Dr. Anu Sayal is currently working as Senior Lecturer in Mathematics/Statistics with Taylor’s University, Malaysia. She has done her schooling from Convent of Jesus and Mary, Dehradun. Her Post Graduation was in Mathematics from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. She has done her PhD in Mathematics from UTU Dehradun, India. She has won the “Young Scientist Award in Mathematics: Statistics and Computer Science from Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, during the 14th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress 2019-20 held from 27th – 29th February 2020 at UCOST, Vigyan Dham, Dehradun, India. She has also received Teacher of the Year 2020 Award in September 2020 from Divya Himgiri in association with Uttarakhand Council for Science & Technology, Government of Uttarakhand, Commission for Scientific & Technical Terminology, MHRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi, India. She received Guruwarya samman 2021 award from Harvest educational transformational solutions (HETS). She also received Best woman scientist award from Novel research academy in December 2021. She is also awarded as the Best teacher in January 2022 by Harvest educational transformational solutions. She has authored numerous research papers in reputed and prestigious journal (including Scopus & WOS), presented papers in many national and international conferences. She is serving as editorial board member and reviewer for various international journals (Scopus and WOS indexed). She has also attended various workshops and FDP’s. Her research interest includes Fuzzy mathematics, Statistics, Numerical techniques, inventory and supply chain management.

As a dedicated cybersecurity practitioner, Dr. Vahab Iranmanesh am driven by his passion for assisting organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity defenses. His diverse skill set encompasses expertise in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), comprehensive penetration testing for web applications and mobile applications (specifically Android), and safeguarding computer networks. Dr. Vahab possesses the skills and knowledge required to safeguard your sensitive data and systems effectively. His track record includes conducting numerous successful penetration tests for clients, during which he has identified vulnerabilities and provided actionable recommendations for remediation. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the field, Dr. Vahab has collaborated with clients across various industries to establish robust policies and procedures, thereby effectively mitigating cyber risks. His primary focus on governance, risk, and compliance ensures that your organization remains aligned with the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements. Beyond his practical experience, Dr. Vahab is also a dedicated cybersecurity lecturer and trainer. His commitment lies in sharing his wealth of knowledge with others. Dr. Vahab possesses the unique ability to simplify intricate technical concepts, making them easily understandable for professionals at all levels. As an educator, he is known for his effectiveness in imparting cybersecurity expertise to individuals seeking to strengthen their skills and knowledge in this ever-evolving field.

Santosh Kamane is a seasoned Cybersecurity leader, CISO and Entrepreneur with over 2 decades of experience in building robust information security and risk management programs. He is currently CEO & Co-founder at CyberFIT Solutions, a start-up known for its patented secure data erasure solution, wipeout. He also mentors aspiring cybersecurity leaders for infosec and data privacy initiatives.Previously Santosh has led Cybersecurity programs for DBS Bank (Tech hub India) and FinTech organizations in USA.

Professor Paul Hollins is responsible for supporting collaborative research activities across the School of Arts. Paul is an experienced academic and has published extensively across a diverse range of subjects in the Arts, Education, Business and Technology domains.He is currently engaged by the university in the EU Horizon 2020 project RAGE (Realising an Applied Gaming Ecosystem Europe), in chairing the Whitman 200 conference and in supporting the School of Arts collaborative research projects.

Jose Manuel is a hands-on leader with over 20 years as Financial, Quality and AI Leader working primarily in the Financial Service industries. He received his BS from Javeriana University (Colombia) and his MBA from Wales University (UK), with different certification in IA from Oxford University, FIU, RPA Academy, Uipath, Nintex, AA also expert on six sigma and Agile methodology. Under his experience, he has created a successful CoE with more than 100 implemented bots, currently he is leading the CoE of the biggest bank in Florida, City National Bank of Florida, where the bank is transitioning from a traditional CoE (Center of Excellence RPA based) to a EoE (Ecosystem of Excellence) including CI, RPA, BPM, IDP, AI

Hoshang Kolivand is an accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, specializing in AI and Mixed Reality. He received his MS degree in applied mathematics and computer from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, in 1999. He went on to pursue his PhD at the Media and Games Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGIC-X) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, completing it in 2013. Dr. Kolivand further honed his expertise in Augmented Reality through a Post Doctoral program at UTM in 2014. With a rich academic background, Hoshang has previously served as a lecturer at Shahid Beheshti University, Iran, and later as a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Currently, he holds the position of Reader(Associate Professor) in AI and Mixed Reality at Liverpool John Moores University and is also a Visiting Professor at Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research: BIHER, Chennai, India. Throughout his career, Hoshang has made significant contributions to the academic community. He has authored numerous articles in international journals, conference proceedings, and technical papers, including book chapters. Additionally, he has published several books on object-oriented programming and mathematics.
Dr. Kolivand is recognized as a Senior member of IEEE and actively contributes to various conferences and international journals as a Technical Program Committee (TCP) member. His dedication to advancing the field of computer science and his passion for research continue to drive his pursuit of knowledge and innovation.

As the Head of the Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE), He lead the development of AI products for Fortune 500 companies, leveraging my experience from my previous role as Chief Innovation Officer at TheLorry, a leading logistics provider in South East Asia. His expertise is rooted in a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in wearable devices, which complements my extensive background in product and software engineering, data science, and AI technologies. In his current role, he is responsible for strategizing AI product development, managing the creation of innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team. His leadership approach emphasizes nurturing talent, driving research in AI, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance, making a key figure in shaping the future of AI innovation and development.