ICAIC 2025 | 4th IEEE International Conference on AI in Cybersecurity (ICAIC)

PROF ARTHUR JAMES SWART

Central University of Technology, South Africa

Prof Arthur James Swart has been a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) USA since 2019. He has worked for Telkom SA and De Beers Namaqualand Mines for 4 years. He joined the Vaal University of Technology in 1995 and progressed from a technician to a senior lecturer in 2007. He completed his MEd in 2007 and his DTech in 2011. He was a General Chair of the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th International Conferences on Green Computing and Engineering Technology in Russia, Peru, Mauritius, and South Africa in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. He has delivered keynote speeches in the USA, India, UAE, Mauritius, Indonesia, Russia, Morocco, and so on. He has served as a PhD Examiner in various universities across the globe. He is writing and editing many books with top academic publishers like CRC Press, Taylor and Francis. He has always loved teaching, but his passion for research took time to develop! Research definitely allows one to engage in life-long learning which will always remain his primary goal which he currently pursues at The Central University of Technology, South Africa.

Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez

Vice President of Woxsen University, India

Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University, is a Cognitive Technologist and Adjunct Professor at Universidad del Externado, Colombia. He serves as a member of the International Advisory Board at IBS Ranepa, Russian Federation, and holds positions on the Advisory Boards of PUCPR, Johannesburg Business School, SA, Milpark Business School, South Africa, PetThinQ Inc, and SpaceBasic, Inc. Additionally, Dr. Rodriguez is a Visiting Professor at Uni. del Rosario, an Expert at UNESCO, and Editorial Board member at World Summit AI. As a Steering Committee Member for the Annual Conference at EFMD Global and Indian Business Council Founding Member Dr. Raul is deeply involved in shaping the future of education. He is honored with a scholarship in his name at ZIBS, China, and represents India in the PRME i5 Expert Pedagogy Group. Further, he holds two prestigious titles: Steven Pinker Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Classavo Chair Professorship in Integrative Research and Digital Learning. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in the convergence of cognitive psychology with cutting-edge technologies such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotic Process Automation, Quantum Artificial Intelligence. Registered as an expert in Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, and Multi-agent Systems at the European Commission, he has been nominated for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 list. A sought-after keynote speaker and panel moderator, Dr. Raul contributes significantly to national and international conferences, including the Web Summit (Lisbon and Rio), ASQ, PMI, AI Summit, South Summit, among others. He actively participates in the ETS Business School Advisory Council (BSAC) in India and the Institute for Robotics Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence. Committed to responsible research, he aligns his efforts with RRBM, GRLI, and PRME. Dr. Rodriguez has authored over 12 books and 55 practitioner articles along with his usual academic research.

DR. B S CHOWDHRY,

DEAN, MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (MUET), JAMSHORO, PAKISTAN

DR. B S CHOWDHRY is Distinguished National Professor and the Dean Faculty of Electrical Electronics and Computer Engineering at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan. He did his PhD from renowned School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK in 1990. He is having teaching, research and administration experience of more than 35 years. He has the honour of being one of the editor of several books "Wireless Networks, Information Processing and Systems"�, CCIS20, "Emerging Trends and Applications in Information Communication Technologies", CCIS 281, "Wireless Sensor Networks for Developing Countries"�, CCIS 366, "Communication Technologies, Information Security and Sustainable Development", CCIS 414, published by Springer Verlag, Germany. He has also been serving as a Guest Editor for special issue "Wireless Personal Communications"� Springer International Journal. He has produced more than 13 PhDs and supervised more than 50 MPhil/Masters Thesis in the area of ICT. His list of research publication crosses to over 60 in national and international journals, IEEE and ACM proceedings. Also, he has Chaired Technical Sessions in USA, UK, China, UAE, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Pakistan, Denmark, Spain and Belgium. He is member of various professional bodies including: immediate past Chairman IEEE Karachi Section, Region10 Asia/Pacific, Fellow IEP, Fellow IEEEP, Senior Member, IEEE Inc. (USA), SM ACM Inc. (USA).

Dr. Bishwajeet Kumar Pandey

GL Bajaj College of Technology and Management, India

Dr. Bishwajeet Pandey is a Professor at GL Bajaj College of Technology and Management, India. He holds an MTech in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Gwalior, India, and a PhD in Computer Science from Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy. He has taught at esteemed institutions such as Chitkara University Chandigarh, Birla Institute of Applied Science Bhimtal, Jain University Bangalore, Astana IT University Kazakhstan, Eurasian National University Kazakhstan (QS World Rank 321), and UCSI University Malaysia (QS World Rank 265). Dr. Pandey is a prolific researcher, with 17 published books, 200+ research papers indexed in Scopus. He has garnered over 3,900 citations and holds an H-index of 30. His leadership roles include serving as the Research Head of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Jain University Bangalore from 2021 to 2023, and as the head of the International Global Academic Partnership Committee at Birla Institute of Applied Science Bhimtal from 2020 to 2021. In 2023, Dr. Pandey was honored with the prestigious Professor of the Year Award at Lords Cricket Ground by the London Organisation of Skills Development. Beyond his outstanding research output, his greatest strength lies in his global academic network. He has visited 49 countries, participated in 105 international conferences, and co-authored papers with 218 professors from 93 universities across 42 nations.

