General Chair

Dr. Vinod Vidwans

M. Des. Ph. D. (IIT Mumbai), India

Dr. Vinod Vidwans is currently a Professor at the FLAME University, Pune. He was the Chair of FLAME School of Fine and Performing Arts previously. Before joining FLAME University, he was a Senior Designer (Professor) and an Ex-Vice Chairman (Research) at National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. He also headed the Departments of New Media and Software User Interface Design at NID. He has been a visiting faculty & resource person at many prestigious institutes including IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore and Central University of Hyderabad.

Currently he is engaged in research on AI and Indian Music. He has designed and developed a Creative Intelligent Expert System for Indian Music. The software generates a Bandish (a musical composition) on its own without any human assistance in a given Raga and renders it in traditional classical Indian style. The creative software system uses principles of artificial intelligence (AI).

He carries more than twenty years of professional and research experience. While working in the industry, he designed and developed a multimedia CD ROM on computer literacy program titled `COMPLIT’. Presently this program is acquired by Govt. of Maharashtra (Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd.) and renamed as MS-CIT and has now more than five million users.

Dr. Vidwans is a cognitive philosopher, a designer and a portrait painter. He has done his Ph. D in Cognitive Philosophy and Master of Design from Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai. His doctoral work postulates a paradigm called `Design Intelligence’ and characterizes creativity from a holistic perspective. He holds a Post-Graduate Degree in Fine Arts from Nagpur University where he topped. He is a recipient of Junior Research Fellowship in Fine Arts from University Grants Commission (UGC), India.

Programme & Publication Chair

Prof.(Dr) Srikanta Patnaik

I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Prof. Srikanta Patnaik is Director of I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, India. He has received his Ph. D. (Engineering) on Computational Intelligence from Jadavpur University, India in 1999. He has supervised more than 30 Ph. D. Theses and 100 Master theses in the area of Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing Applications and Re-Engineering. Dr. Patnaik has published around 100 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He is author of 2 text books and 55 edited volumes and few invited book chapters, published by leading international publisher like IEEE, Elsevier, Springer-Verlag, Kluwer Academic, etc.

Dr. Srikanta Patnaik is the Editors-in-Chief of International Journal of Information and Communication Technology and International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics published from Inderscience Publishing House, England and, Editor of Journal of Information and Communication Convegence Engineering and Associate Editor of Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (JIFS), which are all Scopus Index journals.

He is also Editors-in-Chief of Book Series on “Modeling and Optimization in Science and Technology” published from Springer, Germany and Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering (ACEE) and Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice (AMTCP), published by IGI Global, USA.

He is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He is also Fellow of IETE, Life Member of ISTE, and CSI. Dr. Patnaik has visited more than 20 countries across the globe and visiting professors to some of the universities.

Programme Co-Chair

Prof. Hakim Bendjenna

Professor, Department of Computer Science
Tebessa University, Algeria

Hakim Bendjenna is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tebessa University-Algeria, where he has been since 2004. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Constantine University, Algeria and Toulouse University, France in 2013. His research interests lie in the general field of Information systems and image processing with special focuses on security issues. He has led numerous groundbreaking research projects in these areas. He has taught primarily introductory programming courses and courses in system engineering for over ten years. He also frequently serves as a program committee member for various international conferences and workshops. He is a chair of several conferences. He is the head of LAMIS laboratory at the University of LaarbiTbessi- Tebessa, Algeria.

Programme Co-Chair

Dr. Sanjun Yao

Associate Professor, Huaihua University
Email: [email protected]

Asso. Prof.Sanjun Yao was in researcher of music education theory, music composition theory and music composition. He is currently the director of the School of Music and Dance of Huaihua University and the Vice President of the Music Theory and Criticism Committee of the Hunan Provincial Music Association. He has published a 370,000-word monograph "Analysis and Composition Practice of Chinese Folk Music Works"; presided over the sub-project of the National Social Science Art Project "Research on the Performance System of Hunan Flower Drum Opera", and presided over the educational reform project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education and Research "Reform and Practice of Cultivation Model of Vernacular Music Talents in Local Colleges and Universities"; published a dozen of research papersin in source journal "Journal of National Academy of Education Administration" and other journals indexed by CSSCI.

Publication Co-Chair

Dr. Roumiana Kountcheva

Vice president,
TK Engineering, Sofia

Dr. Kountcheva has completed her M.Sc. in Computer Science in 1973 from Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria and Ph.D. in 1977;she joined as a Senior Researcher TIE in 1992. Presently, Dr. Kountcheva is working as the Vice president of TK Engineering, Sofia. Her main scientific interests: Image processing, Image compression and digital watermarking, Image tensor representation, CNCs, Programmable controllers. Her total number of publicationsincludes176 (30 Journal papers, 18 Book chapters). She has delivered plenary speeches at international scientific conferences and scientific events: 15. Also Dr. Kountcheva has handled about 45 scientific research projects (PI and Co-PI). Again she has filed 5 Patents(2 USA and 3 EU). She has been a member of Bulgarian Association for Pattern Recognition (member of IAPR), member of International Research Institute for Economics and Management(IRIEM), member of Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI), http://www.idsai.org/memberships/Members.aspx. She is also an honorary Member of the Honorable Editorial Board of the nonprofit peer reviewed open access IJBST Journal Group http://board.ijbst.org

International Advisory Committee Chair

Dr. Chun Ho WU

Department of Supply Chain and Information Management (SCM),
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK),Shatin, Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Dr. Wu is an Associate Professor in information systems management at the School of Decision Sciences, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. He worked closely with many industrial partners to support and contribute to formulating their business strategies, operations improvement and new product development. Dr Wu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a PhD in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering. He regularly contributes to research papers on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital transformation and enterprise information systems. In collaboration with global scholars, e.g. UK and China, his project works and research outcomes have been presented at 15+ international conferences and published in 80+ international journals, of which 70 international journal papers are in SCI/SSCI journals. He is also the leading author of IoT: Collective Intelligence for Smart Cities (ISBN: 978-012-820139-8), and IoT for Elderly, Aging and eHealth - Quality of Life and Independent Living for the Elderly (ISBN: 978-303-093386-9). As he looks to the future, Dr Wu intends to continue researching smart logistics and manufacturing. Personal Website:https://scm.hsu.edu.hk/hk/aboutus/faculty/64

Finance Chair

Prof. Taosheng Wang

Hunan International Economics University,
Changsha, China

Taosheng Wang is a doctor, professor of Applied Economics (International Trade Direction), specialist of General Office of the State Council, director of Chinese Society of World Economy, Vice Chairman of the Expert Committee of China Association of Trade in Se rvice, master tutor. He is the dean of School of Business of Hunan International Economics University, chief expert of the provincial-level social science key research base. He is also foregoer of provincial-level key construction course ‘International Trade’, provincial-level teaching team ‘International Trade’, provincial-level characteristic specialty ‘International Economics and Trade‘. His main research areas are international economic and trade theory and policy; institutional innovation and international trade; international competitive advantage and competitive strategy.

Organizer & Technical and Service Provider

Prof. (Dr.) Kamala Prasad Mahapatra

Professor & Head
Faculty of Arts Communication and Indic Studies
Sri Sri University, Cuttack

Prof. Dr. Kamala Prasad Mahapatra is an esteemed academic and a prominent figure in the field of literature and education. As the Professor and Head of the Faculty of Arts Communication and Indic Studies at Sri Sri University, Cuttack, his extensive educational background, comprising an MA and a PhD, is complemented by a wealth of experience spanning 32 years in both teaching and research at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Additionally, Dr. Mahapatra is a prolific author, with 22 books to his name, covering various literary genres in both Odia and English, and a substantial list of research articles. His leadership skills are evident through his long-standing involvement in academic and student associations, and he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to literature and education, making him a significant asset to Sri Sri University. Prof. Dr. Kamala Prasad Mahapatra has an extensive and diverse background, combining academic excellence with leadership, creativity, and a commitment to social service. His contributions to literature and education, as well as his involvement in various organizations and societies, reflect a rich and varied career.

Organising Chair

Prof. Dhananjaya Sarangi

Interscience Institute of Management and Technology (IIMT),
Bhubaneswar, India

Dhananjaya Sarangi is a Professor of Computer Science and Applications of Interscience Institute of Management and Technology (IIMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha since April 2019 .He received his MCA degree from NIT, Rourkela in 1989. He is having 30 years of rich experience as Head of IT invariousreputedMNCs both in India & abroad. Professor Sarangi was Head of IT of Hindalco Industries, a Aditya Birla Group company located at Hirakud, Odisha for both its Smelter & Power plant and then relocated to Malaysia as Head of IT for its Palm Oil Edible Oil and Oleo Chemical division. Subsequently professor Sarangi moved to Singapore as Head of Business Information System of Palm Oil Business of RGE Pte Ltd Singapore. Professor Sarangi has vast experience mainly focused on IT Strategy, IT Project Management, IT Planning & Governance, IT Infrastructure Management, Business Transformation, Change Management, People Management, IT Policy & Security, Vendor Management, ERP implementation etc. He has undergone various training& seminars from reputed institute like NTU-Singapore, IIM-Kolkata, NITIE-Mumbai, Human Synergistic International- Bangalore,NityoInfotech-Singapore.Currently Professor Sarangi is continuing his PhD from Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, and Odisha. Professor Sarangi has travelled various countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam & Australia.

Organising Chair

Prof. Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusty

Dean Academics,
I.I.M.T, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Prof. Pramod Kumar Prusty is the Dean Academics of IIMT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He has received his Ph.D degree from Utkal University, Vani Vihar on Accounting and Finance based topic. He has supervised five Ph.D Scholars. He is the Author of 35 Research Articles and 3 Test Books i.e., Management Accounting, Cost Accounting and also Advanced Cost and Management Accounting which are useful for CA , CMA and MBA Students. He has supervised more than 300 Projects in different Disciplines. Prof. Prusty has Chaired as Key Note Speaker in many Conferences within the Country. During his Professional Career Prof. Prusty has performed his job as a successful Academician and Administrator around 40 years in different Govt., Govt Autonomous Colleges including Ravenshaw and also in different reputed Educational Institutions as Prof.and Dean of Commerce.

Organising Co-Chair

Dr.Chun Liu

Associate Professor, Huaihua University
Email: [email protected]

Asso. Prof.Chun Liu is a piano teacher in the School of Music and Dance of Huaihua University, the director of Hunan Piano Association, the Vice President of Huaihua Piano Society, and the young backbone teacher of Huaihua University.She has presided and participated in many provincial social science projects, education department projects, civil committee projects and educational reform projects; published more than 20 papers in music core journals and provincial journals; co-edited the book "Piano Performance Art and Innovation".She has been awarded as an excellent instructor for piano examinations by Hunan Musicians Association for many times, and she also has been awarded as an excellent instructor for piano competitions by Huaihua Piano Society for many times. She has instructed the basic skills competition for music undergraduate students of general colleges and universities in Hunan Province for many times, and has been the judge of various piano competitions in Huaihua City and the judge of the joint art examination in Hunan Province for many times.At present, She has applied for 6 national invention patents, 5 utility model patents, with one authorization, and 3 appearance patents. There are 2 software copyright registration certificates, and She has guided students to apply for two appearance patents.