Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker 1

Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr. Osman Bakar
Rector
International Islamic University Malaysia

Biography

Prof. Dr. Osman Bakar is currently the 7th Rector of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He has a doctorate degree in Islamic philosophy from Temple University, Philadelphia (USA) and is currently Holder of Al-Ghazali Chair of Epistemology and Civilizational Studies and Renewal at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is also Emeritus Professor in Philosophy of Science at University of Malaya. He was formerly Distinguished Professor and Director of Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Dr Osman was also formerly Malaysia Chair of Islam in Southeast Asia at the Prince Talal al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC, and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) at University of Malaya. Dr Osman is author and editor of 40 books and more than 300 articles on various aspects of Islamic thought and civilization, particularly Islamic science and philosophy in which he is a leading authority. His most well-known books are Classification of Knowledge in Islam (1992) and Tawhid and Science (1992). His latest books are titled Al-Farabi: Life, Works and Significance (2018) (new second edition) and Colonialism in the Malay Archipelago: Civilizational Encounters (co-editor) (2020). He has been named among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world since 2009. He was made a Dato’ in 1994 by HRH Sultan of Pahang and a Datuk by HM the King of Malaysia in 2000.

Keynote Speaker 2

Dr.Musab Alrawi
Director of ICESCO Chair for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics
University of Technology and Applied Science, Sultanate of Oman

Biography

Dr. Musab Alrawi is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer engineering, with expertise in AI ethics, embedded systems, biomedical applications, and robotics design. He currently serves as Director of the ICESCO Research Chair for AI Ethics at the University of Technology and Applied Science, Oman, leading initiatives in ethical AI development, policy creation, capacity building, and fostering international collaboration. Dr. Alrawi has been instrumental in organizing workshops, conferences, and research projects addressing the societal impact of AI. His extensive academic experience includes roles in Turkey, Malaysia, the USA, Korea, Japan, and Kazakhstan, where he has contributed to advancing cutting-edge technologies and education. Recognized as a global thought leader, he actively bridges academia and industry to shape the ethical landscape of AI and emerging technologies.

Keynote Speaker 3

Prof. Dr. Ir. Che Maznah
Associate Director (Civil)
Engineering Accreditation Department (EAD),
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Biography

Dr. Ir. Che Maznah is currently a Professor (Retired) from the Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pulau Pinang Branch, Permatang Pauh Campus, Pulau Pinang and has with UiTM since 1994. She holds a Professional Engineering with Practicing Certificate (PEPC) from the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and served as the Head of the Quality Unit for the Civil Engineering Faculty at UiTM from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Associate Director (Technician) from 2018 to 2020 and is currently the Associate Director (Civil) at the Engineering Accreditation Department (EAD), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) until 2026