Dr. Thelma D. Palaoag, Director of the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office of the University of the Cordilleras, she is a visionary leader, accomplished researcher, and trailblazer in the field of Information Technology (IT). With an unwavering commitment to advancing technological frontiers, she has dedicated her career to pushing the boundaries of IT research and fostering innovation within academic institutions.

Dr. K. Martin Sagayam In the grand halls of Karunya University, amidst the swirling sands of academia, there reigns Martin Sagayam Kulandairaj, an Assistant Professor of unparalleled wisdom and grace. With the regal bearing of a pharaoh, he commands the respect of scholars and students alike.His lectures are like sacred incantations, weaving tales of knowledge and enlightenment that transcend the ages. Through the corridors of learning, his presence is a beacon of guidance, illuminating the path to scholarly mastery.In the annals of education, his name is etched in hieroglyphs, a testament to his enduring legacy and scholarly prowess. With each passing day, he builds monuments of wisdom that stand tall against the sands of time.As the sun sets over the ancient city of Coimbatore, Martin Sagayam Kulandairaj stands as a titan of academia, his wisdom echoing through the halls like the ancient chants of bygone pharaohs.

Assoc Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam I'm an education professional with diverse experience, holding an M.Phil. in Education from Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan, and a doctorate in Comparative Education from Northeast Normal University, China. Recognized for academic excellence, I've served as a senior teacher, academic tutor, and Postdoctoral Researcher before becoming an Associate Professor at UNITAR International University, Malaysia. Passionate about advancing education globally, I'm also the Secretary for the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE). My research interests include Distance Education, Teacher Education, STEM, and emerging educational technologies. Let's connect to drive innovation and progress in education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rauf 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.

Prof.Dr.Judilynn Solidum is a Pharmacist, Pharmacologist, and an Environmental Scientist. She is a long time academician for 29 years now. She is a professor at the premier university of the country, the University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy. Judilynn Solidum is a storybook writer, storyteller, editor, peer reviewer. She balances science by being an art hobbyist. She paints, sketches, plays the piano, sings, photographs and do craft arts. She is a traveller, wife, mother, daughter, and a loyal friend. She advocates on teaching young school and out of school children the fundamentals of health, science and moral values using light discussions usually by way of stories. It is also within her principles that science must be for the people, of the people and by the people. Such can only happen if it becomes a culture. For it to be such, education on it must start with the youth. Judilynn Solidum is a cancer survivor and wants to live long for her family and truest friends.

Bhawana Singh was an Educational Leader, Researcher &Strategist with 19+ years of fast-track career in Training and Development, Strategic OD Interventions andI have a strong belief that “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” My progressive track record in Training and Development, Strategic OD Interventions, Talent Development for Futuristic Roles, Leadership Development, Designing and Developing Andragogical and Pedagogical Interventions, Educational Process and Policies Development, and Academic Programs Management is my core strength. I am someone who is unwilling to settle for average; known to lead by example & challenge is something that excites me. I own end-to-end high-impact training and talent development programs right from needs analysis, pre-program execution, technology management, program execution, post-program engagement, and training effectiveness measurement, to quality and improvement initiatives. Steer the overall strategic direction for identifying, developing, and implementing organizational development initiatives which included executive and leadership development, faculty development, performance management, and succession planning. Assess education standards and classroom policies, as well as grades and test score; help implement changes to curriculum based on data, and devise strategies to improve educational quality and help implement new policies. My career highlights have included setting up Research, Training, and Development verticals at two leading institutes. Creating highly engaged and focused educators and managing cultural transitions & change in business environments to support sustainable and successful organizations. Holds the merit of conceptualizing, developing, and implementing the Design Thinking Program for Senior and Mid Managers for the continued growth of the company. Played a pivotal role in talent development and acquisition for New Just in Time Professional Development. Created and successfully implemented a “best-in-class” leadership development program to meet the growing needs of the organization thus enhancing operational performance. Evident as a Strategic and innovative thinker coupled with pragmatic results-oriented execution, I have broad expertise in steering the overall strategic direction for identifying, developing, and implementing organizational development initiatives which included executive and leadership development, faculty development, performance management, and succession planning.

Dr Kishore Kumar is an experienced sports physiotherapist with a robust background in diverse clinical settings across India. With a career spanning over a decade, Kishore Kumar has contributed to renowned institutions such as Jayam College of Engineering and Technology, Sri Padmavathi College of Physiotherapy, and Poineer Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Clinic. Specializing in paediatric neurodevelopmental physiotherapy and a range of rehabilitation services, Kishore Kumar has also worked with several child centers and clinics, including Shraddha Child Center, Saaburi Child Clinic, and Samarth Child Center. Their expertise extends to adult neurodevelopmental physiotherapy, sensory integration, and a variety of alternative therapies, including acupuncture, Varma therapy, and yoga. Having been actively involved in sports physiotherapy at events like the All Tamilnadu Engineer Colleges HP Tie Sports Competition and the All India U-13 Girls Football Festival, Kishore Kumar combines a deep understanding of physical rehabilitation with a commitment to holistic care. With a rich portfolio of services encompassing biomechanics therapy, ergonomics, and nature cure, Kishore Kumar continues to provide exceptional care in both paediatric and adult rehabilitation.

A seasoned professional with over 20+ year of rich experience in teaching and mentoring Undergraduate, Graduate and Post Graduate students at various national and international universities. A strong advocate of using technology in teaching mathematics because it helps students visualize the things that they cannot easily see. An avid researcher and collaborator, I have numerous articles published in various Scopus International journals.

