Camar P. Ameril is a graduate with a B.Sc. Biology (2007) degree at Mindanao State University-Marawi City under the College Bound Program Grant and later Academic Scholarship. He joined the Biology Department as an instructor in June 2007. He completed an M.Sc. in Environmental Sanitation (2015) at Ghent University, Belgium, under a Flemish Government Scholarship (VLIR-UOS) and an M.Sc. in Biology (2018) at MSU-Marawi City. He is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Microbiology (minor in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna. For his doctoral dissertation, he is working on the “Chemotherapeutic Potentials of Prebiotic Compound 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic Acid (DHNA) Against Prostate Cancer and Bacterial Pathogens,” which aims to combine 2D and 3D culture techniques in drug testing platforms. This involves 3D bioprinting and the use of appropriate hydrogels that serve as bio-inks. His research interests include One Health, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental microbiology. Outside of the academe, he is involved in various volunteering activities and community outreach programs organized by civic organizations and societies.
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Dr. Husna Dimapalao
Dr. Husna Dimapalao is an Assistant Professor at Mindanao State University Marawi City. She handles biology courses both for undergraduate and graduate students. She got her PhD in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Her dissertation utilized bioinformatic tools that could determine effects of diet particularly indigenous berries of the Philippines to health. She is passionate about doing research for the betterment of the people in Lanao. She wishes to collaborate with researchers outside MSU or even from outside Philippines to do research that could uplift poverty, food insecurity and overall problem of humanity.
Dr. Melba Angni
Melba Angni is the Director for International Affairs and Linkages of Mindanao State University, Philippines. She is The Jena Declaration’s Ambassador for Southeast Asia and the Philippines of UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding and Sustainability. She is also a member of the Operational Board of the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) and an active collaborator of the EU-ASEAN GreenTrans-EDU project.
Melba leads the university’s global engagement, forging strategic partnerships, advancing academic collaborations, and positioning MSU as a dynamic player in internationalization, sustainability, and innovation. She is instrumental in aligning the university’s international affairs with global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals, The Jena Declaration, and the Green Transition agenda.
Her professional expertise lies in educational leadership, institutional diplomacy, inclusive development, science education and culture studies. With decades of experience in academia and leadership, Melba has been key in expanding MSU’s global networks, mobilizing faculty and student exchanges, and securing international programs that elevate institutional visibility and impact.
Melba is passionate about inclusive global learning, cultural sustainability, and transforming education to meet the challenges of the future. She is deeply committed to creating opportunities for academic communities to thrive through cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing. As an advocate of internationalization for transformation, she champions partnerships that empower institutions and individuals to co-create solutions for a sustainable and inclusive world.
Professor Bruno Motta de Carvalho
Professor Bruno M. Carvalho is the Deputy International Relations Officer of the UFRN. Bruno earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (1991), a M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1995) and a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania (2003). He has extensive experience teaching varied courses in Computer Science, while his research interests are more focused on theories and applications in Visual Computing, such as image reconstruction, image segmentation and object classification. He is currently involved in the development of solutions for biological, medical and geological applications.
Dr Yvonne Yeh
Dr. Ying-Jung Yvonne Yeh is the Vice President for International Affairs at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) and a tenured professor in the Department of Business Administration. She has been in charge of international MBA program for years before taking the position at Office of International Affairs. She also served as a deputy secretary general of Taiwan Academy of Management, and was a member of the reviewing committee for promoting outstanding small and medium enterprises. Her research interests include employee quality of working life, performance management, and the application of technology on work and employee training. As a professor in human resource management, she is dedicated in promoting students’ career opportunities, including global mobilities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr
Dr. Chaowalit Limmaneevichitr has held various leadership roles at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), most notably as Vice President for Student and Learner Development. He has implemented the KSD360 policy, which promotes a comprehensive approach to student development by integrating academic learning with extracurricular activities, community service, and personal development workshops.
In alignment with KMUTT’s commitment to sustainable development and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, Dr. Chaowalit has launched programs that encourage innovative thinking about sustainability. These initiatives empower students to create viable business solutions for environmental and social challenges. Dr. Chaowalit is also recognized for his research in aluminum, particularly his work on alloy development. His contributions have significantly advanced the understanding and application of aluminum processing, further enhancing the academic rigor at KMUTT.
His dedication ensures that KMUTT students receive a holistic education, preparing them for global challenges. He fosters an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, sustainability, and entrepreneurial readiness. His vision equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a dynamic and challenging world.
Prof. Dr. Sven Quadflieg
Prof. Dr. Sven Quadflieg, an expert in communication design and visual communication, studied at the Folkwang University of the Arts and the Zurich University of the Arts and received his doctorate at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts.
After working as art director at BOROS Kommunikation, he founded his own design studio in 2011 and worked for well-known institutions such as the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus and the Berlin State Museums. His award-winning work has been published internationally.
Since March 2019 he has been a professor for “Fundamentals of Design” at the Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences on the Lippstadt campus. There he took up the position of Vice President for University Culture and Diversity on August 1, 2024.
In his research he focuses primarily on political design and the tension between design and society. The designer is the author and co-editor of various publications and a member of the German Society for Design Theory and Research and the International Gender Design Network.
Prof. Dr. Justin Lange
Prof. Dr. Justin Sebastian Lange, an expert in product development in the fields of orthopedics, rehabilitation technology, medical aids and sports equipment, has been Professor of “Ergonomics and Biomechanics” at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences since July 1, 2019. He took up the position of Vice President for Studies and Teaching on August 1, 2024.
He previously worked as Head of Bauerfeind Innovationscentrum GmbH and Head of Research and Development at Bauerfeind AG, a manufacturer of bandages, orthoses and other medical products. Here he assumed responsibility and strategic management of the company’s entire development and innovation management.
Prof. Lange studied “Sports Science and Sports Equipment Technology” at Chemnitz University of Technology. He received his doctorate there on the “Influence of excessive body weight and reduced cutaneous sensory perception in the foot on plantar stress when walking”. As a research assistant, he supported research projects on the evaluation and optimization of football and running shoes, among other things.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Chitniratna
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Chitniratna is the President of Thaksin University Thailand. He has been in this position for almost two years. Prior to this he was the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nathapong Chitniratna received Ph.D. in Social Development from Naresuan University, M.Sc. in Environmental Management from Prince of Songkla University, and B.A. in Political Science from Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand.