Juergen has 20 years of experience in building complex solutions leveraging advanced analytics, data science, database design, architecture and other cutting-edge technologies. Working in the AI industry since the mid-1990s, Juergen have built solutions for various industries and leveraged various methods over time. He joined Schneider Electric in 2022 as Vice President, AI Strategy & Innovation. His focus is to produce industry grade solutions, translating the combination of core algorithms, robotic, cybernetics and human intelligence. Previously, he worked as Senior Data Science Executive in Accenture and hold various roles related to AI and data. He holds a PhD degree in Business intelligence and new marketing methods from The Philipp University of Marburg, MBA in Executive General Management and MA in Applied Computer, bioinformatics and cybernetic from Paris Lodron University Salzburg.

Moji Moatamedi received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering from the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K., in 1994 and 1997, respectively, the MBA degree in management from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., in 2012, and the LL.M degree in law from International Business Law, University of Leeds, Leeds, U.K., in 2015.,He has an extensive experience in modeling and simulation particularly in multiphysics approach to industrial investigation. He has held senior managerial and research positions with many institutes including Cranfield University, Imperial College London, and the University of Manchester. He is currently the Chair of multiphysics with UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Narvik, Norway, and is also the Director with the Multiphysics Centre.,Dr. Moatamedi is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Nuclear Institute, and a member of the ASME. He is the Vice Chairman of the Association of Aerospace Universities and a member of the Council and the Board of Directors of NAFEMS. He is the Founding President of the International Society of Multiphysics.

Majid Forghani-Elahabad is an Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Federal University of ABC, Brazil. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research in 2014, complementing his academic foundation with a B.Sc. and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, received in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Beyond his current role, Majid has enriched his research and teaching portfolio through postdoctoral positions at the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of ABC, and lecturing positions at several prestigious universities in Iran, including the Sharif University of Technology. As a testament to his commitment to academic excellence and contribution to the scientific community, Majid holds editorial positions in nine international journals and has an extensive record as a reviewer. He has reviewed almost 190 papers for more than thirty esteemed international journals, including IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Reliability Engineering \& System Safety, Computers \& Industrial Engineering, and Expert Systems with Applications. His research endeavors are primarily focused on system reliability, network optimization, network design, and optical networks, where he aims to contribute significant advancements through his work."

Hengameh R. Dehkordi obtained her PhD in mathematics from the Universidade de São Paulo in 2018. She is currently an assistant professor at Federal University of ABC, Brazil. Her research focuses on wave propagation modeling, particularly wildfire propagation, as well as black holes and real-world problem modeling.

Mumtaz Karatas holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the Turkish Naval Academy and an MSc in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has six years of experience as an operations research analyst for the navy and obtained his PhD in Industrial Engineering from Kocaeli University. Following his time as a researcher at the Naval Postgraduate School for two years, he served as a faculty member at the Turkish Naval Academy for 10 years. His primary research focuses on the application of operations research techniques, optimization, machine learning, and data analytics to tackle supply chain design and logistics problems, as well as defense planning problems. He specializes in areas such as facility location and sizing, vehicle/inventory routing, sensor network design, and transportation planning. His recent research includes robust optimization in the context of disaster planning, healthcare resource management, and UAV mission planning

Affan Ali is a Marketing and Business Analytics professional currently working in CRM strategy and campaign analytics. With a background in research and data science, he brings expertise in sustainability analytics, AI-driven marketing, and predictive modeling. He has received The Open Group's Sustainable Enterprise Architect of the Year 2024 award and presented research at leading platforms including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IEEE DELCON. His publications include “The Essential Marketing Analytics: From Data to AI” and “People Management: Analysing Experiences.” Affan has also been recognized as WeSchool’s Research Achiever of the Year and has earned national accolades in policy, ESG, and AI competitions. He specializes in CRM analytics, Power BI dashboards, machine learning applications, and emotional loyalty segmentation. Affan is passionate about applying data science to create sustainable, customer-centric business solutions.

