International Conference on Innovation, Sustainability, and Applied Sciences: ICISAS 2023

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Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan has extensive experience in teaching engineering students spanning over twenty-five years in academia. He has published/presented more than 150 research articles in journals and conferences. He has been invited and honoured as keynote speaker session chair resource person and technical committee member of various conferences held in UAE India Thailand Malaysia Germany Italy Australia and the UK. His research interests are in the areas of machine design optimization techniques manufacturing practices renewable energy and engineering sustainable development. He is a well-known researcher in the field of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology and has evaluated several PhD theses in Mechanical Engineering from various universities. He is the approved supervisor of many universities including Curtin University Australia to guide PhD scholars and has produced many PhDs. He holds membership in several professional societies such as SAE IEEE ASHRAE IMechE ASME EI ASQ and ISTE. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) UK. Prior to joining Curtin University Dubai in July 2018 he served for a decade in the UAE with Manipal University Dubai and Amity University Dubai. Dr. Nidhi Sehgal is the Head of School-Business and Humanities at Curtin University Dubai. With over a decade of experience spanning industry and prestigious government and private universities she has made substantial contributions to both academic and professional realms. She holds a PhD in Business Administration MBA in Human Resource Management an M.Phil in Management and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK she is deeply committed to promoting excellence in teaching and continually refining her pedagogical approach. Her research interests are expansive and interdisciplinary encompassing significant areas such as human resource management the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in business and teaching and learning. Her work has been presented at international academic conferences and published in reputed scholarly journals. Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela holds a Harvard Certification in Higher Education with a PhD in Psychology recognized by the Ministry of Education UAE. She is an accomplished Educationalist with over 12 years of extensive experience in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching training mentorship and research of students from different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. She is also a Co-guide for Doctoral Research Scholars in the field of psychology and mental health. She is currently designated as a Program Head for Psychology and Health Sciences at Curtin University Dubai. She is the Former Associate Registrar and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Amity University Dubai. She was pioneer in forming the Department of Psychology at Amity University Dubai in 2016. Previously she has worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology with the Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences Amity University Noida India for 6 years. She has a rich Research profile with interdisciplinary Scopus index publications and Research Projects applied at ICSSR & All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) India and Al-Jalila Foundation UAE. She is a professional member of the American Psychological Association Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists and Middle East Psychological Association. She has participated in over 200 national and international events seminars talk shows radio shows conferences industrial trainings community engagement initiatives hosted by various schools hospitals/clinics government bodies corporates in   India UK and UAE. Dr. Noor Ulain Rizvi holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). Her expertise and contributions to the field of finance are widely recognized as evidenced by her extensive research portfolio and participation in renowned conferences like the annual meetings of the Asian Finance Association. With an impressive educational background Dr. Noor holds degrees in Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Education and Master of Commerce from the esteemed University of Delhi in India. Her academic excellence and commitment to knowledge have been acknowledged through her selection as a senior research fellow awarded by the University Grants Commission (NET-JRF). In this role she had the privilege of working closely with renowned finance and banking professors as a teaching assistant further enhancing her expertise in the field. Dr. Noor's influential contributions extend beyond academia. She is a member of professional organizations such as the American Finance Association Rotaract Society and Asian Finance Association further highlighting her commitment to advancing the finance discipline and fostering professional connections. Dr. Noor's academic career includes faculty positions at esteemed institutions such as Manipal University Dubai and the University of Delhi. Additionally she has been actively involved in organizing significant events such as the India Economic Summit 2017 hosted by IIT Delhi under the auspices of the World Economic Forum. Dr. Noor's role as a founding Director of the Rotaract club at the Delhi School of Economics further exemplifies her commitment to leadership and community engagement.