Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy
School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research Interests: Technology Management, Methodology Research, Information Systems, Operations Research, Measurement of Service Quality/Performance, Job Satisfaction Research, Marketing-related Research

Brief Introduction: T. Ramayah, is currently a Professor of Technology Management, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Visiting Professor Minjiang University (China), Daffodil International University (DIU) Bangladesh, Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Fakulti Pengurusan dan Perniagaan, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Adjunct Professor at Sunway University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. ...more...

More details can be found at http://ramayah.com/?page_id=2

Prof. Hrabrin Bachev
Institute of Agricultural Economics, Bulgaria

Research Interests: New Institutional and Transaction Costs Economics, Policies, Governance and Assessment of Agrarian and Rural Sustainability, Environmental and Risk Management, Food Security and Food-chain Management, Governance of Socio-Economic Development and Transformation, Policies and Programs Assessment and Design, Institutions, Organizations and Contracts Analysis and Design,Policy and Management of Research and Innovation

More details can be found at http://hrabrin-bachev.my.contact.bg/page3.html

Prof. Jia Li
College of Music, Shanxi Normal University

Research Interests: Classical piano performance, Jazz composition and improvisation, Composition technology theory, Pop music analysis, Sociology of music, Music Pedagogy, Music English and literature compilation

Brief Introduction: Prof. Li Jia received his post-graduate diploma(Shanghai Normal University),M.A. in Pop Music Studies(Shanghai Conservatory of Music),M.M. in piano (Sta Isabel College) and PhD(Saint Louis University).He studied piano with such international artists as Prof.Augusto Espino and Prof.Nina Jostel. As a critically acclaimed pianist and composer,he has won over 50 international piano and composition competitions,including St. Peter-burg International Piano Competition,New York International Music Competition , Prokofiev international Music Competition,London Young Artist Music Competition, ...more...

Prof. Tetyana Kozlova
Department of English Philology and Lingvodidactics, Zaporizhzhia National University

Research Interests: Language & Linguistics, Comparative & General Linguistics, Semiotics of Culture and Language, Intercultural communication

Brief Introduction: Qualified and experienced linguist, researcher, teacher of English as a second language, and translator. With dedication and skills to share knowledge and educate today's youth, commitment to excellence in interdisciplinary teaching and research. Flexible in designing and implementing curriculum to meet students' individual needs. Efficient instruction for multilingual and multilevel groups, one-to-one classes, on and offline. Interested in interactive learning, shift towards a blend of techniques and exercises.

Prof. Reza Sultanuzzaman
School of Economics and Management, Nanchang Institute of Technology (NIT), China

Research Interests: Human Capital, Technological Innovations and SSA Economies, Islamic Finance Development and Arab Economies, Energy Consumptions and GCC Economies, Digital Transformation and Economic Growth, Foreign Direct Investment, Technology and Exports, CO2 Emissions and Climate Change, Digital Transformation and Higher Education

Assoc. Prof. Jin Su Jeong
Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Universidad de Extremadura, Spain

Speech Title: Flipped active mathematics education towards sustainable development goals (SDGs) to examine students' multidimensional domain

Abstract: The flipped and active classroom for sustainable development goals (SDGs) in mathematics education is a pedagogical method in which the traditional classroom venue is flipped along with an active technique. The mathematics education for SDGs as a critical formation has been envisioned while its idea is linked with the usual ecology and economy subjects in higher-education institutions (HEIs). Here, information, and communication technologies (ICTs) are regulating into the teaching/learning. Flipping the active classrooms for SDGs supports a more prevailing teaching/learning since it deals with students who can more successfully partake in the learning processes. ...more...

Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Hashash
Texas A&M University, USA

Speech Title: Using Educational Technology to Develop More effective Blended Learning Strategy in Large Class

Abstract: Blended teaching is an instructional approach that uses digital strategies in tandem with best practice in the classroom. Recent challenges in higher education includes increasing class size and diversity, and limited resources for teaching. Recently, there has been an increasing move towards blended teaching that can help with solving these challenges in small and large classes. Developing effective blended learning largely depends on educator's learning experiences, availability of teaching technology and multimedia and appropriately designed course. Even for experienced educators, Blended teaching currently presents challenges, particularly in large classes. However, ...more...

Assis. Prof. Sovik Mukherjee
Faculty of Commerce & Management, St. Xavier's University, India

Speech Title: In Looking into The Dynamics of Gender, Poverty and Social Justice: The Indian Experience

Abstract: Feminist contributions to debates on gender, poverty and social justice have deepened our understanding of the ways gender as a structuring principle of social life and an embedded hierarchy of values produces different concepts and experience of poverty as well as adds new meaning to the idea of "human flourishing". Neoliberal globalization has triggered multiple processes of differentiation and complex intersections of social relations within and across societies in ways that link gender, poverty and social justice. And that cannot be understood without the addition of a gender lens. A gender analysis of the discourse, ...more...

Dr. Simon K.S. Cheung
IET Fellow, IMA Fellow, BCS Fellow, HKIE Fellow, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, China

Speech Title: Transformation of Teaching and Learning: Pandemic-driven Changes in the Use of Open Educational Resources

Abstract: Open educational resources or OER have been widely used by students, especially in higher education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching and learning has undergone various forms of transformation to live with social distancing requirements. There introduced many changes, such as in students' learning styles and habits. With a focus on the use of OER for learning purposes, this keynote reports a study on university students' use of OER, based on the surveys conducted in a university in Hong Kong before, during and after the pandemic. It is revealed that OER are often used by students for learning purposes, and are generally perceived to be useful, ...more...