Who’s Speaking – 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Bio Tech

Speakers

Prof. Stefan Andersson Engels

University College Cork, Ireland

Prof. Stefan Andersson Engels

University College Cork, Ireland

Stefan Andersson-Engels (born 1960) is a Swedish biophysicist specializing in the field of biophotonics. He is professor at University College Cork and the deputy director of the Irish Photonics Integration Center (IPIC) within the Science Foundation Ireland. Before joining University College Cork, he was Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Lund University. He has co-founded 3 biophotonics companies Spectracure,[2] Lumito,[3] BioPixS.[4] He also co-founded biannual biophotonics summer school.[5] Andersson-Engels is actively engaged in translational research, by working closely with clinicians and patients to explore and validate possible clinical application of biophotonics tools. He is considered a pioneer in biophotonics for his continuous development of advanced technologies like Photodynamic therapy, time domain diffuse optical spectroscopy, Upconverting nanoparticles for multi-modal and diffuse optical imaging. He won Erna Eblings Prize for the use of laser spectroscopy for the diagnosis of pathological tissue conditions and his development of methods for the treatment of skin tumors with photodynamic therapy[6]

Prof. Rene Jean Bensadoun

Pasteur Institute, France

Prof. Rene Jean Bensadoun

Pasteur Institute, France

Professor René-Jean Bensadoun headed the CHE High Energy Center in Nice, which is the only radiotherapy department in the private sector of the Nice metropolitan area. He has been a consultant since the beginning of July 2024, making way for the young team, due to (active) retirement! This department offers a comprehensive technical platform including the latest radiation modalities such as Intensity Modulation, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), intra- and extracranial stereotaxy, and radiosurgery.

Prof. Dana York, PhD

PRESIDENT EUROPEAN MEDICAL LASER ACADEMY (501(c)3

Prof. Dana York, PhD

PRESIDENT EUROPEAN MEDICAL LASER ACADEMY (501(c)3

Professor Dana Vieru York has a Ph.D. degree preceded by a Master of Science awarded in Biophysics and Cellular Technology. She learned Gene Therapy at Paul Sabatier University, France. Professor York served on the Board of Editors of the International Phototherapy Association in Japan and she is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. She conducted clinical research trials, converting theoretical speculation into delivered, evidence-based photo bio modulation treatments and devices. She presented her findings both as an author in peer-review journals and as a lecturer at many Scientific conferences throughout the world. awarded the prize for Best Research Paper at the Laser Florence Conference in 2002 and 2015 of the International Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Today, as President of the European Medical and Agape Foundation's Ambassadeur for Survivors of Gender Based Violence she enjoys the United Nations recognition of the efforts made for philanthropy. Prof York started to be part of the study group for Artificial Intelligence Medical Data Science and Robotics of the New European Surgery Academy.

Prof. Andreas H. Hielscher

New York University, USA

Prof. Andreas H. Hielscher

New York University, USA

Professor Hielscher leads the recently established Department of Biomedical Engineering and directs research in his Clinical Biophotonics Laboratory (CBL). The mission of the CBL is to establish optical tomography as a viable biomedical imaging modality and transfer this technology into clinical practice. The goal is to develop a patient-centered approach that addresses all aspects of modern precision medicine in state-of-the-art healthcare. To this end, Prof. Hielscher's team is developing cutting-edge imaging hardware and software that provide 3-dimensional distributions of physiologically relevant parameters such as oxygen saturation or total hemoglobin concentrations and more. This includes the design of wearable devices that allow continuous patient monitoring. The CBL is currently applying this emerging technology in various clinical and preclinical studies that focus on the diagnosis and monitoring breast cancer, arthritis, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). Furthermore, techniques are being developed for real-time monitoring of brain activities.

Dr. Veronique Petit

Symbiose-Biolex, France

Dr. Veronique Petit

Symbiose-Biolex, France

Dr. Veronique Petit is a CEO and Co-Founder of Symbiose-Biolex in France. She has a degree in Doctor of Medicine and she specializes in genetics and medical biology with postgraduate diploma in judiciary expertise and criminal law. She is a law court-appointed expert in Forensic DNA and toxicology. After a career as a head of a hospital genetics and toxicology department. In 2007, As a CEO she founded a multidisciplinary Forensic DNA and Toxicology Laboratory. She worked over 20 years with around 70% of the French law courts, responding over 20000 results per year in the forensic field. She has also provided screening support for major festive events attended by around 1,50,000 people.

