Category: Delegate

Professor Dr. Jessica Stemann

Jessica Stemann is a Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Marketing at Hamm‑Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences. Before joining HSHL, she served as Office Director of Siemens Information and Communication Users e.V., where she coordinated strategic member activities and represented the organization at executive level and founded a service-sector SME, SICUS GmbH.

She brings international teaching experience, including work as a Flying Faculty member. Her academic background in International Business Studies — including a one‑year study period in Spain — shapes her international perspective.

She contributes to the International project INFUSE – International Network for Future Universal Skills Education, promoting Future Skills and innovative learning formats. She is currently designing the International Business degree program with integrated Future Skills modules and regularly speaks at international conferences.

Mark Butler

Mark Butler brings more than 20 years of leadership experience from the advanced education sector to SAIT. His background in international marketing, business development and strategic partnerships has led him to participate in projects in Australia, Belize, Bahamas, India, Portugal, Palestine, and Tanzania.

As Vice President at SAIT, Butler leads a portfolio including Applied Research, Corporate Training, International Projects and Business Operations, the Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies, and SAIT’s International Centre. His responsibilities include local, national and international business development, partnerships and revenue diversification.

Butler joined SAIT in 2017 as Director of the International Centre before being promoted in 2019 to Associate Vice President, International and 2022 to his current role as Vice-President. Previously he served as Director of International Education for Bow Valley College, Director of International and Distance Learning for Lakeland College, and Director of Extension Services at Lakeland College.

Butler holds an Executive MBA from Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary.

Before his extensive leadership roles, Butler taught various Business and Management courses at Lakeland College and has developed and/or delivered many educational management and leadership projects, programs and courses. Butler was a Municipal Councillor for the Town of Vermilion for three years and has served on various Provincial and National Committees. Most recently as co-chair of the Alberta Bureau for International Education working group and initial Executive Director as well as previously representing Alberta/North West Territories on Colleges and Institutes Canada’s International Advisory Committee.

Dr David Ross

Dr. David Ross joined SAIT in 2013 as its 16th President and CEO. He brings over 35 years of post-secondary experience in universities, colleges and polytechnics. Under Dr. Ross’ leadership, SAIT has grown to the Alberta’s third largest post-secondary institution through the development of applied practiced education, solution focused research and a wide range of partnerships that represent a broad global footprint. He has chaired or been a board member of over 20 organizations including Chair of Polytechnics Canada, the Canadian Bureau for International, The Global Education Network, and the Alberta Skills to Jobs Task Force (focused on the next generation of talent) and the League for Innovation.

David is a staunch internationalist and fundamentally believes that institutions greatly benefit from the sharing of ideas, resources and talent across borders. His research interests focus on the evolution of institutions as industry and society advance.

Mr Masahiko Inoda

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University at Long Beach, Masahiko Inoda obtained a Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance, Specialize in College Student Personnel, from California Lutheran University.

Since he joined the Office of International Services at Shibaura Institute of Technology in 2008, contributing to sending Japanese students abroad. In 2014, he served as Deputy Director of the Office of International Services when Shibaura Institute of Technology was selected “Top Global University” from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as the only private technical university in Japan.

He later served as Chief Administrative Officer at Shibaura Institute of Technology Junior and Senior High School, contributing to the internationalization of the junior and senior high school. He also achieved the school’s first-ever acceptance of international students from overseas.

From 2022, as Director of the Office of International Services, he focused on restarting student exchanges with overseas institutions following the pandemic.

Currently, as the project leader for expanding the acceptance of degree-seeking international students into Shibaura Institute of Technology’s undergraduate programs, he is working towards the goal of doubling the number of international students by the university’s 100th anniversary of establishment in 2027.

Dr Ammar Al Balushi

I am a consultant, entrepreneur, researcher, and educator based in Oman with extensive industrial and academic experience in the tourism and hospitality industries. My academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, a Master’s in International Management, and a PhD in Management, specialising in marketing and tourism development. Additionally, I have completed specialisation in market research, strategy, branding, and consumer behavior.

My teaching portfolio spans various disciplines and audiences, from hotel employees of diverse nationalities to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Glasgow Caledonian University – London Campus, University of Essex – UK, and Majan University College – Oman.

