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Hassan Baz Chamas is a distinguished academic and consultant specializing in data analytics and operations management. He holds a PhD in Information and Operations Management from the University of Bradford, having also earned his MSc from the same institution. His foundational studies were completed at the Lebanese American University, where he obtained his BS.  Hassan has made significant contributions to the academic community, particularly in the realm of data science. He previously served as the chairperson for the Data Science Department at the Lebanese University, where he supervised numerous graduate projects and theses. His expertise encompasses operations management and data analytics, areas in which he has both taught and conducted extensive research.  Throughout his career, Hassan has worked on numerous consultancy projects across Oman, Lebanon, and the UAE, applying his knowledge to solve real-world problems and advance the field of data science. His leadership roles have been a testament to his professionalism and dedication, as he continually strives to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with data-driven decision making.   Courses taught Data Analytics For Management, Business Process Design, Project Management Areas of academic interest Psychological contract and IT workers  IT and governance  E-government  IT and sustainability and waste  Business and social issues concerned with Information systems design and development  Business and social issues concerned with Information systems implementation  Process management  Technological Innovation  Entrepreneurship and innovation Areas of specialization Information and Operations Management, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Science Publications Hussain,Z. Baz Chamas, H. Abdi, R (2016) A study looking at the influence of context on implementation of e-governance: What comes first – Context or System?. In Proceedings of the 2016 UKAIS Conference, Oxford, UK: AIS electronic library. Hussain,Z. Baz Chamas, H. Abdi, R (2016) A study looking at ways to increase acceptance of E-Government systems in Developing Countries: A focus on The Context-System Gap. In Proceedings of the 2016 BAM Conference, New Castle, UK Baz Chamas, H. (2014) The political and legal challenges limiting e-government implementation in developing contexts. Post-Graduate Research Conference. University of Bradford. 31st of October  Hussain,Z. Baz Chamas, H. Abdi, R. (2016) A study looking at the influence of context on implementation of e-governance: What comes first – Context or System? Journal of Strategic Information Systems. 

Janine Gray earned her PhD in Zoology from Rhodes University in South Africa. She is a former senior instructor in the Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture at Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia.   While at Dalhousie, she supported the establishment and growth of the Bioveterinary Science program and introduced the African Wildlife Ecology course – a three-week intensive credit course taking place in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, developed in partnership with the Wildlife & Reserve Management Research Group at Rhodes University.   Janine takes a student-centric approach in the classroom, striving to provide students with the tools and skills they need to succeed in their future careers. That includes ensuring they develop essential soft skills such as working in teams, taking notes, writing reports and other documents, as well as introducing different types of technology and specialized knowledge into their areas of interest.  In addition to her PhD, she also completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Geology, and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Geology at Rhodes University. Courses taught General Biology  Physical Geography  Introduction to Nutrition  Immunology Areas of academic interest General biology from the processes to the evolution of all organisms Anatomy and physiology of humans and animals Reproduction and growth of humans and animals Digestive system and nutrition in humans and animals Health and disease in humans and animals Spread of disease One health Areas of specialization Reproduction in mammals, anatomy and physiology Awards Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture honorary Barley Ring recipient, 2021  Dalhousie University, Agricultural Students’ Association Student Appreciation Award, 2018Systems. 

