Dr. Pushan Kumar Dutta is an Associate Professor at Amity University Kolkata who has carved a distinctive niche in academia with over 12 years of academic experience. He earned his Ph.D. from Jadavpur University in 2015, followed by postdoctoral work as an Erasmus Mundus Scholar at the University of Oradea in Romania in 2016, which laid the foundation for a career drive for a position in institution of academic excellence. At the forefront of his contributions is an impressive editorial portfolio. Dr. Dutta has meticulously curated and edited over 60 books in the past couple of years for globally recognized publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IET, Taylor & Francis, Cambridge Scholar Publishers, Degruyter, and IGI Global. His role as the manager of the "Sustainable Industrial Engineering Systems" book series for CRC Press further underscores his influence in shaping scholarly discourse on sustainability and engineering innovation. His editorial expertise spans rapidly evolving domains including artificial intelligence in healthcare, Industry 5.0 technologies, quantum computing applications,aviation and digital transformation strategies. A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Dutta has consistently empowered his students to excel and innovate, guiding them to garner international recognition through competitions like the Johnson Control International Whitepaper contest and Ideathon 5.0. His contributions to nurturing young talent have been acknowledged through accolades such as the "Mentor of Change" award by NITI Aayog, along with the prestigious Young Faculty Awards in 2018 and 2024. Complementing his teaching and editorial endeavors is an extensive research portfolio that includes over 200 Scopus-indexed publications, two pioneering Indian patents, and an Indian copyright. His professional recognitions extend to prestigious memberships and fellowships, including Senior Membership at the Indian Institute of Engineering, a Threws Fellowship, and a Fellowship at the EnTech Foundation. Dr. Dutta’s academic journey also includes significant teaching stints as an Assistant Professor at RGMCET in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and as a lecturer for the Marine Electro Technology course at DG Shipping Taratala.Dr. Shubham Goswami is currently an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. He holds a doctoral degree in Computer Science and a Master's in Business Administration. His research focuses on technology adoption, information systems, and ICT for development and sustainability, with interests in digital transformation and the circular economy. Dr. Goswami has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences and has published over 40 research papers in reputable journals and edited volumes. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for various esteemed national and international journals. He has also been involved in research projects funded by the European Union and the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Government of India, specifically focusing on sustainability. Dr. Goswami's contributions to academia and research reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Kamal Kant Hiran has over 18 years of academic and research experience, having published 15 international books with reputable publishers such as BPB Publications, IGI Global, and De Gruyter. His book, “Cloud Computing: Master the Concepts, Architecture and Applications with Real-World Examples and Case Studies, has gained popularity in both Indian and international markets, achieving bestseller status in emerging technology trends. Dr. Hiran has significantly contributed to technological transformation and has received numerous awards, including international travel grants for conferences in Poland and Germany, the Best Research Paper Award at the University of Gondar, and the IEEE Liberia Subsection Founder Award. He has published 74 scientific papers in SCI/Scopus/Web of Science and IEEE journals, holds three Indian patents and one Australian patent, and has traveled internationally for research collaborations. His research interests include cloud computing, machine learning, and intelligent IoT, earning recognition from various media and esteemed organizations worldwide. Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez is Vice President of Woxsen University and holds professorships in cognitive psychology and integrative research. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Universidad del Externado in Colombia and sits on international advisory boards in Europe and Russia. He holds a PhD in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation in human resources and specialises in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and emerging areas such as quantum AI. He contributes to global academic initiatives, including expert groups focused on responsible management education and pedagogy. Dr. Rodriguez is recognised as an expert by the European Commission and actively contributes to research, publishing, and academic service through authorship, editorial roles, and peer review for leading journals. His work focuses on advancing AI-driven innovation, analytics, and digital learning in higher education and applied research contexts.Dr. Hemachandran Kannan is a Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics at Woxsen University, India, where he holds the Zita Zoltay Paprika Chair in Decision Sciences and Business Economics, as well as the Course5i Chair in Business Analytics and Machine Learning. With 15 years of teaching and 5 years of research experience, he is a dedicated educator skilled in AI and Business Analytics. After earning a Ph.D. in Embedded Systems, Dr. Kannan shifted his focus to interdisciplinary research. He has served as a resource person at numerous national and international conferences and has lectured on AI and Business Analytics topics. Recognized as Best Faculty at Woxsen University (2021-2022) and Ashoka Institute of Engineering & Technology (2019-2020), he has expertise in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and autonomous systems.
