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Dr. Daniela Farto Baptista
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Daniela Farto Baptista holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Law. She is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she teaches Commercial Law and Company Law in the undergraduate Law programme, as well as Securities Law, Capital Markets Law, and Banking Law in the Master's in Law and the Master's in Law and Management. She is the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Securities Law and Banking Law and a member of the Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law.
Ms. Abigeil Francisco-Carlos
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She is a seasoned educator and administrator with nearly 20 years of service in the Department of Social Science and Legal Management (DSSLM) at the College of Arts and Sciences, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the National College of Business and Arts and earned her doctorate from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, where she completed a CHED-funded dissertation on the impact of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act on the socio-economic and political lives of Indigenous communities. She has published extensively in the fields of political and social sciences, co-authored textbooks on Philippine governance and society, and served as a Visiting Professor in Timor-Leste. Actively involved in Indigenous Peoples’ education, she continues to contribute to academic forums and seminars.
Past Speakers
Dr. Pakiza Gulmammad Aliyeva
Past Speaker
Dr. Pakiza Gulmammad Aliyeva, PhD in Philology, is an Associate Professor at Azerbaijan University of Languages. She specializes in English and American literature, literary methodology, and archetypal analysis. A CELTA-certified educator, she blends modern pedagogy with classical theory. She is the author of one monograph, five university subject programs, and over 20 scholarly articles. Dr. Aliyeva has presented at numerous international conferences and actively contributes to research on archetypes and literary analysis methods.
Mr. Fakhrul Abedin Tanvir
Past Speaker
Fakhrul Abedin Tanvir is a multidisciplinary researcher working across linguistics, mental health, social psychology, digital behavior, education, and political communication. He has presented his research in conferences all over the world, including sessions hosted by the University of Oxford, the University of Dhaka, the University of London (Paris session), and international academic forums. He currently serves as a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Election Facilities Cell. Holding a Master’s degree in Linguistics, he continues to publish widely and lead diverse research initiatives.
Ms. Heena Nagbhirey
Past Speaker
Heena Nagbhirey is a dedicated scholar and educator currently serving as a senior research fellow in sociology at Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. Over the past eight years, she has contributed extensively to higher education through her teaching roles at R. S. Mundle Arts and Commerce College, Hislop College, YCCE GNM, and, most recently, as a contractual assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at PGTD, RTMNU (2023–24).
Her doctoral work investigates the shifting patterns of gender construction among tribal communities, examining how forces such as modernisation, migration, and urbanisation reshape identities and social relations. She is committed to bridging academic inquiry with ground realities and community experiences.
Heena has been an active participant in academic spaces, presenting and engaging in several national and international forums. A significant recent achievement includes the selection and presentation of her abstract at the 3rd Global Conference on Psychology, Oxford–London, where she delivered a paper on “Not the Same but Equal: A Socio-Psychological Study of Gender.” The abstract has already been published by the conference, and the full paper is in process.
Outside the research domain, she finds creative expression in poetry and reflective prose, often using writing to connect personal experience with broader social themes.
Mr. Data Kobaladze
Past Speaker
Data Kobaladze, is a student in the field of Public Administration at Batumi Shota
Rustaveli State University. He is an emerging researcher with a focus on Public
Diplomacy, Political Science, Open Governance, and the Geopolitical Dynamics of the
Black Sea region. Data has been awarded several state grants, under which he has
conducted research projects such as "The Role of Youth in Regional Development: A
Case Study of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara" and the project "Adapted Batumi,"
aimed at promoting the growth of civil activism.
Mr. Shalva Shalikadze
Past Speaker
Shalva Shalikadze holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and is pursuing
a Master's in World History at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, where he is also
currently employed. He is a member of the university’s scientific society and has
authored several academic projects. His main research interests include the Black Sea
region, security, and geopolitics. In both 2022 and 2023, he won first place at BSU’s
student scientific conferences in Black Sea studies. He combines theoretical and
practical approaches, focusing on the strategic role of the Black Sea region in modern
international relations.
Mrs. Lovepreet Kaur Gill
Past Speaker
Lovepreet Kaur Gill has currently pursuing Ph.D in Political Science. She has been a Research Scholar of Political Science at Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab. She is a full time Research Scholar. In her Academic role, She has presented several Research papers, in Seminars and Conferences, in different Colleges and Universities in her region. She is very much passionate about research.
Prof. Dr. Berit Sandberg
University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
Topic: Fact vs. Fiction: Masculinity in Startup Culture
Prof. Dr. Berit Sandberg has a degree in Business Administration. She has been a professor of Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin and was awarded the university’s teaching award for her lecture on Artful Leadership. During the last decade, intersections between business administration and the arts have been Berit’s main research interest. She managed extensive research projects on artistic work attitudes and cooperation between artists and companies.
