The theme of "Shaping the Future: Synergies Between Nature, Technology, and Society" reflects our collective responsibility to build a sustainable world through integrated solutions. With the rapid evolution of technology and growing environmental challenges, it is essential that we look beyond traditional paradigms to create a balanced future where innovation, environmental stewardship, and societal well-being work in harmony.
At ICASF 2025, we will explore how emerging technologies can harmonize with the natural world to address the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change and resource depletion to social inequality. This conference will bring together thought leaders, researchers, and change-makers from diverse sectors to explore new ideas, share transformative solutions, and foster collaborations that transcend disciplines.
As we envision a sustainable future, we recognize that technology alone is not the solution; it must be integrated with a deep understanding of nature and society. By focusing on the synergies between these elements, ICASF 2025 aims to generate actionable insights that will guide future innovations in clean energy, sustainable industries, environmental conservation, and equitable development.
In this pivotal gathering, we will challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of possibility, exploring how technology can empower societies to become resilient, inclusive, and sustainable while ensuring that we remain grounded in the principles of environmental integrity. Together, we will shape a future where nature, technology, and society work hand-in-hand to create a more sustainable, prosperous world for generations to come.
To explore the synergies between nature, technology, and society in addressing global sustainability challenges and creating solutions that benefit both the environment and society.
ICASF 2025 CALL FOR PAPERS
ICASF 2025 is dedicated to aligning its objectives with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the following areas:
We welcome papers that advance the future of sustainability in a wide range of areas related to the environment, people, products, processes, and technologies from various disciplines. We welcome contributions from all disciplines, and topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
In addition, undergraduate and graduate students can present their early findings of research at this conference.
Scholars, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers with an interest in the intersections of nature, technology, and society are invited to contribute to ICASF 2025. This conference offers a platform for advancing sustainable futures through innovative solutions and multidisciplinary research. Academic institutions, government bodies, and private sector organizations will benefit from exposure to groundbreaking research that addresses the challenges and opportunities at the convergence of technology, sustainability, and societal development.
For those unable to attend in person, virtual participation options are available, allowing you to present your research to a global audience and engage with leading experts from around the world.
We look forward to your contributions as we work together to shape the future!
Panel discussions serve as a platform for professionals and experts from diverse industries, policymaking realms, and academic backgrounds to exchange best practices and delve into advancing topics. By integrating various viewpoints, these discussions foster collaboration, interdisciplinary exchange, and audience engagement. Attendees are empowered to actively participate by posing questions and contributing to the conversation, gaining valuable insights into emerging trends, cutting-edge research, and best practices. Such dynamic forums not only enrich learning outcomes but also cultivate networking opportunities and ignite innovation within the conference environment.
Overview: This high-level panel brings together university leaders to explore how leadership in higher education is transforming in response to global challenges. The conversation will focus on how institutional strategies are being reshaped to promote a more sustainable world and an inclusive society, emphasizing innovation, policy leadership, and cross-border collaboration.
SDG Alignment: The session aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education, Goal 10 on reduced inequalities, Goal 13 on climate action, and Goal 17 on partnerships for the goals. It reflects the growing commitment of higher education institutions to integrate sustainability and inclusivity into their core missions.
Objectives: The objective of this session is to highlight presidential perspectives on driving systemic change within universities to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to showcase leadership strategies that promote sustainability, equity, and global impact in higher education.
Moderator
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, UAE
Vice Chancellor, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
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Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities; Former Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology, Jordon
Executive Director (AMESA), Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), UK
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Associate Vice Provost, Office of Undergraduate Education, NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE
President, Liwa University, UAE
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Chancellor, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Overview: University leaders from different parts of the world will discuss how to navigate rankings challenges in designing a strategy for their university. Some universities have expressed their disapproval of rankings, others look for new approaches to evaluation of research... There will be an opportunity to vent out different opinions.
