ICDALESH
2026

Dr. Analiza Resano Villacorte y Acuña is a distinguished academic, researcher, and educator serving as Professor III at Bulacan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Management and a Doctor of TESOL, with extensive expertise in English language education, curriculum development, educational research, and communication studies. With over two decades of teaching and academic leadership experience, she has served as Department Chair in English, Editor-in-Chief of the university journal, and research administrator. Dr. Acuña has led and secured several funded research projects, published scholarly works in international journals, authored books on communication and language education, and presented her research at conferences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Her research interests include language education, educational management, communication, and community development.

Prof. Dr. Juan Cabrera is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Water Resources. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the National University of Engineering, a Master in Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), and a Ph.D. in Water Resources from the National Agrarian University La Molina. He serves as a Full Professor at the National University of Engineering and heads the "Arturo Rocha Felices" Hydraulics Laboratory. As leader of the Research Group in Hydroclimatology and Associated Risks, his research focuses on mud and debris flows, hydrometeorology, remote sensing, climate change, hydraulic modeling, and water resource management. He has extensive experience in educating civil engineers and advancing sustainable water resource solutions through research and professional practice.

Prof. Prince Vohra is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, and higher education strategist with more than 18 years of experience in teaching, research, institutional development, and industry engagement. He currently serves as the Group Director of Alumni Relations at Rayat Bahra Group, India, where he leads initiatives focused on alumni engagement, industry collaboration, mentorship, and institutional advancement. Prof. Vohra holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Punjabi University, Patiala, with research specializing in celebrity endorsement and tourism. His scholarly work spans destination branding, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, higher education, and consumer behavior, with numerous publications in Scopus-indexed and internationally recognized journals. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions at leading universities including Chandigarh University, GLA University, CT University, and Lovely Professional University. He has successfully led large-scale academic and alumni initiatives, developed innovative academic programs, organized international collaborations, and mentored entrepreneurs and emerging scholars. A passionate advocate for educational transformation, Prof. Vohra's work bridges academia, industry, and society, focusing on creating sustainable impact through research, innovation, leadership, and global partnerships. His insights on marketing, tourism, digital transformation, and higher education have made him a sought-after speaker, trainer, and keynote presenter at national and international forums.

Dr. Amar Johri has been an Assistant Professor in the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences at Saudi Electronic University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, since September 2019. He has more than 18 years of academic experience. He obtained his doctorate (PhD) from Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. His research interests include financial services, financial markets, banking, investment, accounting, auditing, IFRS, AIS and general management. He has published around 90 research papers in national and international journals (including Web of Science: SSCI, SCIE, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 & ESCI journals, Scopus, Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 indexed journals, ABDC A and ABS Rank 1 category journals with impact factor of 15+ and cite score of 17+, and Proceedings of International Conferences of repute). He has presented around 60 research papers at national and international conferences. He has completed two funded research projects as a principal researcher and one as a co-researcher. He is also working on a few more research projects. He has more than 10 chapters in Scopus- indexed books. He has been the chair of the technical sessions and honored as a chief guest (valedictory session) at the international conference. He has also authored an accounting book. He is an editorial board member of various reputed journals, including Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals. He is also the book editor for various Scopus-indexed books. He has also published two patents. He delivers and conducts sessions on financial planning, financial literacy, investment decisions, corporate finance, accounting information systems, corporate accounting, and Microsoft Excel and its use in accounting, finance, and statistics calculations. He has been a keynote speaker and session speaker at various international conferences. He is the reviewer and article editor of various reputed journals, including Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals, and has reviewed more than 100 research papers. He has also examined PhD theses for various reputed universities as an external examiner. He also serves as an external academic expert to review the program structure. His area of teaching interest includes finance, accounting, and taxation.

Dr. Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad Said is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waikato (New Zealand) and an M.Sc. from the University of Salford (UK), alongside specialized training from the Communication University of China. As Head of Creative Multimedia and Learning Technology (UTM CDex), Dr. Nihra pioneered UTM’s HyFlex learning ecosystem and co-authored the university's Teaching and Learning Policy. On the global stage, his work includes producing high-impact MIT BLOSSOM videos and widely-accessed MOOCs. His core fields of research focus on Open, Distance, and Digital Education, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, and E-learning and Multimedia Development. Bridging institutional strategy with emerging AI landscapes, Dr. Nihra is dedicated to actively shaping the future of digital education and mentoring the next generation of digital-ready scholars.

Dr. Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj has been working as a Head & Associate Professor at the Department of English, American International University Bangladesh (AIUB). He has 16 years of experience teaching courses in applied linguistics and ELT at the tertiary level. Currently, he is one of the thesis examiners at the Department of English of Bharatiar University, India, and Bharathidasan University, India, and also a visiting researcher at INTI International University, Malaysia. He completed his Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and M. A in Applied Linguistics & ELT from the Department of English at the University of Dhaka. He has achieved the BEST POSTGRADUATE STUDENT AWARD (Ph.D. program) at the 66th UTM Convocation for his outstanding research work. He is particularly interested in how technology could assist English Language Teaching (ELT). He published 63 research works, such as journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals, including Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals. He has reviewed 215 manuscripts of 53 different international journals, mostly indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. So far, his research work has been cited 1974 times in Google Scholar and 770 times in Scopus.

Dr. Harshal Patil is an academic leader, researcher, and educator with over 16 years of experience in higher education and industry. He has served in key leadership positions such as Dean, Director, Professor, and Head of Department. His research interests include Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, IoT, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and Intelligent Systems. He has published 174+ research papers, authored 11 books, and holds 26 patents. He has also guided Ph.D. scholars and numerous research projects. Dr. Patil is a life member of several professional societies and is widely recognized for his contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nornazira binti Suhairom is an academic in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Her expertise encompasses curriculum development, skills- based pedagogy, teaching and learning innovation, and graduate employability. Her research integrates food-based learning, vocational special education, and community nutrition, where she explores the use of food as a medium for skill development, inclusive education, health awareness, and economic empowerment. She is actively engaged in industry- oriented education, authentic learning, community-based projects, and human capital development aligned with workforce demands, while collaborating with industry partners and relevant agencies to strengthen an inclusive, responsive, and high-impact TVET ecosystem.

Prof. Dr. Luh Putu Artini is a Professor in English Language Education at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Since 1988, she has contributed to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, specializing in English language teaching, bilingual education, applied linguistics, and qualitative research. She earned her MA in Applied Linguistics from La Trobe University and a PhD in Education from Newcastle University. Her research interests include English language education, young learners, bilingualism, literacy, and teacher development. Prof. Artini has published widely in reputed journals and conferences, supervised student research across academic levels, and actively contributes to international academic communities and peer-reviewed journals.

Prof. Dr. Putu Anom Mahadwartha, CSA., CIB., CRP., was born on December 23, 1973, in Gianyar, Bali. He is married and the father of two daughters. Prof. Anom completed his doctoral degree in 2004 with a specialization in corporate finance and investment, and he holds professional certifications including Certified Securities Analyst (CSA). Since 2005, Prof. Anom has developed his academic career at the University of Surabaya (UBAYA), where he has served in various leadership roles, including Head of Finance Studies, Head of the Master of Management Program, and currently as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics. His expertise encompasses corporate finance, investment, corporate governance, risk management, valuation modelling, and financial reengineering. Prof. Anom is an active lecturer and researcher, having published numerous papers in both national and international journals. He is also a reviewer for several academic journals and national research grants. Beyond academia, he is a professional business trainer and consultant, assisting multinational and national companies, both public and private, in mergers, acquisitions, business and investment decisions, and business development.