Plenary Speakers
Prof. Ker Pin Jern
Sunway University
Malaysia
Prof. Ker Pin Jern
Sunway UniversityMalaysia
Biography
Dr. Ker, Pin Jern is a Professor in the School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia. He is a project leader or member of various government and industrial research projects, with a total amount of > MYR 20 million (>USD 4 million). He has published >130 journal papers (WoS-indexed Q1 & Q2) and >60 Scopus / WoS (Q3 & Q4) indexed journal papers. He has served as an invited speaker for technical talks by several engineering-related organizations such as IEEE, IMechE, IET and Institution of Engineers Malaysia. His research interests are the application of artificial intelligence and development of intelligent system for energy-related applications, such as renewable energy and energy storage system. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng.) and is awarded as the World’s Top 2% most-cited scientists for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Speech Title
From Power Grids to Poultry: Coupling Optical Signals with Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Predictions and Monitoring
Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Malaysia
Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan
National University of Malaysia (UKM)Malaysia
Biography
Ts. Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan currently working as an Associate Professor and head of the Network and Communication Technology Research Laboratory at the Cyber Security Center, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Dr. Kamrul is a visiting researcher at the computer science department, University of Houston-Victoria, USA, and a visiting associate professor at the Department of computer science and Engineering, Jain University, Bangalore, India. He completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and an MSc in Electrical and Communication Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia, in 2016. Dr. Kamrul specializes in cutting-edge information-centric networks, Wireless Communication and Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-physical systems, Smart Vehicular networks, and smart grid & Industrial IoT. He has been selected as one of the top 2 % of scientists and highly cited authors worldwide, awarded by Stanford University, Elsevier, and Web of Science. He has published over 230 indexed papers in ranked journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Kamrul is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, signatory Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Internet Society. Dr. Kamrul is a certified professional technologist in the Board of Technology Malaysia. He has actively participated in many events/workshops/training for the IEEE and IEEE humanitarian programs in Malaysia. He works as associate editor and guest editor for IEEE, Elsevier, IET, MDPI, and Bentham Science.
Speech Title
Adaptive Cyber Space Defense: Bridging Foundational Protocols with Intelligent Data Protection
Prof. Giovanni Saggio
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Italy
Prof. Giovanni Saggio
University of Rome Tor VergataItaly
Biography
Giovanni Saggio graduated in Electronic Engineering (1991), PhD in Microelectronics and Telecommunication (1996), currently Associate Professor at the University of Vergata, Rome, Italy.
He is in the TOP 2% most influential Scientists (Stanford University ranking, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) and appointed Distinguished Researcher (Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication, INSTICC).
He was coordinator of the International “Expert Group” IDIH (International Collaboration Digital Transformation Healthy Ageing), for the European Commission involving Japan, South Korea, USA, China, Canada) on “Preventive Care” (2020-2022).
He is author of several monographs and nine books on Electronics, is featured author for CRC Press, author/coauthor of 200+ publications, Topic/Guest/Academic Editor and Section Board/Editorial Board Member for different Journals, granted twelve patents and founded three Spinoffs: Captiks Srl, Seeti Srl, Voicewise Srl.
Speech Title
The Sensory Glove to Bridge the Physical and Digital Worlds in the most Human Way Possible
Prof. Jean Vanderdonckt
Catholic University of Louvain
Belgium
Prof. Jean Vanderdonckt
Catholic University of LouvainBelgium
Biography
Jean Vanderdonckt is a Full Professor of Computer Science at
Universite catholique de Louvain where he leads the Louvain
Interaction Laboratory (LiLab). He holds a master and an aggregation
in mathematics, a master in computer science and a PhD in
Sciences from University of Namur. He has been Visiting Associate
Professor at Stanford University (2000), invited professor at Univ. of
Fortaleza and at Polytechnic Univ. of Valencia. He has over 30 years
of experience in research and development. He is an ACM Distinguished Member, IEEE Senior
Member, IFIP Pioneer in HCI, and IFIP Fellow. He received several awards (e.g., the IBM Belgium
Award, the ACM Service Award for Contributions to ACM, the Brian Shackel Award in HCI, and
the ITEA Research Excellence Award) and fellowships (e.g., Fulbright-Hayes fellowship, NATO
Advanced Fellowship). He is currently co-editor-in-chief of Springer HCI Series.
