KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Wikan Sakarinto, Ph.D
General Director of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Indonesia (2020 – 2022); Director of Gistrav Polytechnic , Indonesia
Wikan Sakarinto, Ph.D
General Director of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Indonesia (2020 – 2022); Director of Gistrav Polytechnic , Indonesia
He is an expert in Vocational Education and Mechanical Engineering
Wikan Sakarinto, Ph.D served as Director General of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia until 2022. He also served as Dean of the Vocational School, Gadjah Mada University for the 2016-2020 period. Currently, he is the director of Gistrav Polytechnic, Indonesia. He will discuss “Revolutionizing Vocational Education: A Strategic Pathway to Achieve a Sustainable Future”. Vocational education should foster innovation and support industry needs by producing a skilled workforce. The goal aligns with SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation, all of which are facilitated by a well-trained workforce with vocational skills. Moreover, in a rapidly evolving job market, vocational education ensures that individuals are equipped with adaptable and practical skills. This adaptability is essential for addressing the challenges posed by technological advancements, globalization, and other dynamic factors impacting the workforce.
Prof. Shu-San Hsiau
President of National Central University (NCU), Taiwan
Prof. Shu-San Hsiau
President of National Central University (NCU), Taiwan
Prof. Shu-San Hsiau, President of National Central University (NCU), is a leading expert in energy technology, thermal-fluid sciences, powder technology, clean coal technology, biomass conversion (pyrolysis and gasification), metal additive manufacturing, MOCVD modeling and design, hot-gas cleanup, and natural hazard studies such as debris flow and avalanches. He is also dedicated to advancing energy education and creative engineering education. His research and leadership contribute significantly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Prof. Shu-San Hsiau, President of National Central University (NCU), is a leading expert in energy technology, thermal-fluid sciences, powder technology, clean coal technology, biomass conversion (pyrolysis and gasification), metal additive manufacturing, MOCVD modeling and design, hot-gas cleanup, and natural hazard studies such as debris flow and avalanches. He is also dedicated to advancing energy education and creative engineering education. His research and leadership contribute significantly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah is a distinguished academic at the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia, specializing in sports nutrition and exercise biochemistry. Her research explores the intersection of nutrition and physical performance, with a focus on the effects of macronutrients on exercise energy metabolism and athletic performance, strategies for body weight management, and the role of natural products in enhancing antioxidant activity and reducing oxidative stress.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah is a distinguished academic at the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia, specializing in sports nutrition and exercise biochemistry. Her research explores the intersection of nutrition and physical performance, with a focus on the effects of macronutrients on exercise energy metabolism and athletic performance, strategies for body weight management, and the role of natural products in enhancing antioxidant activity and reducing oxidative stress.
Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio
University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio
University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio has made significant contributions to academia through both leadership and research. He has been Chair of the UST Department of Sociology since 2022 and formerly served as President of the Philippine Sociological Society. He is a respected sociologist and political scientist, known for his deep engagement with social issues and his contributions to education, research, and civic discourse in the Philippines.
Prof. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio currently serves as the Secretary of the Dean at the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas. A distinguished sociologist and political scientist, Prof. Ignacio has demonstrated strong academic leadership and scholarly engagement throughout his career. He has served as Chair of the UST Department of Sociology since 2022 and was formerly President of the Philippine Sociological Society. His work reflects a deep commitment to social issues, educational advancement, and civic discourse in the Philippines.
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, 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.
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.