Category: Delegate

Professor Masaomi Kimura

Prof. KIMURA Masaomi is Director of the International Programs Center and a professor in charge of the Program of Computer and Communications Engineering in the Collage of Engineering and in Shibaura Institute of Technology.

He is passionate about internationalization of students through engineering education. Though knowledge related to technology is common, its idea to use it is affected by culture. Through communication, he expect students’ growth as engineers.

As a researcher, his current research interests are in the areas of data science and data engineering, with a particular focus on data analysis as an application of artificial intelligence (machine learning), especially using deep learning. His research ranges from developing novel models for data analysis to their application in solving real-world problems.

Dr. Supunnee Junpirom

Dr. Supunnee Junpirom serves as the Acting Deputy Director of Technopolis for Technology, Adaptation, Transfer and Development at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT). She is also a lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at SUT. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of the Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development.

Supunnee is a passionate advocate for community engagement and is dedicated to creating sustainable communities. She was a key member of the team that initiated a partnership between SUT and The Federation of Thai Industries Nakhon Ratchasima (FTI-NR) for carbon management to move toward a carbon neutral city. Her work is characterized by bridging academic theory with practical application, and she actively supports students by connecting them with community-based projects.

Mr Bavornsak Pejaranonda

Mr.Bavornsak Pejaranonda is a researcher and Northern Thailand area manager at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand. With a background in Geography (BS, MS – Chiang Mai University), he has over 18 years of experience in remote area development, particularly in highland communities of Northern Thailand.

Since 2006, he has led programs under the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Initiative, focusing on self-sufficiency, sustainable livelihoods, and integrated learning. His expertise spans marginalized community learning, geographic information systems (GIS), and natural resource management.

His core belief is that people in marginalized areas—regardless of age, background, or language—can develop their potential if learning is contextualized and culturally responsive. He works at the intersection of science, policy, and local wisdom to promote inclusive, area-based social innovation.

Assistant Professor Dr Nugul Intrasungkha

Assistant Professor Nugul Intrasungkha is a director of Science and Social Innovation Park, Thaksin University. My background is as follows: PhD. In Microbiology at U. Of Queensland in 1999. I have been working at Thaksin University since 1987 as instructor in faculty of Science and also various admistrator positions such as Head of Department, Dean and Vice President within Thaksin University. I have authored or co‑authored around 15 scientific publications, most of which focus on environmental microbiology and bioconversion processes. My work often integrates microbial ecology with biotechnological applications for environmental remediation and industrial bioprocessing. My social roles extend to many activities such as consultants, committee and invited speaker in various national and regional levels.

Dr Sirilak Chumkiew

I am currently a lecturer at the School of Biology, Institute of Science, at Suranaree University of Technology. My research interests focus on climate change mitigation, the development of tools for monitoring climate impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education. Through these areas, I am committed to advancing knowledge and fostering solutions that address pressing environmental challenges.

Dr Shubhasree Shankar

Shubhasree is a result-oriented project management and research expert at KISS & KIIT group of institutions with over eight years of experience in leading social innovation research projects focusing on sustainability, nutrition, livelihood, ESG frameworks and academic collaborations. Her research interests are interdisciplinary and center around evidence-based policy advocacy, livelihood, and food and nutrition security among vulnerable populations. She is also involved in capacity enhancement programs through the adoption of environmentally sustainable technologies for food production and diverse ecosystem management. She is also actively engaged in building strategic partnerships with international universities to strengthen academic engagements and promote collaborative research initiatives of KIIT & KISS.

Professor Sherif El-Khamisy

Sherif is a ‘life’-scientist with over 25 years’ experience in the higher education sector, focusing on research, innovation, translation and commercialisation. He is trained as a pharmacist followed by a PhD in genomic medicine from the University of Sussex, then a post-doctoral training at St Jude Hospital in the US. Working with the Nobel Laureate Zewail in Caltech, Sherif established and directed one of the first medical genomics research centres in the MENA region. In 2018, Sherif co-founded the healthy Lifespan Institute at the University of Sheffield. Sherif moved to the University of Bradford in 2020 as the Director of the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, then Associate Dean of Research, and then took up the PVC role in 2024.

Sherif is responsible for the leadership and management of the University of Bradford Research and Innovation ecosystem. Sherif has significant experience of working in higher education here in the UK and in the MENA region, championing the quality of research and innovation, student experience, engagement with the government and private sectors.

Sherif’s core technical background is in genomic medicine with a broader economic focus through working with senior executives and stakeholders. He is a Wellcome Trust Investigator, a Fellow of the Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine and sits on UKRI and Wellcome Trust funding panels. His work in biology and medicine is published in journals such as Nature, Cell and Science. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and his work has been recognized by AstraZeneca (UK), Caltech (USA), Awards of Excellence in Medical Sciences from the Shoman Foundation (Jordon) and the Wellcome Trust (UK).

Sherif is committed to value led leadership, whereby building trust, equality, diversity and inclusion are the at the cornerstone of strategic developments to unlock the potential of people from all backgrounds.

Dr Ramalingam Dharmalingam

Dr. Ramalingam Dharmalingam is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information Technology at Majan University College, Muscat, Oman.

Dr. Ram is a key architect behind the development of the innovative BSc (Hons) Computing – Oil and Gas programme, specifically designed to equip students with specialised skills for industrial automation. The programme covers critical areas such as field devices, industrial data networks with PLC, SCADA, and DCS, data visualisation techniques, ERP systems, and business process management using BPMN 2.0.With extensive expertise in Cybersecurity, IoT, Industrial Automation, and Sustainable Technology Solutions, Dr. Ram has led numerous impactful academic and research initiatives. He was awarded the Best Paper Award at the University of Derby, UK, for his innovative research on a sustainable IoT-based disease monitoring solution for lime trees in Oman.

Currently, he is actively involved in a strategic national project with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR), further contributing to the advancement of digital agriculture and smart systems in Oman.

Dr. Ram’s work is distinguished by a strong commitment to applied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the promotion of sustainable development through technology.

Ms. Tanya Sharma

Tanya Sharma has a rich and diverse professional background, with experience working with esteemed organizations such as the United Nations. As a Deputy Director at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Tanya Sharma has been instrumental in fostering global academic partnerships, promoting internationalization, and economic empowerment for KISS students. She has successfully organized educational tours, trips, and programs for cross-cultural learning and partnership building, and have managed programs bringing international faculty to KISS for academic exchange. Prior to joining KIIT, Tanya Sharma worked as a Project Associate at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New Delhi, India, from May 2021 to August 2024. In this role, she supported the Social Protection unit in program management and execution, including planning, coordination, and events. She also prepared reports, drafted talking points, and facilitated trainings on various initiatives, including the 1000 Springs Initiative and the Adi-Prashikshan Portal. Before that Tanya Sharma worked as a Consultant at UNDP from September 2019 to December 2019, where she supported the unit in program management and execution, built liaison with state government officials, and represented UNPD in meetings with state governments and NITI Aayog.

Tanya Sharma has also worked as a Consultant at United Nations Women (UNW) from May 2019 to September 2019, where she assisted with logistics, budget management, and coordination for the Beijing+25 Campaign in India.

Additionally, Tanya Sharma has also worked at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 2018 to January 2019, where she drafted reports, facilitated meetings, and supported logistics and organizational work.