Dr. Syed Zulkarnain Syed Idrus is an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia. He began his higher education in 1995 at North Trafford College (NTC), Manchester, United Kingdom, and obtained a Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) National Diploma (ND) in Information Technology Applications in 1997. He then pursued a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, in Information Systems Engineering, graduating in 2001. After gaining experience in the private education sector, he continued his studies and earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in 2008. He later completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications at the Université de Caen Basse-Normandie (UniCAEN), Caen, France, in 2015, specializing in computer security. To date, he has authored over 260 publications, including journal articles and conference papers, with an h-index of 23. He has also published ten (10) books and holds two (2) patents. His expertise in computer security is well recognized; he has been invited to serve on the editorial boards of several international journals. In 2017, he was invited for a special one-hour interview on Bernama News Channel (BNC) – Astro Channel 502, Kuala Lumpur, where he shared professional insights, knowledge, and experience regarding cybersecurity challenges. In recognition of his continued contributions to research and his professional career, he has received numerous prestigious national and international awards.

Prof. Dr. Shyam Bihari Goyal, widely recognized as Prof. Dr. S. B. Goyal, is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, with over two decades of experience spanning teaching, research, and academic leadership. He earned his Ph.D. from Banasthali University, Rajasthan, India, in 2012. Dr. Goyal has made significant contributions to the integration of Industry Revolution (IR) 4.0 technologies into higher education curricula, including Quantum Computing, Big Data, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cloud Computing, particularly across Malaysian universities. A seasoned speaker and thought leader, he has been invited to deliver keynote talks and serve as a panelist at several prestigious forums, including Bloconomic 2019 and the World AI Show 2021, as well as various academic and industry platforms focused on IR 4.0 advancements. Dr. Goyal is an IEEE Senior Member (since 2013) and a certified IBM Master Mind Faculty (since 2013). His research interests lie at the forefront of technological innovation, encompassing Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Metaverse, and Quantum Computing. He has authored an impressive body of work, including:  80+ SCIE/Scopus/WOS-indexed journal papers  45+ Scopus-indexed book chapters  10+ Scopus-indexed edited/authored books  320+ total publications  12 international patents and copyrights granted in Australia, Japan, Germany, Canada, and India Dr. Goyal is also a respected editorial contributor, serving as a reviewer, guest editor, and editor for numerous international journals and Scopus-indexed books with publishers such as IEEE, Springer, IGI Global, and Inderscience. Currently, Dr. Goyal holds the position of Professor and Dean, Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India, since June 2025. Prior to this, he served as Dean and Director of the Faculty of Information Technology at City University, Malaysia, where he led the faculty to achieve notable recognition and academic excellence at national and international levels. He has also played a pivotal role in embedding emerging technologies and skills into university curricula, introducing modules on Big Data, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, DevOps, Google Flutter, Cyber Security, and Data Science, thereby aligning academic programs with industry demands. Dr. Goyal is committed to building a future-ready, globally benchmarked academic ecosystem, equipping students with advanced technological competencies and preparing them for leadership in a rapidly evolving digital world. His career objective is to leverage his deep expertise to drive academic innovation, research excellence, and international accreditation in premier institutions.

