Category: Delegate
Ms Albina Szeles
Albina Szeles is an Interim Co-director at the Centre for Global Engagement, Coventry University where she leads a broad range of internationalisation activities. Her work includes international student and staff mobility projects, internationalisation of the curriculum and creation of academic programmes, Collaborative Online International Learning and partnership development. She previously held management and academic positions in the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society. Albina has over ten years’ experience in internationalisation of higher education and is an international management graduate from several universities in France, Italy, the UK and Russia. Her research interests are in mobility, digital learning and transnational education (TNE).
Mr David Hesse
David Hesse received in 2015 the Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of applied sciences Schmalkalden (Germany). He started his scientific career at the Department of Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany). Under the leadership of Prof. Klaus Augsburg he is researching on non-exhaust emissions. In addition to the development of sampling systems, David is investigating the particle formation process, particle dispersion and the potential of reduction measures.
Assistant Professor Dr Veena Phunpeng
Assistant Professor. Dr. Veena Phunpeng is the Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT). She currently holds the position of Deputy Director for Center for International Affairs. She received the Royal Thai Government Scholarship to pursue her Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London, UK in 2010. She received Master’s degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. She is an expert in engineering numerical analysis on a structure of materials. Her significant contribution lies mainly on non-local theory in microstructural analysis of composite materials using finite element method. She has been working in the electro-mechanical properties of materials and apply renewable energy for Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV). Her research interests include nano-composite materials, material simulation, smart materials and alternative energy. One of her research projects had been funded by National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA-Thailand). She received the Best Paper Award from the International Virtual Conference on Science and Technology 2020 and Best Presentation from the IIAE International Conference on Industrial Application Engineering 2017. She also holds a License to work on Mechanical Engineering authorized by the Council of Engineers, Thailand. Last few year, she received a scholarship from Suranaree University of Technology to pursue her Private Pilot License (PPL).
Dr David Easow
Dr. David Easow, honored with the prestigious “Maulana Azad Puraskar,” has built a remarkable 39-year career marked by leadership across IT & ITES, Infrastructure, Publishing, Management, Education, Training, and Non-Profit sectors. With advanced professional credentials in IT and management from both national and international institutions, Dr. Easow has held influential positions globally, shaping industries and driving growth.
His leadership roles include General Manager at Hilal Computers in Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, Chief Information Officer at World Vision of India, Director at Exceed Technology (US-based), and Executive Director at EMPI Business School, Delhi. Widely recognized for his expertise in software development, consulting, and project management, Dr. Easow has advised over 200 companies worldwide.
Internationally, he played a pivotal role in establishing a leading IT company in Bahrain and spearheaded business development across four countries. He was instrumental in developing and launching India’s first postgraduate program in Business Analytics and AI-Infused Management Program, under the guidance of Padma Bhushan Shri. N. Vittal, the key architect of India’s IT and Telecom revolution.
Currently, Dr. Easow is Deputy Director of International Affairs and the School of Liberal Arts & Applied Sciences at Hindustan University. He also serves as Country Chapter Chair of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), a member of the Education Committee at the Council of EU Chambers of Commerce, and a mentor at the Atal Incubation Centre. His pioneering efforts, including launching the first internet versions of English and Arabic newspapers in the Middle East, 24/7 IT support service and developing flexible IT training programs, have earned him international recognition.
Mrs Punithavalli Marimuthu
Punitha is a Senior Assistant Registrar and Manager of Corporate and Student Services of UTM International, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She manages the office administration, strategic management and international student and scholar services. She has served as a university administrator managing the academic and research for the past 28 years.