Assoc Prof. Dr. Nor 'Adha Binti Ab Hamid is a distinguished academic at the International Islamic University College Selangor (KUIS), where she is part of the Centre of Postgraduate Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Law and is deeply involved in teaching, research, and supervising postgraduate students. Her work focuses on areas such as Islamic law, comparative law, and human rights, contributing significantly to both the academic community at KUIS and the broader field of legal studies.

Dr. Phil Harris is a renowned academic, holding positions as Professor Emeritus in Marketing & Public Affairs at the University of Chester and Woxsen University, Hyderabad, as well as various roles at UNISA, Jiangsu University, and the University of Otago. He is a Fellow of the Good Governance Institute and has served on numerous influential boards, including the Marketing Council (UK) PLC and the Chartered Institute of Marketing. With a background in the chemical and food industries, he has authored over 200 articles, 400 academic papers, and 20 books. Phil founded the Journal of Public Affairs and the Chester Forum, and has advised global businesses and governments. His focus areas include China, entrepreneurship, and public affairs. A champion for human rights since the 1960s, he received the Educate North Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. Phil lives in Chester, UK.

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Roslina Ismail is a distinguished academic with a unique blend of art and science expertise. She holds an MFA in Fine Arts and Technology from UiTM, a PhD in Engineering (Nanotechnology), and an MEngSc. in Advanced Materials from Universiti Malaya. Her academic journey began with a Chemistry degree from UMIST in the UK. Passionate about transdisciplinary collaboration, she advocates for bridging the gaps between social sciences, humanities, and STEM disciplines. Dr. Ismail aims to foster global perspectives and cultural sensitivity in research, benefiting students and academic staff alike. Her vision is to elevate the university's research ecosystem by promoting innovative strategies that transcend traditional boundaries. She seeks to empower researchers to explore imaginative methodologies and drive transformative knowledge exchange, ultimately advancing sustainable innovation and socio-economic impact.

Dr. Teoh Kok Ban is the Head of School and Senior Lecturer at ViTrox College in Malaysia, where he leads the School of Industrial Management. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Statistics, a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Development, and a second Master's in Counseling, all from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Teoh has received multiple accolades, including the Best Presenter award at the Industry 4.0 Regional Conference and the Best Poster award at the 6th ASIA International Conference. He is a registered counselor with the Malaysian Board of Counselors, a certified trainer by HRDF, and the Deputy Country Director at AIBPM. Dr. Teoh is also the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Human Resource Management Research, a Section Editor for SEISENSE Business Review, and a reviewer for Psychological Reports. He is certified in various therapeutic modalities, including Neo-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Love Therapy.

Leeza Gordon is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and the founder of Icymay Business Solution, based in London. With a wealth of experience in the business world, Leeza specializes in providing innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for businesses of all sizes. Her expertise lies in ethical sourcing, ensuring that products and services are obtained in a responsible and sustainable manner. Leeza is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with suppliers and clients, promoting sustainability and ethical practices throughout the supply chain. She is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and is committed to helping others achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

Mr. Spencer Kraft is an dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for building and growing businesses. Throughout my career, I have founded successful ventures and collaborated with numerous companies to enhance their operations and drive revenue growth. My expertise lies in business development, project management, and adeptly navigating remote and distributed team settings. Known for my strategic mindset, I specialize in crafting innovative solutions that align with organizational goals, ensuring business success through creativity and adaptability.

Dr. Ena Bhattacharyya is a Senior Lecturer at SEGi University Kota Damansara, specializing in Postgraduate Supervision. She has extensive experience teaching English Language and Communication in rural and secondary schools across Malaysia. Her expertise includes Academic and Technical Writing, Professional Communication Skills, and Research Methodology. Dr. Bhattacharyya co-edited "New Media Communication Skills for Engineers and IT Professionals" and has served as an Invited Reviewer and Guest Editor for several academic journals. She actively participates in conferences on Communication, Employability, and Education, supported by grants like the SUMITOMO International Grant and JASTIP Grant. She received the Best Overall Paper award at UTLF2020. Passionate about human capital empowerment, she aims to contribute to a sustainable future.