Speech Title
Gesture Interaction: How to ensure a balance
between user preference and sensor performance?
Dr. Alessandro Artusi
CYENS Centre of Excellence
Cyprus
Dr. Alessandro Artusi
CYENS Centre of ExcellenceCyprus
Biography
Dr. Artusi is currently a Research Associate Professor and the head of the DeepCamera group at CYENS CoE. He holds a PhD from the Vienna University of Technology.
He has been international recognized for his fundamental contributions to the fields of Image Processing, Computer Vision and Computer Graphics, and for his work on High Dynamic Range (HDR) Imaging. He has developed as co-editor and editor 2 International Standards. The JPEGXT ISO/IEC 18477, as a UK representative member of the IST/037 coding of picture, audio, multimedia and hypermedia information, standardization group, of the British Standard Institute (BSI). The MPAI-EVC UFV vers 1.0 as one of the founder’s members of the Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI), where he has been previously active in the evidence study for deep-learning based video encoding.
He has been also appointed, by the Cyprus Organization for standardization (CYS) as the Head of National Delegation of the ISO/IEC/JTC 1/SC29 ‘’Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information’’.
In the above fields he has contributed as author/co-author of three books, which two of them are de-facto a reference point in those fields, fundamentals courses presented at most prestigious international venues (SIGGRAPH, EUROGRAPHICS), invited talks and keynote speaker at international level (for both academia and industry), as well as he has presented the outcome of his research on highly calibrated international conference venues. He holds number of US and European patents.
Speech Title
Color Management in the context of High Dynamic Range content: Current Status and Future Trends
Dr. Thinagaran Perumal
Universiti Putra
Malaysia
Dr. Thinagaran Perumal
Universiti PutraMalaysia
Biography
Thinagaran Perumal is the recipient of the 2014 Early Career Award from the IEEE Consumer Electronics Society for his pioneering contribution in the field of consumer technologies. He completed his PhD at Universiti Putra Malaysia, in the area of smart technology and robotics. He is currently appointed as Head of Department at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia and been elected as Chair of IEEE Consumer Technology Society Malaysia Chapter. His research interests are towards interoperability aspects of smart homes and Internet of Things (IoT), wearable computing, and cyber-physical systems. Thina has also been heading the National Committee on Standardization for IoT (IEC/ISO TC / G/16) as Chairman since 2018. Some of the eminent works include proactive architecture for IoT systems; development of the cognitive IoT frameworks for smart homes and wearable devices for rehabilitation purposes. He is an active member of IEEE Consumer Technology Society and its Future Directions Committee on Internet of Things. He has been invited to give several keynote lectures and plenary talk on Internet of Things in various institutions and organizations internationally. He has published several papers in IEEE Conferences and Journals and is serving as TPC member for several reputed IEEE conferences. He is an active reviewer for IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Communication Magazine, IEEE Sensors Journal, and IEEE Transaction for Automation Science and Engineering, to name a few. He was elected as General Chair for IEEE International Symposium on Consumer Electronics 2017 (ISCE’17) held in Kuala Lumpur. Thina is currently serving as Chair, IEEE CTSoc Technical Committee on Internet of Things and Digital Twin, overseeing some of the society’s technical activities
Speech Title
Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT): From Connected Devices to Autonomous Ecosystems
Prof. Selvakumar Manickam
Cybersecurity Research Centre (CYRES)
Malaysia
Prof. Selvakumar Manickam
Cybersecurity Research Centre (CYRES)Malaysia
Biography
Dr. Selvakumar Manickam is a leading authority in cybersecurity and AI. As a professor and the director of the Cybersecurity Research Center, he has been instrumental in advancing security and privacy research. His contributions have significantly shaped algorithms and models that address complex challenges in cybersecurity. Dr. Manickam's passion lies in forging connections between theory and practice, often by integrating cybersecurity and AI technologies. Equipped with decades of software development expertise, he also spearheads cutting-edge projects in AI-driven automation, optimizing efficiency and safety across diverse sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture. His work has catalyzed significant improvements in productivity and security, showcasing the transformative potential of AI in real-world applications. A prolific researcher and author, Dr. Manickam consistently publishes in top-tier journals and presents at prestigious conferences. He has cultivated a new generation of experts in the hybrid field of AI and cybersecurity. His insights are highly valued by journalists and industry leaders, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in cybersecurity and AI. Dr. Manickam's dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge makes him an influential figure in shaping the future of these critical fields.
