HE Tatang Budie Utama Razak
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Colombia

Tatang Budie Utama Razak born in April 7, 1962. He graduated from the International Relations department at Padjadjaran University. He began his diplomatic career in 1992, initially serving as the head of foreign policy at the Indonesian Embassy in Paris, France. He was also assigned as the Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations in New York City, overseeing the information department under the Middle East Affairs and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In 2006, he was appointed Deputy Ambassador at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2010, he became the Director for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens and Indonesian Legal Entities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2014, he was appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Kuwait. In 2018, he was appointed as the Chief Secretary of BNP2TKI. On October 25, 2021, he was sworn in as the Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia, concurrently serving Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, by President Joko Widodo

María Susana Muhamad
Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Colombia

María Susana Muhamad González born in April 21, 1977. She is a Colombian political scientist, environmentalist and politician belonging to the Colombia Humana party. Since August 7, 2022, she has held the position of Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of her country, in the government of Gustavo Petro. She is a nationally and internationally recognized environmentalist. She was the Former Director for Climate Action Planning for Latin America in C40 director. Her work focuses on developing actions that allow Colombia to consolidate as a world power of life, through compliance with international agreements on climate change and loss of biodiversity, the protection of environmental defenders, and the fight against deforestation in the Amazon region

Adriana Soto Carreño
Secretary of the Environment of Bogota, Colombia

Adriana Soto Carreño is an economist graduated from the University of los Andes, with a diploma in Senior Government and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the same university. She has over 20 years of experience at the national and international levels in designing and managing environmental public policies and programs for greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change adaptation. Recently, she served as an associated researcher at Fedesarrollo for climate change and sustainable development areas. She has held positions such as Deputy Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (2011-2013) and advisor to the Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (Ideam). She also served on the Board of the Climate Fund of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, where she led its financial structuring, and as a member of the Board of the Adaptation Fund, under the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit.

Prof. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., IP
Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia

Riri Fitri Sari is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia (UI). She graduated with a BSc in Electrical Engineering from UI. She gained a master’s in human resources management from the Atmajaya University Jakarta. Subsequently she completed her MSc degree in Software Systems and Parallel Processing from the Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, UK, funded by British Council Chevening Award. She holds a PhD in Computer Networks from the School of Computing, University of Leeds, UK. Her PhD research was on Active Networks-based Congestion Control Protocols. Since April 2010, she has been the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities, a flagship program of the University of Indonesia to rank university worldwide based on their green campus and sustainability programs. Prof Riri Fitri Sari has also received an Honorary Professorship from Kazakh National Agrarian University (KAZNAU) in 2017 and many other research and lifetime achievement awards

Gustavo A. Quintero-Hernández, MD,
Rector (e), Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Gustavo Quintero is a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Specialist in General Surgery at the University of Rosario, with postgraduate studies in clinical microbiology and refining in kidney transplantation at the University of London, and in hepatobiliary surgery and transplants at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Diploma in senior management in health from the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Bogota. He is the Vice-Rector at the University of Rosario from February 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences from January 2015 to January 2024. His dedication to academic leadership and excellence is further highlighted by his previous roles as a Special Advisor to the Rectorate from September 2008 to January 2015

Dra. Maria Clara Rangel.
Rector, Universidad El Bosque, Colombia

Maria Clara Rangel Galvis is the Rector at Universidad El Bosque. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Universidad El Bosque (2008 – 2014) and a Master’s in University Management from Universidad de Los Andes. Her diverse skill set includes research and development, strategic planning, clinical research, teaching, and higher education. She is the first female and non-medical rectora at Universidad El Bosque, has played a pivotal role in expanding and consolidating the institution, extending its reach into other areas of knowledge. Her leadership has contributed to the university’s increased international and sectorial visibility, as evidenced by her active participation in various academic and educational organizations. With a background as an odontologist and previous roles as dean and vice-rector at Universidad El Bosque, she continues to make significant strides in shaping the future of education in Colombia

Prof. Maria Adelaida Farah Quijano
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