SDG Alignment: This panel aligns with several key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 – Quality Education, by fostering discussions on how universities can maintain high standards of teaching and research without becoming overly dependent on external ranking systems. It also supports SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, as it encourages institutions to explore innovative approaches to institutional assessment, performance measurement, and strategic planning. Additionally, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals is reflected in the call for global dialogue and collaboration to create more inclusive, transparent, and context-sensitive evaluation frameworks that better serve the diverse missions of higher education institutions.
Objectives: The objective of this panel is to examine the complex relationship between global university rankings and institutional strategy. It aims to explore how different universities navigate the opportunities and challenges rankings present, share insights into the risks of becoming overly rankings-driven, and discuss alternative approaches to evaluating academic quality, research impact, and institutional success. The session encourages candid exchange, critical reflection, and collective problem-solving to help university leaders shape strategies that align with their core values while remaining competitive and relevant in a global academic landscape.
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President of Higher Education Strategy Associates (Canada), Canada
Vice President, Global Sales
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Rector University of Gdansk, Poland
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Rector Westminster International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Advisor to the Rector on Rankings, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Azerbaijan
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Assistant Vice President for Planning at Kuwait University, Kuwait
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Vice Dean for Research and Innovation (DRGS) - King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Secretary General - Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils, Morocco
Overview: This panel will discuss how strategic collaborations between industry, academia, and government can drive the next phase of the Green Revolution, fostering scalable solutions for global sustainability. The conversation will highlight the strengths of each sector and how they can work together to innovate green technologies and policies.
SDG Alignment: The panel ties into SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by addressing how partnerships can create green jobs and sustainable economic growth. It also aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), focusing on the role of innovation in creating sustainable industries, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as the collaboration between industry, academia, and government is essential for achieving global sustainability objectives.
Objectives: This panel aims to explore how effective collaborations between academia, industry, and government can accelerate innovation and scale up sustainable solutions. It will identify the opportunities for these sectors to work together in addressing environmental and social challenges, as well as highlight the roles each sector must play to drive global sustainable development and ensure long-term environmental impact.
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Provost, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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President, Emirates Health Economics Society at Emirates Medical Association, UAE
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Executive Director, The Department of Municipalities and Transport, UAE
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Dean, School of Energy and Environment, Chair Professor, Earth Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
CEO, Majra – National CSR Fund, UAE
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Higher Education Regulation & Licensing Director, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, UAE
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Founder of Vinci Power Nap® technology. MA designer / Neurorachitect, Poland
Founder of Fifty Shades Greener, Ireland
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Overview: Regardless their shortcomings, rankings have become an important part of the higher education landscape. Authors of global and regional university rankings will present their rankings characteristics and directions. There will be time for “difficult” questions from the audience.
SDG Alignment: This panel aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting transparency in academic evaluation, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through discussion on innovative ranking methodologies, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering dialogue between universities and ranking bodies.
Objectives: Offer universities direct insight into the methodologies, metrics, and strategic goals behind global and regional ranking systems. It aims to clarify how rankings are evolving, what data matters most, and how institutions can align their strategies accordingly. By engaging ranking authors in open dialogue—including addressing tough questions—the session empowers university leaders to make informed decisions, strengthen their positioning, and contribute to shaping more balanced and meaningful evaluation frameworks.
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President, IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Poland
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Vice President Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), UK
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Head of Cybermetric Lab Scimago Group, Webometrics, Spain
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Chair of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings,Indonesia
Senior Consultant, Shanghairanking Consultancy, China
Overview: The session aims to identify the policy levers that best convert proven campus pilots into scalable models and national standards, to chart pathways for research commercialization with industry, and to align curricula and micro-credentials with the skills demanded by Net Zero transitions. It will work toward shared approaches and emerging alignments on harmonized metrics for Scope 1–3 emissions and impact KPIs across networks, and it will propose a time-bound collaboration mechanism—a Net Zero Universities Taskforce—with a 12-month action plan focused on developing frameworks to deliver on shared goals and sustain collective progress.
SDG Alignment: The panel directly advances SDG 13 (Climate Action) by focusing on credible mitigation roadmaps and resilience planning, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through cross-network collaboration, shared metrics, and co-funded projects. It supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by embedding green skills and lifelong learning pathways; SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) by scaling campus renewables, storage, and efficiency; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure) via university–industry testbeds and commercialization; SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities) through campus–city living labs and just transition strategies; and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) by advancing circular procurement and supply-chain practices.
