Dr. GOH Kai Chen is an Associate Professor of Construction Management at the Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. He is now the Head of Department of Entrepreneurship and Business at General Studies and Co-Curricular Centre, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. He was also the Head of Program for Master of Science Construction Technology Management back in 2015. Dr. Goh has a B.Sc in Construction and M.Sc in Construction Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Ph.D from Queensland University of Technology. During his academic career, he has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to the University Award. He is also active on research and publication involvement, where he manages to. Dr. Goh has a recipient of research grants from Ministry of Education Malaysia, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia. In addition, he has published more than 60 scholarly research papers in the field of construction management, infrastructure management, information systems/ technology and renewable energy. Dr. Goh retains close links with industry and has a wide range of industry experience, which he gained in Malaysia that working as consultant on several government –working committees and private expert in green building accreditation. To date, he has three Intellectual Property (IP) patents and 15 Medals in national and international research and innovation exhibitions.

Dr. Ni Luh Suriani is Professor in Biopesticide, lecturer in Biology Study Program, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia. She as a consultant organic farm at back2nature society 2020 until now, Malaysia and at Dewandaru flora organic farm, Bali, Indonesia. She Have 7 innovation products, 1 paten granted . She got awarded outstanding women researcher in7th Asian PGPR 2022 in Malaysia. She Awarded as the winner of the most innovative products at Udayana University 2022, she was Chairman of PGPR conference Indonesia chapter 1 Sept 2021. She as invite/keynote speaker in international conference 2019 until now, she was guest lecture in Nepal, US, India and Malaysia 2022- now, she was visiting professor in Universiti Technology Malaysia December 2024, she has developed research in the field of organic and she has organic farm concept for ecotourism in Tabanan, Bali.

Dr.M.G.H.Zaidi is a full professor at the Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Science and Humanities, and Chief Executive Officer at the Intellectual Property Management Center, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Zaidi is an academically dedicated physical chemist, academic administrator, and entrepreneurship mentor. Most remarkably, his entire academic trajectory and achievements were shaped in India. He received his bachelor's degree in science (1985), master's degree in physical chemistry (1987), and doctorate of philosophy in chemistry (1992) from Lucknow University (L.U.) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His doctoral dissertation was entitled "Synthesis of Some Newer High Temperature Resistant Polymers."He has made pioneering contributions to the field of polymer science and technology, which have received immense acclaim among peers across the world. His widely cited research work covers applications of polymer science and technology for critical solutions in structural engineering, electronics, biomedical sciences nanobiotechnology, waste management, energy conservation, and storage. He has received financial assistance for the dissemination of research and development in the field of polymer science & technology from a number of reputed national, international, and private organizations. He has mentored about 70 students, including research fellows, masters, and doctorates in the fields of polymer science and technology. Dr. Zaidi is a meticulous and problem-solving scientist with around 150 publications, including reviews, research articles, book chapters, and several patents to his credit.

Ts Dr. Md. Sohrab Hossain CChem MRSC is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. Dr. Sohrab obtained his PhD degree from the Environmental Technology division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He has expertise in supercritical fluids technology, hazardous waste management, wastewater treatment, and waste-to-biofuel production. One of his core research areas is developing a method for producing biofuels from waste materials, including food waste and sewage sludge. Dr. Sohrab has published over 150 research articles in high- impact indexed journals, book chapters, and presentations in international conferences. He has developed a method of sustainable solid waste management using supercritical fluid sterilization technology, which has been worldwide recognized by researchers. Dr. Sohrab has also served as an editor, editorial board member, or guest editor for a number of international academic journals. He has won several Gold and Silver Medals as the main and a Co-inventor in exhibitions at the national and international levels, including the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) and International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX).