Speech Title
From Sensors to Systems: Strengthening IoT Cybersecurity
Prof. Pascal Lorenz
University of Haute Alsace
France
Prof. Pascal Lorenz
University of Haute AlsaceFrance
Biography
Pascal Lorenz (lorenz@ieee.org) received his M.Sc. (1990) and Ph.D. (1994) from the University of Nancy, France. Between 1990 and 1995 he was a research engineer at WorldFIP Europe and at Alcatel-Alsthom. He is a professor at the University of Haute-Alsace, France, since 1995. His research interests include QoS, wireless networks and high-speed networks. He is the author/co-author of 3 books, 3 patents and 200 international publications in refereed journals and conferences. He was Technical Editor of the IEEE Communications Magazine Editorial Board (2000-2006), IEEE Networks Magazine since 2015, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology since 2017, Chair of IEEE ComSoc France (2014-2020), Financial chair of IEEE France (2017-2022), Chair of Vertical Issues in Communication Systems Technical Committee Cluster (2008-2009), Chair of the Communications Systems Integration and Modeling Technical Committee (2003-2009), Chair of the Communications Software Technical Committee (2008-2010) and Chair of the Technical Committee on Information Infrastructure and Networking (2016-2017), Chair of IEEE/ComSoc Satellite and Space Communications Technical (2022-2023), IEEE R8 Finance Committee (2022-2023), IEEE R8 Conference Coordination Committee (2023). He has served as Co-Program Chair of IEEE WCNC'2012 and ICC'2004, Executive Vice-Chair of ICC'2017, TPC Vice Chair of Globecom'2018, Panel sessions co-chair for Globecom'16, tutorial chair of VTC'2013 Spring and WCNC'2010, track chair of PIMRC'2012 and WCNC'2014, symposium Co-Chair at Globecom 2007-2011, Globecom'2019, ICC 2008-2010, ICC'2014 and '2016. He has served as Co-Guest Editor for special issues of IEEE Communications Magazine, Networks Magazine, Wireless Communications Magazine, Telecommunications Systems and LNCS. He is associate Editor for International Journal of Communication Systems (IJCS-Wiley), Journal on Security and Communication Networks (SCN-Wiley) and International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking, Journal of Network and Computer Applications (JNCA-Elsevier). He is senior member of the IEEE, IARIA fellow and member of many international program committees. He has organized many conferences, chaired several technical sessions and gave tutorials at major international conferences. He was IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer Tour during 2013-2014.
Speech Title
Architectures of Next Generation Wireless Networks
Dr. Esraa Mousa Ali
Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Jordan
Dr. Esraa Mousa Ali
Al-Ahliyya Amman UniversityJordan
Biography
Esraa Mousa Ali is an associate professor at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, where she is working in faculty of Engineering. She received her BSc. in Electrical and computer engineering from Hashemite University in 2010. She received her MSc. and PhD degrees in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from University Sains Malaysia (USM) and University Technology PETRONAS (UTP) in 2013 and 2019 respectively. during her career, she published more than 40 research articles in reputable journals.
Speech Title
Intelligent Antenna and Sensor Integration for Future Wireless Communication Systems