María Adelaida Farah Quijano, is the Vice-president for Academic Affairs at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia). During the last 7 years, she was the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental and Rural Studies at the same University. She has been working for 30 years at this University as professor, researcher and in academic direction positions. She studied her undergraduate in Economics and her M.Sc. Program in Rural Development at Javeriana University, and received her Ph.D. degree in Development Studies at University of East Anglia (England). She is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor interested in rural development, gender issues, sustainable development, and integral ecology. She has 48 academic publications, and she has participated in 33 research projects with both national and international colleagues and in more than 100 academic events. Also, she has been director of 30 dissertations and theses of both undergraduate and postgraduate students

Diego Hernández Lozada
Rector, Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, Colombia

Diego Hernández Lozada is the Rector at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente. He holds Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineer from the National University of Colombia; Master of Business Administration from the University of Valle; Master’s in Economics from Pontifical Javeriana University; Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois; Doctor of Economic Sciences from the National University of Colombia, and currently a doctoral student in Education at the University of Illinois. In his professional experience, he stands out for having been the first Vice Minister of Knowledge, Innovation, and Productivity at the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and having served as Director General of the Administrative Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation. He has also served as Vice Chancellor of the National University of Colombia and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the same institution. As part of his professional performance in the field of engineering, he was recognized in 2010 with the Julio Garavito Merit Order by the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia. He has experience in the financial sector, where he served as departmental director and regional deputy manager of the Southwest at Banco AVVillas.

Prof. José Ismael Peña Reyes
Rector, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

José Ismael Peña Reyes is the Rector of Universidad Nacional de Colombia for the period 2024 – 2027. He holds a degree in Systems Engineering from the National University of Colombia, with specializations in Pedagogy, Philosophy of Science, and Agile Project Management, as well as master’s degrees in Information Systems Management and Technology and a doctorate in Management Sciences. His academic journey includes postgraduate studies in Agile Project Management with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP, as well as specialization in Pedagogy for the Development of Autonomous Learning and Philosophy of Science. With extensive experience in academia, he has served as the Vice Chancellor of the Bogotá Headquarters and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the National University of Colombia, and as the National Director of Information Technology and Communications at the DNIC Unit.

Prof. Filippov Vladimir Mikhaylovich
President, RUDN University, Russia

Prof. Filippov Vladimir Mikhaylovich, is currently the President of RUDN University. He holds the esteemed titles of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, and Academician of the Russian Academy of Education. With a distinguished career spanning both academia and government, ge has made significant contributions to Soviet and Russian mathematics. He has held key positions such as Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Minister of Education of the Russian Federation. Notably, he has served as Rector of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) for multiple terms, demonstrating his commitment to higher education and academic leadership. He expertise and leadership have left a lasting impact on the Russian education system and the field of mathematics

Prof. Wan Jamaluddin, M.Ag., Ph.D.
Rector, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia

Prof Wan Jamaluddin was born in Bandar Lampung, March 21, 1971. Currently he is 52 years old. At the undergraduate level he studied at IAIN Raden Intan Lampung, masters at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and doctoral education at the Department of History of Middle and Near-East Cou, Russia, 2003. He is a professor or Professor of the History of Islamic Civilization. Currently he serves as rector at Raden Intan Lampung State Islamic University campus after he served as vice-chancellor for cooperation during his previous leadership period.

Dra. Diana Belloso Montiel
Rector, Universidad Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín, Venezuela

Dra. Diana Carolina Belloso Montiel is currently the Rector of Universidad Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín. Her primary education took place at Colegio San José de Tarbes, and she began her high school studies at Unidad Educativa La Salle, both located in Caracas. Driven by a sense of justice, she pursued a career in law at Universidad Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín, graduating in 2009. During her undergraduate studies, she began working in the administrative area of URBE, holding various positions within the institution. After obtaining her law degree, she embarked on her career as Legal Consultant at this educational institution. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and a Doctorate in Managerial Sciences, both obtained from the University Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín.

Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A,
Vice-Chair of UI GreenMetric, Universitas Indonesia

Junaidi is a Vice-Chair of UI GreenMetric and a Linguistic and Cultural Studies Lecturer at the English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia (UI). He holds degrees from English Department, UI and Warwick University, UK. He was a Ph.D. in Linguistics at UI. Since 2015 he has been an expert member of UI GreenMetric and founder of UI GreenMetric Network in 2016. In 2021 he was the founder of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards, a new initiative of MoECRT to send undergraduate students to study one semester at top universities around the world.

Prof. Ir. Ambariyanto, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Vice Rector, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

Dr. Ambariyanto is a Professor in the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science. He is the Vice Rector for International and Research Cooperation of Universitas Diponegoro. He holds a master’s degree in ocean science from the University of Wales and a PhD in marine ecology from the University of Sydney. He is active in the advocacy and development of national maritime policies. Being active in introducing Indonesian marine resource, ecosystem, and biodiversity in various academic and policy for a both nationally and globally, his projects include sustainable management of seagrass, mangrove and coral ecosystem

Dra. María Soledad Perfumo
Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Development, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina

María Soledad Perfumo is the Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Development at the Universidad Católica de Córdoba, where she also serves as a faculty member and researcher. With a background in finance, she is a qualified Public Accountant and has attained a Master’s degree in Auditing. Furthermore, she has achieved a Doctorate in Education.

Marija Jankovic, Associate professor
Vice Rector of International Cooperation, Mediterranean University Montenegro, Montenegro

Marija Janković is a Vice Rector for International cooperation and dean of Faculty of Business and Economy. She participated at numerous international, regional and national scientific conferences; has published a monography and more than 40 scientific papers. She participated in many national and international science-research projects and was a guest lecturer at several universities in EU. She is a member of many Government working groups, commissions and bodies related with economy, national branding and promoting entrepreneurship

Prof. Tadeu Fabricio Malheiros
Representative of Rector, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Prof. Tadeu Fabricio Malheiros holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (1991), a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Faculty of Health Sciences of USP (1993), a Master’s degree in Resources Engineering from Universitat Karlsruhe (1996), a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of São Paulo (2002), and a postdoctoral degree in Public Health from the Faculty of Public Health – USP (2006). Currently, he is an associate professor at the School of Engineering in São Carlos at the University of São Paulo. He participated in the creation and coordinates the Network of the Professional Master’s Program in National Network for Teaching Environmental Sciences. He serves as an advisor to the Environmental Management Superintendence at USP. He is the Coordinator of the Thematic Axis – Education within the framework of the 11 Thematic Axes program at USP. Additionally, he is the Coordinator of the Technical Chamber for Integration and Dissemination of Research and Technologies (CT-ID) of the PCJ Committees. With expertise in Environmental Engineering, focusing on Environmental Health and Sustainability, his research interests include sustainability indicators, sustainable development, environment, public health, solid waste, and environmental management.

Prof. Anna Tozzi
Representative of Rector, Universita degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy

Prof. Anna Tozzi is Rector’s Consultant for Internationalisation Policies, University of L’Aquila. She is a Professor of Geometry. She is Excellence in both education and research is at the centre of University’s policy. Teaching is designed to be interactive, stimulating and interlocked with research as closely as possible

David Alfonso Patiño Ruiz, Ph.D
Representative of Rector, Universidad de Santander, Colombia

David Alfonso Patiño-Ruiz is researcher at the University of Santander (UDES). His research focuses on materials science, particularly in the context of the energy transition towards renewable energies and decarbonization. His studies include the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, employing green chemistry and simple methodologies using natural resources. Additionally, he conducts environmental assessments of nanomaterials and methodologies using computer-aided techniques such as the Waste Reduction Algorithm (WAR), life cycle assessment (LCA), and exergy analysis, with the goal of establishing their environmental sustainability

Prof. Mario A. Gandini
Representative of Rector, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Colombia

