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Ulrich (Uli) Fahrenberg is currently professor at EPITA Rennes and head of the automata research group at LRE, EPITA Paris. He holds a PhD in mathematics from Aalborg University and has worked at Aalborg University, IRISA Rennes, and at École polytechnique. In September 2025 he will take on a position as Professor at Université Paris-Saclay.
Fahrenberg works in algebraic topology, concurrency theory, real-time verification, categorical foundations, and general quantitative verification. He has published more than 100 papers in computer science and mathematics. He has been a member of numerous program committees and is steering committee co-chair of the RAMiCS conferences and member of the steering committee of the GETCO conferences.
Dr. Asadullah Shah, IIU, Malaysia
Dr. Asadullah Shah, IIU, Malaysia
Professor Asadullah Shah started his career as a Computer Technology lecturer in 1986. Before joining IIUM in January 2011, he worked in Pakistan as a full professor (2001-2010) at Isra, IOBM and SIBA. He earned his Ph.D in Multimedia Communication from the University of Surrey UK in 1998. During his 28 years of teaching, he has taught courses in the fields of Electronics, Computers, Multimedia Communication and Research Methodologies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has held various administrative positions throughout his carreer as Head of Department, Dean, controller of examinations, member board of governors, member selection boards, and expert on various forums. He has published 180 articles in ISI and Scopus indexed publications. In addition to that, he has published 12 books.
Since 2012, he has been working as a resource person and delivering workshops on proposal writing, research methodologies and literature review at Student Learning Unit (SLeU), Faculty of Economics and KICT, International Islamic University Malaysia and consultancies to other organizations. He is the winner of many gold, silver and bronze medals in his carreer and reviewer for many ISI, and Scopus indexed journals, and other journals of high repute. Currently, he is supervising many Ph.D projects in KICT in the field of IT and CS.
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry, MUET, Pakistan
Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry, MUET, Pakistan
Dr. Bhawani S. Chowdhry is the Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Electrical, Electronics, & Computer Engineering, and Advisor Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET) Jamshoro. He has varied teaching and research experience of more than 3 decades in diversified fields such as Electronics, Telecommunication, Microprocessor Technology, Internet of Things, Telemedicine, Wireless sensor networks, ICT, Intelligent instrumentation etc. During his service, he has performed various additional responsibilities like Chairman, Director, Dean and so on. Overall, he travelled to more than 40 countries to present his research papers, attended professional development trainings and meetings. He has been actively serving national and international professional and scientific bodies in various capacities.
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, IoBM, Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, IoBM, Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, Professor of Computer Science, and Rector at Institute of Business Management, has received BSc (Hons) and M.Sc degrees in Computer Science from University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan and his PhD in Computer Applications from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China and became the first Pakistani to receive all three degrees in the field of Computer Science. He has more than 29 years of extensive and diverse experience as an administrator, computer programmer, researcher, and teacher. As an administrator, He served as Coordinator, Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Dean of Faculty, Head of Academic Affairs and having wide experience in accreditation related matters, including ABET USA, NCEAC, NBEAC & HEC Pakistan, KHDA United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), UAE. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers. He has been a senior member of IEEE since 2005 and IEEE Member since 2000.
Dr. Sehrish Basir, Verginia Tech., USA
Dr. Sehrish Basir, Verginia Tech., USA
Dr. Sehrish Basir Nizamani is a Collegiate Assistant Professor of Computer Science and a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Digital Education, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). She is particularly interested in how Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping both education and interaction design. Her current work explores the integration of LLMs into undergraduate computing courses to support critical thinking, ethical reflection, and collaborative problem-solving. In parallel, she investigates how LLMs can be used in HCI contexts to augment usability evaluation, improve interface design, and enhance user experiences. Her broader research enhances our understanding of cultural dynamics in HCI by bridging the gap between cultural diversity and technological innovation. She has authored and reviewed numerous research papers published in national and international journals and conferences. Additionally, she has played significant roles in organizing conferences, including her current position as chair of ACM CAPWIC 2026.
