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.
Category: Delegate
Professor Muneer Al Mubarak
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
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.
Dr Chitra Rajagopal
Dr(Ms) Chitra Rajagopal, Distinguished Scientist holds the position of Director General (RM & Impl.). Her research interests are : Environment, Explosives, Process, Chemical and Fire Safety; Eco friendly and Clean Energy Technologies, Sustainable Development; Qualitative Risk Assessment, Environment Impact Assessment, Disaster Management, Heat Transfer; Systems Analysis of Defence Systems. Some of her technical contributions are:
• Innovative design, development and evaluation of above ground and underground explosive store houses; packaging and coating technologies.
• Development of Green Technologies : Eco-friendly Treatment, Remediation & Disposal Technologies for Explosives and Hazardous Wastes; Eco-friendly Safe packaging for defense applications, Bio-fuel reformer for generation of Hydrogen.
• Integrated Software Package for Risk and Hazard analysis (RHA) and Disaster Management; Application of Risk Assessment Techniques to Defence Establishments for handling of Explosives and other Hazardous Materials;
• Design and Development of Heat Transfer Equipment and Combustors
• Development of Halon alternatives for Fire Fighting applications – water mist, aerosols, novel organic molecules. She is currently INAE-AICTE Distinguished Visiting Professor.
She is a recipient of several National and DRDO awards such as DRDO Scientist of the Year Award in the year 2010; Lifetime Achievement Award by Society for Reliability and Safety (SRESA) in 2019; Eminent Engineers Award by The Institution of Engineers (India) in 2019, among others. She has to her credit 55 International and 49 National publications with 4285 citations. She has authored three book chapters and published 125 technical reports. She holds twelve patents to her credit (04granted, 08 filed). 02 technologies have been transferred to Industry.. She has been associated with a number of international and national professional organisations including Leadership for Environment &Development Program (LEAD), UK; Carbon Society Delhi, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers and High Energy Materials Society of India,
Dr Sukhdeep Singh
Dr. Sukhdeep Singh received his B.Sc. degree in medical sciences from Sikh National College Banga, Punjab, India and M.Sc. degree in chemistry and Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He joined Prof. Schober’s group at Ilmenau University of Technology in 2008 and has been working on developing methods for chemical synthesis of bioactive molecules and polymer bioconjugates for biomaterial and sensor applications. Recently, Dr. Singh established a research group “Bioorganic Chemistry for Bioactive Surfaces” at Ilmenau University of Technology. His research focuses on establishing and screening organic biomolecules on the surface of material to control biological processes like cell adhesion. The research group is interested in gaining expertise in organic synthesis, polymer science and cell culture to establish smart materials for biotech applications.
Dr Peter Kersten
Professor Peter Kersten is professor for Mechatronics and Vice Dean at the Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences. He holds a doctor degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin and a diploma degree in Physics from the Technical University of Dortmund. He has many years of management experience in international industrial companies.
Dr Cormac Doran
Dr Cormac Doran is the Assistant Academic Secretary with responsibility for Graduate Education at Trinity College Dublin. His main focus in the coming years will be leading the reform and renewal all of Trinity’s Postgraduate Education while also driving the ongoing work of their Graduate Studies Office. Cormac’s previous work as an Academic in the Technological University sector saw him leading a research centre between Ireland and Canada that specialised in Higher Education research, policy and practice. He was a Head of Department at Technological University Dublin and has also held adjunct roles in many of the top institutions in Ireland and North America. Cormac has published and edited widely on Higher Education enhancement while also being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce.
Fh. Prof. Mathew Docherty
Mathew Docherty is the Digital Learning Developer at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, School of Engineering. Mathew was originally a trained automation engineer who lived and worked worldwide and at the same time managed large international projects. Since 2017 he has been head of the Digital Learning department, where he supports teachers in the creation of content and didactic approaches. His main research areas include student engagement and motivation combined with innovative technologies and approaches. E-mail: mathew.docherty@fh-wels.at
Professor Dinakaran Devaraj
Dr. Dinakaran is a Professor and Head of Mechatronics Engineering and also heading the Centre for Automation and Robotics, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai. He has about 20 years of experience in teaching, research and industry in the field of Robotics and Automation. A team headed by him have recently developed a robot called “SEVILI” which is deployed in COVID 19 isolation wards at Rajiv Gandhi Govt Hospital and Chengalpet Medical College Hospital. Powered Air purifying Respiratory System developed by his team was implemented at Chengalpet Medical College Hospital. He has been handling research projects funded by DST-SERB, Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, MTRDC-DRDO etc. He has joint research projects with leading Universities like WMG, Warwick University, Northampton University, Leeds University, London Southbank University etc,. He has developed 3 research laboratories in the field of automation and robotics. He is working in various interdisciplinary which have wider application in Manufacturing, Automation, Transportation, Energy and Materials He has been awarded as Young Technology Faculty by EET India for his research and academic excellence. He is an executive member of condition monitoring society of India and member of IEEE, IET, ISNT, ISTE and AUVSI. He has completed many consultancy projects and organized many training programmes for Industrial Engineers. Under his guidance 5 scholars have completed their Ph.D., degree. To his credit, he has published about 50 research papers in reputed International and National Journals. He had participated and presented research papers in prestigious conferences and also delivered invited talks in prestigious forums.