Speakers
Professor Dr J. Joshua Thomas
Dr J. Joshua Thomas is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wollongong Malaysia, where he leads research and academic initiatives in modern AI and data analytics. He holds a PhD in Intelligent Systems Techniques from Universiti Sains Malaysia, with his doctoral research focusing on adaptive computational frameworks for complex decision-making systems.
With more than two decades of experience in higher education and research, Prof. Thomas’s expertise spans intelligent systems, deep learning, graph neural networks, quantum machine learning, and data-driven optimization. His current research explores the integration of deep learning and graph-based models for applications such as drug discovery, autonomous systems, and intelligent process automation.
Prof. Thomas has authored and edited over a dozen books published by leading academic publishers including Wiley, Elsevier, and IGI Global, and has contributed more than fifty scholarly papers to high-impact journals and international conferences. He also serves as an editorial board member and guest editor for several international journals in computing and engineering, including the International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering.
Beyond his scholarly work, Prof. Thomas has served in multiple leadership roles, including Head and Deputy Head of the Department of Computing, and has been actively involved in collaborative research projects supported by national and international grants. He is regularly invited to deliver keynote and plenary talks, workshops, and lectures at international conferences and universities, sharing insights on emerging trends in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and computational intelligence.
Prof. Dr J. Joshua Thomas continues to advance research that bridges theoretical innovation with practical solutions, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of intelligent computing and data-driven decision systems.
Professor Ag. Asri Ag. Ibrahim
Ag. Asri Ag. Ibrahim is a Professor at the Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), and has served as the university's Chief Digital Officer (CDO) since 2020. With a dedicated career at UMS spanning over 26 years, he brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience to his roles. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics from The University of York, United Kingdom, in 2008. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed both his Master’s Degree in Computer Science and his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Universiti Malaya. He is an active and prolific researcher. His primary research interests include data sonification, emotional (Kansei) engineering, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. He has authored and co-authored over 144 articles and proceedings, achieving an H-Index of 20. He has also served as a principal investigator and research member on more than 37 research grants. His research findings have been widely disseminated at national and international seminars, where he has been featured as both an invited and keynote speaker. Furthermore, his work has garnered recognition at innovation competitions, winning medals at both national and international levels.Beyond his academic contributions, he is actively involved in community engagement, including STEM programs and technology empowerment initiatives for entrepreneurs. In recognition of his expertise, he has been appointed as a subject matter expert and a member of the digital entrepreneurship committee for the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
Professor Lisheng Xu
Lisheng Xu (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in electrical power system automation, the M.S. degree in mechanical electronics, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and technology from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1998, 2000, and 2006, respectively. He is currently a Full Professor with the College of Medicine and Biomedical Information Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China. He has authored or coauthored 139 international research papers, and holds fifteen invention patents. His research interests include nonlinear medical signal processing, computational electromagnetic simulation, medical imaging, and pattern recognition. He is the Director of theory and education professional committee of China Medical Informatics Association.