Prof. Ts. Dr. Ahmad Naim Ahmad Yahaya is a distinguished academic and researcher in environmental engineering technology, currently serving as a Professor at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (MICET). With over two decades of service at UniKL since December 2002, he has held key leadership roles, including Dean of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Head of Campus, and Head of the Environmental Engineering Technology Section. Ahmad Naim earned his PhD and MSc in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, and holds a BTech in Environmental Technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His academic excellence is complemented by executive training from Harvard Business School’s ASEAN Senior Management Development Programme. He is a registered Professional Engineering Technologist (MySET) and holds memberships in prestigious bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and Institute of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE). His research focuses on sustainable environmental solutions, including biomass valorization, wastewater treatment, biofuels, membrane technology, and supercritical fluid extraction. He has secured over RM 1.2 million in research grants as principal investigator and collaborator, leading projects on lipid extraction from sewage sludge, peat fire prevention, and nanocomposite materials for environmental applications. His scholarly output includes 50+ Scopus/ISI-indexed publications in Q1/Q2 journals, such as Polymers and Journal of Supercritical Fluids, with an h-index of 17 (Google Scholar). A dedicated mentor, Ahmad Naim has supervised 15+ PhD and Master’s students to completion, with research spanning biodiesel production, heavy metal removal, and waste recycling. He fosters global collaboration through cotutelle agreements with Prince Songkla University (Thailand) and Erasmus+ partnerships with Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain).Recognized for his contributions, he received UniKL’s President’s Award for outstanding student supervision (2023–2024), the MARA ICON Award (2015), and a gold medal at the 34th International Geneva Invention Fair (2006) for his odor-removal innovation, ODOREQ. He also holds copyrights for antimicrobial nanocomposite technologies. Committed to community service, Ahmad Naim has led flood relief initiatives, eco-school programs, and national occupational safety standards development. His expertise extends to editorial roles, grant evaluation for Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education, and keynote addresses on sustainable biomass utilization.Ahmad Naim’s career exemplifies a blend of academic rigor, innovative research, and leadership, driving advancements in environmental engineering and nurturing future technologists.

Dr. Olivia Tan Swee Leng was a Legal Counsel of Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) and in charge of the Domain Name Dispute Resolution for both .com from Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre and .my cases at KLRCA, as well as Mediation/Arbitration case management. She obtained her Bachelor of Law Degree with honours from University of London. She obtained her Masters and Ph.D in Law from National University of Malaysia (UKM). She was the book prize winner for the Civil Procedure Paper and General Paper awarded by the Certificate of Legal Practise Board (Malaysia) in 1996. She practised as an advocate and solicitor in Malaysia in the area of Corporate Litigation, Intellectual Property (Trademark), Banking and Conveyancing. At present, she serves as the Director for Technology Transfer Office in Multimedia University (MMU). Dr Olivia Tan Swee Leng also led the “rights of the vulnerable”group in Phase 1 development of the National Human Rights Action Plan in Malaysia (NHRAP) in 2015. In 2017 to 2018 she was the lead researcher for Reviewing Adoption Act 1952 and Registration of Adoptions Act 1952 sponsored by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) under the Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia. In 2018, she was appointed by the Department of Social Welfare, Kuala Lumpur as the assessor of strategic development for the Activity Centers for the Elderly (PAWE) in Kuala Lumpur. Dr Olivia Tan is also an Honorary member and Committee member of the Activity Centre for the Elderly at Putrajaya (PAWE) .

Prof . Dr. Sarika Dixit is an accomplished academic leader with over 16 years of experience in higher education. Since March 2023, she has served as the Registrar, Dean, and Professor of Sociology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya. Her expertise lies in academic administration, curriculum development, faculty management, and student engagement. Dr. Sarika Dixit is known for her strategic leadership in accreditation processes, policy formulation, and enhancing institutional performance. A passionate advocate for academic excellence, diversity, and inclusivity, she excels in fostering a research-driven culture and mentoring both faculty and students in sociological research and theory. In her current role, Dr. Sarika Dixit oversees both academic and administrative functions, ensuring alignment with the university’s goals. She is also an active contributor to the academic community as the Editor for the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Technology and as a reviewer for the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. Furthermore, she organizes seminars, conferences, and workshops aimed at advancing research and educational quality. Dr. Sarika Dixit’s career prior to Mahatma Gandhi University includes faculty roles at Siddhant College, Pune, and Devi Ahilya University, Indore, where she taught sociology and social work. She has also been deeply involved in social work through positions at Kothari College of Science, Management, and Technology, Kasturba Gram Rural Institute, and several programs under the Women and Child Development Department. Her dedication to educational development has been recognized with several accolades, including the CV Raman Prize 2024 in Research, the Rising Women of India Award, and the Mother Teresa Foundation Award. Dr. Sarika Dixit has led initiatives such as the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) and the introduction of vocational courses aligned with skill-based education trends. Dr. Sarika Dixit holds a Ph.D. in Sociology, a UGC-NET qualification, an M.A. in Women's Studies, an MSW, an M.A. in Sociology, and a PGDHRM. She is deeply invested in advancing research and education, having led an ICSSR-funded project on Menstrual Health & Hygiene and developed MOOCs on research methods and sociology. Dr. Sarika Dixit’s work reflects her unwavering commitment to driving innovation in education and fostering the holistic development of students and staff.