Kirti Khanzode, a distinguished scholar and educator, holds a PhD in English from Barkatullah University in India and is also a certified professional from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK. With more than two decades of experience in post-secondary education across three countries, Kirti has excelled in various roles, from teaching to management and leadership.  Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a remarkable blend of pedagogical prowess and administrative acumen. Her expertise spans teaching, research, and administration, with a particular focus on business communication, leadership, team dynamics, and negotiation skills.  In her administrative roles, Kirti has successfully managed diverse portfolios, including student recruitment, student services, and program management, earning recognition for her strategic vision and operational excellence.  Her research and scholarly interests lie in the integration of technology to enhance student engagement in the teaching-learning process. Additionally, she is passionate about business case writing and has published her case studies in prestigious publications such as Ivey and Harvard Business Review. Her case studies particularly focus on growth and expansion strategies of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Courses taught BBA/ Business Communication, Organizational Behavior, Leadership and Management, Cross-Cultural Management Areas of academic interest Management Communication, Organizational Behavior, Leadership and Team Building, Negotiation Skills, Change Management, and Artificial Intelligence Areas of specialization English Language and Communication, Management Communication Publications Khanzode, K. and Chandra, G. (2018). FiLLi Café: Going Global. Ivey Publishing.9B18A061 Teaching Note 8B18A061 Vakhariya,S. and Khanzode,K.(2018). The Role of Big Data in Enhancing Customer Experience in UAE Retail. Journal of Business Administration, Sciedu Press http://sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/ijba/issue/view/698 Khanzode, K., Kalia, S. and Parik, V. (2018). Journey of Dreams Turns into Nightmare at MASTSolutions. ECCH. Product Reference Number: 418-0024—1 Patwa, N., Tarabaz, A., Khanzode, K. et al. (2018). Factors Affecting Customer Engagement In Shopping Malls Through SOLOMO.The International Journal of Management, 6(4), 23-39. Seetharaman, A.,Patwa,N. Karthikeyan & Khanzode,K. (2017). Impact of Value Networks on Business-to-Business Markets in the Engineering Industry. Journal of Asian Finance, Economics, and Business (JAFEB), Vol. 02 – Issue 11, pp. 60-75. Patwa, N., Pandey, N. & Khanzode, K. (2017). Impact of Mobility on Supply Chain Management. International Journal of Latest Engineering and Management Research (IJLEMR) ISSN:2455-4847 www.ijlemr.com, Vol. 02 – Issue 11, pp. 60-75. Puri S., Khanzode K, Trivedi P. (2017). UAEs Lincoln University of Business and Management Looks to Solidify Success. WDI Publishing University of Michigan. 5-262-583Teaching Note 5-262-583 Puri S., Khanzode K & Jain R.(2016). Moshi Looks to Popularize Fusion fare in Dubai. Ivey Publishing.9B16A032Teaching Note ref. no. 8B16A032 Puri S., Khanzode K. & Beard A. (2016). Expand the Menu. Harvard Business Review (HBR). 94(6) pp.109-113 Khanzode, K., &Puri, S. (2015).Raju Omlet: Expanding in UAE. Ivey Publishing. 9B15A052 Teaching Note ref. no. 8B15A052 Khanzode, K. (2014). Katherine Patterson. ECCH -029-1. Teaching Note ref. no. 914-014-8 Khanzode, K., &Puri, S. (2014).Devnish Corporation. ECCH 514 Teaching Note ref. no. 514-029-8 Khanzode, K. What Neuro-Linguistic- Programming has to offer your students-primary, secondary, adults, Vol. 16 No.2 June 2009 ISSN 1813-1913

An award-winning media and TV executive with a large experience in children and family entertainment, Raquel Victoria Benitez Rojas holds a PhD in Cinematography, Broadcasting, and Communication from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Raquel also has various audiovisual diplomas from prestigious institutions, a Master in Business Administration from Universitat de Barcelona, and Certificate in Entertainment Law from York University.   Raquel has worked in a variety of academic and professional positions in the United States, Asia, Canada, and Europe. She has experience as a curriculum developer, guest speaker, and instructor in several international universities and schools.  Areas of academic interest Digital Media  Artificial Intelligence  Metaverse  Virtual Reality  Film production and direction  Awards 2022-PhD Cum Ladue  2014- MCC Toronto Vivid Vision Award  2006- CCR-Best Screenplay for “Coolcity”  2005- Best SGAE Short Film for “Sculpture Club”  1999- Honorable Mention for “Adventures on Wheels”  1998 – First Prize MIDIA ’98 for the best animated series for “The New World of Gnomes”.  