Objectives: The session aims to identify the policy levers that best convert proven campus pilots into national standards, to chart pathways for research commercialization with industry, and to align curricula and micro-credentials with the skills demanded by Net Zero transitions. It will work toward consensus on harmonized metrics for Scope 1–3 emissions and impact KPIs across networks, and it will initiate a time-bound collaboration mechanism—a Net Zero Universities Taskforce—with a 12-month action plan for joint funding calls, shared datasets, internship exchanges, and a concise policy playbook capturing commitments, templates, and case studies.
Moderator
Associate Professor of Psychology
Head of Research, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Co-Chair, UAE Universities Climate Network, UAE
Chief Researcher - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Center (RSERC), UAE
UCN Co-Chair and R&I Co-Lead, UAE
Vice President, Innovation and R&D, TAQA, UAE
Head of Educational Media - Cairo University
Founder of the Arab Universities Knowledge Network for Climate Change and Carbon Footprint (AUKNCCF), Egypt
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CANIE Europe Vice President, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Director
Intercultural Ourreach Initiative (IOI)
Chair of the Accademia Europea di Firenze - AEF Sustainability Action Group, Italy
Associate Director of University Development Office at Abu Dhabi University
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Senior Sustainability Manager, Ajman University, UAE
Founder, DAS ( Driving Acceleration and Synergy), UAE
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Overview: This panel will focus on the crucial role women play in leading sustainability initiatives at the intersection of technology, society, and nature. It will celebrate women leaders and discuss the challenges and opportunities they encounter while driving sustainability in various sectors.
SDG Alignment: The discussion aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by empowering women in leadership roles within sustainability. It also supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality), as it highlights the need for greater inclusion of women in innovation and decision-making processes. Additionally, it ties into SDG 13 (Climate Action), recognizing the critical role women play in addressing environmental challenges through innovative leadership.
Objectives: This panel aims to showcase the significant contributions of women in sustainability and highlight the challenges they face in leading innovation at the intersection of technology and nature. It will discuss the barriers and enablers for empowering women in sustainability, and explore policies and practices that can support gender equality in the green economy, helping to create a more inclusive and diverse approach to innovation in sustainability.
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Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Dean, USEK School of Business at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon
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Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), UAE
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Founder and CEO, MS Education Consultants, UAE
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Dean of the Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
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Director of the Talent Empowerment and Growth Department, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Director General - International Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Interior, UAE
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Director of Higher Education Policies, Academic Planning and Lifelong Learning (MOHESR), UAE
Overview: The session is aimed primarily at university officers responsible for reading and interpreting rankings, collecting data and answering surveys or questionnaires sent Meet the Rankers – Global and Regional. Learn what are they plotting? Find out by ranking organizations. Experts with long career will share their professional experience in advising university leadership on how rankings help define current university position and set goals for strategic development.
SDG Alignment: This session strongly aligns with SDG 4 – Quality Education by encouraging universities to use rankings as a tool to enhance institutional effectiveness and educational quality. It also supports SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, as it explores how innovative ranking metrics can reflect a university’s research, sustainability efforts, and societal impact. Furthermore, it promotes SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering collaboration between ranking agencies and institutions to co-create transparent, inclusive, and forward-looking frameworks for assessing academic performance and impact.
Objectives: The objective of this panel is to equip university officers and strategists with a deeper understanding of how to engage with rankings more effectively and purposefully. Through insights from ranking organizations and seasoned advisors, the session will highlight how rankings can serve not only as a benchmarking tool but also as a guide for strategic development—particularly in advancing sustainability and innovation. It aims to shift the perception of rankings from a competitive pressure point to a strategic asset that supports a university’s mission, direction, and global standing.