Dr. Valbona Kalo
Past Speaker
Dr. Valbona Kalo specializes in literary studies with a focus on folklore, anthropology, and Albanian literature. She has participated in numerous conferences and has published widely in her field. Dr. Shengjergji has received recognition for her contributions to literature and education, including the Excellence in Teaching Award. Her interests include exploring cultural identity, migration, and the impact of traditional codes in literature.
Prof. Dr. Bassant M. Attia
Past Speaker
Professor Bassant M. Attia, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Media and Communication Studies, with a research profile that spans the domains of television studies, digital media, political communication, and the applications of artificial intelligence in media. Her scholarly work has primarily focused on the representation and portrayal of the Arab region in Western media, as evidenced by her extensive publication record of over 12 peer-reviewed research articles. In recognition of her academic excellence, Professor Attia was awarded the prestigious "Best Researcher" accolade at the 2019 International Conferences hosted by the Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University.
Currently, Professor Attia serves as the Head of the Media Department at the College of Language and Communication, which is part of the Arab Academy of Science and Technology and Maritime Transport in Egypt.
Dr. Yasmine Loza
Past Speaker
Yasmine Loza (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7448-8016) holds her Ph.D. in Human Rights and Social Sciences (2020) and her master’s ‘Roads to Democracy(ies)’ in Political Science and International relations (2015) from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. She pursued her bachelor’s at the American University, Cairo, Egypt (2012) majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology. Yasmine carried out her research at the Centre for International Studies, University Institute of Lisbon (2021) and is currently a research fellow at the Portucalense Legal Institute, Portucalense Infante D. Henrique University, Porto, Portugal (2023). Her lines of investigation contribute to the pursuit of sociopolitical critical analyses within global and local contexts and across interdisciplinary domains including legal and media cultures. Yasmine's research trajectory is scientifically committed towards redressing the gaps between South and North, politics of representation, security, and identity markers to traverse boundaries and promote equal access and exchange across intercultural societal terrains in the international community.
Wang Lujia
Past Speaker
Wang Lujia served as a lecturer at a university from 2012 to 2019. Currently, Wang is a doctoral candidate at Sichuan University, with research interests in ancient Chinese literary theory and examination literature.
Ampol Chayomchai
Past Speaker
Assistant Professor Ampol Chayomchai earned a DBA in Business Administration from Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand. Before becoming a lecturer, he worked in the business sector for decades. He is currently working as a lecturer at Phetchabun Rajabhat University, Thailand. Apart from teaching, he has been conducting research and publishing continuously. His topics of interest include management, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business administration. For his research achievements, he has received several Outstanding Researcher Awards from the university and the Educational Network.
Chen Li
Past Speaker
Chen Li is doing a Bachelor of Economics at Australia National University(ANU), with interests in game theory, social networking, economic growth, and the intersection between philosophy and economics.
Cuong Nguyen Phu
Past Speaker
Cuong Nguyen Phu. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from Lac Hong University, obtained between 2009 and 2013. Subsequently, He pursued a Certificate in Philosophy from Saint Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate, completed from 2016 to 2019. Currently, He is advancing my academic journey by pursuing a Master's degree in Social Science at Chiang Mai University in Thailand, with an expected completion in 2024. He serve as a Chaplain for Catholic Students in the North of Thailand.
Petricheeva Elisaveta
Past Speaker
Petricheeva Elisaveta is the founder of a pioneering Association of Moldovan Linguists “Artemis”, which acts as a core support for Linguistic studies expansion in the nation. In the last year of high school, she has initiated the National Olympiad of Linguistics, as well as the APLO qualification process, thereby becoming top 1% of linguistic scholars in her country. Elisaveta is a scholar who prioritizes semantics, classical languages and phenomenological methods of study as her primary research areas. She was chosen as a representative of education and culture, to speak to the ambassadors of countries like: Japan, Great Britain and the USA.
Dr. Alison Binger
Past Speaker
Dr. Binger has a PhD in Global and Comparative Studies in
Education, and MEd in cultural art, and a BS in Art
Education. Her research explores methods to increase
cultural understanding at a deep level to bring a greater
understanding to cultural sensitivity, awareness, and
acceptance of differences. Her four areas of research
encompass inclusion of cultural awareness in educational
systems, cultural immersions, multilingualism, and
cultural arts. She has taught in k12 and in higher education
in the USA and abroad for twenty years.
Dr. Daniel Pyle
Weber State University, Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education
Topic: "The Utilization of Peers to Support Students with Diverse Learning Needs."