Dr Esha Chatterjee is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Kalinga University, Raipur, with over eight years of academic experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, where she was awarded the prestigious RUSA Doctoral Fellowship. Dr Chatterjee has served in various academic roles, including Head of the Arts and Humanities at Anjaneya University, and has taught at several renowned institutions such as Jadavpur University and Amity University, Kolkata.
Her research interests encompass gender studies, media, and cultural sociology, with publications in respected academic journals and edited volumes. Dr Chatterjee has also co- edited the book Media in Today’s World: Exploring the Digital Landscape and presented papers at national and international conferences. She is a life member of the Indian Sociological Society and has been recognized for her contributions to the field, including her role as a session chair and keynote speaker at academic events.
In addition to her teaching and research, Dr Chatterjee is actively involved in curriculum development and educational innovation, driven by her passion for advancing the sociology discipline and supporting student success.

Ph. D. in Linguistics and Ph.D. in Philosophy (of Science and Language). MA in Anglo-German languages, MA in Music and Musical Language. Master degree in Human Sexuality. Certificate of Advanced Studies in Pedagogy and in Forensic Linguistics. Professor of International and Intercultural Communication & Intercultural negotiation and resolution of conflicts; cross cultural management; social representations of health and diseases at the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2002 to present), at the University of New Haven (2018), at the University of Shanghai (2021 to present) and at the Spanish Open University (UNED) (2022 to present). She also teaches creative and therapeutic writing at the literary school La Forja de Historias (Barcelona, Spain). Translator of seven languages: English, Dutch, Italian, French, German, Catalan and Spanish. She has given courses, seminars and conferences in Spain, Portugal, Holland, England, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Canada, France, India, China, Morocco, Uganda, Malaysia and Turkey. Author of several books and articles on diverse topics, specially on gender violence, language, cross-cultural communication and media. Among her works we can mention her essays: “La violencia sexual y su representación en la prensa” (2003), “Cuando el feminismo dijo sí al poder” (2013), “Polifemo y la mujer barbuda. Crónica (des) enfadada de un cáncer atípico” (2016); “Perséfone se encuentra a La Manada. El trasluz de la violación” (Akal, 2019); “Interculturales y comunicativos. Una mirada crítica a la comunicación intercultural en tiempos pandémicos y distópicos” (Amazon, 2020). Author of several books of poetry in Spanish, English and Japanese. She has just published “A History of Women’s Contributions to Linguistics: Words Gone with the Wind” (Cambridge Scholars Publishing). With the same publisher, she is currently working on an essay about challenges of intercultural communication in a post-pandemic and dystopian world.

Barbara Dell'Abate Çelebi is an Associate Professor of English and Italian Literature. She is currently working in the Department of Italian Language and Literature at Istanbul University. She holds a BA and MA in Modern Western Languages and Literatures (English and French) from the University of Naples L'Orientale and a Ph.D in Italian Literature from the University of Istanbul. She has taught English, Italian and French literature in various universities among which Beykent University, Koç University, Galatasaray University and Université Libre de Bruxelles. She is the author of Penelope's daughters (2016), La letteratura in gioco (2016) and L'alieno dentro (2011). Her research interests, rooted in comparative literature by women, focus on issues of power, agency, and gender politics. Since 2019 she has been working on Western women traveling to the Ottoman Empire and on Ottoman women writers. She published in June 2022  the article “Fatma Aliye: At the intersection of secular and Islamic feminism” in Women’s Studies. She is particularly interested in less-known Late Ottoman Empire women intellectuals and in particular in their feminism avant la lettre. She has lived in Turkey since 1998 and can speak and write fluently in Turkish.