Bridging Global Divides for Transnational Higher Education in the AI Era [Pehme köide]

Fawad Naseer brings over 15 years of expertise as an educator and researcher, specializing in AI in higher education and transnational education. As the Head of School for Computer Science and Software Engineering at Beaconhouse International College in Pakistan, he oversees multiple campuses offering transnational higher education degree programs in partnership with UK universities. His work ensures the implementation of quality standards from renowned institutions like the University of London and Liverpool John Moores University, where he also serves as the Lead Internal Verifier for the BSc Software Engineering degree. Dr. Fawad's contributions to AI in higher education are reflected in his active research profile and multiple international patent inventions. He has developed innovative pedagogical approaches that integrate AI and machine learning to enhance teaching and learning experiences. An advocate for transnational education, he authored Transnational Education (TNE) and its Role in Economic Development for Higher Education, exploring the impact of cross-border education initiatives on economic growth. A recognized leader in the field, Dr. Fawad founded STEM Visions, an initiative dedicated to advancing STEM education across various levels of schooling. He has also served as a judge for prestigious competitions like the QS Reimagine Education Award and shared his insights as a guest speaker at major events, including IEEE conferences and Future Fest. His focus on AI-driven educational solutions and transnational education continues to shape strategies for academic quality and international collaborations in higher education. Cheryl Yu , SFHEA As an international higher education practitioner and researcher, Dr Cheryl Yu has over 16 years of international higher education experience, encompassing strategy business development and implementations, partnership development, student recruitment, admissions, Transnational Education, and student experience, having successfully funded one and managed two overseas campuses, internationalisation of the curriculum and digital education. Recently, she was awarded SFHEA as a recognition of her contribution to the sector. Cheryl previously held the position of Director of International Development at University for the Creative Arts, where she created a whole department of International from scratch and transformed the internationalisation strategy of the University. Prior to this, Cheryl was appointed as the Assistant Dean (Academic) at Birmingham Institute of Fashion & Creative Art (BIFCA), Wuhan Textile University (part of Birmingham City University) where she led a team of 30 academics in running 3 creative undergraduate programmes with a student population of over 600. She was also a co-founder of the BIFCA institute. Before this, she also worked at Winchester School of Arts, part of the University of Southampton, and the University of Central Lancashire. As a practitioner, she has extensive experience in developing and running Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships, international marketing and student recruitment and support. As a senior academic, she supervised PhD students. Her PhD research focused on the 'Inequality in Chinese Higher Education and Its Relation to Students' Internal Mobility: A case study of internal movement of art and design university students. As an art director and project manager, she has participated in several international exhibitions, including From Lausanne to Beijing International Fibre Art Biennale in China in 2014 and 2016; the first International Glass Biennale in Shanghai; Archi Biennale in Japan in 2012; artists solo/joint exhibitions in Xiamen and Wuhan in 2016/17. Her research interest focuses on the comparative study of art and design higher education between China and the UK; internationalisation of higher education; critical theories and posthumanism. She can supervise PhD students in a wide range of subjects, international education, fibre arts, art management, decolonial feminism with a focus on the context of China. Rhytheema Dulloo , Ph.D. in Marketing, is a leading researcher at the forefront of understanding consumer behavior in the digital age. Her doctoral dissertation, Consumers' online shopping behavior through use of mobile apps in the e-tailing industry, delves into the complex world of mobile commerce and its impact on consumer decision-making. This work has laid the foundation for her continued exploration of the consumer landscape, shaped by her keen interest in AI, marketing, consumer behavior, and retail management. Dr. Dulloo's research prowess was recently recognized with the Best Research Project award for her study on Voice Based Artificial Intelligence Technologies: Study on User Acceptance in the Era of Digital Disruption. This accolade demonstrates her profound understanding of the transformative power of AI and its potential to reshape the marketing landscape. Dr. Dulloo's thirst for knowledge extends beyond the classroom. Her participation in the Singapore immersion Study Tour and Interdisciplinary workshop at Management Development Institute Singapore on Marketing in the Neo-World further broadened her perspective and exposed her to cutting-edge insights on marketing strategies in the global marketplace. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, Dr. Dulloo actively invests in her professional development. Her academic journey extends beyond her Ph.D., boasting completed courses from prestigious institutions like the University of London (Research Methodology), University of Virginia (Introduction to Personal Branding), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Marketing Management) to name a few. This diverse academic exposure has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of marketing fundamentals and the latest trends shaping the industry. Dr. Rhytheema Dulloo's journey and achievements serve as an inspiration to others aspiring to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving world of marketing in the digital age. Munshi Muhammad Abdul Kader Jilani is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM), University of Dhaka (Affiliated), Bangladesh. He obtained PhD in Knowledge Management from the School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, under a CSC scholarship. A recipient of the prestigious ICCR scholarship, he holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) at the University of Calcutta, India. Before that, he graduated with his BBA (Honors) and MBA in International Management from the Department of Management at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. With over fourteen years of experience in academia, Dr. Jilani has an extensive teaching portfolio that includes prior roles in the Department of Management and Human Resource Management at City University, the University of Information Technology and Science (UITS), and Army Institute of Business Administration (AIBA) in Bangladesh. Before his academic career, he was part of the HR team at Youngone Corporation Chittagong, one of Bangladeshs most prominent manufacturing sectors. Dr. Jilani is a prolific scholar, having contributed extensively to various international refereed journals. His works are featured in esteemed publications such as Management Research Review, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Sustainability Journal, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Heliyon Journal, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, and Journal on Innovation and Sustainability RISUS. His research interests are diverse and encompass human resource management and development, public policy, organizational resilience, employee wellbeing, knowledge management, and employee engagement. Currently, Dr. Jilani leads postgraduate HRM courses at BIGM and is actively involved in academic and policy research supervision at various levels. He is also a certified paper reviewer for several top-tier journals, including the Journal of Community Psychology, Information Technology & People, Management Research Review, Psychology Research and Behavior Management, International Journal of Innovation Science, Sage Open, and Journal of Healthcare Leadership, among others. His contributions to the academic community include roles such as organizing committee member, session chair, and discussant at numerous national and international conferences. Dr Jilanis commitment to research and education is further exposed through his involvement in several research projects with entities like Social Impact Assessment of UCEP-Schneider Project and Fostering Innovation in Public Policy and Administration, enhancing his practical and theoretical expertise. Momina Shaheen Fellow , Higher Education Academy (UK), is Lecturer in Computing, in University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom. She is a Ph.D Scholar with 15+ journal publications and 4 conference publications in Computing and cutting edge technologies. She earned her masters in software engineering from Bahria University Islamabad Campus in 2016. She has more than 6 years of experience in research and academia. She has supervised and initiated a number of projects in her career. She has lead different project in the area of Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Cognitive Sciences and Distributed Systems.