INVITED SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Shyh-Huei Hwang, Ph.D
Vice President of National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
Prof. Shyh-Huei Hwang, Ph.D is a full-time Professor and Vice President of National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, with an academic career at the institution since 1997. He holds a Doctor of Science in Design Science from Chiba University, Japan, and earlier degrees in art and industrial design. He has served in numerous senior leadership roles, including Dean of International Affairs, Dean of the College of Design, University Library Director, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and Social Practice. His expertise spans design culture, product and exhibition design, cultural and creative industries, craft studies, community development, and social innovation, with a strong focus on cultural sustainability and applied design practice.
Dr. Azadeh Jafari
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Azadeh Jafari is a Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland, which she joined in 2024. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Adelaide, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Guilan. Her research focuses on fluid mechanics, particularly turbulent flows in engineering and environmental systems, aiming to support sustainable solutions. Her interests include atmospheric boundary layer turbulence, renewable energy applications such as wind and solar systems, and drag reduction for aircraft and ships. Her current work investigates turbulent canopy flows using wind tunnel experiments, field measurements, and analytical modeling for agricultural, urban, and environmental applications, and engineering design strategies.
Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja, S.T., M.T.
Director of Learning and Student Affairs, Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Republic of Indonesia
Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja serves as the Director of Learning and Student Affairs at the Directorate General of Higher Education within the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. In this strategic role, he is responsible for formulating, implementing, and monitoring national policies related to the improvement of learning systems and the holistic development of students across higher education institutions in Indonesia. His directorate oversees a wide range of academic functions including curriculum development, teaching quality enhancement, digital learning transformation, and student services.
Prof. Dr. Yongming Li
Shanghai University of Sport Shanghai, China
Prof. Dr. Yongming Li is a Professor at Shanghai Sport University, China. He earned his PhD from the University of Leipzig, Germany, in 2015, focusing on energetics in canoe sprinting, after completing a Master’s degree at Tsinghua University and a Bachelor’s degree at Beijing Sport University. Since 2015, he has served as Associate Professor and Professor at Shanghai Sport University. His research centers on sport and exercise energetics, using quantitative, technology-based methods to enhance performance. He was Science Director of the Chinese national cross-country skiing team, supporting preparation for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics through athlete selection, training optimization, performance monitoring, advanced biomechanical, physiological, and environmental analysis, and evidence-based innovation in elite sports science.
Prof. Ts. Dr. Mariyam Jameelah Ghazali
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Ts. Dr. Mariyam Jameelah Binti Ghazali is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She is a principal investigator in the Advanced Materials Research Group and a research associate in the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell initiative. She earned her Bachelor and Master degrees in Materials Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia and a PhD from the University of Sheffield. Since joining UKM in 2002, she has held leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of Jurnal Kejuruteraan and Assistant Dean. She co-founded the Malaysian Tribology Society and serves as Vice President of MYTRIBOS and the Asian Tribology Council. Her research spans fundamental and applied materials science and tribology internationally.