1996 – Second Prize “Prince Award of the European Environment Agency”. (Sponsored by Spanish Prince Philip of Bourbon and Danish Prince Frederick) for “Cubi’s World”.  1995 – First Prize NATURAMA’95 from ICONA for “El Mundo de Cubi”  1994 – First Prize B.R.B. David, the Gnome with “The World of Cubi”  Publications Articles published No Commercial Vision: Film Competitions Specialized in Animation in Spain. Book chapter.  The Prosumer Revolution: Youtubers and Instagrammers. Book chapter. Farewell to the beloved Animation Historian and Master Giannalberto Bendazzi for Animation Magazine, United States. Quirino Cristiani and the first animated feature films in history. From Argentina to the world. Academic Journal of Media Studies and Applied Ethics. Republic of Serbia. My health is the main capital I have, Creativity and Stress. Chapter of a book  Cryptoart: cryptocurrencies, blockchain and artificial intelligence. Book Chapter The Vision of Francoism: How to Build the Perfect Woman, Actresses and Female Representation. Web article. Culture, Economy and Education: New Challenges in the Digital Society. Book Chapter Social Networks, Fake News and the Right to Information. Chapter of a book. Evolution and Dynamics of Intellectual Property in Social Networks. Chapter of the book “Cultural Hybridization as a Result of a Disruptive Social Paradigm”. ISBN 978-3-631-91614-8 New proposals in the definition, origin and evolution of animation. (To be published in: History of Media Studies). This book will be published in 2024.   Published books 2004- The Animation Process, the first of its kind in Spanish (now translated into English), detailing the entire production process from the idea until the finished product is ready. ISBN 0-9733158-0-6  2020- Production 101 ISBN: 0919852785  2021- The prosumer revolution: Youtubers and Instagramers/ The prosumer revolution: youtubers and Instagramers. Chapter. ISBN: 979-84-18167-56-0  2021- The New Narrative in the Digital Age. Origin, Evolution and Contributions to New Media – Chapter. ISBN: 978-84-15665-70-0  2022- Chapter Communication, screens and fiction: No commercial vision: film festivals specialized in animation in Spain.  2022- Culture, economy and education: new challenges in the digital society. Chapter: Origin, Evolution and Analysis of Production Processes in Animation. ISBN 978-84-1377-585-2  2022- The Vision of Francoism: How to Build the Perfect Woman, Actresses and Female Representation. Chapter. ISBN: 978-84-09-35499-3  2022- My health is the main capital I have, Creativity and Stress. Chapter: Complexities and Strategies of Occupational Stress in Business Dynamics. ISBN 97816684.  2023- The Future of Communications: The Metaverse. Rutledge. ISBN: 1032458844.  2023- Editor of the monograph of the Revista de Comunicación Miguel Hernández, CFP- Algorithms, AI and automation in Communication/Algorithms, AI and automation in communication. Vol.14 (2).  2023- Evolution and Dynamics of Intellectual Property in Social Networks. Chapter of the book “Cultural Hybridization as a Result of a Disruptive Social Paradigm”. ISBN 978-3-631-91614-8  2025 – Revolutionizing Communication: The Role of Artificial Intelligence

Sathy Srithar earned his PhD in Management, Economics, Research and Information Technology (MERIT) from the University of Salford in Manchester, UK. He is a former professor and program coordinator of the Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources Degree program within the Pilon School of Business at Sheridan Institute of Technology.   Specializing in business process management with a passionate research focus on ‘human resources management – human resources information systems’ relationship, Sathy’s past research raised awareness of the contribution of information technology to business process management.   Prior to embarking on his career in academia, Sathy worked as an information technology consultant and professional within the finance, banking, energy, and health care industries.   He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Wales, and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from York University. Courses taught Master of Management, Bachelor of Business Management, & Post-Grad programs in HR. Courses: Organizational Theory & Design, Management of Change, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Information System, Recruitment & Selection, Managing Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace, Training & Development, Human Resources Planning, etc. Areas of academic interest General Management Process Management Human Resources Management Human Resources Information System Teaching Excellence Project Management Organizational Behaviour Leadership Areas of specialization Process Management