Prof. Saeed Amal

Northeastern University, USA

Prof. Saeed Amal

Northeastern University, USA

Prof. Saeed Amal is a Research Professor in Bioengineering at Northeastern University and affiliated with the Roux Institute. He is a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School. Prof. Amal won the National Academy of Inventors Award of "Emerging Visionary Award in AI for Health". Prof. Amal is leading the Amal Lab for Precision Medicine. He did his postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine—where he worked on developing advanced AI models to cardiovascular disease. Previously, he was VP of R&D at a medical data startup. His research focuses on developing innovative artificial intelligence, deep learning, image/natural language processing, and multimodal data to improve healthcare, especially cancer and cardiovascular disease and diabetes detection and treatment.

Lisa Weinzierl

Ctrl-F, Switzerland

Lisa Weinzierl

Ctrl-F, Switzerland

Miss. Lisa Weinzierl is a Data & AI Strategy Consultant, but also the founder of Ctrl+F from Switzerland. She graduated from University of Basel in Business and Economics with a major in quantitative methods. Bridging business questions into the speedy tech world and applying the special management techniques for the data driven world is her passion. She is a mentor for women in tech and a career coach. She is also a big voice in the Data & Artificial Intelligence expert area within Switzerland.

Nicole Rose

CyberChix, Australia

Nicole Rose

CyberChix, Australia

Nicole represents CyberChix in Australia, an organisation committed to advancing women in technology and cybersecurity. Nicole is a dual-qualified lawyer admitted in both Australia and the United Kingdom, with twenty years of experience at the intersection of financial crime, ethics, and compliance. She leads the Global Ethics and Compliance program at Aristocrat, where she works in Financial Crime Prevention, organisational integrity, and regulatory risk and more recently responsible technology. She is a recognised compliance specialist and trainer and an enthusiastic and critical student of AI and emerging technology, bringing both practical expertise and genuine intellectual curiosity to the questions that matter most in this space. In her spare time, she is an artist - someone who makes things to move and celebrate people and the everyday. It is perhaps this combination, the lawyer who also creates, that gives her a particular view on what AI can and cannot do, and why that distinction matters. She brings to this forum a rare combination: the rigour of a lawyer, the systems-thinking of a compliance leader, the creativity of an artist and the perspective of someone who uses AI every day and still believes that the most important questions it raises are not technical ones.

Dr. Michael McCarthy

Utica University, USA

Dr. Michael McCarthy

Utica University, USA

Michael McCarthy is an Associate Professor of Data Science (tenured) and serves as Utica University’s Data Science Program Director. He received his Bachelor’s of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point in Geographic Information Science and his Master’s and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His current research focus is at the intersection of technology and humanity: the application of responsible technology. Dr. McCarthy’s professional experience includes big tech (former Amazon), startups, and nonprofits. In addition to his academic focus, he also advises consultancies and a responsible technology startup. Prior to graduate school, Michael served in the U.S. Army as an officer and pilot with one combat tour.

Dr. Jessica Sciammarelli

Cyber Alliance, Brazil

Dr. Jessica Sciammarelli

Cyber Alliance, Brazil

Dr. Jessica Sciammarelli brings extensive expertise in AI, data architecture and cybersecurity. She has served as both a university professor and consultant in emerging technologies, blending technical proficiency with leadership across academic and corporate settings. She has also conducted AI research and training for multinational companies.

Dr. Jörg Sträßer

Comenius University Bratislava, Germany

Dr. Jörg Sträßer

Comenius University Bratislava, Germany

Dr. Jörg Sträßer is an applied researcher at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Banking since 1992. He is a German Naturopath and Osteopath as well as a university lecturer, he designs explainable, robust models for risk, credit, and compliance—and helps institutions deploy them safely in regulated environments. Drawing on clinical practice, he contributes to interdisciplinary HealthTech projects with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based methods, and Human–AI interaction. In executive education and degree programs, he makes complex AI topics accessible to decision-makers and engineers alike, emphasizing governance, ethics, and operationalization. Dr. Sträßer advises companies and public bodies on responsible AI strategy and implementation, building bridges between academia, industry, and healthcare.

