Dr. George Tsaramirsis
Associate Professor, University of Wollongong Dubai - UAE
Dr George is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong in Dubai. He earned his PhD from King’s College London, which was ranked in the top 20 by the QS World University Rankings at the time of his graduation. His areas of expertise include Gaming, Mixed Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), Drones, and Software Engineering. He has supervised and co-supervised numerous PhD and MSc theses and has guided various undergraduate capstone projects. Dr George has an extensive publication record in both journals and conference proceedings. Before joining the University of Wollongong in Dubai, Dr George was a full-time faculty member at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There, he taught a range of courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design Patterns, Advanced Software Engineering, and Computer Games Development. His industrial experience includes positions at leading financial institutions like the Bank of Ireland, Barclays Plc, and the London Stock Exchange, through his work with Accenture in the UK. Dr George is renowned for his teamwork, effective communication and presentation skills, and his ability to thrive under pressure. He excels in adapting to sudden and frequent changes in plans. His primary strength, however, lies in his capacity to integrate technology into highly innovative solutions.

Dr. Farkhund Iqbal
Professor, Zayed University - UAE
Dr. Farkhund Iqbal holds the position of Professor in the College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates. He holds a Master (2005) and a Ph.D. degree (2011) from Concordia University, Canada. He is using Artificial Intelligence technologies including deep learning and data analytics techniques for problem solving in healthcare, cybersecurity and cybercrime investigation in smart and safe city domain. He has established a strong publication record in high rank venues. He is an affiliate professor in the school of information studies, McGill university, Canada and Adjunct professor in the Faculty of Business and IT, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards and research grants. He has served as a chair and TPC member of several IEEE/ACM conferences and as a guest editor and reviewer for prestigious journals. He is a member of several research labs and professional organizations.

Dr. Richard Ikuesan
Assistant Professor, Zayed University - UAE
Dr. Richard got his Ph.D. from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2015 where he worked on the human aspect of security and forensics. Proceeding after his Ph.D. studies, he joined the Cybersecurity department of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, as a lecturer, in 2016. Shortly after, he joined the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa as a Postdoctoral fellow where he further secured a concurrent Postdoctoral fellowship award with Australia Awards-Africa. He conducted his research with the University of New South Wales Sydney, and the UP from 2016 to 2018. Thereafter, he initiated a research body in FUT Minna towards digital policing for developing nations between 2018 and 2019. Before joining Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Richard was with the Cyber and Network security department of the Community College of Qatar where he taught extensive practical-based, student-oriented cyber security courses. In terms of research, Dr. Richard has published in high-rated security and forensic journals and reputable international conferences. He is pioneering digital policing studies with a special focus on developing countries.

Dr. Fazal Qudus Khan
Associate Professor, University of Swat - Pakistan
Dr. Fazal Qudus Khan is an Associate Professor of IT and Director of Administration at the University of Shangla, with an extensive background in academia, research, administration, and accreditation. He has over 18 years of experience in higher education, previously serving as Associate Professor and Director of the Shangla Campus at the University of Swat and holding multiple leadership positions at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia, including Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Academic Accreditation. His research expertise spans computer science, information technology, and personal development, with 18 ISI-indexed publications, including 10 in Q1 journals, and a submitted US patent. Dr. Khan has played a key role in ABET accreditation, developing academic advising manuals, program binders, and assessment frameworks. His industry experience includes serving as an IT Officer at CABI and working on network administration and software troubleshooting. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, an M.Sc. in Computer and Network Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University, and a bachelor's degree in information technology from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar. Recognized with multiple awards, including Best Faculty Member and Best Lecturer, he continues to contribute to academic excellence and administrative leadership.