Dr. Afsana Habib Sheuly is a Medical Graduate from Mymensingh Medical College. She has completed her M. Phil (Epidemiology & Biostatistics) from Dhaka University in collaboration with University of Oslo, Norway and MPH (Health and Hospital Management) from North South University, Bangladesh. She had over 15 years of experience in the Public Health and Nutrition. She joined Helen Keller Intl. Bangladesh on 2018 as Project Manager and now working as Head of Nutrition and Health. Previously she worked as Epidemiologist at National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital. She had a vast experience to work with Nutrition, Eye health, Diabetic patients and their complication, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and maternal and child health. She had around twenty national and international publications. She is external reviewer for Journal of Institute of Child and Mother Health and Journal of National Institute of Ophthalmology. Her expertise in epidemiology, NTDs, community nutrition, community ophthalmology, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, etc.

Wan Rosli Wan Ishak is a professor of Nutrition Program at the School of Health Sciences (SHS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Currently, he is a Dean of SHS of USM. His research theme emphasizes more on the utilization of natural agricultural by-products into popularly consumed processed foods. Various low glycemic index (GI) based on these agricultural by- products have been developed. He was selected among Top 10 Innovators for SYMBIOSIS project funded by Malaysian Technology Development of Malaysia (MTDC) to facilitate the commercialization of functional and health cookies from oyster mushroom (Nutri-Mush® Cookies). He has published more than 150 articles in various indexed journals.

Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Food Study (2002) and Community Nutrition (2006). He graduated from PhD in Functional Food and Nutraceuticals (2014) from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Associate Professor at Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Area of interest include Functional Food, Food Chemistry, Nutraceuticals (Including Manufacturing of Nutraceuticals Products), Food Safety, Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases, Halal Products, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.

Dr. Leila Sacdalan Africa is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, a Professor, and former Director of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. She completed the Doctorate of Nutrition in 2015 at the Southeast Asian Ministry of Education Organization Regional Center on Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO-RECFON) and the Study Program on Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia. She has taught undergraduate and graduate public health nutrition and related courses since 2002. Her research and extension works were in line with establishing a food composition database; revision of Operation Timbang Plus guidelines; development and validation of research instruments; surveys on food and nutrition security; multi-level analysis; project cost analysis; BIDANI impact evaluation; anemia control and prevention; nutrition program management; monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions; manual development; and infant and young child feeding counseling. She served as program leader, project leader, study leader, subject matter specialist, or assistant study leader on these projects. She also served as an organizer, team leader, or resource person in numerous training and workshops, particularly those related to public health and community nutrition. She is presently the Quality Assurance Officer of the College of Human Ecology, UP Los Baños. She is married to Romeo Africa III and has two daughters, Franxezka and Zofiya.

Dr. Harit Agroia is an adjunct professor and senior public health program manager with more than 15 years of experience in the higher education, government, and non-profit industries. Her higher education experience includes teaching epidemiology, program evaluation, and applied data analysis courses to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research and scientific interests include social and infectious disease epidemiology, food and nutrition sciences, and substance use and addiction medicine; she has been involved in and directed several research studies in related topic areas. Educational training and experience includes achieving her Doctorate and Masters in Public Health, receiving advanced certification in epidemiology for public health practice specialization, and serving as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist.

Dr. Afsana Habib Sheuly is a Medical Graduate from Mymensingh Medical College. She has completed her M. Phil (Epidemiology & Biostatistics) from Dhaka University in collaboration with University of Oslo, Norway and MPH (Health and Hospital Management) from North South University, Bangladesh. She had over 15 years of experience in the Public Health and Nutrition. She joined Helen Keller Intl. Bangladesh on 2018 as Project Manager and now working as Head of Nutrition and Health. Previously she worked as Epidemiologist at National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital. She had a vast experience to work with Nutrition, Eye health, Diabetic patients and their complication, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and maternal and child health. She had around twenty national and international publications. She is external reviewer for Journal of Institute of Child and Mother Health and Journal of National Institute of Ophthalmology. Her expertise in epidemiology, NTDs, community nutrition, community ophthalmology, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, etc.