Prof. Shan Wang

University of San Francisco, USA

Prof. Shan Wang

University of San Francisco, USA

Dr. Shan Wang is an associate professor and the program director of the MS in Data Science program at the University of San Francisco. Her research interests include biomedical data science, medical informatics and utilizing data-driven methods to address social and environmental problems.

Tashrif Chowdhury

Cigna, USA

Dr. Orvil Martinez

Advance Medical Research Center, USA

Dr. Orvil Martinez

Advance Medical Research Center, USA

Dr. Orvil Martinez-Rivera is a physician and healthcare executive dedicated to transforming medicine through artificial intelligence. With more than 16 years of experience in clinical research, primary care, and wellness programs, he has become a leading voice in the responsible and innovative use of AI in healthcare. As CEO and Medical Director of the Advance Medical Research Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Martinez drives initiatives that leverage AI for clinical diagnostics, predictive analytics, and patient-centered care. He is also the founder of Medical Artificial Intelligence Solutions (MAIS) and an active member of the Puerto Rico AI Coalition, where he contributes to shaping public policy and ethical standards for AI in medicine. His expertise spans AI-driven clinical decision support, digital health integration, and longevity-focused therapies. A frequent keynote speaker and media contributor, Dr. Martinez is recognized for making complex topics in AI and medicine accessible to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public. Through his leadership, Dr. Martinez is helping build the future of healthcare—where artificial intelligence, preventive care, and longevity science converge to improve outcomes and extend healthy human lifespan.

Flavio Breazzano

ACS Distance Education, Australia

Flavio Breazzano

ACS Distance Education, Australia

Mr. Flavio Breazzano is an undergraduate student, studying an Advanced Diploma in Applied Science (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence). He holds an Advanced Diploma of Accounting, a Diploma of Business Management, and a Diploma of Political Science. He has been offered a PhD scholarship from Professor Uwe Aickelin, at the University of Melbourne, on quantum neuro-interfaced robotics and artificial intelligence engineering. He is also a potential innovator and researcher at the US Pentagon’s DARPA, and intends to lead a quantum mind uploading technologies project, at the Carboncopies Foundation, where he recently interned as part of their scientific ethics team, in collaboration with DARPA and NASA, during his master’s degree studies in computation engineering.

Dr. Palmerindo Antonio Tavares de Mendonca Neto

Instituto Regenera Dor, Brazil

Dr. Palmerindo Antonio Tavares de Mendonca Neto

Instituto Regenera Dor, Brazil

Dr. Palmerindo Mendonça, MD, is a specialist in orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and pain intervention. He earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at UNIFACISA. He completed a fellowship in regenerative medicine with Orthoregen and is a member of the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine and the Brazilian Medical Society of Shockwave Treatment. Dr. Mendonça practices at the Regenera Dor Institute in Juazeiro do Norte, where he focuses on biophysical stimuli and the use of orthobiologics to treat musculoskeletal, neurological, and degenerative diseases. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive treatments for osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and sports injuries. He is also actively involved in research on orthobiologics and energy-based medicine for spinal cord injury patients. Dr. Mendonça is a member of the American Society of Regenerative Medicine and has presented internationally on non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Mr. Dave Cameron

Benedictine University, USA

Mr. Dave Cameron

Benedictine University, USA

Prof. Dave Cameron is an experienced data science and predictive analytics leader both in the corporate and startup spaces, Dave Cameron runs his own consulting business and teaches Predictive Analytics at Benedictine University. As a forward-thinking executive, Dave has built and led teams on analytics thought leadership, statistical and product innovation, data-driven performance marketing, and attribution modeling for consumer acquisition, retention and profit.

