Ouri Wolfson's main research interests are in big data, mobile and pervasive computing, smart city technologies, and AI. He received his B.A. degree in mathematics, and his Ph.D. degree in computer science from Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the founder, president, and chief Scientist of Pirouette Software Inc.. Previously he has been on the computer science faculty at the Technion, Columbia University, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories. He was the founder of Mobitrac, a high-tech venture-funded startup that was listed in the top 50 start-ups in Chicagoland and acquired in 2006. He served as a consultant to Argonne National Laboratory, US Army Research Laboratories, DARPA, and NASA. Ouri Wolfson authored over 240 publications, eight of them award winning. He holds seven patents, and has over 17,000 citations and an h-index of 61 on Google scholar. He is a Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), a Fellow of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA), and a University of Illinois Scholar for 2009. He served as a Distinguished Lecturer for the Association of Computing Machinery. Wolfson was the keynote and distinguished speaker at leading conferences and universities, recently the The Eighth International Conference on Big Data Analytics (BDA2020) , Dec. 2020, and the International Conference on Transport and Smart Cities (ICoTS 2021) , Sept. 2021. Ouri Wolfson is the Editor in Chief of the MDPI Journal of Future Transportation , the Specialty Chief Editor of Frontiers' Smart Technologies and Cities , and he chaired leading conferences. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NATO, US Army, NASA, the New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Hughes Research Laboratories, Informix, Accenture, and Hitachi Co.

Prof. Adel M. Alimi is a Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Sfax, Tunisia, and currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a PhD from École Polytechnique of Montreal and an HDR from ENIS, Tunisia. Prof. Alimi is internationally recognized for his extensive contributions to machine learning, intelligent systems, handwriting and biometric recognition, cybersecurity, and smart cities. He has published over 740 scientific papers, supervised more than 120 PhD theses, and holds 20+ patents. Founder of the REGIM Lab and Chair of multiple IEEE chapters and technical committees, he has played pivotal roles in both academic leadership and international research collaborations. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the IEEE Region 8 Outstanding Large Section Award, the INNS Neural Networks Award, and Tunisia’s National Order of Merit in Education and Science.

Dr. Sushma Jaiswal is a highly accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. With over 21 years of teaching experience, she has made significant contributions to the fields of machine learning, 3D digital image processing, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and healthcare informatics. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Applications from RGPV Bhopal and completed her postdoctoral research in 2024. Dr. Jaiswal has an exceptional academic record, having authored over 150 research papers, secured more than 155 patents, and received 45 copyrights. She has also written over 40 books, some of which are available in multiple international languages. Her outstanding research and academic performance have earned her several prestigious awards, including the Best Woman Scientist Award, Excellence in Research Award, Best Faculty Award, and Best Teacher’s Award. In addition to her scholarly achievements, Dr. Jaiswal is actively involved in academic and national initiatives. She has served as Program Officer of the NSS, participated in the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program, and played a significant role in organizing and judging national-level events such as Toycathon and Hackathon. She has mentored numerous M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, with two students having successfully completed their Ph.D. under her guidance, one candidate currently having submitted their thesis, and three students awarded their M.Phil. degrees. Additionally, she has guided more than 100 student projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her professional journey includes roles at various reputed institutions, including Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, TIT Bhopal, and RGPV Bhopal, before joining GGV Bilaspur in 2012. Beyond her academic roles, Dr. Jaiswal is committed to innovation for social impact, with research focused on empowering individuals with disabilities through technology. With her deep commitment to education, research, and societal advancement, Dr. Sushma Jaiswal stands as an inspiring figure in the field of computer science and higher education in India.

Dr. Leila Mekacher is a passionate engineer, entrepreneur, and internationally certified autism specialist. She serves as Head of Digital Research and Innovation and is the founder of the Technological Education Center at the SRH Vocational Training Center. A committed STEM ambassador, she also lectures at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University, the University of the Federal Employment Agency in Mannheim, and the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Linz. Dr. Mekacher holds a degree in electrical and automation engineering and earned her PhD in robotics and software engineering. Her work centers on the use of immersive technologies—such as virtual and mixed reality—as well as gamification, to advance digital education, foster inclusive work environments, and promote accessibility. Through her social enterprise Innoversa gUG and her tech company Innoversa Factory GmbH, she develops cutting-edge educational tools, including VR escape rooms, AI-generated media, interactive 360° VR experiences, and VR simulators designed for vocational training and career orientation. Deeply committed to inclusion, Dr. Mekacher supports individuals on the autism spectrum by actively involving them in research, development, and real-world industry projects. She also develops specialized XR-based training tools tailored to their strengths—helping them build skills and thrive in future-oriented technological careers.

Dr. Angel Tlatelpa-Becerro is a research professor at the Robotic Engineering Department of Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Dr. Tlatelpa is a Level 1 member of Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores (SNII) of SECIHTI-Mexico. Member of the Sistema Estatal de Investigadores (SEI) by CemiTT-Morelos and leader of the Academic Body 'ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES,' with code UAEMOR-CA-170. Dr. Tlatelpa has a strong interest in using artificial neural networks to dry food in solar dryers, solar chimneys for passive ventilation, and heat exchangers. Likewise, Dr. Tlatelpa has participated in the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT-ESPAÑA). Dr. Tlatelpa has published book chapters and scientific articles in international journals.

Dr. Monika Arora is a Professor and Head of the Department at the Amity Business School, Amity University Haryana, Manesar. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management from IGNOU, New Delhi. Additionally, she completed her B.Sc. (Mathematics Honours) from Devi Ahilya University, Indore. With over 27 years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Arora specializes in Analytics, Information Technology and Operations. Her teaching career includes roles at Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi, and corporate experience at organizations like Nucleus Software Exports Limited, Platinum Edu, and Global Information System Technology. Dr. Arora has an impressive research portfolio, having published over 100 papers, including 25 indexed in Scopus and 9 in ABDC/UGC Care-listed journals. She has authored one book and contributed nine book chapters, six of which are Scopus-indexed. She has also registered two patents and two copyright. Dr. Arora’s research has garnered significant recognition, with over 494 citations on Google Scholar (h-index: 14, i10-index: 17) and 306 citations on ResearchGate (h-index: 12, research interest score: 404). She has worked on consulting assignments for universities and the Royal Government of Bhutan. She has actively participated in more than 50 national and international conferences and has been a resource person for over 35 Management Development Programs (MDPs) and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs). Her areas of expertise include project management, data analysis using Python and R, data modeling, and analytics using Excel. Additionally, she has served as a reviewer for esteemed journals like the International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM) and Benchmarking. Dr. Arora has been invited as a session chair, keynote speaker, resource person, and judge at various conferences in India and abroad. She has also conducted numerous training programs for students at colleges and universities. She received a grant for a major research project from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) as a co-project investigator. Currently, she is the Editor of the Amity Management Journal.