Dr. Daniel Pyle is educated at Utah State University, a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with an emphasis in special education in the Disability Disciplines Program in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation.
His areas of speculation include developing evidence-based supports and services to increase outcomes for diverse learners and underrepresented students in general education environments, Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMIs), and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Dr. Lynda Folan
Past Speaker
Dr Lynda Folan is the Managing Director of Inspired Development Solutions Pty Ltd and a Leading expert in Leadership and Organisational Development. She is a Registered Organisational Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Lynda has a Doctorate in Organisational Psychology from Murdoch University, a Master's in Organisational Psychology from the University of London, a Post Graduate Diploma in Consulting Psychology from Murdoch University, an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of South Africa, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Natal (South Africa). Lynda is a published author of "Leader Resilience — The New Frontier of Leadership" (2021).
Dr. Murad Ahmed Mohammed Saleh
Past Speaker
Assistant Professor at Department of Accounting, College of Business Administration University of Hail Saudi Arabia Holding Ph.D. in Accounting and Master of Commerce (M. Com) with emphasis on Finance, (First Division) - Active Member in the Institute of Internal Audit- IIA. (USA) Global Number-3320084 – Area of Interest (Education in Business, Accounting and Auditing)
Dr. Yan Xueling
Past Speaker
Dr. Yan Xueling is currently an associate professor at the School of Economics, Sichuan University, specializing in labor economics. She obtained her doctoral degree from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, in 2016, and worked as a visiting scholar at Harvard University from 2019 to 2022. She is currently leading several research projects in the field of labor economics and has published numerous high-quality articles in both domestic and international journals.
Dr. Asima Ranjan Parhi
Past Speaker
Dr. Asima Ranjan Parhi is Professor of English and Coordinator, International Office at Utkal University, Odisha, India. He is the author of the book Indian English through Newspapers and is published in journals like Translation Today, Indian Literature, Journal of English and Foreign Languages and Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. He was also an Associate (Resident Fellow) of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla and is currently working on a book to be published from the Sahitya Akademi. His areas of interest include Translation and Children’s literature.
Dr. Elizabeth Lucky Maretha Sitinjak
Past Speaker
Dr. Elizabeth Lucky Maretha Sitinjak, SE, M.SI, CPA, a lecturer at the Master of Accounting Soegijapranata Catholic University Semarang Central of Java Indonesia. Associate professor in financial management and financial behavior. I teach in the Bachelor's and Master's Degree Study Programs in Accounting and also teach in the Master of Management and Master of Architecture. The areas studied are Financial Management, Investment Theory and Capital Markets, Financial Analysis and Valuation, Asset Management, Risk Management, and Stock Systems.
Dr. Munira Salim
Past Speaker
Dr. Munira Salim is the Head of the Department of English in Stewart Science College, Cuttack, Odisha. She is also a Resource Person in the Department of English, Mahatma Gandhi University, West Bengal. Her research interests include Diaspora Studies, Ecocriticism and Indian Literature. She has substantial publications in India and abroad.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Begüm Satıcı
Past Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Begüm Satıcı is the Coordinator of Yıldız Technical University Psychological Counseling Unit. Specializing in Counseling Psychology after completing my undergraduate studies in Psychology, she currently conducts research on the education of prospective psychological counselors and concepts in positive psychology. Additionally, she engage in individual and group counseling for individuals, families, and couples.
Dr. Seydi Ahmet Satıcı
Past Speaker
Dr. Seydi Ahmet Satıcı holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Counseling and Guidance from Anadolu University. Currently, he serves as an associate professor at Yıldız Technical University, Türkiye. In 2021, he was honored with the TÜBİTAK Incentive Award. His research interests revolve around the adaptation of scales and the application of positive psychology concepts.
Dr. Müzeyyen Pandır
Past Speaker
Dr. Müzeyyen Pandır completed her PhD in Sociology at Lancaster University. Currently she is an Assistant Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at Işık University, İstanbul. She conducts research on identity and difference, cohesion and integration, and representation in critical migration studies and cultural studies.
Prof. Dr. Elisete Diogo
Past Speaker
Elisete Simões Diogo, PhD in Social Work since 2017, adjunct professor at Portalegre Polytechnic University and Catholic University of Portugal. Coordinates the project "Ir Além - inclusão social de cidadãos NPT e o desenvolvimento de territórios de baixa densidade" co-funded by the European Union - AMIF, and granted by the Iberian Studies Centre. Published several international articles, books and chapters. Research interests: Migrations and Local development; Social Work and Education; Child's Rights and foster care.