Dr. Gopal Krishan, Scientist-E at the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, specializes in isotope hydrology, hydro-geochemistry, and water quality studies. With 24 years of research experience, he has led major hydrological projects nationally and internationally, collaborating with institutions like BGS (UK), IAEA (Vienna), and HTWD (Germany). He has supervised four PhD theses, published over 100 journal articles, and received multiple awards, including the Professional Excellence Award (2021). A recognized expert, he serves on national committees for groundwater management and conservation. He is a fellow of several prestigious scientific societies and continues impactful research on global water sustainability.

Dr. Ho has a doctoral degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is president of Back2Nature NGO in Malaysia, go green concept in research and practice. He is also President of SATA foundation, an NGO in promoting clean safe food and the founder of two other companies in Hong Kong: Global Agro Innovation Limited to introduce Innovative Agro Technologies for food farming. He has also participated actively in the development of the Danube Macro Region in collaboration with a number of business organizations based in Vienna and Eastern Europe. Through this participation, he is well exposed to the current developments in Euro Zone, including Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. There are growth opportunities in that part of the world waiting to be developed. He travels extensively to forge strategic partnerships and to build cross-cultural bridges for peace, brotherly love, and global prosperity of the Pacific nations in the 21 st Century. Team Leader, National Food Security ,Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Visiting Professor, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Putra Business School, UPM, Putrajaya, Malaysia. He was for many years, an executive of a Global OEM shoe manufacturing concerned headquartered in Hong Kong with business focus on product development, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, brand acquisition, and brand management, outlet mall development, and strategic cross border investments as well as retail partnership with Mitsubishi Mall and US brand owners. For several years, Dr. He was an advisor to the Guangdong Provincial government on logistics planning, information revolution, Big Data, Industrial 4.0, Automation and deployment of robots and intelligent drones for civilian and industrial use, and supply chain management through the IOT (Internet of Things) advisory committee. He is instrumental in setting up the Southern China Logistics Platform for tracing and tracking the flows of cargoes in and out of China. He was the first Chief Economist of FedEx Corp headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing the FedEx global logistics networks, including Asia One Networks, China and Southeast Asia market developments. He forged close relationships with key global logistics service providers. He is the founder of Ting Ho Aquaculture, a project targeted at showing the symbiosis relationship between plant life and animal life on a commercial scale.

Associate Professor Amin Beiranvand Pour is a leading scientist and internationally established researcher in the field of geological remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the years 2019-2024. He is Co-Founder and Team Lead in ScanMiner Solutions. He is one of the highly cited researchers in the field of geological remote sensing in the world (ranked 2 in Google Scholar). He has ranked 1 among Top Scientists for years 2023 and 2024 in Earth Science in Malaysia. He has a full academic background in applied geology, economic geology, remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was project Leader of numerous mineral exploration research projects using multispectral and hyperspectral sensors for geological mapping and mineral exploration in arid and semi-arid regions, Antarctica, Arctic and tropical areas. His experience ranges widely, from geological mapping to environmental issues such as lithological and structural mapping, mineral exploration, environmental monitoring and modelling, geo-hazard, geothermal mapping, geomorphic and coastal geology investigations. He has published more than 200 research papers and 5 edited books in the field of geological remote sensing, mineral exploration and geohazard modeling.