Prof. Y.H. Zhu is a renowned researcher in the field of materials science and mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on Zn-Al based alloys, phase transformations, microstructural evolution, and electropulsing-induced material behavior. Over the past three decades, he has authored numerous high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals such as Journal of Materials Research, Materials Science and Engineering A, Scripta Materialia, and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. His pioneering work has advanced the understanding of thermo-mechanical treatments, electropulsing effects, and deformation behavior in Zn-Al alloys, contributing significantly to applications in precision machining, microstructural control, and materials design. Prof. Zhu’s extensive research collaborations and innovative methodologies have made him a distinguished voice in alloy science, earning wide recognition across academic and industrial communities.

Dr. Raul Campilho is a Permanent Auxiliary Professor at ISEP School of Engineering, Porto, Portugal. He holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ISEP), a Master's in Mechanical Engineering (FEUP), a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (FEUP) and Habilitation in Mechanical Engineering (FEUP), all awarded with distinction. With over 20 years of teaching experience, he has lectured at ESEIG, ISEP, and ULP, covering subjects such as Finite Element Method, Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, and Industrial Automation. He has supervised 6 Ph.D., 23 M.Sc., and 52 B.Sc. theses. Dr. Campilho is a prolific researcher, having published 380 international journal papers, 42 books, and 170 book chapters in renowned publishers such as Springer and CRC Press. His research focuses on fracture mechanics, composite materials, adhesive joints, and structural design. He has delivered 42 keynote talks and presented over 700 papers at international conferences. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Academia Materials Science Journal and has served as a guest editor for 18 special issues. Additionally, he has organized 8 international conferences, moderated over 120 technical sessions, and reviewed more than 140 papers for prestigious journals. A distinguished academic and researcher, Dr. Campilho continues to contribute significantly to mechanical engineering, composite materials, and structural design.

Prof. Mahmoud Abdel-Aty is the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Ahlia University, Bahrain. He previously served as Director of the Center for International Relations at Sohag University, Egypt, and Head of Applied Mathematics at Zewail City of Science and Technology. He has also led the Scientific Publishing Center at the University of Bahrain. Prof. Abdel-Aty holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, Germany, and a D.Sc. from Uzbekistan National University. He is currently Vice President of the African Mathematical Union and the Egyptian Mathematical Society, and has served as Vice President of the African Academy of Sciences. He is also President of the Arab Impact Factor initiative and Founding Editor of 32 international journals. His research interests include fractional calculus, computational analysis, quantum computing, information security, and neural networks.

Yew Kee WONG (Eric) is a former Professor, Associate Vice-President, and Registrar at Hong Kong Chu Hai College. He has previously served as a Professor at BASIS. He holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Systems and a PhD in AI from Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK. When he was 15 and 19, he was the youngest undergraduate and PhD student admitted to NTU. Between 2001 and 2016, he was the Senior Programme Director at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-SPACE). He currently serves as a Research Supervisor for PhD/Master students at the Southern Institute of Technology (New Zealand). His research interests include AI, Quantum Computing, Web3 Technology, and Big Data Analytics. Over the last 30 years, he has been granted and received over USD$10 million in research funding from Governments, Private Foundations & Institutions (from Europe, Africa and Asia). Prof. WONG (Eric) has served on more than 3,000 top-tier International Conference Chairs, Scientific/Publicity Chairs and Program/Technical Committees. Since 2005, he has actively participated in 45 International Journals as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and Member of the Journal Editorial Board Committee. He is currently a Fellow, Professional and Individual member of 12 Internationally renowned Professional Organizations (IEEE, ACM, AAAI, IIBA, ISACA, AIP, BCS, IOA, ACL, CAIAC, AAIA and ICAIL). During his career, he has held the titles of Honorary Professor, Distinguished Professor, Adjunct Professor, Visiting Professor and Honorary Research Fellow at 15 different universities and institutions. From 1996 to present, he has published more than 180 peer-reviewed articles & research papers in top-tier academic journals, conference proceedings, and online R&D outlets. Many of his research papers have appeared in world-renowned journals such as Scientific Reports, Springer Nature and IEEE. He has supervised/co-supervised over 80 PhD/Master students.