Speakers
Huiyu Zhou
Professor, University of Essex, UK.
Research field: Machine learning, computer vision, medical image analysis, human-computer interface.
Prof. Huiyu Zhou is a Professor at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, where he heads the AI and Machine Learning Group and leads the Biomedical Image Processing Lab (BIPL). He received his B.Eng. degree in Radio Technology from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, his M.Sc. degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Dundee, UK, and his Ph.D. degree in Computer Vision from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. His research interests cover artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, biomedical image processing, human–machine systems, biometrics, robotics, and intelligent systems. Prof. Zhou currently serves as Deputy Director of the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Modelling (AIDAM) and is a member of the Executive Group of the Apollo-Leicester Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine. He has held several academic leadership roles at the University of Leicester, including PGR Director, MSc Programme Director, and Coordinator of MSc Distance Learning. Prior to joining Leicester, he worked at Queen’s University Belfast as a Lecturer and later as a Visiting Scholar. Prof. Zhou actively serves in multiple IEEE technical committees and task forces, including those related to cognitive and developmental systems, biometrics, robotics, secure learning, and intelligent multimedia communications. He is Editor-in-Chief of Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and serves or has served as Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Area Chair, or conference editor for leading journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Pattern Recognition, Scientific Reports, IEEE Access, ICRA, BMVC, and IJCAI. He has also served as an external examiner and promotion assessor for universities and institutions in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia, India, China, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan.
Dariusz Jakóbczak
Senior Lecturer, Koszalin University of Technology, Poland.
Research field: Artificial intelligence, numerical methods, probabilistic methods, operational research, game theory.
Dariusz Jacek Jakóbczak was born in Koszalin, Poland, on December 30, 1965. He graduated in mathematics (numerical methods and programming) from the University of Gdansk, Poland in 1990. He received the Ph.D. degree in 2007 in computer science from the Polish – Japanese Institute of Information Technology, Warsaw, Poland. From 1991 to 1994 he was a civilian programmer in the High Military School in Koszalin. He was a teacher of mathematics and computer science in the Private Economic School in Koszalin from 1995 to 1999. Since March 1998 he has worked in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science, Koszalin University of Technology, Poland and since October 2007 he has been an Assistant Professor in the Chair of Computer Science and Management in this department. His research interests connect mathematics with computer science and include computer vision, artificial intelligence, shape representation, curve interpolation, contour reconstruction and geometric modeling, numerical methods, probabilistic methods, game theory, operational research and discrete mathematics.
Madihah Mohd Saudi
Professior, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia.
Research field: Security, big data analytics for security, computer forensics, cyber security, internet security, machine learning, network security.
Professor Ts. Dr. Madihah Mohd Saudi is a pioneering force in cybersecurity and education. As a Professor in the Information Security & Assurance (ISA) Programme, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia, she drives innovation in both realms. Her tenure as USIM's former Chief Information Officer underscores her visionary integration of technology and education. With a remarkable career spanning over 20 years, Prof. Madihah has authored numerous books, strategic plans, and impactful journal papers. She holds esteemed positions worldwide, including Honorary Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Bristol's CyberSecurity Group, United Kingdom and Visiting Professor roles at prominent institutions in Indonesia and Uzbekistan. A member of influential organizations like IEEE Computer Society, she excels in cybersecurity and machine learning. Her educational journey, from a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science to a PhD in Computer Security, combined with certifications like GSEC and CEH, reflects her commitment to expertise. Prof. Madihah's influence resonates across borders, shaping a brighter future in cybersecurity and education. Her legacy of knowledge, mentorship, and global collaboration continues to guide aspiring minds and professionals alike. Her research interests are malware, mobile security and data privacy.
Jixin Ma
Professor, University of Greenwich, UK.
Research field: Artificial intelligence, data science, information systems, temporal logic, information security, machine learning, case-based reasoning and pattern recognition.
Dr Jixin Ma is a Full Professor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and the Director of PhD/Postgraduate Research Programme in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at University of Greenwich, U.K. He has been the Director of the Centre for Computer and Computational Science and the Lead of Artificial Intelligence Research Group. Professor Ma is also a Visiting Professor of Beijing Normal University, Hainan University, Anhui University, Zhengzhou Light Industrial University and Macau City University. Professor Ma obtained his BSc and MSc of Mathematics in 1982 and 1988, respectively, and PhD of Computer Sciences in 1994. His main research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Information Systems, with special interests in Temporal Logic, Information Security, Machine Learning, Case-Based Reasoning and Pattern Recognition. Professor Ma has been a member British Computer Society, American Association of Artificial Intelligence, ACIS/IEEE, World Scientific and Engineering Society, and Special Group of Artificial Intelligence of BCS. He has also been the Editor of several international journals and international conference proceedings, Conference/Program Chair, and Invited Keynote Speakers of many international conferences. Professor Ma has published more than 200 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.
Xiaodong Liu
Professior, Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
Research field: Intelligence-driven software engineering, Internet of Things, smart systems, semantic data analysis, artificial intelligence.
Prof X. Liu received his PhD in Computer Science from De Montfort University and joined Napier in 1999. He is currently leading the Intelligence-Driven Software Engineering research group in the SCEBE, Edinburgh Napier University. He was the director of Centre for Information & Software Systems (2008-2014) and Head of Subject of Computer Science (2021-2022). Prof Liu is an active researcher in software engineering with internationally leading reputation and expertise, focusing on its emerging themes including Cyber-Physical Systems, AI-driven smart systems, Internet of Things, services-oriented architecture, evolution of cloud services, and intelligence-driven software engineering. He has meanwhile a successful track record of teaching in a number of software engineering courses which are widely informed by his research activities.
He has led 15 externally funded projects as the PI with a total funding value of over £4.5 millions , and published over 200 papers in established international journals and conferences, 5 book chapters and 3 research handbooks. He is the inventor of 1 patent registered in UK and USA and the founder of a spin-out company. He has been the chair, co-chair of a number of IEEE and ACM International Conferences. He is the editorial board member of 4 international journals, associate editor for 2 international journals, and editor of 3 research books and 6 journals special issues. He is a senior member of IEEE Society and a member of British Computer Society.