Miss. Marie Petit

University of Nancy, France

Miss. Marie Petit

University of Nancy, France

Marie Petit is a pharmacy student in the industrial track at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Nancy, University of Lorraine, France. Her academic training focuses on pharmaceutical sciences and quality systems applied to healthcare and laboratory environments. She participated in a national interfaculty pharmacy hackathon where she co-developed Medi’Tri, a project supporting the optimal sorting of unused medicines in community pharmacies. The project was awarded the Jury Prize.

Prof. Michael Stark

President New European Surgery Academy

Prof. Liisa Laakso

University of Queensland, Australia

Prof. Liisa Laakso

University of Queensland, Australia

Dr Liisa Laakso is Principal Research Fellow (Allied Health) at the Mater Research Institute, Brisbane; Honorary Associate Professor at The University of Queensland Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences; and Adjunct Professor of Physiotherapy in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. Prof Laakso is an executive committee member of the Australian Medical Photobiomodulation Association (AMPA), and past-President of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT). She is also on the editorial board of the journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.

Fon Hah

Clinic to Cloud Holdings Limited, Australia

Fon Hah

Clinic to Cloud Holdings Limited, Australia

Fon Hah serves as Managing Director and CEO of Clinic to Cloud Holdings Ltd, a leading cloud computing solution for surgeons in Australia. He brings hands-on experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence and practice management software, having led the integration and deployment of AI-enabled platforms that streamline clinical workflows and improve operational efficiency for surgeons. He is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand, and a Chartered Secretary of UK Governance Institute. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance. He is a director of a neuroscience research charity, The Brain Foundation in Australia. He has been published in the Strategy Magazine, a business journal of the University of Quebec at Montreal and a plenary speaker at the International Conference of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Innovations in Greece.

Dr. Tony de Bree

The Virtual Business School, Netherlands

Dr. Tony de Bree

The Virtual Business School, Netherlands

Dr. Tony holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Knowledge Management and an EEP MBA at business schools like Wharton Business School and Insead. He has extensive experience in global financial services including in ICT, Artificial Intelligence, and global Compliance after 9/11. He is the author of bestselling management books and short on demand management e-books. Since 2022, he has been an independent mobile entrepreneur and digital nomad focusing on AI. He is also an ‘Indie’ author and speaker on topics like AI productivity, AI creativity, AI compliance, Outlaw AI-artist and AI-generated political cartoonist.

Dr. Sufia Khatun

Cigna Corporation, USA

Dr. Sufia Khatun

Cigna Corporation, USA

Dr. Sufia Khatun is a Data Science Lead in the Data Science Center of Excellence at Cigna. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics. Trained as an experimental physicist, she developed expertise in data collection and insight generation, which she has translated into healthcare applications. Her work bridges scientific rigor with real-world impact, advancing predictive modeling, risk stratification and data-driven decision-making in the healthcare ecosystem.

Prof. Francesco Iarlori

AI Transformation Strategist, Italy

Prof. Francesco Iarlori

AI Transformation Strategist, Italy

Francesco Iarlori is an innovation strategist and digital transformation advisor whose work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, institutional governance, and knowledge system design. His career spans public administration, enterprise technology, and international research environments across Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Beginning in the early Unix and distributed systems era, he brings a longitudinal perspective on the evolution of digital infrastructures, from early networked computing to contemporary AI-enabled organizational architectures. His research explores structured AI-enhanced knowledge systems, institutional memory, and governance models that strengthen decision-making capacity in complex organizations. His recent working paper, “A Governance-Centered Framework for AI-Based Knowledge Systems Supporting Organizational Resilience and Process Continuity,” is available as a preprint on SSRN. He regularly contributes to discussions on AI governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity culture, and organizational learning across public and private sectors.