Moderator
Professor at Social Communication Research Group, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary
Founder and CEO, CLICKS, UAE
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Vice President Analytics & Data Services Elsevier, Netherlands
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Excellence Consulting for Education Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Saudi Arabia
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Director, Quality Assurance and Ranking Aalborg University, Denmark
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Vice President and Regional Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia at Emerald Group Publishing, UK
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Vice President, Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Al Ain University, UAE
Advisor, Higher Education Affairs, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE
Overview: This discussion will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and research can drive sustainable innovation, tackle global challenges, and shape a better future for society. The panel will also address the role of research in advancing ethical frameworks, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in sustainability efforts.
SDG Alignment: This panel aligns with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), as AI and research are central to driving technological innovation. It also supports SDG 13 (Climate Action) by highlighting how research-driven AI applications can provide solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. Additionally, it connects to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches and ethical governance to ensure equitable and responsible AI development.
Objectives: The objective of this panel is to examine how AI, supported by rigorous research, can contribute to solving global sustainability challenges by enabling more efficient, innovative, and evidence-based solutions. The discussion will also delve into the ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI technologies in sustainability initiatives. Furthermore, it will identify research-informed opportunities and risks in using AI to shape a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Moderator
Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Vice President for Research & Economic Development at the University at Albany, State University of New York, USA
Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Abu Dhabi, Slovenia
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HOD of Business Analytics, Circular Economy, and Entrepreneurship, University of Bradford's School of Management, UK
Chair Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Eng. Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), City University of Hong Kong, China
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Deputy Secretary General of GAUC, and Vice Dean of the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tsinghua University, China
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President of Arab Impact Factor and Dean of Research, Ahlia University, Bahrain
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President of the University College of Bahrain (UCB), Bahrain
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Overview: This discussion will critically examine how green jobs, circular economy models, and innovative business practices are reshaping the job market and enhancing employability. It will explore the role of sustainable business models and green jobs in addressing both economic and environmental challenges.
SDG Alignment: This panel supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), as it focuses on the creation of sustainable jobs and economic growth opportunities. It also promotes SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), by highlighting the importance of circular economy models, and SDG 13 (Climate Action), as green jobs and business innovations play a key role in addressing climate-related challenges.
Objectives: The objective of this panel is to explore how green jobs and circular economy principles are contributing to sustainable employment and economic growth. The discussion will assess how businesses can incorporate sustainability into their models to drive economic and environmental benefits. Furthermore, it will focus on the skills and competencies required for individuals to thrive in a green economy, ensuring that employability is enhanced through sustainability-driven industries.
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Dean College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Dean of College of Law, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Vice President, EMEA Growth and Engagement, AACSB, USA
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Global Board Member, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) & Chairman, Vertix Holdings, UAE
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Chair Professor in Sustainable Transition towards low fossil carbon economies Federal, University of Toulouse, France
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Dean of Student Affairs, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Global Director, Uocean, UK
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Rector at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Overview: This session presents a pioneering Environmental Knowledge Management System developed by Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) using the DAPSI(W)R(M)
framework. Integrating systems thinking, AI, and knowledge graphs, the approach transforms conservation decision-making by enabling structured cause-effect analysis and AI-powered
insights to tackle biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation at the root.
SDG Alignment: The session aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Objectives: The session aims to introduce a disruptive model for environmental knowledge management that enhances evidence-based conservation through systems thinking and AI-driven knowledge structures. It will demonstrate how structured cause-effect reasoning empowers decision-makers to design targeted, scalable responses that address the root causes of biodiversity loss. Additionally, the session will explore how large language models (LLMs) can leverage this semantic foundation to support nature-positive policies, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience strategies.
Director of Environmental Science Development at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), UAE
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Expert: Operational Excellence, Quality Management, Innovation & Sustainability at Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), UAE
Overview: This special session will provide practical and strategic guidance for researchers aiming to publish in high-impact (Q1 and Q2) journals. Drawing on extensive publishing experience, the session will offer valuable insights on navigating the publishing process, understanding journal expectations, and overcoming common challenges faced by authors, particularly in emerging research ecosystems.
In addition to supporting individual researchers, the session will also explore how institutions can develop and sustain their own academic journals in collaboration with established publishers. This includes understanding editorial workflows, ensuring ethical publishing standards, and building journals that serve regional needs while meeting global quality benchmarks.
