Plenary Speakers
Prof. Dr. M. S. S. El Namaki
Victoria University
Switzerland
Prof. Dr. M. S. S. El Namaki
Victoria UniversitySwitzerland
Biography
Speech Title
The creation of an artificial intelligence industry
Prof. Jefferson A. Costales
Eulogio A.R. Institute of Science & Technology
Philippines
Prof. Jefferson A. Costales
Eulogio A.R. Institute of Science & TechnologyPhilippines
Biography
A researcher and former Dean of Computer Studies, he specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. His work often focuses on practical applications of technology, such as mobile health detection and educational tools like the Pomodoro technique. He is currently a candidate for a PhD in Computer Science at Mapua University
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Prof. Jonathan Katz
University of Maryland
USA
Prof. Jonathan Katz
University of MarylandUSA
Biography
An expert in cryptography and computer security, he previously served as the director of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center. He has published over 100 scientific articles and co-authored the widely used textbook Introduction to Modern Cryptography. He is also a Fellow of the ACM and IACR
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Prof. Alvaro Rocha
ISEG - University of Lisbon
Portugal
Prof. Alvaro Rocha
ISEG - University of LisbonPortugal
Biography
A Core Researcher at ISEG, his work focuses on Information Systems and Technologies, maturity models, and e-health. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of several scientific journals and serves as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Portugal Section.
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Christina Semper
Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz
Austria
Christina Semper
Johannes Kepler University (JKU) LinzAustria
Biography
She provides administrative and organizational support for the Institute for Symbolic Artificial Intelligence at JKU. While sharing a name with researchers in related fields, her primary professional role at JKU is within the institute's administrative team
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Prof. Farid Nait-Abdesselam
Universite Paris Cite
France
Prof. Farid Nait-Abdesselam
Universite Paris CiteFrance
Biography
He specializes in network security, resilience, and distributed systems. With over 180 peer-reviewed publications, his research focuses on adaptive defense strategies and secure communication in complex environments. He previously held positions at several US universities
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Prof. Kaitai Fang
Hong Kong Baptist University
China
Prof. Kaitai Fang
Hong Kong Baptist UniversityChina
Biography
Speech Title
Professor Kai-Tai Fang is a distinguished mathematician and statistician currently serving as a Chair Professor at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)
