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
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
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
Dr. Wang Xin
Monash University
Malaysia
Dr. Wang Xin
Monash UniversityMalaysia
Biography
We will update soon
Speech Title
Smart and Autonomous Pavement Maintenance through 3D Imaging and Reinforcement Learning
Dr. Ahmad Bazzi
New York University
Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ahmad Bazzi
New York UniversityAbu Dhabi
Biography
Ahmad Bazzi was born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his PhD degree in electrical engineering from EURECOM, Sophia Antipolis, France, in 2017, and the MSc degree (summa cum laude) in wireless communication systems (SAR) from Centrale Supélec, in 2014. He is currently a Research Scientist at the Wireless Research Lab of New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi, and NYU WIRELESS, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, contributing to integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). Prior to that, he was the Algorithm and Signal Processing Team Leader at CEVA-DSP, Sophia Antipolis, leading the work on Wi-Fi (802.11ax) and Bluetooth (5.xx BR/BLE/BTDM/LR) high-performant (HP) PHY modems, OFDMA MAC schedulers, and RF-related issues. He is an inventor with multiple patents involving intellectual property of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products, all of which have been implemented and sold to key clients. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Since 2018, he has been publishing lectures on the YouTube platform under his name “Ahmad Bazzi”, where his channel contains mathematical, algorithmic, and programming topics, with over 270,000 subscribers and more than 17 million views, as of November 2024. He was awarded a CIFRE Scholarship from Association Nationale Recherche Technologies (ANRT) France, in 2014, in collaboration with RivieraWaves (now CEVA-DSP). He was nominated for Best Student Paper Award at IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) 2016. He received the Silver Plate Creator Award from YouTube, in 2022, for his 100,000 subscriber milestone. He was awarded an exemplary reviewer for the IEEE Transactions on Communications in 2022 and an exemplary reviewer for the IEEE Wireless Communications Letters in 2022. He served as technical program committee (TPC) member and a reviewer for many leading international conferences. He was selected amongst top 200 Top Arab creators for 2023. His research interests include signal processing, wireless communications, artificial intelligence, statistics, and optimization.
Speech Title
Mutual information Pilot design for Integrated Sensing and Communications
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
Invited Speakers
Prof. Ala Khalifeh
German Jordanian university
Jordan
Prof. Ala Khalifeh
German Jordanian universityJordan
Biography
Ala Khalifeh received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of California at Irvine, as a Fulbright Scholar.,He is currently an esteemed academic in the field of wireless sensor networks, IoT, and networking. He is also the Vice-Dean of the Deanship of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (DI-TECH) and an Associate Professor with German Jordanian University (GJU). Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles in both academia and industry, including an Assistant Professor with German University in Cairo and leadership positions within IEEE, such as the Chair of the IEEE Jordan Section. His research contributions include over 115 Scopus-indexed publications. He has been awarded numerous prestigious accolades, such as the Leader of Innovation Fellowship (LIF) from the Royal Academy of Engineering (U.K.) and the Young AFCEA 40 under 40 International Award. Beyond academia, he has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between research institutions and industry, securing multiple research grants from NATO, European Commission, and other international funding bodies. His entrepreneurial achievements include first place in the Queen Rania National Entrepreneurship Competition (QRNEC) and leadership in technology-driven startups. His expertise in bridging innovation, academia, and enterprise continues to drive impactful research and development initiatives.
Speech Title
We will update soon
Dr Dalbir Singh
National University of Malaysia
Malaysia
Dr Dalbir Singh
National University of MalaysiaMalaysia
Biography
Dalbir Singh received his degree in Computer Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2002. He received his PhD degree in Computer Science from University Malaya in 2009. He is an Associate Professor and a Strategic Informatics Research Group member at the Center for Software Technology and Management (SOFTAM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia). His current research interests include Human Computer Interaction, E-Learning Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and Strategic Planning. He has led several funded research projects and published numerous academic publications. Besides that, he is also keen on quality assurance for academic programmes.
Speech Title
Leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies to Enhance Food Security
Dr. Vimal Rau Aparow
Taylors University
Malaysia
Dr. Vimal Rau Aparow
Taylors UniversityMalaysia
Biography
Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Vimal Rau Aparow received his BEng and MSc from the
Department of Automotive, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia
Melaka (UTeM). He has completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
Department in Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). Then, he joined in Energy
Research Institute @ Nanyang Technological University, (NTU) Singapore as Postdoctoral
Research for one of the NTU projects known as CETRAN. In CETRAN, his research focuses
mainly on development of autonomous vehicle simulation and testing the behavior of the
autonomous vehicle in various testing conditions. Next, he was appointed as Assistant Professor
at University of Nottingham Malaysia where he has established new research group called as
Automated Vehicle Engineering System (AVES) to focus on safety assessment of automated
vehicle by adopting digital twin technology where has completed several research projects and
postgraduate supervision. He also took a few leaderships role in this university such as Director
of Mechatronics Engineering, Co-Director of Sub Research Cluster in Autonomous and IoT
Integration and Director of Research in Renewable Energy. Currently, he has been appointed as
Associate Professor in School of Engineering, Faculty of Innovation and Technology at Taylors
University, Malaysia.
He is a certified Professional Engineer (PEng) and ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer
(ACPEng) under Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Chartered Engineer approved by UK
Engineering Council under Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) board and certified
Professional Technologist under Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT). He is recognized as
one of the members of Young Scientists Network under Academy of Science Malaysia (YSN
ASM) for his research contributions and awarded "National Outstanding Young Researcher" by
Private Education Cooperative Malaysia under the Private Education Excellence Awards in
2022. He also has been awarded with SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship Programme by
Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) for research project focusing on validation of
virtual safety testing of autonomous vehicle at CETRAN, Energy Research Institute @ Nanyang
Technological University, (NTU), Singapore. He has also been appointed as Technical Advisory
Panels for MRANTI Autonomous Living Lab from 2022 to 2023 and as Head of Technical
Advisory Panel from 2023 to 2024 to support for virtual and physical safety assessment of
autonomous vehicles using MRANTI road and environment. Then, he has been offered an
advisory role as "Autonomous Vehicle Advisor" for RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA) to
support for development of regulation and testing framework for Autonomous Vehicle at Ras Al
Khaimah, UAE. He is also recognized as certified trainer under HRD Corp, Malaysia and IPG
Automotive, Germany.
Speech Title
Scenario-Based Safety Testing of Autonomous Vehicle using Digital-Twin Based
Testing: Potential Application in Ras Al Khaimah
Prof. Dimah Dera
Rochester Institute of Technology
USA
Prof. Dimah Dera
Rochester Institute of TechnologyUSA
Biography
Dimah Dera is a Frederick and Anna B. Wiedman II Professor at the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and M.A. in Mathematics from Rowan University, NJ. Dimah received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Initiation Initiative (CRII), Award No. 2401828, in 2023 and the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) supplement award in 2024 for her current research
focusing on robust and trustworthy machine learning. She won several research Awards at IEEE conferences and in the Engineering community, including the Best Paper Award at the 2019 IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing, the NJ Tech Council STEM Innovator to Watch Award (2019), and the IEEE Philadelphia Section Benjamin Franklin Key Award (2021). Dimah has served as a member of the IEEE Signal Processing and Computational Intelligence Societies as well as a member of the ACM SIGHPC Association for Computing Machinery. She is the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) University Ambassador.
Speech Title
Quantifying Policy Uncertainty for Trustworthy Autonomous Navigation
