Integrating AI-enabled Computing Strategies into Sustainable Development

Ritu Chauhan is Professor and Head, Centre of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida. She teaches and leads research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and smart systems. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from Jamia Hamdard University, an MTech from IIT Patna, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Technology Sydney.

Her scholarly contributions include publication in Scopus-indexed and SCI-indexed journals, and she has supervised PhD and MTech students. Her research has resulted in patents related to IoT-based smart authentication and carbon-efficient design systems. She has also authored and edited reference works on next-generation smart systems.

Dr Mukesh Prasad is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at UTS who has made substantial contributions to the fields of machine learning, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Mukesh’s research interests include also big data, computer vision, brain computer interface, and evolutionary computation. He has written more than 120 research papers. Mukesh started his academic career as a lecturer with UTS in 2017 and became a core member of the University’s world-leading Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII), which has a vision to develop theoretical foundations and advanced technologies for AI and to drive progress in related areas. His research is backed by industry experience, specifically in Taiwan, where he was the principal engineer at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Mukesh received his PhD from the Department of Computer Science at the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan.

Dr. Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning researcher and educator with over 15 years of experience in academia and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Faculty of Computing at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Currently, he is the Head of Research and Development at Hamta Business Corporation in B.C., Canada, and serves as an Associate Professor at University Canada West, also teaching at Gisma University of Applied Sciences and Westcliff University. With over 300 publications, 14 books, and significant contributions to technology adoption, cybersecurity, blockchain, and AI, he is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. His industry roles include CTO and R&D Manager, blending practical insights with academic research.

Dr. Bhuvan Unhelkar is a distinguished IT professional and professor at the University of South Florida, with adjunct and honorary roles at Western Sydney University and Amity University, India. He holds multiple degrees and specializes in Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Big Data, AI, Agile, and Green IT. With extensive experience across banking, finance, insurance, government, and telecom, he has authored 27 books on AI, Big Data, and Agile practices. A renowned speaker and award-winning expert, Bhuvan is a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society, IEEE Senior Member, and a recognized leader in technology and community service.