SDG Alignment: This session aligns strongly with the global goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. By promoting equitable access to high-quality publishing opportunities, it contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education). Through its focus on institutional capacity-building and the creation of local publishing infrastructure, it supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Furthermore, the emphasis on partnerships between global publishers and universities resonates with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), fostering collaboration to strengthen academic ecosystems and global knowledge exchange.
Objectives: The session aims to equip researchers with actionable strategies for publishing in Q1 and Q2 journals. It will demystify the publishing process by highlighting common pitfalls and success factors. Additionally, it will explore how universities can create and manage their own academic journals in partnership with Emerald. Ultimately, the session seeks to contribute to building stronger, more visible, and self-sustaining research ecosystems.
Publishing Services Programme Lead at Emerald Group Publishing, UK
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Vice President and Regional Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia, Emerald Group Publishing, UK
Business Manager at Emerald Group Publishing, UK
Overview: This workshop, organized by Elsevier, will look into driving action through knowledge and partnerships. In an era where knowledge, innovation, and
partnership are vital components of sustainable economic growth, the concept of the "Fourth Generation University" (4GU) has gained prominence as a transformative model for Higher
Education institutions.
4GUs are characterized by their active engagement in fostering innovation ecosystems, and bridging academia to industry, government, and civil
society (the so-called 'Quadruple Helix' model). This workshop aims to explore the characteristics of these universities, examine how their attributes might be effectively measured,
and will invite discussion as to their applicability within local contexts, such as the Middle East.
Participants will be introduced to the core features that distinguish
4GUs, including their entrepreneurial orientation, partnership models and their role as catalysts for regional development through skills and R&D. The session will explore some of
the work that Elsevier, together with 12 founding academic partners, has initiated to understand the 4GU concept in detail and to recognise the different ways that universities
contribute to regional ecosystems.
SDG Alignment: The workshop aligns with:
Objectives:
This interactive session aims to inspire higher education leaders, policymakers, and partners to consider the role of universities as engines of regional innovation and growth,
ultimately contributing to a more resilient and dynamic knowledge economy.
Ultimately, this Elsevier-organized workshop provides university leaders, policymakers, and researchers with actionable frameworks to design, implement, and scale innovation-led
initiatives that generate tangible benefits for their communities—advancing both regional development and the global Sustainable Development Goals.
Overview: This workshop responds to growing concerns about research ethics and data misuse in the rankings ecosystem—
issues that are especially salient across the MENA region as research output scales. Drawing on Elsevier’s dual
role as publisher and information-analytics provider, the session will open the “black box” of quality assurance:
how self-citation patterns, retractions, predatory outlets, authorship anomalies, and the ethical implications of
emerging technologies such as generative AI are detected, reviewed, and addressed before curated datasets flow
to ranking providers (e.g., THE, QS). Through demonstrations and discussion, participants will gain a transparent
understanding of safeguards that protect comparability and fairness while discouraging metric gaming, and will codevelop
practical recommendations that strengthen institutional reporting, governance, and responsible research
assessment.
SDG Alignment: The workshop advances SDG 4 (Quality Education) by reinforcing trustworthy evaluation
and learning ecosystems, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by improving research information
infrastructure and metadata standards, SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by promoting integrity,
transparency, and accountability in research systems, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering
collaboration among universities, publishers, and ranking providers.
Objectives: By the close of the session, participants will understand Elsevier’s end-to-end quality-assurance measures and how they interface with ranking datasets; be able to recognize high-risk integrity signals and distinguish legitimate impact strategies from metric gaming; and leave with a concise, MENA-relevant set of recommendations—policy, governance, capacity-building, and a practical checklist for responsible research assessment and data submissions—that can be applied immediately within their institutions and networks.
