Prof. Andrew W. H. Ip received his PhD from Loughborough University (U.K.), MBA from Brunel University (U.K.), MSc in Industrial Engineering from Cranfield University (U.K.), and LLB (Hons) from the University of Wolverhampton (U.K.). Dr Ip was awarded in 2015 “Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury” and “Thailand Award for Best International Invention” in the 43rd International Exhibition of Geneva, and he was awarded the “Natural Science Award” in 2013 Ministry of Education Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards by the Ministry of Education of Mainland China. Dr. Ip is visiting professor of Civil Aviation University of China, South China Normal University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Honorary Fellow of the University Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing Group. He is Professor Emeritus and adjunct professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan and principal research fellow of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a chartered engineer, senior member of IEEE and member of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and members of various professional bodies in mechanical and electrical engineering. He is Editor in Chief of the journal of Enterprise Information System (SCI index), Taylor & Francis; Founder & Editor in Chief of International Journal of Engineering Business Management (ESCI & SCOPUS index), SAGE.

Prof. Srikanta Patnaik is Director of I.I.M.T., Bhubaneswar, India. He has received his Ph. D. (Engineering) on Computational Intelligence from Jadavpur University, India in 1999. He has supervised more than 30 Ph. D. Theses and 100 Master theses in the area of Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing Applications and Re-Engineering. Dr. Patnaik has published around 100 research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He is author of 2 text books and 55 edited volumes and few invited book chapters, published by leading international publisher like IEEE, Elsevier, Springer-Verlag, Kluwer Academic, etc.
Dr. Srikanta Patnaik is the Editors-in-Chief of International Journal of Information and Communication Technology and International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics published from Inderscience Publishing House, England and, Editor of Journal of Information and Communication Convergence Engineering and Associate Editor of Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (JIFS), which are all Scopus Index journals. He is also Editors-in-Chief of Book Series on “Modeling and Optimization in Science and Technology” published from Springer, Germany and Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering (ACEE) and Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice (AMTCP), published by IGI Global, USA. He is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He is also Fellow of IETE, Life Member of ISTE, and CSI. Dr. Patnaik has visited more than 20 countries across the globe and visiting professors to some of the universities.

Dr. Mahalik has expertise in the field of Distributed Control Systems (DCS). He applies DCS in Processing and Packaging areas. His research work includes smart sensors and actuators, applications of soft-computing to FDI, Life-Cycle Data Acquisition, sensor network, and DCS simulation software. He teaches Industrial Process Control, Automated Systems, Electricity and Electronics, Signal Processing, and Research Methodology. He has authored and edited 5 Books and 12 Book Chapters. Dr. Mahalik is the co-editor of the International Journal of Automation and Control (IJAAC). He was the recipient of National Overseas and Brain Korea-21 Fellowships for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral research abroad, respectively. Dr. Mahalik has visited labs and research centers in various universities around the world. He was a member of several professional societies including ATMAE, ISA, ASABE, IAE, and ISTE.

Dr Vipul Jain is the Director of Doctoral programmes at School of Management and an Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Logistics Management at Wellington School of Business and Government, Wellington New Zealand. Vipul is highly cited in his area of research on Operations and Supply Chain Management and has more than 110 archival publications to his credit in high impact factor journals, as well as conference papers and books chapters. Vipul is serving as an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Area Editor and editorial board member for seven prestigious journals. Vipul has been actively involved in conducting Management Development Programmes/Training Programmes for Senior Managers and Executives of Public and Private Organizations in Asia on various issues and challenges encountered in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Prof. Tao Shen is the Dean of the College of Information Engineering and Automation, Kunming University of Science and Technology. He received his Master and Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in USA and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He has conducted and participated in over 20 research projects, including projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Key Project of Applied Basic Research Programs of Yunnan Province. He has published more than 80 papers indexed by SCI/EI, 2 monographs and received 20 national patents. His main research fields including edge computing, artificial intelligent, 5G/6G and industrial internet.

Prof. Parvinder Singh is Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Haryana, India. He is renowned speaker and delivered keynote address and invited talks at various international conferences at USA, switzerland, France, Italy, Argentina, India, etc. He favors the use of latest technology and tools for growth of economy using green technology He was nominated for top 100 academician by Cambridge, England and his biography was published by Marquis who, s who.

Mrs. Pragyan Nanda is an accomplished academic professional with a diverse background in Information Technology. She has received her Master's in Technology in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jagannath Institute of Engineering and Technology, Orissa. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at SOA University. With a strong foundation in academia, Mrs. Pragyan Nanda has held significant positions in various educational institutions. She served as a Lecturer at Mahavir Institute Of Engineering Technology in Bhubaneswar and as an Assistant Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Mumbai. Her academic interests and contributions are extensive, particularly in the field of Computing and Optimization. Mrs. Pragyan Nanda has made notable contributions to various areas including Intelligent Nature-Inspired Computing, Multi-agent Optimization, Business Optimization, and the emerging field of the Metaverse. Her dedication to research is evident through her numerous publications in these domains. As an Assistant Professor in the department of Information Technology at IIMT, Bhubaneswar, Mrs. Pragyan Nanda continues to share her expertise and knowledge with students while furthering her research endeavors in the realm of Computer Science and Engineering.

Mrs. Soma Mitra brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Assistant Professor in Human Resource and Communication at IIMT, Bhubaneswar. Holding a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on HR and Finance, along with an M.A in English from Utkal University, Odisha. With a career spanning Communicative English, Soft Skills, and Life Skills, Mrs. Mitra's professional journey is marked by significant contributions. As the Associate Dean of Corporate Relations at the Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) Cell of IIMT, she plays a pivotal role in fostering outreach research publications, particularly in STEM fields. Prior to her academic role, she gained valuable experience at Wipro, Kolkata, and as a Trainer at the Central Tool Room and Training Center in Bhubaneswar, where she excelled as a Soft Skill Coach and Communicative English Faculty. Mrs. Mitra's accolades, including prizes in Debating at the State Level and an Appreciation Certificate from the Rotary Club for Best Anchor in 2012, underscore her proficiency and versatility. With a keen interest in Communicative English, Soft Skills, and Human Resource Development, she continually seeks to enhance her professional skills through relevant courses, demonstrating her commitment to staying abreast of industry trends. Mrs. Mitra's leadership qualities, coupled with her dedication to excellence, position her as a valuable asset in both academic and professional spheres, where she persistently works towards achieving optimal outcomes.