Prof. Kumud Saxena is a distinguished academic leader with over 19 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience in Computer Science and Information Technology. She is currently the Dean of the School of CSE & IT at NIET, managing more than 3,500 students and 80+ faculty members. She holds a Post Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & 5G from Aarhus University, Denmark, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. Over her career, she has published 50+ research papers in SCI, Scopus, and peer- reviewed journals, authored 4 book chapters, and filed 18 patents (with one granted). She has also led government-sponsored research projects, including collaborations with IIT Roorkee. Prof. Saxena has been instrumental in establishing new departments such as AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing, along with Centers of Excellence in Blockchain and Metaverse at NIET. She has played a pivotal role in NBA and NAAC accreditations, curriculum design as BoS Convener internal as well as for other Universities, and international collaborations through AICTE- approved twinning programs and MoUs with global universities. Her expertise spans AI & ML, AR/VR, IoT, HPC, wireless communications, and emerging technologies, and she is a recognized HPC Master Trainer by AICTE. She has delivered numerous guest lectures, FDPs, and workshops and served as session chair, reviewer, and technical committee member in reputed national and international conferences. For her outstanding contributions, she has received multiple accolades including Star Performer Awards (2020, 2023), Special Recognition for Industry–Academia Collaboration (2022), and Best Research Paper Award at ICCIN 2020. She is also an active member of professional bodies such as IEEE, CSI, and S4DS. With a strong focus on industry–academia integration, she has led collaborations with AWS, Capgemini, Google Cloud Program, NTT Data, Wipro, LTiMindtree, and DLT Labs, ensuring students receive cutting-edge training aligned with global industry standards. Prof. Kumud Saxena continues to inspire as a researcher, mentor, and academic leader, dedicated to advancing education, fostering innovation, and shaping the next generation of technology professionals.

Sameem Abdul Kareem is an Honorary Professor at the University of Malaya, a position conferred upon her mandatory retirement in June 2022. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computer Science, at the same university. Prior to this, she served as Director of the Institute of Computer Science C Digital Innovation at UCSI University from November 2022 to March 2023. Her career at the University of Malaya spanned nearly three decades (1993–2022) as an academic in the Department of Artificial Intelligence. She held several leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science (2019–2022), Deputy Dean for Undergraduate Studies (2001–2008), and Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Studies (2014– 2016 C 2018-2019). Professor Sameem began her academic career in 1986 as a Lecturer at the Institute of Preparatory Studies, ITM (now UiTM). She holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics from the University of Malaya (1986), an M.Sc. in Computing from the University of Wales, Cardiff (now Cardiff University, 1992), and a PhD (2002). Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Mining, Image Processing, and Biomedical Informatics. She has published extensively in international journals and has been a presenter and invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Professor Sameem has successfully supervised many Master's and PhD candidates to completion and has served as an internal and external examiner for universities within Malaysia and abroad.

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).

Prof. Dr. Deni Darmawan is a distinguished academic and researcher, holding dual professorships—Professor of Educational Technology and Communication Science at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia and Honorary Professor of Education Pedagogy at Chirchick State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan. He has made significant contributions to the fields of educational technology, pedagogy, and communication science through his extensive teaching, research, and publications. Prof. Darmawan has authored over 43 Scopus-indexed journal articles and 12 international books, with his latest work focusing on artificial intelligence and deep learning applications in education. His research spans more than 53 projects, including recent studies on differentiated learning using Moodle platforms in vocational schools. With a citation count exceeding 16,000 and an h-index of 41, he ranks among Indonesia’s top scientists. He actively contributes as a reviewer for leading international journals and has evaluated over 70 books and articles. He also serves on editorial boards, including as Manager of the Journal of Educational Technology and Instruction. His dedication to advancing education has earned him numerous awards, including the Gold Winner in Education at the AD Scientific Index (2025) and recognition as Best Academic Leader of 2023.

Mr. Juan Intan Kanggrawan is a digital, policy, and business strategy executive with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, government, and technology. He currently serves as Chief of Digital & Business Operations at Gihon Technology & Telecommunication Group, where he leads digital transformation, builds new business units, and delivers innovative solutions for Fortune 500 companies and G20 countries. Juan has successfully led and mentored more than 150 professionals across strategy, product, data, engineering, policy, research, and operations, generating measurable impact across Southeast Asia. His career includes senior leadership roles at GovTech Edu (Ministry of Education & Culture, Indonesia), Jakarta Smart City, Traveloka, and GovTech Singapore. He has overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, scaled digital ecosystems for tens of millions of users, and advised on national digital initiatives in areas such as education, transportation, and healthcare. Internationally, Juan has been a trusted advisor to the UN, World Economic Forum, UK- PACT, ASEAN, and other organizations on AI, data governance, and digital innovation. He is also an active volunteer, academic researcher, and speaker at leading global forums. With a passion for talent development, teaching, and knowledge sharing, Juan continues to drive digital impact at the city, national, and regional level.