Senior Customer Success Manager-Middle East, Elsevier, Netherlands
Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Vice Rector for Sustainable Campus and Living Lab, Politecnico di Torino
President of the European Emirati Business Council
Vice President, European Emirati Business Council (EEBC)
Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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President of Accademia Europea di Firenze - AEF
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Associate Director, International Development, Accademia Europea di Firenze - AEF
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CANIE Europe Vice President, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Director Intercultural Ourreach Initiative (IOI)
Chair of the Accademia Europea di Firenze -AEF Sustainability Action Group
Dean of the College of Engineering at National Chin-Yi University of Technology
Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering at NCUT
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Rector at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Advisor to the Rector on Rankings, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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President of the European Emirati Business Council
Vice President, European Emirati Business Council (EEBC)
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Chairman of the China Chapter of BRICS Business Council Skill Development, Applied Technology and Innovation Working Group, China
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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Global Projects Executive, BRICS Academy
Regional Programme Specialist for Higher Education and TVET.
UNESCO regional office for Gulf States and Yemen
Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities; Former Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology, Jordon
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Registration Type | Price in USD(Excluding 5% VAT) |
| Early Bird Registration 20% registration waiver available until 15 August 2025 click here to register | 350.00 |
| Academic (ICASF 2025) Register for GEP and get more than 20% fee waiver, to learn more about GEP and to Register click here | 450.00 |
| International Scientific Committee Members (more than 25% fee waiver) | 335.00 |
| Business Delegates | 500.00 |
| Global Engagement Program (GEP) Delegates | 350.00 |
| Bachelor Student | 200.00 |
| Not-for-profit Organization | 250.00 |
| Student 1 Day Registration | 125.00 |
| 1 Day Registration | 300.00 |
| ADU and Liwa College Academics | 200.00 |
| External DBA/PhD students | 200.00 |
All papers will be blind-reviewed. Accepted papers will be assigned to paper or interactive paper sessions by the Program Chair(s). Papers presented at the conference will be included on USB flash drives. Papers should be prepared and presented in English.
The conference will feature two types of contributions:
At least one of the authors must register before the registration deadline, attend the conference, and present the paper. Otherwise, the paper will not be included in the conference program and proceedings. If absence from a scheduled meeting is unavoidable, participants must contact icasf2025@adu.ac.ae.
Papers should be prepared in Microsoft Word and submitted electronically to the Conference Submission System or through the following link:
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Full papers submitted to ICASF 2025 will be considered for publication in a number of Scopus outlets.
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Conference Advisor
Conference Chair
Office Manager, Office of the Chancell
Khulud.abdallah@adu.ac.ae
Project Analyst, Office of Provost
sakshi.sharma@adu.ac.ae
Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence
Provost, Dean of the college of Business
Executive Director, Office of the Chairman, Abu Dhabi University
Executive Director of Marketing, Enrollment and Registration, Abu Dhabi University
Associate Director of University Development Office
Associate Director of Marketing and Communication
Academic Project Coordinator, Office of Internationalization
Project Administrator, Office of Internationalization
Professor, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
Principal & Associate Professor, College of Management and Applied Sciences, ZUFESTM
Assistant Professor, International Islamic University Islamabad Pakistan
Professor and Head-International Relations Centre, GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research
CMILT , Faculty of Business, Economy and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Ph.D. , Professor, Department of Civil Engineering , VNIT
Professor of Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management, School of Management , Federal University of Paraná - UFPR
Associate Professor, Newcastle University Business School
Associate Director, Teaching & Learning Center, Prince Sultan University
Assistant Professor, Sultan Qaboos University
Associate Professor, Curtin University, Malaysia
Ph.D., CHE, Associate Dean of Research, International Programs and Graduate Affairs , Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lecturer, Aleksander Moisiu University, Albania
Senior ISTAT Certified Aviation Appraiser, New York University
Associate Professor , Lebanese University
Full Professor, Public Health Nutrition-Media & Communication, Program Coordinator, Nutrition & Dietary Sciences- Haigazian University
Professor & Director IT , I.T.S
Associate Professor, Zarqa University
Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, South East Technological University
Assistant Professor, Liwa College
Assistant Professor, Institute of Development Management
Lecturer in Palliative Care , Lancaster University
Manager of Scientific Affairs Department, Al-Mustaqbal University
