Committee Members

Dr. A. S. M. Sanwar Hosen is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data at Woosong University, Daejeon, South Korea. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), where he also held postdoctoral positions at Kunsan National University and JBNU. His research interests are broad and include wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, edge-cloud computing, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Hosen has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributing valuable insights to these fields. He has also been an expert reviewer for high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions, Elsevier, and MDPI, and has served as a Technical Program Committee Member for several international conferences, including those hosted by IEEE and ACM. His contributions extend beyond research, with a focus on the integration of emerging technologies in practical applications, particularly in the areas of network security and green IT. Through his work, Dr. Hosen continues to make significant strides in advancing AI, blockchain, and IoT, contributing to innovative, real-world solutions.

Dr. Manju Chandiramani is a consultant obstetrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital with over a decade of experience in caring for women through both low and high-risk pregnancies. She is deeply committed to supporting women in making informed choices about their birth plans, helping them feel confident and in control throughout their journey. In her NHS role, she provides specialist care for women at risk of preterm birth, those with a history of miscarriage, and those managing diabetes during pregnancy. Dr. Chandiramani also plays a significant leadership role in London, working on initiatives to improve outcomes for babies at risk of being born prematurely, aiming to give them the best possible start in life.

Beyond her clinical work, she serves as an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the School of Life Course Sciences at King’s College London. She is actively involved in research focused on predicting and preventing preterm birth, spanning from basic science to clinical application. Her work also includes quality improvement and the transformation of clinical care pathways across NHS institutions, with a focus on collaboration with frontline healthcare professionals to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Professor Kong Yigen is currently employed by the Department of Animal Science at Gyeongsang National University, Project Director of the 21st Century Smart Korea Project (BK21), and President of the Korean Embryo Transplantation Society. He has conducted postdoctoral research at the National Agricultural Research Center of the United States and Utah State University, and served as a professor at Utah State University from 2014 to 2020.

Laura Davis-Keppen MD is a Professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. She is board certified in clinical genetics, pediatric endocrinology, and pediatrics. She has published over 70 papers in reputed journals and has been a newborn screening consultant for the South Dakota Department of Health for 34 years.

Norermi is currently in her second year of pursuing her PhD from the University of Yamanashi, Japan. She is originally from Malaysia where she completed her bachelor’s degree at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. She has experienced working as a research assistant at the National University of Malaysia before continuing her master’s degree in Japan. She has participated in multiple reputed conferences as well as publishing her research in an established journal. Her research interest focuses on investigating embryo responses from nutritional exposures resulting in adulthood diseases.

Dr. Bashayer A. A. Saeed, M.D., is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maternity Hospital, Kuwait. She holds a Saudi Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and serves as Assistant Program Director for the Kuwait Board Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program. Passionate about academic teaching, she is a Clinical Tutor at Kuwait University and a Harvard Medical School alumna in Training to Teach in Medicine. Dr. Saeed has contributed to multiple research studies in high-risk pregnancies and has presented at international conferences. Her expertise includes maternal-fetal health, prenatal diagnosis, and high-risk obstetrics.

Experienced Mental Health Professional, Researcher, and Academician with expertise in women’s reproductive health, particularly in the global south. My Ph.D. from Griffith University, Australia, explored the well-being of marginalized surrogate mothers post-relinquishment. Passionate about social justice, equity, and human rights, I strive to amplify the voices of underserved women through research, advocacy, and policy influence. With experience in field research, academia, corporate consulting, and private practice, I excel in collaborative and independent work. Dedicated to impactful change, I welcome opportunities in research, education, development, and humanitarian work. Let’s connect to explore meaningful collaborations.

Karen S. Rotabi-Casares completed her PhD at the University of North Carolina. She has practiced as a social worker in the child protection sector, with an expertise in child adoption. Her research has focused on child rights issues, particularly focused on intercountry adoption and other global issues. She has published over 60 papers in academic journals and three books with Routledge. Her book entitled From Intercountry Adoption to Global Surrogacy: A Human Rights History and New Fertility Frontiers is particularly relevant to this conference.

She is a physician at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, specializing in pediatric oncology. A graduate in pediatrics from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo, she completed a specialization in Pediatric Oncology at UNIFESP/GRAACC. She holds postgraduate degrees in Integrative Medicine (Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein), Psycho-Oncology (Hospital Pérola Byington), and Palliative Medicine (Instituto Paliar/Centro Universitário São Camilo). Additionally, she has training in ontological coaching from Instituto Appana.