Organizing Committee

Ishaque Hameed is a medical professional serving in the Department of Medicine at MedStar Health in Baltimore, USA. He is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and contributing to clinical excellence within his institution.Through his work, he supports evidence-based medical practice, collaborative healthcare delivery, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes. His professional focus reflects a strong commitment to compassion, integrity, and advancing standards of care within the medical community.

Isaac Gumah Akolgo is an academic affiliated with the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) in Ghana. He is committed to advancing higher education through teaching, research, and community engagement.

His work contributes to academic excellence and capacity building, supporting students in developing practical knowledge and critical thinking skills aligned with sustainable development goals. Through scholarship and institutional service, he plays a role in strengthening education and integrated development initiatives within the university and the broader community.

Bilge is a full-time doctoral candidate in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. She is also a full-time graduate research assistant in the ACE-STEM Project. She is from Turkey, and her specialization is Research Methods. She earned her master’s degree from the University of  California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has worked for six years as a math teacher in Turkey, and she had many forcibly-displaced students. She worked as the book-coordinator and a board member in an EU funded project, the Universal Language of Mathematics, which was conducted with three partner organizations  from Turkey, Germany, and Italy. Her experiences shaped her academic interests, such as multicultural education, STEM learning, forcibly displaced students, critical pedagogy and mixed methodology.

Rocío Vicente-García is a predoctoral researcher in Gender Violence and Public Health ,  holds a Master's degree in Communication and Creative Industries (Comincrea) (2014-2015), and  a Bachelor's degree in Sociology (2016-2021) and in Advertising and Public Relations (2010-2014). She recently completed a postgraduate course in Gender Violence: An Interdisciplinary Approach (2023-2024) at the University of Alicante (UA). She is employed as a teaching and research staff member in Health Sciences, specifically in the Department of Community Nursing, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, and History of Science. Her research focuses on the planning, policies, promotion, and communication of public health measures related to gender violence.

In her development as a researcher she participates in European research projects, including ISEDA “Innovative Solutions to Eliminate Domestic Abuse” focused on combating and eliminating gender violence.

Zayed Ibnul Hasan is a student at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He is pursuing higher education in engineering and is actively engaged in academic and campus activities.

Jithin K. Sreedharan is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Respiratory Therapy at the University of Manitoba, where he leads academic and clinical education in respiratory care.He holds advanced degrees in respiratory therapy, including a BSc and MSc in Respiratory Therapy and a PhD specific to the field, making him one of the pioneering scholars in respiratory care education globally. Sreedharan’s work bridges clinical practice, higher education leadership, and research, with interests in allied healthcare education, quality improvement, and evidence-based respiratory care. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to the development of professional standards and curricula in respiratory therapy.His academic and professional contributions are recognized internationally, and he is active in advancing respiratory care as a distinct and rigorous healthcare discipline.

Claudia Hallal-Calleros is a researcher and academic at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM), Mexico. Her research interests focus on animal behavior, infection, and animal production, with additional emphasis on immunology and signal transduction.She has authored peer-reviewed publications in internationally indexed journals and has presented her work at both national and international conferences. Hallal-Calleros has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels and serves as a reviewer for prestigious scientific journals and institutions that award fellowships and research grants.Through her research group, she is committed to the altruistic dissemination of scientific knowledge, working closely with marginalized communities in her region to promote education, development, and social impact.

N. Athina Markou is a researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry and is affiliated with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.She serves in the Department of Chemistry at the university, where her work focuses on developing and applying analytical techniques to study chemical systems. Her research interests typically include method development, chemical analysis, and the investigation of substances in environmental or laboratory settings.Dr. Markou has contributed to scientific research through publications in peer-reviewed journals, advancing knowledge in analytical methodologies and their practical applications. As an academic, she is also involved in teaching and mentoring students in chemistry, helping train the next generation of scientists.

Ivan D. Florez is a Full Professor at the Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia. With a verified institutional affiliation , he is actively involved in academic research, teaching, and mentorship. His work focuses on advancing knowledge in his field, contributing to scholarly publications, and fostering collaboration within the academic community. Through his role, he supports the development of students and promotes research initiatives at both national and international levels.

Gustavo Provensi is a researcher at the University of Florence, Italy, with a verified institutional affiliation . His academic work centers on advancing research and education in his field, contributing to scientific publications and collaborative projects. At the University of Florence, he is engaged in teaching and mentoring students while participating in national and international research initiatives that promote innovation and scholarly exchange.

Hareli Fernanda Garcia Cecchin is a psychologist and PhD candidate in Psychology at the Federal University of Tocantins, Brazil. Her academic work focuses on advancing knowledge in psychological science, with an emphasis on research, teaching, and community engagement. She is involved in scholarly projects that contribute to the understanding of human behavior and mental health, while also supporting student development and academic collaboration within the university environment.

Dr. Hosny Maher Sultan, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Nursing at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. He is actively involved in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, with experience in nursing supervision and management. His academic and professional interests focus on pediatric nursing, clinical education, and advancing evidence-based healthcare.

Mrs. Nsabimana Mick is a medical doctor, academic, and researcher based in Burundi. After ten years of clinical practice, she pursued a Master’s degree in Public Health Sciences, earning a diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of Academic Services and a lecturer at Université Lumière de Bujumbura. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she is a PhD candidate whose research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, contributing to the advancement of public health knowledge.

Carla Calderón-Figueroa is a public health professional from Chile, affiliated with Universidad Santo Tomás. Her academic and professional interests focus on population health, disease prevention, and health promotion. Through her work, she contributes to advancing evidence-based practices and strengthening public health systems in Chile. She is committed to improving community well-being and addressing health disparities through research, education, and collaborative initiatives.

Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Norrima Mokhtar is a distinguished academic and Professional Engineer (Ir.) at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Malaya. With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), signal processing, and human-machine interfaces. Dr. Norrima’s research is at the forefront of assistive technology, having led high-impact projects such as EOG-controlled wheelchairs and BCI-driven systems. An alumna of Oita University, Japan, and a recipient of the prestigious Panasonic Scholarship, she has authored over 140 publications in top-tier journals. She currently serves as a lead researcher and coordinator for international collaborations with Keio University and Manchester Metropolitan University, bridging advanced computational theory with practical applications in healthcare and autonomous systems

Davy Ng has been an IT Panel Head at a local secondary school in Hong Kong and a Visiting Scholar at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He holds PhD Education and Technology from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), MEd Educational Psychology, BSc Computer Science, and Postgraduate qualification in ICT Education from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His research interests lie in the areas of (Generative) AI literacy, metaverse and STEAM education, and technology-enhanced pedagogic innovation. He has published around 50 articles, many in Q1 journals, and authored a book on AI literacy that obtained the China New Development Award from Springer Nature in 2023. He was a recipient of HKU Foundation Publication Award for Research Postgraduate, Social Innovation Leadership Award at CUHK, and Outstanding Paper Award in the International Postgraduate Roundtable and Research Forum at the Education University of Hong Kong. He has been named in the 2024 Stanford's List of World's Top 2% Scientists in Education. He achieved an h-index of 25 over the years.

Carolina Carvajal Villalba is a faculty member in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca (UCEVA) in Tuluá, Colombia, and is also affiliated with the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Universidad San Buenaventura in Cali. Her academic work bridges health sciences and social sciences, with a focus on interdisciplinary research and education.