Founding Dean and Head, MANUU Law School, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India
Professor of Digital and Online Learning, Athabasca University
Associate Professor , University of Messina
Associate Professor, Islamia University Bahawalpur
Professor, Saint Joseph University
Associate Professor, Polytechnic University
Associate Professor , University of the Witwaterstarnd
Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)
Professor & PhD Technology Management Director, Indiana State University, USA
Professor of Finance, The British University in Dubai
Assistant Professor , Heriot-Watt University
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Nigeria
Professor, SRM School of Public Health
Department of Communication Science, University of Teramo
Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
Advisory Board member, AI Global Exchange Forum
Professor, Gazipur Agricultural University
Faculty of Political Science, North Bangkok University
Senior member IEEE, AMU Aligarh
Assistant Professor , University of Salamanca
Professor and Head, Department of English and Foreign Languages, College of Engineering and Technology, SRMIST
Professor, University of Jordan
Rector's Plenipotentiary for Cooperation with the Middle East , Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
Associate Professor, Iowa State Univeristy
Head of Economics Department, An-Najah National University
Provost, KFUEIT
Faculty of food science and technology, Bahaudin Zakriya University
Lecturer Computer Science , UIT University
Principal Software Engineer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Associate Professor, ASU
Department of Sustainable Construction and Geodesy, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Professor, Ain Shams University
Associate Professor, Yarmouk University
Tenured Associate Professor of Chemistry,, COMSATS University Islamabad
Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University
Senior Teaching Fellow, AESE Business School
Professor of Marketing, Universiti Malaya
Faculty of Business and Law, University of Roehampton
Associate Professor of Accounting, School of Business and Law, CQUinersity
Associate Professor, Waterloo
Lecturer of Economics, Faculty of Politics and Economics, Beni Suef University
Associate Professor, University of Bologna
Senior Lecturer in Project Management, Western Sydney University
Associate Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Librarian In Charge, University of Fujeirah
HOD, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Lahore
Associate Professor - Finance, National Institute of Cooperative Management
Associate Professor, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
Assistant Professor, Cyprus University of Technology
Assistant Professor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai
Associate Professor - Business , Higher college of Technology
Advisor ‑ Environment Quality, Environement Agency Abu Dhabi
MBA, Alumna and former Researcher - University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
Lecturer, Biomedical Sciences, Gulf Medical University
Dean - Kalasalingam Business School, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE)
Academic Manager , S P Jain School of Global management
Chartered Construction Manager, National University of Singapore
Associate Professor, Kaunas University of Technology
Associate Professor in Digital Transformation Management, University of Messina
Academic, The Open University
Associate professor, Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Director General, UBT Techno Valley , University of Business and Technology
Professor (Management) , Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Associate Professor, S. B. Patil Institute of Management
Senior Researcher with Habilitation, National Laboratory for Civil Engineering
Senior Lecturer, Swansea University
Dean, School of Liberal Arts, University of management and Technology
Asst Professor, The Aga Khan University
Deputy Vice Chancellor , Lincoln University College
Associate Professor, University College London
Professor of Structural Engineering , Toronto Metropolitan University
Deputy Director , Malaysia Institute of Transport
Professor, Department of Computer Science, American International University-Bangladesh
Assistant Professor , East Carolina University
Visiting Faculty, Biology (COS), United Arab Emirates University
Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Technology, Petra University
Professor, Al-Mustansiriya University
Assistant Professor, Pondicherry University
Senior Professor , Jamia Millia Islamia
Professor, Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling
Professor, University of Punjab
Professor of Public Relations in the College of Arts / University of Wasit
Professor of Sustainable Built Environment, University of Sharjah
Coordinator of the Doctoral School , Peace Studies at Friedrich Schiller University
Associate Professor , Adamas University
Dean, Rai School of Engineering, Rai University
Dean & Principal, SMVD College of Nursing, India
Director Research , University of Central Punjab
Professor and Chair, Department of Construction Engineering, The American University in Cairo
Dean - College of Computing and Information Technology, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport
Assistant Professor, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
Associate Professor, Ibn Tofaïl University
Assistant Professor , University of Punjab
Associate Professor, Universitas Indonesia
Associate Professor, University of Regina
Head - Business Information Technology Department, Liwa College
PhD Researcher|School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences| University of Gloucestershire|UK
Associate Professor, Universitas Indonesia
Deputy Director (Research & Publication), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Dean, College of Language and Communication , Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Associate Professor , University Technology MARA
