five SCIE-indexed papers along with several publications in Scopus-indexed journals, and has received the Best Paper Award twice at international IEEE conferences held in 2024 and 2025.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Donthi did my postdoctoral school at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Patna, India.I have achieved a gold medal in B.Tech Information Technology, the best state rank for admission in M.Tech Software Engineering and the Best International Conference Paper Award NIT. Trichy, given Foreign guest lecturer, Applies many government schemes project contributions, e.g., ANRF, DST, AICTE, ISRO. As a keynote speaker, I got appreciation from a foreign international conference.

Jon-Chao Hong is currently working as a life-long research professor at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). As the director of Digital Game-based Learning Laboratory (GBL), his team has developed more than 20 Apps for learning domain knowledge as well as thinking skill, such as “CompputUp,” “Picasso” and “AIoT games for developing imagination and thinking skills with various domain-knowledge learning collaboratively. Additionally, he leaded his team has also developed more than 10 immersive VR in skill development, such as fire escaping, earthquake escaping, Jazz drum, spatial ability development and so on. Currently, his researches have been focused on human-AI collaboration for students to learn sustainability. In addition, he has published a number of academic articles in international journals. In recent four years, he has more than 60 articles published on SSCI journals. He has received the Outstanding Research Prize from Ministry of Science and Technology in Taiwan. In 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, he was ranked as the top 2% scientists rated by Sandford University. In the 2025 list of GoogleGPS, he also was ranked the top 0.5% in Education area. In the academic communities, he also serves the Chairperson of International Exhibition for Young Inventors, and the Chief Executor of iSTEAM-PowerTech contest, Taiwan Exhibition for Young Inventors and GoSTEAM (i.e., intellectual manufacturing) contest. Additionally, he organizes AI workshops for exploring nature science, creating poem, knowledge mapping etc., and AI workshops for students to invention.

Dr. Sandeep Kumar R has completed BBM (HR) from Bangalore University, MBA (MARKETING) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Ph.D from University of Mysore. He has qualified KSET and UGC-NET (Management), PGDMM from Jain University and M.com From Madurai Kamaraj University. He has handled MBA, M.COM & PGDBA courses. He has 09 years of Corporate Experience having served positionslike HR & Marketing Manager, Senior Associate, Associate and 11 years of experience in teaching profession at PG Level. Currently pursuing histeaching career asAssociateProfessor&Research Head in the Post Graduate Department of Management Studies, Primus School of Management Studies, Bengaluru City University, Singanayakanahalli, Bengaluru- 560064. He has profound knowledge in the subjects of his expertise. Guided several MBA & M.COM final year students in successfully completing their university projects affiliated to Bangalore University & Bengaluru City University (formerly known as Bengaluru Central University). Chaired as the honorable member of the judging committee to judge the papers presented in the National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Business Management”, Bangalore. Actively participated in several National Level and International Level Conferences, Seminars, Endowment Lectures, Faculty Development Programmes, Management Development Programmes, Workshops, Symposiums and Faculty Orientation Programme at university level on the research methodology for the guidance of MBA dissertations. He is the Lifetime Member of Management Teachers Consortium (MTC) Global Trust, Lifetime Member of Institute of Scholars (INSC), Bengaluru, Karnataka., Lifetime Member of Inspira Research Association (IRA), Jaipur, Rajasthan & Member of Indian Academicians and Researchers Association (IARA), Guwahati, Assam. He is an eminent scholar and has authored several research papers at national and international conferences which have been presented and included in the book of proceedings and also in journal publications bearing ISSN and ISBN numbers. Published 23 research papers in several National and International research journals recognized by UGC, UGC-CARE and Scopus indexed journals of international repute and standards. His area of expertise includes Talent and Knowledge Management, Entrepreneurship and Ethics, Organizational Behaviour, Commodity Markets, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Business Marketing, Services Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, International Marketing Strategy, Advertising and Integrated Brand Management, Talent Management and Employee Engagement, Consumer Behaviour and Neuro Marketing, International Business Dynamics, Management and Organizational Behaviour, Marketing Management and Strategic Management and Business Ethics.

Dr. Nagaraju L G is an accomplished academician and Assistant Professor and IQAC vertical Head at REVA University, with over 14 years of teaching and research experience. He has successfully completed his Ph.D. in Social Entrepreneurship and is NET qualified, JRF and KSET cleared, reflecting strong academic and research credentials. Dr. Nagaraju specializes in integrating Artificial Intelligence with business strategy, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, aligned with Industry 5.0. He holds postgraduate degrees in M.Com and MTTM and has completed advanced certifications in Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, and AI for Business from Google, IBM, and be10x. He has published research in reputed journals and actively contributes to academia as a reviewer, editorial board member, and associate editor. His editorial and reviewing roles include associations with the Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Asian Journal of Current Research, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, and publications under BP International. He serves on the editorial boards of REST Publisher’s Trends in Finance and Economics Journal and the Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, and is an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences (IJEFM). He is also associated with Eastasouth journals covering Management, Accounting & Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship, and Social Sciences & Humanities. A recipient of the IMRF Skill India Award and former NAAC Coordinator, Dr. Nagaraju is a sought-after speaker on AI in Business, Digital Transformation, Social Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology, and Bibliometric Analysis.