He received his PhD degree from Istanbul University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2017 and worked in various research activities at this university between 2009-2018, and worked as a full-time lecturer at Işık University between 2012- 2017. His main areas of interest are electromagnetics, broadband antenna design, power transmission circuit design, and electric vehicles. Since 2017, he has been working at Altınbaş University as the Director of the Graduate Education Institute, Head of the Data Analytics Department, and Deputy Founding Director of the Electric, Autonomous, Unmanned Vehicles Research and Application Center (AUTONOM). In addition to six registered national patents, Atilla has published more than ten research projects, more than forty international articles and conference proceedings, and a book chapter. He also served as a project manager and consultant for the award-winning EVA Team, which competes in areas such as Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, UAVs, Rockets, and Satellites.

Dr. Tolga SAKMAN, who graduated from Kocaeli University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration in 2010, started the International Relations Master Program of the War Academies Command (newly National Defense University) Strategic Research Institute (SAREN) in the same year and he graduated at 2013 with his thesis about “Analysis of Turkish Diaspora’s Participation Process to European Political System: The Cases of Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium”. He completed his doctoral studies at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul University with his thesis on “Security Management in the Presidential System”. He started his work as the Assistant Specialist at the Turkish-Asian Center for Strategic Research (TASAM) in 2012, and later continued as a Director at the National Defense and Security Institute, which was established within the institution until July 2018. SAKMAN, who started his career in 2016 at Nişantaşı University as the Rectorate Coordinator and instructor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, continued his duties until May 2018. He has prepared about 20 paper works and 8 books/book chapters especially on security and European politics and coordinate nearly 20 projects at home and abroad.

I am a graduate of Istanbul Technical University, with two bachelor degrees in Textile Engineering as well as Management Engineering. I work as a business analyst consultant, Iin which I utilize my analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills to deliver data-driven insights and solutions for diverse business challenges and to provide enterprises with solutions that allow them to make data- driven decisions. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance at Boğaziçi University, for further expanding my expertise. I had multiple projects that combine between multiple desciples and achieve sustainable and economic outcomes.

I have received my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from Damascus University (Syria) in 2012. After that, I have completed my Master’s degree in Material Science and my PhD degree in Experimental Physics both with distinction in 2015 and 2018, respectively, from the University of Malaya with is ranked as the 59th university worldwide. My research work has been published in highly reputed journals with fourteen research papers and a book chapter. My areas of expertise cover applied physics, coatings, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, mechanical design engineering and materials science. The high impact of my research findings was proven with the high number of citations at 313 with H-index of 7, the participating in several international conferences and workshops as well as the superiority of the journals that have been selected to publish my results including Electrochimica Acta, Progress in Organic Coatings, Surface and Coatings Technology and Frontiers in Materials. Beside the vast research experience, I have seven years of teaching experience and I have performed supervision duties for many PhD, master and undergraduate students. In 2021, I was working as the head of the J-TECH department, as well as, a physics teacher at Aljazari International Schools of Science and Technology.

Prof. Dr. Semra ERPOLAtT TAŞABAT, whose areas of expertise are data analysis, decision theory, applied statistics, operations research, has numerous academic studies such as books, book chapters, articles, conference proceedings, projects and patents, etc. Prof. Dr. ERPOLAtT TAŞABAT, who is an academic advisor for BORUSAN CAT, also works as a part-time faculty member at different universities such as Bahçeşehir University from time to time.

Dr Ali earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Nanotechnology) with the Best Researcher Award in 2014. He authored more than 80 scientific international journal papers indexed by Thomson Reuters and Web of Science. He is a highly experienced and passionate researcher with a track record of 10 years of success in conducting research and delivering high-impact, engaging, and educational programs. He also served as the leader of the Production Engineering Cluster in the Petroleum Engineering Department from 2017 to 2020 and the Final Year Project Director from 2018 to 2024. He has been appointed as an Honorary Keynote Speaker in multiple national and international conferences/seminars and workshops.

I have received my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from Damascus University (Syria) in 2012. After that, I have completed my Master’s degree in Material Science and my PhD degree in Experimental Physics both with distinction in 2015 and 2018, respectively, from the University of Malaya with is ranked as the 59th university worldwide. My research work has been published in highly reputed journals with fourteen research papers and a book chapter. My areas of expertise cover applied physics, coatings, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, mechanical design engineering and materials science. The high impact of my research findings was proven with the high number of citations at 313 with H-index of 7, the participating in several international conferences and workshops as well as the superiority of the journals that have been selected to publish my results including Electrochimica Acta, Progress in Organic Coatings, Surface and Coatings Technology and Frontiers in Materials. Beside the vast research experience, I have seven years of teaching experience and I have performed supervision duties for many PhD, master and undergraduate students. In 2021, I was working as the head of the J-TECH department, as well as, a physics teacher at Aljazari International Schools of Science and Technology.

He received his PhD degree from Istanbul University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2017 and worked in various research activities at this university between 2009-2018, and worked as a full-time lecturer at Işık University between 2012- 2017. His main areas of interest are electromagnetics, broadband antenna design, power transmission circuit design, and electric vehicles. Since 2017, he has been working at Altınbaş University as the Director of the Graduate Education Institute, Head of the Data Analytics Department, and Deputy Founding Director of the Electric, Autonomous, Unmanned Vehicles Research and Application Center (AUTONOM). In addition to six registered national patents, Atilla has published more than ten research projects, more than forty international articles and conference proceedings, and a book chapter. He also served as a project manager and consultant for the award-winning EVA Team, which competes in areas such as Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, UAVs, Rockets, and Satellites.