Dr. Oluleye Hezekiah Babatunde

SMSU Marshall MN, USA

Dr. Oluleye Hezekiah Babatunde

SMSU Marshall MN, USA

Dr. Oluleye Hezekiah Babatunde is a mathematician, a machine learning consultant and a big data engineer. He teaches mathematics, data science and computer sciences. Dr. Oluleye Hezekiah Babatunde completed his PhD degree in Computer Science from the School of Computer and Security Science from Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia. In 2015, He is a certified Big Data Consultant and Scientist from Arcitura Certification and CC from (ISC)2. He also holds a B.Sc. degree in Mathematical Sciences (computer major) and three MSc degrees in Applied Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Organizational Leadership from FUNNAB in University of Ibadan and Charleston Southern University (USA) respectively. He has worked as a Postdoctoral Research associate in systems biology at Professor John Yin’s Laboratory at the university of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. He love students and teaching with passion. His interests cut across machine learning, information security, image and signal processing, systems biology, operations research, mathematical modeling (using ODE, PDE and SDE). His educational, teaching, and research experiences span the region of Africa, Australia, and North America (USA). He has been teaching both online and in-class courses for more than 18 years, using several LMS tools such as Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas and Zoom. He uses other tools which is suitable for teaching computer programming, IT, and mathematics courses, and such includes Microsoft whiteboard, Google classrooms and few others. He is able to proactively identify and deliver value-add statistical and data science insights and solutions, engaging and influencing stakeholders to drive incremental value. He has analytics experience that can help business users discern and capture the Voice of Customers (VoC) from online media such as blogs, forum postings and news articles from email, chat interactions and contact-center dialogues; and from surveys and other mechanisms for collecting customer feedback: from the totality of enterprise information sources.

Dr. Ana Elena Aviña

GRANT RECEIVER

Dr. Ana Elena Aviña

GRANT RECEIVER

Dr. Aviña is a Mexican plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in reconstructive microsurgery. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the International Ph.D. Program in Medicine at TMU. Her research in the Biomedical Optomechatronics Laboratory focuses on photobiomodulation, mitochondrial biology, and muscle aging. Dr. Aviña also serves as a Fellow in Laser Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Taipei Medical University Hospital.

Prof. Rodolfo Valacca

Area 62 S.r.l., Italy

Prof. Rodolfo Valacca

Area 62 S.r.l., Italy

Prof. Rodolfo Valacca is a Executive Consultant at (AI start-ups/scale-ups, AI Business Unit) and he is Management Engineer and a Senior Manager specialized in digital innovation. He is a Past University Professor (e.g. at the Polytechnic of Milan, University of Turin) and Author of Publications (e.g. International Journal of Electronic Business, Il Sole24 Ore, Uniscience publishers). He is a Speaker (e.g. We Make Future) and Member of Scientific Committee in HK Conferences. For some years he has been dealing with Generative AI and he is also trained in Artificial Intelligence at the Kellogg Business School of Chicago and MIT Sloan School of Management of Boston. He has worked in NLP, prompt engineering, AI model training and AI-generated video.

Stephanie McNamara

University of Florida, USA

Stephanie McNamara

University of Florida, USA

Stephanie McNamara is a second-year Psychology undergraduate in the Honors Program at the University of Florida pursuing a minor in AI Fundamentals and Applications, and a member of the John V. Lombardi Scholars program.

Dr. Patrick Dicks

The Dicks Consulting Group, USA

Dr. Patrick Dicks

The Dicks Consulting Group, USA

Dr. Dicks brings over 25 years of technology experience, spanning various sectors including government agencies, private companies, and academia. As a professor since 2014, he has instructed students domestically and internationally. His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide array of subjects, ranging from cybersecurity, database design, to cloud computing, etc. He has also created and redesigned several classes to meet accreditation and NSA (National Security Agency) guidelines. He also consults and speaks on the impact of Al and Automation to students, businesses, and various communities. He also volunteers his time with the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons to reach adults in custody about money management principles and how not to reoffend. Additionally, Dr. Dicks is a prominent figure in discussions surrounding automation and Artificial Intelligence, having made appearances on major television networks such as FOX, PBS, CBS, NBC, and multiple podcasts. Currently, he is authoring his first book on AI & Automation which will be released in the Fall of 2025.

