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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.

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.

Professor Heather McGregor, CBE Executive Dean Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Heather J. McGregor is the Executive Dean of the Edinburgh Business School, the graduate school of business of Heriot Watt University in the U.K. Professor McGregor is the principal shareholder and non-executive chairman of the executive search firm Taylor Bennett and the founder of the Taylor Bennett Foundation, which works to promote diversity in the communications industry. In addition, Professor McGregor is a non-executive director of two public companies. Professor McGregor has a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong in Structured Finance and is an experienced writer and broadcaster, including writing for the Financial Times for 17 years. She is also the founder of the Taylor Bennett Foundation, which works to promote diversity in the communications industry, and a founding member of the steering committee of the 30% Club, which is working to raise the representation of women at senior levels within the U.K.’s publicly listed companies. In June 2015, Professor McGregor was made a Commander of the British Empire for her services to diversity and employment. In February 2017, she was appointed by the U.K. Government to be a member of the Honours Committee for the Economy.

Jaliyyah Bello is an Assistant Professor and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Lead, in the Faculty of Business and Law, Coventry University. She completed her PhD programme and Master degree at Coventry University, and her undergraduate studies at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. She has interests in finance academia and socio-economic development in Africa. In the former, her interests are: financial contagion, financial market analysis, behavioural finance and sustainable finance. In the latter, they include: quality education and gender equality. She is a promoter of The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum. Previously, Jaliyyah served in industry where she worked in Research and Development.

Ammar Al-Hawaj is a marketing and communications professional, with particular expertise in the domain of Transnational Education (TNE) and collaborative provision. Ammar receiced his Master in International Business and Management from the University of Manchester. He joined Ahlia University in 2011, and currently holds the post of Director of International Relations. In his capacity as Director of International Relations, Ammar sits on both the Brunel University PhD (Without Residence) Joint Board, and the George Washington University Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Off-campus Programs Board. Ammar has strategic level experience, and a proven track record at delivering innovative and bespoke organisational solutions.

Currently holding the business relations position in Ahlia University and administration coordination of PhD programme. Received Master’s degree in Electronics and Control from the Birla Institute of Technology. While taking care of the commercialisation of the industry – university collaboration, also contributing to the administration of the PhD programme in Ahlia University. Was also the Director of Strategic planning till recently. Prior to Ahlia University was responsible for the business development activities of Microcenter Institute of Technology, Bahrain. Before joining Microcenter Institute of Technology, was a faculty in the Ministry of Education, Bahrain. Worked on deputation in Ministry of Education, Bahrain from Electronics Trade and Technology Development Corporation (ET&T Corp.), New Delhi where I was Chief Manager (Research and Development), Quality Assurance and Projects. Joined ET&T Corp Ltd New Delhi in 1981 as graduate engineer trainee. Executed a variety of jobs in electronics trade and technology development Corp. related to technology development. Finally began my career in Hi Beam electronics who were producing television sets. Joined as an executive in the television production. Passed out from University of Mysore as Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication.

Dr. Norhayati Abdullah is currently the Associate Director of UTM International Kuala Lumpur and Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She recently completed her tenure as a Guest Scholar at the Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (Shishu-kan), Kyoto University, Japan. Norhayati is recipient of the 2019/2020 ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship focusing on the strategic recommendations for water sector transformation under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. In 2018, she received the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Fellowship. She was Board of Director of the International Water Association (IWA) from 2014-2018, an IWA Fellow and Vice President of the Malaysian Water Association (MWA). At global level, Norhayati has been actively involved with the IWA program and activities since 2000. She received the IWA Young Water Professional (IWAYWP) Award in 2012 in recognition of her outstanding achievements in wastewater research and active involvement in various professional development programs. Norhayati represented UTM and Malaysia at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor for the Fulbright US-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiatives in 2016-2017. She was conferred the Top 50 Most Impactful Leaders in Water & Water Management (A Global Listing) award during the World CSR Day in 2018.

Prof. Muneer Al Mubarak is a VP of Administration and Finance and Acting Dean for Graduate Studies & Research. He received his Ph.D. in Business & Economic Studies (Marketing) from University of Leeds, UK. Prof. Al Mubarak’s expertise is in strategic management, marketing management, and relationship marketing. He has over 34 years work experience as he contributed well in teaching and training in areas such as Leadership, Strategic Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Customer Relationship Management and Service Excellence. He has participated in many community activities over the years and is a reviewer of many reputable international journals.

Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan is now the Pro Vice – Chancellor in Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai and formerly the Principal & Secretary, Madras Christian College from June 2009 – May 2020.

Academic specialization : Zoology, Applied Entomology.

D. Sc. (Zoology – Entomology), Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, September 2010.
Ph. D. (Zoology – Entomology), Fredrick Institute of Plant Protection and Toxicology, University of Madras, 1988.
Ph. D. (Public Policy)(Honorary) – Hanshin University, South Korea,18th February 2022.
M. Sc. (Zoology), Madras Christian College (Autonomous), University of Madras, 1983, Outstanding Grade, 77 %.

Dr. Jesudasan held notable positions at the National and International levels. He has to his credited 180 publications, in Journals/Conference Proceedings of high repute; one book;, one German Patent; guided 10 Ph.D. Scholars and handled both National and International funded research projects; offered Consultancy services; recipient of several accolades and awards; and Fellow/Member of several academic bodies and visited more than 20 Countries for academic engagement. He has served/serving as the Chairman/Member Coordinator of NAAC peer team assessed/assessing 35 Colleges all over India.