Category: Delegate

Professor Charlou A. Bautista is a dynamic academic leader, social innovator, and youth advocate with impactful contributions in entrepreneurship, circular economy, technology, and community development. He has previously served as Chief of the MSU Intellectual Property Office and Manager of the Innovation and Technology Support Office at the Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus. Currently, he holds dual roles as the Special Assistant to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at MSU, Internationalization Coordinator for the College, and Extension Focal for the Department of Marketing in the College of Business Administration and Accountancy.

Professor Bautista earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Entrepreneurship, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Cebu Institute of Technology University. He plays a key role as a faculty member at the Department of Marketing within the College of Business Administration and Accountancy. His academic and community work focuses on empowering young entrepreneurs, building social enterprises, and integrating sustainability principles into education, policy, and community programs.

One of his flagship initiatives is his hands-on mentorship and incubation support for student-led startups, notably NeoRanao, a circular fashion brand co-founded by his students. This youth-led enterprise exemplifies his advocacy in developing young entrepreneurs who address real-world social and environmental issues. Through his efforts, NeoRanao has gained recognition for advancing sustainable fashion while promoting circular economy practices among the youth.

Beyond teaching, Professor Bautista is an active researcher focusing on social entrepreneurship and circular entrepreneurship. Professor Bautista is also co-leading a two-million-peso research project titled “Enhancing Urban Mobility: Integrated Tracking and Commuter Management System”, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of BARMM, and has been instrumental in the feasibility study for the establishment of a Technology Hub in Lanao del Sur—initiatives that promote technological solutions and inclusive innovation for the community.

His expertise extends beyond national borders, earning him recognition as an international resource speaker and consultant. Recent speaking engagements include a conference hosted by the Southeast Asian Institute for Transformational Entrepreneurship at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Additionally, he was invited as a Visiting Professor at Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia. He also won the category for “Best Topic” during the First International Conference on Industrial Organization last May 2024 at Universitas Padjadjaran, West Java, Indonesia. “On April 1, 2025, he served as a distinguished resource speaker during the International Day of Zero Waste event organized by the World Technology Universities Network and hosted by Bradford University, United Kingdom.”

With a blend of academic leadership, research acumen, and international exposure, Assistant Professor Bautista continues to contribute to entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development in both academic and practical settings.

Paul McNama is a Research, Development and Innovation Engineer at Atlantic Technological University, working within the university’s Contract Research Unit (CRU). With over 16 years of experience in design and engineering, Paul has supported communities, public bodies, and businesses in developing innovative solutions through user-centred and sustainability-focused approaches.

Paul has played a key role in delivering national, European, and international research projects, with a particular emphasis on sustainable innovation and community engagement. Paul’s work is grounded in design-led methodologies that prioritise the needs and experiences of end users, ensuring practical impact and relevance across sectors.

Paul holds a degree in Industrial Design from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, and a Master of Arts in Design & Sustainable Transport from the Atlantic Technological University. Their areas of expertise include sustainable design, collaborative innovation, and the integration of research into real-world applications.

Paul is passionate about harnessing design to address complex societal challenges and is committed to fostering inclusive, user-driven innovation that creates meaningful change.

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.

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.

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.

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.