Good morning/afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure to introduce Dr. Agughasi Victor Ikechukwu, keynote speaker for this session and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence at Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Mysore in 2024, where his research focused on machine learning algorithms for the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from chest X-ray images. His areas of expertise include medical imaging, explainable AI, deep learning, computer vision, multimodal machine learning, data science, and agentic AI.” Dr. Victor has established a strong research profile through publications in respected Scopus- and SCI/SCIE-indexed journals and conferences, with notable work in AI-driven healthcare, medical image analysis, and intelligent systems. He has also served as a reviewer for leading international journals, including International Journal of Computer Vision, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Information Sciences, Machine Learning: Science and Technology, and Applied Soft Computing. In addition, he holds two patents in Medical Imaging, reflecting his growing contribution to innovation in intelligent healthcare technologies.” His academic excellence has been recognized with multiple Best Paper Awards, including awards in 2021 and 2024, and earlier in his career he was honored as a Gold Medallist and Best Outgoing Student in PG Science in Computer Science from St. Joseph’s University Bangalore. Beyond research, he has actively contributed as a resource person and speaker in workshops and faculty development programs on artificial intelligence, deep learning, research methodology, blockchain, and mobile application development. Please join me in warmly welcoming Dr. Agughasi Victor Ikechukwu.

Dr. Javed Alam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at Chandigarh University, India, bringing over 18 years of experience across academia, research, and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Application (Artificial Intelligence) and specializes in machine learning, deep learning, fuzzy Logic and AI applications for healthcare and industrial systems. Dr. Alam has around 5 years of industrial experience, during which he led AI-driven healthcare projects at Digibiomics LLC and Quantlase Lab LLC in the UAE. He has published widely in Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, serves as a reviewer for journals by Elsevier, Springer, and IOP Science etc. Dr. Alam is also member of professional bodies including the Royal Statistical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, and others Beyond research and teaching, he has contributed as a mentor, curriculum designer, and research group coordinator, and has been recognized with appreciation letters for expert sessions and academic contributions. His commitment to advancing AI in real-world applications, combined with his dedication to teaching, research and mentoring, underscores his vision of leveraging technology for societal benefit.

Dr. V. J. K. Kishor Sonti is a distinguished academician and administrator with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor of Jeppiaar University, Chennai. He has published over 60 research papers, authored multiple books and book chapters, and holds several patents. Dr. Sonti is actively involved in mentoring students and fostering innovation ecosystems, with significant contributions to institutional development, research guidance, and international academic collaborations.

Budi Nurani Ruchjana is a full professor in the Department of Mathematics at Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia. She received her B.Sc. in Mathematics from Universitas Padjadjaran in 1987, a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics from Institut Pertanian Bogor in 1992, and a Doctorate in Mathematics and Natural Sciences from Institut Teknologi Bandung in 2002. Her research focuses on spatiotemporal modelling, stochastic processes, time series analysis, spatial analysis, geostatistics, and ethnomathematics. She was a Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Universitas Padjadjaran and a President of the Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS) at 2012-2016. She was a member of the Commission of Developing Countries International Mathematical Union (CDC IMU) period 2015-2018. She was a coordinator from Universitas Padjadjaran in the International Consortium of Research Innovation and Staff Exchange Social media Analytics (RISE_SMA) year 2019-2024, on H2020 Schema funded by the European Union, with Coordinator Prof. Stefan Stieglitz from Potsdam University. Until now, she was a member of IAENG, European Women in Mathematics (EWM), Association Women in Mathematics (AWM), CWM IMU Ambassador for Indonesia, and EC member of Asian Oceanian Women in Mathematics (AOWM).

Abdul Halim Abdullah is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Dean (Research & Industrial Linkages) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He is also a member of the Biomechanical and Clinical Engineering (BioMeC) Research Group. He obtained his Doctor of Engineering (Dr.Eng.) in Biomechanical Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan, a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Abdul Halim’s research focuses on orthopedic engineering and the development of adaptive assistive devices for rehabilitation management. His expertise includes biomechanics, computational analysis, and 3D printing technology, particularly in integrating mechanical engineering principles with medical and biological sciences. He actively leads collaborative research and industrial partnerships to promote innovation in biomedical and rehabilitation engineering.

