Dr. Muhammad Asim, is a Professor at Department of Plant Protection, Sivas University of Science and Technology, Sivas, Turkey. He completed his graduation and masters from Pakistan with honors. He worked in multinational pesticide companies from 1998-2003 in Pakistan. He started his PhD in 2004 and was awarded PhD in 2010 from Ankara University. After completing PhD, he worked at Department of Biology, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Türkiye, and Department of Biotechnology, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye as Assoc. Prof. He is currently engaged in research activities involving plant biotechnology, plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, phytoremediation, stress physiology, biopesticides, medicinal and aquatic plants, and nanoparticles. He is also working as an active consultant for plant tissue culture labs. He has published more than 100 SCIE articles, and cumulatively more than 150 International research articles. He is editor of 4 book and wrote more than 30 international book chapters. Currently, he is working on application of nanomaterials, phytoremediation and artificial intelligence (AI). He is an expert in AI and its application in plant biotechnology and plant sciences. He has 30 h-index and more than 2700 citations on Google Scholar. He is currently Dean Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies in Sivas University of Science and Technology. 

Dr. Temitope O. Olugbade is a Chartered Engineer (CEng, IMechE) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Dundee, UK. With over a decade of teaching, research, industrial, and leadership experience in engineering spanning in the UK, Germany, Hong Kong, and Nigeria, Dr. Olugbade brings a global perspective to engineering education and innovation. His expertise lies in the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of nanostructured and surface-engineered materials, with a strong focus on sustainable manufacturing and materials development. He has led and contributed to numerous international research projects, including those funded by Theme-based Research Scheme, Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme, (HKPFS), and the NCR ATLEOS, with over 50 research articles published in reputable journals. Dr. Olugbade is a passionate mentor and educator, known for his innovative teaching methods and commitment to student development. He has supervised projects across undergraduate to PhD levels and actively supports curriculum development and academic mentoring schemes. Beyond academia, he serves as a guest editor and reviewer for several high impact journals and holds editorial board positions in reputable engineering publications. 

Dr. Tisha Melia is the Head of the Department of Computer Science at Universitas Riau, specializing in Bioinformatics. She earned her Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Boston University in 2018, and her research focuses on the integration of computational methods to address complex biological data challenges. Before returning to academia, she spent four years in industry applying bioinformatics to plants of high economic value, and she has successfully led projects supported by DIPA and DRTPM research grants. With a strong commitment to advancing academic excellence and fostering innovation, Dr. Melia has been instrumental in curriculum development, research collaboration, and the establishment of emerging study programs.  

Andriew Lim is Chair of Entrepreneurship Hub at The Hague Hospitality Business School (Hotelschool The Hague), the Netherlands. He has a strong passion for creating and supporting technology startups, for which he has been co-founder as well. His academic focus encompasses technology strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various publications and research projects, including studies in the field of artificial intelligence and its impact on the hospitality industry. Andriew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s degree in International Business, and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (Technology Management) from Eindhoven University of Technology 

Marini Othman is a Professor of Data Science and Information Technology at INTI International University, Malaysia. . She received formal education in the USA, a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from Indiana State University and Western Kentucky University, respectively. She obtained her doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in Industrial Computing from the National University of Malaysia (UKM). Through more than 35 years of experience spanning multiple sectors, including telecommunications, energy, and education, Marini has acquired a multidisciplinary research interest in IT governance, ethics and professional issues, information system, energy informatics, sustainable systems and artificial intelligence. In recent years, her focus has expanded to sustainability and inclusivity in education, aligning technology with global societal needs. With a strong academic and industry background, Prof. Dr. Marini continues to contribute significantly to research and innovation in the field of data science and information technology, particularly in developing sustainable and inclusive solutions.