Dr Sayan Kumar Ray is the Head of School of Computer Science and full Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He completed a Ph.D degree in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand with full scholarship. While in New Zealand, Sayan worked in the School of Digital Technologies at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in Auckland where he held positions like Associate Dean, Head of School, Academic Leader of Research and Curriculum Development, and Network Leader. He also won multiple awards, including, Research Excellence Award, Overall Outstanding Performance Award, and Teaching Excellence Award. Prior to MIT, Auckland, Sayan used to work as Design Engineer at Tait Communications, New Zealand, where he researched on Evolved Packet Core backbone network of LTE-Advanced technologies. Sayan’s research is on topics related to Cybersecurity, IoT Applications, Autonomous Transportation System, 5G/6G networks, and Applications of AI and Machine Learning. His work regularly features in top-tier journals and conferences and till date has more than hundred publications, including in top journals like IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, IEEE JSAC, IEEE Access, Elsevier JNCA, Computer Networks, Sensors and in premier conferences like IEEE LCN, IEEE WCNC, IEEE APCC, ACIS, PACIS, etc. Sayan’s coauthored papers have won 5 Best Paper Awards and 1 best commendation award in international conferences of repute. He has given several keynotes and invited talks at conferences and other events. Sayan has supervised multiple Ph.D and Masters research work to successful completion and has been a regular examiner for Ph.D and Research Masters thesis. He also has 4 granted UK and Australian patents. Sayan has been an active consultant for corporate projects related to AI-enabled cyber defense, vehicle-to-infrastructure road safety systems, multicriteria-based mobility and handover system for high-speed vehicles in 5G networks, designing and setting up hybrid cloud system for educational institutions, etc.

Dr. I Nengah Subadra, S.S., M.Par., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Principal Lecturer at Universitas Triatma Mulya, Bali – Indonesia, where he currently serves as Head of the Research, Publication, and Community Service Agency. He previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Business and Tourism (2020–2024) and was formerly the Head of the Applied Bachelor Degree in Tourism Programme at Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Triatma Jaya (STIPAR Triatma Jaya), a well-known institute for tourism, hospitality, and restaurant management in Bali. Dr. Subadra completed his Ph.D. in Tourism Studies at the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom, specializing in qualitative research methods. His academic expertise covers a wide range of subjects including Sustainable Tourism Development, Environmental Studies, Tourism Regulation, Destination Management, Research Methodology, and Tourism Marketing. He also teaches at the Graduate School of Udayana University, Denpasar, where he lectures on Cultural Tourism alongside senior professors, and has taught Cultural Heritage Tourism for international classes. Additionally, he contributes to the Graduate School of Economics at Universitas Triatma Mulya, focusing on research methods and destination marketing. With extensive academic and leadership experience, Dr. Subadra is dedicated to advancing research, education, and community service in tourism studies.

Dr. Selvakumar Manickam is a leading authority in cybersecurity and AI. As a professor and the director of the Cybersecurity Research Center, he has been instrumental in advancing security and privacy research. His contributions have significantly shaped algorithms and models that address complex challenges in cybersecurity. Dr. Manickam's passion lies in forging connections between theory and practice, often by integrating cybersecurity and AI technologies. Equipped with decades of software development expertise, he also spearheads cutting-edge projects in AI-driven automation, optimizing efficiency and safety across diverse sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture. His work has catalyzed significant improvements in productivity and security, showcasing the transformative potential of AI in real-world applications. A prolific researcher and author, Dr. Manickam consistently publishes in top-tier journals and presents at prestigious conferences. He has cultivated a new generation of experts in the hybrid field of AI and cybersecurity. His insights are highly valued by journalists and industry leaders, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in cybersecurity and AI. Dr. Manickam's dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge makes him an influential figure in shaping the future of these critical fields.