Prof. Muataz Al Hazza, PhD, PMP, RMP, SMIEEE, is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, specializing in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. His research interests include project and risk management, agile project management, lean and agile manufacturing, Industry 4.0, circular economy, and advanced manufacturing technologies. He has authored and co-authored more than 120 research publications and has extensive experience in research project leadership and the supervision of PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (RMP), he combines engineering, management, and sustainability perspectives in his research and professional work.
Dr. Alexander Borisovich Bedny is Vice-Rector for International Affairs at Lobachevsky University Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. He holds qualifications in Finance and Credit from Lobachevsky University and Business Administration from Roskilde University, Denmark, and earned the degree of Candidate of Sociological Sciences in 2005. His academic interests focus on university management, institutional transformation, internationalization of higher education, and innovative entrepreneurship. He has authored more than 40 scientific and educational works and has extensive experience in international affairs, university leadership, and the development of international academic cooperation.
Dr. Andala Rama Putra Barusman is the Graduate School Director and a lecturer at Universitas Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Universitas Trisakti, pursued studies in Management at Wichita State University, Kansas, USA, and earned his doctoral degree from Universitas Trisakti. Beyond his academic leadership, he is actively involved in several higher education and professional organizations, including APPERTI, APTISI, ICMI, and ADRI in Lampung. His extensive engagement in academic management, research, and professional organizations reflects his commitment to advancing higher education, institutional development, and academic collaboration in Indonesia.