Professor Dr. Vikneswaran Nair is a distinguished academic and leader in sustainable tourism, currently serving as a Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Wawasan Open University, Malaysia. He was formerly the President of DISTED College, Penang (2021–2025), where he played a pivotal role in expanding academic programmes and industry collaborations and stabilising the College out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before returning to Malaysia in 2021, he spent five years in The Bahamas as a Professor and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of The Bahamas, where he was also a consultant to the Tourism Development Corporation and the Government of The Bahamas. With nearly three decades of experience, he was previously the Director of Research and Development and a Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, for 19 years. His extensive research in sustainable tourism has led to over 400 publications and the successful supervision of 30 Master’s and PhD students. His consultancy work spans national and international projects, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. A highly decorated academic with numerous awards, Professor Nair recently was named Personality of the Year under the National Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Leadership Award (2023). He also received the National Outstanding Educator Award in the College Category at the Private Education Excellence Awards 2023. His expertise in ecotourism has made him a sought-after speaker, researcher, and consultant. He is currently the Vice President of the Malaysian Ecotourism Association (MEA), contributing to policy development and industry best practices. His research interests include Sustainable and Responsible Tourism, Rural Tourism, and Community-Based Tourism, with a strong focus on policy impact, resilience, and adaptation strategies for climate change in tourism.

Prof. (Dr.) Sagar Onkarrao Manjare, the distinguished Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, epitomizes an illustrious career marked by a stellar academic journey and extensive industrial expertise. His formidable qualifications, including B.Pharm, DLL, MBA, M.Com, M.A. (Bus Eco.), M.Phil, Ph.D, and UGC-NET, underscore his commitment to scholarly excellence. Dr. Manjare’s accolades include the ESF & Gov. of Maharashtra – Best Vice-Chancellor Award -2023, Outstanding Vice Chancellor in India 2024 by Indian Education Network, SEF Teachers’ Day - Academic Leadership Excellence Award – 2023, 2020 Academic Excellence Award for Best Professor in Sales & Marketing and the 2019 Rashtriys Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar for Best Academician. A globally recognized figure, he serves as a Research Thesis Evaluator and examiner for esteemed national and international universities. Notably, Dr. Manjare’s intellectual footprint extends across 7 book publications, 7 patents, 52 journal papers, 4 edited book chapters, and 7 conference proceedings. His mentorship has guided four scholars to successful Ph.D. completion. Renowned as an industrial consultancy expert, he is a sought-after figure as a Resource Person, Keynote Speaker, and Session Chair for national and international conferences, seminars, FDPs, STTPs, workshops, and symposiums. Actively contributing to the academic community, he holds memberships in various prestigious national and international professional bodies. Furthermore, Dr. Manjare’s role as a Mentor of Change at ‘Atal Innovation Mission,’ NITI Aayog, Government of India, underscores his commitment to shaping the future of education. Notably, he has been interviewed twice by UPSC, a testament to his standing in the academic realm. Dr. Sagar Onkarrao Manjare’s multifaceted accomplishments position him as an influential and visionary leader, poised for continued success in shaping the landscape of higher education.

Dr. Kalkidan Esayas is an award-winning environmentalist, climate change advocate, and social entrepreneur dedicated to a sustainable and green future. As consultant a she leads initiatives on climate action, sustainable development, and gender-responsive environmental strategies. Her work focuses on eco-farm innovation, clean energy, and community mobilization, with a strong emphasis on youth and women's empowerment. Dr. Esayas has received multiple international recognitions, including the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) by the U.S. State Department, the Environmental Leadership Program at UC Berkeley, and the ITEC Award from India for her contributions to sustainability and development. She is also an esteemed keynote speaker, having presented at various international conferences, including the Go-Green Summit, where she advocates for impactful climate solutions. Through research, policy advising, and capacity-building, she continues to drive meaningful change, shaping a future where sustainability and social equity go hand in hand.