Wan Rosli Wan Ishak is a professor of Nutrition Program at the School of Health Sciences (SHS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Health Campus, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Currently, he is a Dean of SHS of USM. His research theme emphasizes more on the utilization of natural agricultural by-products into popularly consumed processed foods. Various low glycemic index (GI) based on these agricultural by- products have been developed. He was selected among Top 10 Innovators for SYMBIOSIS project funded by Malaysian Technology Development of Malaysia (MTDC) to facilitate the commercialization of functional and health cookies from oyster mushroom (Nutri-Mush® Cookies). He has published more than 150 articles in various indexed journals.

Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Food Study (2002) and Community Nutrition (2006). He graduated from PhD in Functional Food and Nutraceuticals (2014) from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Associate Professor at Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Area of interest include Functional Food, Food Chemistry, Nutraceuticals (Including Manufacturing of Nutraceuticals Products), Food Safety, Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases, Halal Products, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment.

Dr. Leila Sacdalan Africa is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, a Professor, and former Director of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños. She completed the Doctorate of Nutrition in 2015 at the Southeast Asian Ministry of Education Organization Regional Center on Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO-RECFON) and the Study Program on Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia. She has taught undergraduate and graduate public health nutrition and related courses since 2002. Her research and extension works were in line with establishing a food composition database; revision of Operation Timbang Plus guidelines; development and validation of research instruments; surveys on food and nutrition security; multi-level analysis; project cost analysis; BIDANI impact evaluation; anemia control and prevention; nutrition program management; monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions; manual development; and infant and young child feeding counseling. She served as program leader, project leader, study leader, subject matter specialist, or assistant study leader on these projects. She also served as an organizer, team leader, or resource person in numerous training and workshops, particularly those related to public health and community nutrition. She is presently the Quality Assurance Officer of the College of Human Ecology, UP Los Baños. She is married to Romeo Africa III and has two daughters, Franxezka and Zofiya.

Dr. Harit Agroia is an adjunct professor and senior public health program manager with more than 15 years of experience in the higher education, government, and non-profit industries. Her higher education experience includes teaching epidemiology, program evaluation, and applied data analysis courses to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research and scientific interests include social and infectious disease epidemiology, food and nutrition sciences, and substance use and addiction medicine; she has been involved in and directed several research studies in related topic areas. Educational training and experience includes achieving her Doctorate and Masters in Public Health, receiving advanced certification in epidemiology for public health practice specialization, and serving as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist.

Milan Ranđelović, PhD, born in 1980 in Niš, Serbia, is a distinguished expert in economic development and innovation ecosystems. A graduate of the University of Priština, he earned his PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Niš in 2017. As Director of the Science and Technology Park Niš, he has led over 20 innovation-focused projects, advancing Serbia’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem. Dr. Ranđelović has published over 40 scientific papers and co-authored a textbook. He actively promotes innovative entrepreneurship, has organized over 200 events, and collaborates internationally to establish innovation incubators and startup centers across Serbia. Fluent in English and German, he is also a promoter of socially responsible business practices.

Dr. Seyed Fathollah Makki earned his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in 1993. He subsequently completed his MPh. in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Systems and Productivity at the same university in 1999. Dr. Makki graduated as the top-ranking student in both his Master’s and MPh. programs, achieving exceptional distinction in his academic career. His professional journey began in 1990 when he joined the academic faculty of Amirkabir University as a lecturer. Simultaneously, in 1987, he embarked on an industrial career, assuming the roles of Managing Director ,and Chairman of the Board in multiple companies. Under his strategic leadership, these organizations achieved remarkable growth and operational excellence. Notably, Dr. Makki played a pivotal role in restructuring and revitalizing distressed companies and factories, establishing himself as a leading figure in industrial innovation. In 2003, Dr. Makki founded the Maktaf brand, a pioneering enterprise specializing in supply chain management, pharmaceutical distribution, and importation. This venture solidified his reputation as a visionary entrepreneur and a key contributor to economic and societal progress. Dr. Makki is also a prolific author, with numerous publications and research articles in the pharmaceutical and food industries. As a distinguished thought leader in both academia and industry, he has made significant contributions to enhancing the country’s pharmaceutical systems through his expertise and strategic consultations. His active participation in national and international seminars, often as an honorary speaker, underscores his standing as a highly regarded figure in his field. Dr. Makki’s exceptional blend of academic excellence and industrial leadership positions him as a prominent and influential professional, making invaluable contributions to both education and industry.