Keynote Speakers
Prof. Katherine Malan
University of South Africa, South Africa
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van-Hop
International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
Biography: Dr. Nguyen Van-Hop is an Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management at the International University, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City. He received his Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. With over two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, Dr. Van-Hop has held various leadership roles in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain organizations before transitioning fully into academia. Dr. Van-Hop has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Researcher Award for the 2021-2022 academic year from Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, the Outstanding Professor Award from the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International in March 2021, and multiple Best Presentation/Paper Awards at international Conferences. Dr. Van-Hop’s research focuses on advanced optimization and AI-driven solutions for complex industrial systems, logistics and supply chains, e-commerce, and healthcare, while also teaching and supervising students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. He has published extensively in leading international journals and actively contributes to the academic community through research collaborations, peer review for renowned journals, and professional organizations. Additionally, Dr. Van-Hop's extensive industrial experience in senior roles provides valuable practical insights into manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain systems in Vietnam. His profile can be found at: https://iem.hcmiu.edu.vn/nvhop
Prof. Vinod Chandra S. S.
University of Kerala, India
Biography: Vinod Chandra
S S is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at
University of Kerala, India, with more than two decades of
experience in teaching, research, innovation, and academic
leadership. He earned his PhD from the University of Kerala and
his Master's degree from Cochin University of Science and
Technology.
Prof. Vinod Chandra S S has been actively engaged
in engineering education and research since 1999. He previously
served as the Director of the Computer Centre at the University
of Kerala and currently leads the Machine Intelligence Research
(MIR) Group. His research focuses on Machine Intelligence
Algorithms, Nature-Inspired Computing, Artificial Intelligence,
Data Science, and Intelligent Systems, with significant
contributions leading to intellectual property rights (IPRs),
high-impact publications, and real-world applications.
He has
successfully led and coordinated several e-Governance and
digital transformation projects in collaboration with
universities, government departments, and public-sector
organisations. His work bridges academic research and practical
innovation, contributing to the advancement of AI-driven
solutions for societal and industrial challenges.
As an
international keynote speaker, Prof. Vinod Chandra S S regularly
shares insights on emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence,
Machine Learning, Computational Intelligence, Nature-Inspired
Optimisation, and Smart Digital Ecosystems. His keynote
addresses are recognised for combining theoretical foundations,
research innovations, and practical applications that inspire
researchers, educators, industry professionals, and
policymakers. Url:
http://www.vinod.mirworks.in