Prof. Dr. Murad Mohammed Al-Nashmi is a distinguished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). He currently serves as the Director of the Yemen Branch of the Arab Academy for Management, Financial, and Banking Sciences, where he is also a faculty member in the Department of Administrative Sciences. Dr. Al-Nashmi has played a key role in developing and evaluating academic programs in administrative sciences for several higher education institutions, including the Arab Academy, the Lebanese University, Al-Rasheed University, and the University of Science and Technology. Renowned for his significant contributions to scientific research, Dr. Al-Nashmi has earned numerous certifications and awards. He has authored over forty-five published research papers, many of which appear in high-impact international journals classified under Q1 and Q2 categories. Additionally, he has written three books on administrative sciences and has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses. He has also served as Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals and has actively participated in various international conferences. Dr. Al-Nashmi is an expert in strategic and institutional development and has contributed to designing organizational structures and strategic plans for various institutions, companies, and banks. He has also worked as a consultant for several organizations, companies, and universities. Furthermore, he is a certified trainer in governance, strategic, and institutional development and has developed multiple training modules and programs.

Dr. S.V.A.R.Sastry has more than 20 years of teaching and research experience. He was B.Tech Gold Medalist from NIT Jalandhar, M.Tech Silver Medalist from IIT Delhi and got Best Ph.D Thesis Award from JNTU Kakinada. He has authored 15 Patents, 25 International Books in the area of Renewable Energy, Unit Operations & Heat Transfer. He has published more than 75 Research Papers and presented papers in more than 60 International Conferences. He is a Member Scientist of CORE GROUP of Scientists on Tree Borne Oil seeds for promotion, utilization and socio-economic linkages in Southern India. He is a Senior Member of Institution of Engineers, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Desalination Association, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology and Institute for Engineering Research and Publication. He has been awarded Outstanding reviewer status by Elsevier, U.S. and granted full free access to Scopus by Elsevier, U.S. He is an Editor for five International Journals and Editorial Board member for six International Journals. His Biography has been published in Marquis Who's Who in the World, 31st, 32nd & 33rd editions consecutively. He got the Andhra Pradesh University Best Teacher Award from JNTU Kakinada for five consecutive years from 2008 to 2013. He is a Recipient of International Awards from IBC, Cambridge, England. He got selected for inclusion in "100 Best Educators of 2014"; "2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century"; "CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE for Outstanding Educational Achievement"; and the prestigious "Leading Professionals of the World-2014" by International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England. He is giving consultation in the design and implementation of ‘High Speed Industrial Vaporizer’, ‘Mixing Device for Chemical Absorption Process’ and ‘Exploring Disruptions, Formulations, and Technologies in Lubricant Industry’ to Convetit, U.S. He has given more than 40 Keynote lectures in various International Conferences held at Brazil, Dubai, Spain, China, Canada, Germany, Italy, France and UK. He received the Pillars of the Nation Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education Sector from the Delhi Vidhan Sabha in 2023. He got the Outstanding Alumni Faculty Award from IIT Delhi in 2023. He got the University Research Excellence Award for 2023, 2024 and 2025 from Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He is selected as Fellow by Institution of Engineers (India) in 2024. He is appointed as ‘Regional Mentor of Change for Uttar Pradesh’ by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, GOI, New Delhi in 2024. He was honored with the “Outstanding Leadership in Research and Innovation” Award in the 29 th World Education Summit, New Delhi on 5 th July, 2024. Presently, he is working as Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Development and University Counsellor at the Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Dr. Beaulah Soundarabai P is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore. She holds an MCA, MPhil, and PhD, with academic and research expertise in Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics. Her teaching and research focus on applying advanced computing techniques to solve real-world problems, including IoT-based healthcare systems for the elderly, quantum-inspired optimization, and deep reinforcement learning for keyphrase generation. Dr. Soundarabai has published extensively in reputed journals such as Multimedia Tools and Applications, Advances in Computers, and the International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems. Her recent works explore cutting-edge topics like 5G communication paradigms, portfolio optimization using quantum models, and intelligent text generation. In addition to her research, she actively mentors MPhil and PhD scholars in domains such as semantic keyphrase generation and quantum machine learning. Dr. Soundarabai also conducts workshops and training sessions on data visualization using Power BI and advanced analytics tools, bridging academia and industry needs. Through her publications, projects, and academic leadership, she continues to contribute significantly to the growth of computational intelligence and applied data science education at Christ University.