Prof. Reem Hanna

University College London, UK

Prof. Reem Hanna

University College London, UK

Prof. Reem Hanna (BDS, PhD, MSc, PG DipSed, PG DipHE, PG Cert.AP, FAHE, FRSM, FIADFE) is a Consultant Specialist Oral Surgeon and an Honorary Associate Professor at UCLEastman Dental Institute, Medical Faculty, London/UK, where she serves as Academic Director and Lead for the CPD programmes in Laser Dentistry and Photobiomodulation. She is also an Honorary Associate Professor at the Head and Neck Academic Centre, Integrated Intervention, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL Medical Faculty, London, UK, where her clinical research activities are based. In addition, she is an Academic Professor at the Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Italy. Prof. Hanna is the Scientific Director of World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy (WALT) and Executive Board Member. She is also British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) Executive Board Member. She is heavily involved in producing guidelines and consensus in the field of phototherapy. She is also a member of Global Council on Surgical Plume committee and working group. Prof. Hanna obtained her PhD in Photomedicine with distinction in 2020. She is extensively involved in research in the field of photobiomodulation in both medicine and dentistry. She has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on photobiomodulation, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), and surgical lasers across a range of medical and oral applications. She has also contributed chapters to two books: one on the use of photobiomodulation therapy in wound healing, and another on managing oral complications induced by head and neck cancer treatments. She serves as a peer reviewer for more than 20 journals and has been invited to present her work at numerous international conferences as both a keynote and plenary speaker. In March 2022, Prof. Hanna received the “Life Achievement Award” from European Medical Laser Association for recognising her valuable contributions to the laser community. In August 2024, she achieved recognition by peers at PBM2024 conference to receive 2024 WALT Award for Excellence in PBM Clinical Sciences. In June 2025, she received the “Life Achievement Award” from the Global Summit Institute, USA for exemplifying leadership, excellence, and entrepreneurship in advancement of the health care.

Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang

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Prof. Tzu-Sen Yang

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Dr. Tzu-Sen Yang is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics and Director of the International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering at Taipei Medical University in Taiwan. His research focuses on photobiomodulation therapy at cellular and animal levels, single-cell manipulation and detection platforms, heart organoid-on-chip systems, exosome applications for regenerative medicine and reproduction, Raman spectroscopy for rapid cell and exosome diagnosis, and Fourier-based microscopy. He connects advanced optical technologies with medical practice, driving innovations in regenerative medicine and cellular therapeutics.

Nguyen Le Thanh Hang

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Nguyen Le Thanh Hang

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Nguyen Le Thanh Hang, Ph.D., is a Vietnamese biomedical engineer specializing in photomedicine, tissue engineering, and stem cell–based therapies. She earned her Ph.D. from Taipei Medical University and has published extensively on photobiomodulation and cartilage regeneration. She currently works as a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, focusing on the effects of aging on lacrimal gland tissue remodeling through enhanced lipogenesis and the role of stem cells in its specificity changes.

Asaduzzaman

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Asaduzzaman

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My name is Asaduzzaman, and I am currently a PhD student at Taipei Medical University majoring in Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering. I completed my master’s degree in Biomedical Optomechatronics. At present, my research focuses mainly on cancer research, photobiomodulation (PBM), artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics. In 2025, I received the Bronze Award in the ‘2025 Best AI Award’ competition organized by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Marc

France

Marc

France

Ajitesh Dhal is a Ph.D. student in the International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering at Taipei Medical University. His research focuses on microfluidic isolation of saliva-derived extracellular vesicles and Raman spectroscopy–based biomarker detection. He works in the Biomedical Optomechatronics Laboratory, specializing in Biophotonics, nanomaterial-assisted sensing, and non-invasive diagnostic technologies. His goal is to advance early cancer detection through rapid and accessible saliva-based platforms.

Ajitesh Dhal

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Ajitesh Dhal

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Prof. Florence Tushabe

Soroti University, Uganda

Prof. Florence Tushabe

Soroti University, Uganda

Prof. Tushabe is an Associate Professor at Soroti University in Uganda. She and a distinguished researcher with 24 years working experience as a computer scientist. She has published over 30 papers and 3 datasets and has been part of atleast 15 research projects in different roles from Principal Investigator to team member. She has supervised 2 PhD and 15 Masters students to completion. She is passionate about artificial intelligence and has developed intelligent systems for object recognition in images and audio clips. She has developed AI Apps for traffic sign detection, skin disease diagnosis, fingerprint recognition, speech-to-text recognition and most recently, for sickle cell detection. She is also a dedicated Rotarian and IT consultant and policy contributor and actively participates in policy regulation.