Jurga Zilinskiene MBE,

CEO and Founder⏐Guildhawk

Jurga Zilinskiene MBE is the dynamic founder and CEO of Guildhawk, a global multilingual AI company, and is also co-founder of Evernoon Technologies. She is an eminent figure in the intersection of technology and global trade. Jurga's technological acumen is matched by her commitment to societal advancement. Her collaboration with one of the biggest Hong Kong’s conglomerates led to creating an innovative solution to improve safety on construction sites, exemplifying her creed of AI benefitting humanity and the environment. Her mentorship as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK is nurturing the next generation of innovators. Uniquely, her company reinvests a significant portion of its profits into empowering inquisitive young minds. Jurga is an advocate for ethical AI use, women in tech, and the intricacies of Sino-global business relations. She is a staple in global business forums where her insights are shaping the dialogue in our interconnected world. About Guildhawk: Guildhawk specialises in localisation and the creation of cutting-edge multilingual AI solutions, including human-like avatars for training and the acclaimed GAI Translate™ platform that delivers instant, secure, business-quality translations. Leveraging its expertise, Guildhawk has become indispensable for global giants like TikTok, Mitsubishi and Universal.

Dr. Aparna Aravelli

North Carolina A&T State University, USA

Dr. Aparna Aravelli is a faculty member of Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University, with expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), mechanical systems, and cybersecurity. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University in India. Dr. Aravelli’s research focuses on leveraging AI to optimize mechanical engineering systems, including predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, and smart manufacturing. She has also contributed to cybersecurity in industrial settings, addressing the unique challenges of securing IoT-enabled mechanical systems and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure. Her innovative work includes a patented optimization method for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, integrating AI algorithms for enhanced efficiency and reliability. She has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, participated in major conferences, and written the book Real-Time Measurement of Oxides of Nitrogen from Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Dr. Aravelli’s industrial experience spans the biomedical and HVAC sectors, where she applied AI-driven solutions to solve real-world engineering challenges. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing the integration of AI and cybersecurity in mechanical systems. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Aravelli will share her insights on the transformative impact of AI in mechanical engineering and the critical importance of cybersecurity in ensuring safe and sustainable technological advancements.

Ummi Azizah Rachmawati

Dean of Faculty of Information Technology, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia.

She holds B.Sc. from Informatics Engineering, Sepuluh Nopember Instutute of Technology in 2000 and holds M.Sc. from Magister of Information Technology, Universitas Indonesia in 2003. She holds Ph.D from Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Indonesia in 2014. She got a Sandwich Program during her postgraduate at Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) University of Queensland, Australia.

Prof Dr Parin Somani

London Organisation of Skills Development, London, UK

Prof Dr Parin Somani is the Director of London Organisation of Skills Development, Chief Editor of Global Research Journal for the United Kingdom, Independent Academic Scholar, TEDx speaker, Banker, Writer, Humanitarian, Philanthropist and Multi International Award Winner. Prof. Dr. Parin Somani has achieved 8 doctorate awards, recognised 5 times in the world book of records, twice in the India book of records, Asia book of records and Karnataka book of records. Prof. Dr. Parin Somani has travelled to over 117 countries to help society at large in fields of Education, Women empowerment and Youth development Prof. Dr. Parin Somani is the winner of several beauty pageants and has been honoured with the title of Mrs Universe 2022, where she was crowned by Bollywood Actress Mahek Chahal. Prof. Dr. Parin Somani is the Icon of Beauty with Brains and became the Winner of Enigma Mrs World 2022. In addition, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani is the winner of Mrs India 2021 and was crowned by the Bollywood Actress Aditii Govitrikar. She is Winner of Mrs BritAsian 2021, Winner of Mrs Universe International 2021, Winner of Mrs India Global 2021 and the runner up of Mrs Queen of India 2021. Prof. Dr. Parin Somani has authored 19 books and her new upcoming book “Manifest Inner Beauty: Part I” will be released in 2023. Prof. Dr. Parin was invited to deliver a Keynote address at King’s College, Cambridge, United Kingdom in May 2023 and last year also, she was invited as Keynote Speaker at Harvard University, United States of America in May 2022 to help global society at large.