Anshu Saxena Arora, Ph.D., PMP is the Tenured Full Professor of Marketing and Social Robotics at the School of Business and Public Administration, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA. Dr. Arora is the Founding Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Social Robotics, and Behavioral Research Laboratory at UDC, funded by the National Science Foundation. Dr. Arora has been awarded several grants from the National Science Foundation, including the prestigious Faculty Research Initiation Award for her project titled Social Motivation Approach for Rehabilitation Through Educational Robotics (SMARTER) research where she works with social robots (NAO and Pepper robots) targeted at students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning/cognitive disabilities at various high schools and universities in Washington, DC. Dr. Arora is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. Dr. Arora has published more than 55 research papers in national and international journals of repute and has presented about 65 papers in national and international conferences. Her research interests and expertise include artificial intelligence (AI), social-educational-ethical robotics; AI and social robotics; user experience (UX) / consumer experience (CX); AI Policy / Regulation / Governance across the United States, European Union, and China; social media analytics; digital marketing; social media strategy mix and social media measurement; stereotypical advertising polysemy; innovative experiential learning pedagogies; relational supply chain management strategy relationships; and project management.

Dr. Ali Soofastaei is a seasoned technology leader with comprehensive expertise in full-stack data governance, architecture, and methodologies. He has a proven record of delivering swift, impactful, data-driven solutions that significantly enhance organizational performance. Dr. Soofastaei has led large-scale, global projects, fostering consensus among diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Information Technology, Mechanical and Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia, and a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Aroop Bhattacharjee is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 30 years’ experience, working at various global locations, currently based in The Netherlands. I help organizations on : • Reducing costs • Reducing time to market • Increasing margins, and • Increasing employee engagement I take a holistic approach to create healthy organizations. The outcomes include not only physical, infrastructural, and procedural changes to existing manufacturing or business systems but also facilitate a necessary mindset shift at key organizational levels for successful implementation. Currently studying “AI and Applications” at Technical University Eindhoven.

Dr. Hailu Shimels is a hosted researcher in Mechanical Engineering with over a decade of academic and industrial experience in robotics, additive manufacturing, and structural optimization. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has served as an Associate Professor, advising numerous graduate students on advanced topics in design and simulation. Dr. Shimels specializes in 4D printing, topology optimization, and smart materials integration for robotic systems, strongly focusing on combining finite element analysis with AI-driven design frameworks. His recent work explores phase transformation modeling and the development of self-folding robotic structures using shape memory alloys. He is also the founder and general manager of a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. Dr. Shimels is passionate about bridging research and real-world applications, with ongoing collaborations across Europe, Africa, and North America

Saeed Rahmani Interested in Automated Vehicles, Machine Learning, and Traffic Flow Theory. I am specifically interested in combining methods from different domains to achieve robust and generalizable solutions for motion planning and decision-making of automated vehicles.

Dayane Farah is an ICT and Computer Science teacher currently teaching at Al Ain English Speaking School in the United Arab Emirates. She holds a master’s degree in educational technology from the Lebanese University, where her research focused on exploring the effect of using an educational programming software on enhancing high school students' problem-solving and logical thinking skills. In addition to her career in education, she is completing Unity training for game developers, artists, and educators, enhancing her expertise in interactive media and game-based learning. Passionate about research and innovation in education, she is currently seeking international opportunities to attain a PhD. Proficient in Arabic, French, and English, Dayane brings a global perspective to her teaching and has a strong interest in immersive learning environments, computational thinking, and the integration of emerging technologies in the classroom.