Senior Lecturer/Program Chairman, Occupational and Environmental Health Programme, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Associate Professor , University of Bahrain
Associate Professor , University of Bahrain
Professor & Head of Department, Sultan Qaboos University
Assistant Professor, SZABIST University
Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
Associate Professor , Lebanese University
Associate professor, Minin University
Academic Researcher, University of Deusto
Lecturar, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta
Professor, Gulf Medical University
Full Professor, Public Health Nutrition-Media & Communication, Program Coordinator, Nutrition & Dietary Sciences- Haigazian University
Assistant Professor, Liwa College
Vice Dean for International Relations, University of Miskolc
Professor & Chair, United Arab Emirates University
Associate professor, Umm Al Quwain University
Assistant Professor of Economics, European University of Tirana
Associate professor, American University in the Emirates
Associate professor, Manipal Dubai
University of Beira Interior and University of Lisbon
AbouElHassan, Senior Water Resources Management Officer, FAO - GCC countries & Yemen
Professor, Zayed university
Researcher in Innovation Management, University of Messina
University professor. ENCG SETTAT, UNIVERSITY HASSAN 1st
Founder, Director, MS Education Consultants
Assistant Vice President for Planning, Kuwait University
Founder, MS Education
Associate Vice President, Partner Engagement, Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)
President, University College of Bahrain (UCB)
Professor of Production/Operations Management, Dean of the College of Business Administration, Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST)
Associate Professor, Dean of the USEK Business School, Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Economic and Business Journal (AEBJ)
Professor of Finance, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Deputy Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance (Global), Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Associate Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance (Dubai), Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Dean, Faculty of Management & Communication, Managing Director, BliZ Study Centre for Blind and Disabled Students
PR & Media office Manager at Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies
Environment Health and safety specialist, Ajman University
Professor of Finance, Zayed University
Professor of Statistics, University of Naples L'Orientale
Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal
Director Environmental Science Development, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Director of the Department of International Business
Assistant Professor of Education, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Director – IRQA, Liwa University
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Liwa University
Founder & Creative Strategist, JZK Collective
Faculty Associate- Center for Social Development(CSD)- Washington University
Student Exchange Coordinator, North China Electric Power University
Vice President of University Advancement, University at Albany
Senior Lecturer | Department of Geography | School of Humanities
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Collection Editor, Wiley and Assistant Professor – Finance, Bahrain Polytechnic
Associate Professor – Computer Science, Bahrain Polytechnic
Professor & Chair of Chemical Engineering
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Acting Chair of Architecture Department & Professor of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor of Architecture
Head of Internationalization & Partnership and Associate Professor of Marketing
Coordinator of the College of Law and Associate Professor of Civil Law
Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Operations Management
Assistant Professor of International Communication
Assistant Professor of Management
Assistant Professor of Public Law
Chair of the Department of Public Law
Assistant Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Assistant Professor of PR and Strategic Communication
Professor of Development & Education Psychology
Chair Department of Education and Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Education
Program Coordinator MEd Educational Leadership
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Education
Assistant Professor of Education
Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and IT
Associate Professor in Cyber Security Engineering
Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Professor of Environmental Health and Safety
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Associate Professor of Public Health
Coordinator of the College of Health Sciences at Al-Ain Campus & Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Safety
Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Safety
Chair of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Associate Professor of Public Health
Professor of Health and Sciences
Professor of Engineering and Project Management
Professor of MIS
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Director of Dubai Campus
Assistant Professor of Engineering Management
Professor of Management
Director of Al Ain Campus, and Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Learning Innovation
Professor of Management
Program Coordinator BA Mass Communication
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
Associate Professor of Management
Assistant Professor of International Relations
Professor of Finance
Professor of Finance
Associate Professor of Finance
Assistant Professor of Accounting
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