I have collaborated with various Omani government bodies and led the revival and transformation of two hospitality firms in Oman, the development of Majan University College’s brand identity, development and management of the MBA (Arabic medium) and development of undergraduate programmes. My participation in international exhibitions such as ITB Berlin, Arabian Travel Market (Dubai), and The Hospitality Show (UK) has enriched my global perspective.

Currently, I serve as the Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Enterprise, and Innovation at Majan University College, where I oversee the institution’s postgraduate strategy, innovation ecosystem, and entrepreneurship blueprint. I also lead the marketing and business development portfolios, focusing on commercialisation, intellectual property, and academic-industry collaboration. My mission is to position Majan University College as a regional leader in postgraduate innovation and sustainability through strategic partnerships, applied research, and digital transformation.

My research interests include tourism development, marketing strategy, branding, innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies in management and education—particularly within the GCC context.

Dr Iana Sabatovych

Iana (pronounced as “e-YAH-nuh”) is a Research Culture Manager at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. Her vision is to drive high standards of research and culture of collaboration through policy work, guidance, and professional development. Iana is passionate about continuous learning and connecting with people – a cornerstone of her work of supporting postgraduate researchers and members of academic staff.

Dr Jaikumar Mayakrishnan

Dr. M. Jaikumar is an accomplished academic leader and researcher with over 23 years of experience in teaching, research, and international collaboration. As the Head of the Department of Automobile Engineering and Dean of International Affairs at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), he has been instrumental in advancing academic excellence, fostering global partnerships, and promoting innovation in automotive research.

His areas of expertise include alternative fuels, emission control, vehicle safety, and sustainable mobility systems. He has published over 70 Scopus-indexed papers, filed a patent on dual-fuel engine design, and guided multiple doctoral scholars. Dr. Jaikumar has successfully led prestigious funded projects under the European Union’s International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) and the DAAD (Germany), focusing on traffic infrastructure and vehicle safety innovations.

Under his leadership, the Department of Automobile Engineering at HITS has established significant industry collaborations, including the Royal Enfield Experiential Training Hub and partnerships with GARC and other global institutions.

A recipient of several accolades including the Young Teacher Award, Collaborative Research Promotion Award, and Covid Warrior Award, Dr. Jaikumar continues to inspire academic and research excellence. His vision emphasizes integrating sustainability, technology, and global cooperation to shape the future of automotive education and research.

Dr Regina Aichinger

Dr Vorasiri de Cadenet

Dr. Vorasiri de Cadenet is a Lecturer at the School of Environmental Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, and Head of the Greenhouse Gas Management Unit (Validation & Verification Body). She specializes in carbon footprint assessment, sustainable materials, and climate action policy for educational and industrial sectors.

Vorasiri holds a Ph.D. in Process and Environmental Engineering from INSA Toulouse, France, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. With over 15 years of combined experience in academia, research, and industry—including positions at Veolia Water (France) and Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand)—she has led multiple national projects on greenhouse gas reduction, circular economy transformation, and green productivity for SMEs.

Her current research focuses on low-carbon construction materials, carbon management systems, and climate resilience strategies for local communities. She also serves as a national trainer for carbon footprint verification under Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) and as a program leader for UNESCO’s “Climate Action and Carbon Management for Educational Institutions.”

Vorasiri is passionate about integrating science, education, and innovation to accelerate Thailand’s transition toward carbon neutrality. She continues to champion the role of universities as catalysts for sustainable development, emphasizing capacity building and inclusive participation across sectors.

Ms. Nilobon Kijkrailas

Nilobon Kijkrailas is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in branding, graphic design, and illustration across Thailand, Spain, and the United States. She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Creative Illustration from EINA School of Art and Design in Barcelona, where she graduated top of her class, along with degrees from UC Berkeley and Silpakorn University.

Her career highlights include serving as Senior Brand and Marketing Communication Manager at Plan Creations, Art Director at the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, and Senior Designer in San Francisco-based agencies such as Fine Design Group and Landor Associates. As a freelance illustrator, her works have been published internationally and featured at the Bologna Illustrator Exhibition. Nilobon has also received numerous design awards from organizations such as AIGA, Creativity Magazine, and Print Magazine