Dr. Muhammad Aslam Jarwar, SHU, UK
Dr. Muhammad Aslam Jarwar, SHU, UK
Dr. Aslam Jarwar holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Smart Computing at Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom. In addition to his academic role, he also serves as a consultant in the Digital Innovation for Growth (DIfG) program, which aims to drive digital transformation in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Furthermore, he is a member of the Editorial Board for the IASC - Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing Journal and acts as the Managing Guest Editor for an Elsevier Journal focused on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. Their research interests include a wide range of topics, including digital sensing and wellbeing, IoT-enabled healthcare systems, Social IoT and Trustworthy IoT Systems, Industrial IoT and Digital Twins, Context-aware IoT services and applied AI.
Dr. Shafiullah Soomro, LNU, Sweden
Dr. Shafiullah Soomro, LNU, Sweden
Dr. Shafiullah Soomro is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Linnaeus University, Sweden, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Data Science with applications spanning healthcare, environmental sustainability, and industrial innovation.
He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, where he developed advanced segmentation methods for medical imaging, and later served as Associate Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University in Pakistan.
Dr. Soomro’s research integrates AI method development with real-world applications. His contributions include explainable AI frameworks (Grad++ ScoreCAM, Increment-CAM), AI-driven forest attribute mapping and tree volume estimation models under the Vinnova-funded ForestMap project, and predictive modeling in materials science. His work has been published in leading venues such as Expert system with applications, PLOS ONE, IGARSS, and EGU, with ongoing submissions to IEEE TGRS.
An educator with more than 12 years of teaching experience, Dr. Soomro has designed and delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI, Data Science, and Software Engineering. He has supervised numerous master’s and Ph.D. students, many of whom published in peer-reviewed outlets.
His research vision focuses on trustworthy AI, multimodal learning, and applied AI for societal impact, bridging academic innovation with industry collaboration.
Dr. Salman Ahmed, GIKI University, Pakistan
Dr. Salman Ahmed, GIKI University, Pakistan
Dr. Salman Ahmed is currently working as an Associate Professor and Head of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Department at GIKI. He has done BSc from UET Peshawar, Pakistan (2005), MSc from Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia (2007) and PhD from University of Alberta, Canada (2013). Prior to joining GIKI, he worked as the Director of IoT Cyber Security Lab at the National Center for Cyber Security. His research areas include cyber security, IoT devices and operating systems, multi-agent systems and control systems.
Dr. Salman Ahmed has received some prestigious awards in his academic career such as the university Gold Medal (UET Peshawar), Provost Doctoral Award (University of Alberta, Canada), Chancellor Emertius Scholarship (Canada), Research Assistantship (NSERC, Government of Canada), Graduate Assistantship (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia). He was the Principle Investigator of Secured IoT Devices (SID) Project, which had a funding of Rs. 40.5 million. He also has research experience of working with the Malaysian Ministry of Science and Technology, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Government of Pakistan. He was a member of Syndicate (governing body) of UET Peshawar for 3 years, and also holds volunteer position as President of IEEE Peshawar Subsection.
Dr. Imtiaz A. Korejo, University of Sindh, Pakistan
Dr. Imtiaz A. Korejo, University of Sindh, Pakistan
Dr. Imtiaz Ali Korejo is a Professor of Computer Science with a strong academic and research background.
He earned his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Leicester, UK, in 2012.
He has held various academic positions at the University of Sindh, including Research Associate, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor, before becoming a Professor in 2018. His research focuses on evolutionary algorithms, genetic algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, and swarm intelligence.
Dr. Korejo has authored and co-authored over 23 publications in international and national journals. He also serves as a reviewer for international and national journals and conferences. Additionally, he has been a guest speaker at several international and national conferences in Pakistan.
Mr. Adnan Amin, Microsoft, Pakistan
Mr. Adnan Amin, Microsoft, Pakistan
Adnan, a distinguished Microsoft MVP since 2015, possesses over 18 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, the .Net Platform, and Microsoft BI. Currently working as a Senior Microsoft Consultant at Olive + Goose, he brings 14 years of experience in SharePoint and successfully managing diverse global projects for both private and government sectors, including interactions with Fortune 500 companies.
In addition to his professional roles, Adnan is a devoted educator, sharing insights and knowledge as a trainer. He actively advocates for technology, engaging with the community through speaking engagements in various forums. His multifaceted contributions reflect his dedication to the tech field and his pivotal role in driving its evolution.
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