Dr. Sonia Mairos Ferreira
Past Speaker
Currently serving as a PME (Research Specialist) at UNICEF Lesotho, she brings over 20 years of experience as an accomplished Assistant Professor and researcher. Her expertise lies in assisting populations affected by crises, disasters, and/or conflicts. She has a strong background in capacity building, training, and applying anthropology to humanitarian contexts. Her work has spanned various nations, including, among others, Lesotho, Yemen, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ukraine. With a PhD in Permanent Education and Adult Training, complemented by degrees in Educational and Psychological Sciences, she has also pursued postgraduate studies in crucial areas such as Gender Equality, Human Rights, and Crisis Intervention.
Dr. Zekiye Nazli Kansu
Past Speaker
Dr. Zekiye Nazli Kansu an Assistant Professor at Canakkale 18 Mart University in the Political Sciences Faculty, Economics Department. She graduated from Istanbul University with a Political Science and International Relations B.A. degree and graduated from Marmara University with an International Economics M.A. degree. She studied for her Ph.D. at Marmara University on Political Economy of the Middle East major. Her expertise area is political economy, Middle East, and eastern Mediterranean issues. She worked in the United Nations, NY for a while. She was granted TUBİTAK (Turkey's National Scholarship) scholarship to conduct her PhD research at UMASS, MA, USA. She still conducts my research in Canakkale 18 Mart University on my expertise areas.
Mustafa Ammar Kılıç
Past Speaker
Mustafa Ammar Kılıç is a research assistant from Turkey, affiliated with the Department of Sociology at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University. He obtained his BA degree in Sociology from Marmara University in 2012 and completed his MA degree in Sociology of Religion at the same institution in 2016. Since 2018, he has been pursuing a PhD in Sociology at Koç University, where his current research interests lie in the areas of sociology of environment and migration.
Zhao Ling
Past Speaker
Zhao Ling is a doctoral student at Sichuan University and a visiting scholar at Harvard University. Her research interests include ancient Chinese literary theory and digital humanities.
Lucia Trisni Widhianingtanti
Past Speaker
Lucia Trisni Widhianingtanti, S. PSI., MSI is a lecturer who teaches at the Faculty of Psychology and Professional Masters in Psychology regarding the subjects of Psychological Assessment, Psychological Intervention, HR Development Practices, HR Theory and Concepts, Training Design, Psychological-Cognitive Tests, Personality Psychological Tests, neuropsychology. I am also currently studying for a doctoral program in East Java. I have been involved in a lot of human resource development research which is studied from the perspective of personality, neuropsychology, and positive psychology.
Rakel Cogliatti
Past Speaker
Rakel is a professional with an extensive multidisciplinary experience. BA in communication from UFRJ and a master's degree in multimedia from the University of Porto, with an emphasis on Arts. Her academic journey includes researching the adaptation of literature for film and theater and exploring the use of immersive narratives for social awareness. She has over 15 years of experience in the creative industry as a curator, artistic director, and project manager. Since 2017, she has been the creator and artistic director of the immersive installment “InCômodos”, focused on women's violence and gender equality. Her research interests lie in the use of multimedia and immersive narratives for social awareness and the use of Arts methodologies for research and social impact outcomes.
Zhou Jie
Past Speaker
Ms. Zhou Jie received the M.A. degree in theory of literature and art from Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, in 2018. Afterwards She worked as university lecturer. Now she is working toward the Ph.D. degree in ancient chinese literature in Sichuan University. Her research interests include ancient chinese culture and literature in Tang and Song Dynasty.
Rozhkov Alexandr
Past Speaker
Journalist, philological science candidate, and associate professor at the UNESKO Department of Journalism and Communication of the al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty). Dr. Rozhkov studies public relations, new and digital media, gender balance in media, and the history of communication. He has worked in a number of newspapers and magazines and has published more than 130 books and articles, including magazines from the list of Scopus database. Mr. Rozhkov has awards from the University and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Qing Zhang
Past Speaker
Qing Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate at Sichuan University. She is interested in translating Chinese Buddhist Canon, Buddhist literature, and ancient Chinese literature. Through her previous research and studies, she has built a solid foundation of knowledge and honed my abilities for independent research and teamwork through participation in various academic activities and projects. She has a passion for research, a love for literary exploration, and a dedication to contributing to the development of the fields of translation of Chinese Buddhist Canon, Buddhist literature, and ancient Chinese liliterature.
Muhammed Yasir Bodur
Past Speaker
Muhammed Yasir Bodur received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Istanbul Şehir University in 2018. He then pursued his Master's degree in Urban Studies at the same institution, where he successfully defended his thesis titled "A qualitative study on social and economic participation of Sub-Saharan African immigrants in İstanbul". Bodur is currently working as a research assistant at Sakarya University Middle East Institute.and continues his academic pursuits as a PhD student in the Department of Sociology at Istanbul Medeniyet University.