An accomplished Academic Professional with over 25 years of experience in Academics, Training, Research & Development, and Academic Administration, holding qualifications of B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D., and Post-Doctorate. Proficient in building visionary teams and motivating students and faculty toward excellence, with strong interpersonal skills to maintain cordial relations with parents, educators, industry professionals, and academic experts. Recognized by the Guinness World Records for authoring the “Thickest Book in the World” (5.8 meters / 19 feet 0.34 inches, 100,100 pages) titled World 2023 (Wide Outcomes on Research & Latest Development), published by ESN Publications and LOSD (London Organization of Skills Development). Recipient of 8 patents and 19 academic excellence awards from national and international professional bodies. Authored 27 books and 33 book chapters, published 128 research papers in reputed journals, and presented 124 papers at international and national conferences. Serves as a member of the Editorial Board for over 100 reputed journals and as a Reviewer for 35 journals. Holds memberships in 59 international/national advisory committees and is a life member of 32 professional societies. Actively contributes as a Global Executive Committee member, Scientific Committee member, Advisory Board member, and Organizing Committee member for numerous international conferences. Has delivered several technical talks and keynote addresses, served as Guest of Honour, Jury Member, and Session Chairperson at academic events, and organized various workshops, FDPs, and seminars. Currently serving as a Ph.D. Guide at Presidency University, Bengaluru and Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, having guided 9 Ph.D. scholars with 4 ongoing, and supervised numerous UG and PG projects. Also serves as a Panel Examiner for multiple reputed universities including Presidency University, VTU, Anna University, JSS STU, Shivaji University, Nitte University, and Reva University.

Prof. Dr. J. Sadhik Basha obtained his Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the NIT, Trichy, India in the year 2011. He is currently working as a Professor & Head @ NU-IMCO, Sohar. Dr. Basha is an experienced educator and researcher for more than two decades. His current research interests include water-diesel/biodiesel emulsions, thermal desalination, carbon capture techniques, and renewable energy. He has received various research projects totaling over $1,00,000 in the fields of thermal desalination, waste plastic oil synthesis, etc. He is an expert referee, editorial board member, and advisory board member for more than fifty reputed international journals in the fields of energy, combustion, and power engineering. He has more than ten patents, and published more than eighty research articles, and participated in several national and international conferences. Further, the contents of his research work have been cited more than two thousand times in various technical articles, magazines, and international journals. He is a Recipient of “Best Supervisor Award” by MEDRC & GPCA in the year 2021 & 2023 respectively, and “Best Researcher Award” by IMCO in the year 2021. He has won “Best Teaching Cash Awards” several times. He is one of the top 2% academically cited researchers as per the global Stanford University Ranking consecutively for the past four years. Dr. Sadhik is currently working in the area of zero-emission techniques, Carbon capture techniques, and conversion of waste feedstock to potential feedstocks for alternative power generation.

Dr. Balaji Prabhu B V is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, and a distinguished researcher in the domains of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and IoT. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and completed his Postdoctoral Research at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, where he worked under the Computational Intelligence Lab in the Department of Aerospace Engineering with a focus on AI and Remote Sensing. With extensive research contributions, Dr. Balaji Prabhu has authored more than 20 papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, multiple international book chapters with Springer, and co- authored the book “IoT Technologies Application for Industry.” His innovative work has led to three published patents and recognition through prestigious awards such as the Excellence in Research Award (2021) and Best Young Researcher in Data Analytics (2019). Dr. Balaji Prabhu is widely known for his national-level academic engagement and has delivered 80+ hours of training programs and expert sessions on AI, ML, DL, Data Science, Python, and Data Visualization. He is regularly invited as a resource person, keynote speaker, and session chair for IEEE and other global conferences, contributing significantly to the advancement of next-generation technologies and skill-based education.

Associate Professor EUR ING Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Natashah Bin Norizan is an accomplished researcher, educator, and industry collaborator in electronic engineering and renewable energy. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering from Osaka University, Japan (2019), an M.Sc. in Microelectronics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and a B.Eng. (Hons) in Electronic Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). With over a decade of academic experience, he has significantly contributed to scientific discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engineering education. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at UniMAP, Dr. Mohd Natashah is actively engaged in research related to solar cells, nanomaterials, embedded systems, IoT, FPGA, and thermoelectric technologies, with a strong focus on sustainability. His work has led to numerous publications in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences. His research excellence is reflected in his H-index scores across Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Dr. Mohd Natashah holds the prestigious title of EUR ING (European Engineer), awarded by the European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI), recognizing his high level of expertise, competence, and contributions to the engineering field. He is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of the Engineering Council UK, an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE), a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), and a Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Additionally, he is a Senior Member of IEEE and an International Professional Registration Advisor for The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK. Furthermore, he holds several management positions at the university, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and commitment to academic and institutional development. He is also actively involved in industry collaborations, securing various research grants, and receiving numerous innovation awards. With a strong passion for renewable energy, engineering innovation, and academic excellence, Dr. Mohd Natashah continues to contribute towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.