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Dr. Muthmainnah is a distinguished academic and researcher in English Education with extensive international engagement. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Manipal GlobalNxt University, Malaysia and Lecturer at Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Indonesia. She is also an Indonesian National Assessor under the Ministry of Education and Culture. With a doctoral degree (Ed.D.) in English Education from the State University of Makassar, her expertise spans second language acquisition, media and technology in teaching, cybergogy, AI-integrated pedagogy, and robotic-assisted language learning (RALL). Dr. Muthmainnah has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals, international conference proceedings, and edited volumes with leading publishers such as Springer, IGI Global, CRC Press, and Emerald. Her research focuses on AI, IoT, metaverse learning environments, and innovative instructional design for 21st-century skills. She is an active international keynote speaker, PhD examiner, and contributor to global academic collaborations across Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Professor Rachmah Ida is a Professor of Media, Culture, and Society and a senior academic in the Department of Media and Communication at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication from Universitas Airlangga, followed by a master’s degree in Media Studies from Edith Cowan University, Australia, and a doctoral degree from Curtin University of Technology. Prof. Ida is an active researcher, educator, and external doctoral thesis examiner for several internationally reputed universities. She has authored numerous journal articles, books, and book chapters focusing on media, popular culture, gender, Islam, and audience studies, particularly in the Indonesian context. Over the past five years, she has led and contributed to multiple nationally funded research projects supported by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia, addressing themes such as gender and migration, media ownership, risk communication, disaster communication, COVID-19, and volcanic hazards in East Java.

Associate Professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science, College of Economics and Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman. With an academic focus which does not limits only on political culture, international politics, youth political participation, and public policy, Dr. Noor Sulastry research spans Malaysia, South Korea, Japan and Oman offering rich comparative insights into the socio-political landscapes of these nations. Dr. Noor actively engages with public discourse as a columnist, frequently publishing thought-insightful articles in leading journals, books, newspapers and magazines. Active in consultancy, leadership training and coaching to public and private organizations, think tanks, and NGOs.

Dr. Nurshahira Ibrahim holds a PhD from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang campus, Malaysia. She is actively engaged in teaching, supervision, research, and academic service, with a strong commitment to advancing Islamic management education. Dr. Nurshahira has played a significant role in the development of Islamic management programs and curricula, integrating contemporary management perspectives with Islamic principles. Her research and publications focus on human resource development, transformational leadership, organizational psychology, and community development, particularly within psychological and socio-organizational contexts. She has contributed to scholarly discourse through journal articles and conference presentations, emphasizing leadership effectiveness, organizational well-being, and sustainable community empowerment. Through her academic work, she continues to support the development of ethical leadership and human capital grounded in Islamic values.

Dr. Pattarachit Choompol Gozzoli is an accomplished academic and policy expert with a PhD in Asian Studies from the University of Birmingham, supported by a Royal Thai Government scholarship. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Society and Health at Mahidol University. Since joining the university, she has contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research connecting social science, public health, and policy studies. Before entering academia, Dr. Gozzoli held key positions in the Thai government, including Policy Analyst at the National Economic and Social Development Council and Acting Head of the Office of Climate Change Management. She also gained international exposure through training and internships with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the World Bank. Her research focuses on health inequality, urban development, and climate adaptation strategies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ummi Naiemah Saraih is the Head of the Business Department at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). She started working at UniMAP in 2002 and became a Senior Lecturer in 2015. She also leads the Centre of Excellence for Social Innovation and Sustainability (CoESIS) from 2022 to 2024. She holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. in Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Her research focuses on organizational behavior and human resource management. She has published over 200 papers, written more than 30 books or chapters, and created over 20 copyrighted works. She has also supervised around 50 postgraduate students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norasykin Binti Mohd Zaid is a faculty member at the Faculty of Education, Science, and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and specializes in educational technology, digital pedagogy, and innovation in teaching and learning. She has authored over 160 publications and supervised more than 60 postgraduate students. Actively involved in the SMART Digital Community and CITE research groups, she also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Educational Technology Postgraduate Program, driving innovation and transformation in digital learning within higher education.

Dr. Sharala Subramaniam is a researcher, educator, and social innovator from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, with over 18 years of experience in higher education, research, and community engagement. She specializes in intercultural communication, artificial intelligence in education, language studies, social innovation, and women empowerment. Her work focuses on bridging academic research with real-world community impact, particularly in advancing inclusive education, sustainable development, and empowerment initiatives for underserved communities. Dr. Sharala has been invited as a keynote, plenary, and panel speaker at various international conferences and academic forums across Asia. She is actively involved in research collaborations, editorial and reviewing roles, and policy engagement, including contributions to Malaysia’s 13th Plan (RMK13). She is also the recipient of international innovation awards, including the Gold Medal at the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL). She is leading a community empowerment initiative on period poverty through the “Reusable Sanitary Pad Project, Skills Development & Hygiene Support Initiative. The project focuses on empowering B40 women through sustainable skills training, menstrual health awareness, and reusable sanitary pad production, while promoting dignity, entrepreneurship, and long-term community sustainability. Passionate about empowering women and communities through education, innovation, and leadership, Dr. Sharala continues to advocate for meaningful social transformation through research, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable community engagement.

Dr. Julaikha Bente Hossain is an internationally recognized gender and development expert, researcher, evaluator, and educator with over 25 years of experience promoting gender equality, women’s leadership, and social justice across Asia and Africa. She is an Affiliated Faculty member and Senior Research Specialist at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. Dr. Hossain has worked extensively with UN Women, UNFPA, ILO, UNICEF, and other international organizations on women’s empowerment, gender-responsive governance, GBV prevention, migration, climate resilience, and inclusive development. Her work focuses on advancing transformative leadership and strengthening the voice, agency, and influence of women in shaping equitable and sustainable societies.