Prof. Mario A. Gandini currently serves as the Director of the Sustainability Institute, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente. He holds Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Padua, Italy (2005), a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sanitary Engineering from the University of Valle (1994). With 30 years of academic experience, he has focused extensively on integrated water resources management and integrated solid waste management. Recently, his emphasis has shifted towards Nature-based Solutions and sustainability issues concerning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and planetary boundaries. During his tenure at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, he has held several positions, including, Environmental Engineering Director and Sustainable Campus Director

Prof. Dr. Rosamaria Cox Moura Leite Padgett
Representative of Rector, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Prof. Dr. Rosamaria Cox Moura Leite Padgett is a renowned academic figure in the field of sustainable development. Holding a PhD in Administration from the University of Salamanca, Spain, she currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, within the School of Administration and Business. Dr. Padgett is actively involved in research and leadership initiatives focused on sustainability in higher education. She is a key researcher at the Observatory of Sustainability in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (OSES-ALC) and mentors the Sustainable University Leadership and Governance Program offered by IESALC UNESCO. Moreover, Dr. Padgett plays a pivotal role as the Coordinator of the Brazilian Network of Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable Development

Prof. Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe
Representative of Chancellor, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

T. Serra Gorpe is a professor of communication at the University of Sharjah in the UAE. She received her Ph.D. in Public Relations and Advertising from Istanbul University. She holds a master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University, USA, and a master’s degree in Social Psychology from Bosphorus University, Turkey. She has extensive industry experience. Her current research agenda includes international public relations, crisis management, health communication, and corporate responsibility/sustainability. She is a master’s student in the “Leadership and Higher Education” program

Prof. Dr. Heri Retnawati, M.Pd,
Representative of Rector, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Prof. Heri Retnawati is a lecturer at Yogyakarta State University. His expertise includes Mathematics Education Assessment. His educational background consists of a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from IKIP Yogyakarta, a Master’s degree in Educational Research and Evaluation from Yogyakarta State University, and a Doctorate in Educational Research and Evaluation from Yogyakarta State University.

Dott. Ing. MGO Prof. Jaime Alberto Romero-Infante
Representative of Rector, Universidad El Bosque, Colombia

Prof. Jaime Romero is taking his Doctorate in Civil Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. His areas of activities include social sciences, economy, business, civil engineering, technology, management, environmental and geological engineering, industrial biotechnology, bioproducts, and production engineering. Currently he is the Director of Environmental business management Master program at El Bosque University. He also has many experiences as member of the board of directors, member of the board of directors, board member of the Faculty of Engineering, tenured professor, jury in evaluation committees, and as consultant in technical production-Scientific and Technological Consulting and Technical Report

Prof. Dr. Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Representative of Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Nigeria

Professor Adejuwon Adewale ADENEYE obtained MB;BS, M.Sc. (Pharmacology), Ph.D. (Pharmacology) and D.Sc.(Alternative Medicine) degrees from the University of Ilorin, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, University of Lagos, and the Open International University, Colombo, respectively, and had a postdoctoral training at the College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, U.S.A. He is a recipient of 2014 TWAS Young Affiliate Award; 2013 AU-TWAS Best Young Scientists National Award and 2010/2021 Fulbright JSD Scholarship Award; and currently the Director, LASU Directorate of Research & Innovation

Profa. Msc Mariana Bertolotti Alves Pereira
Representative of Rector, Instituto Federal de São Paulo, Brazil

Profa. Msc Mariana Bertolotti Alves Pereira currently holds the position of Director of Equity and Community Actions at the Instituto Federal de São Paulo in Brazil. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Londrina (2007) and a Master’s degree in Aquaculture from the Federal University of Rio Grande (2013). Additionally, she is a Specialist in Inclusive Education and Human Rights from the Faculty of Education São Luís (2021). She works as a Technician in Educational Affairs at IFSP and has previously served as a member of the IFSP Extension Council (2019 – 2023) and Project Manager at the IFSP Campus Suzano (2021 – 2022). She has also held the position of General Coordinator of the IFSP Women’s Program (2022)

Prof. Asst. Dr. Farqad Talib Najim Al-Ani
Representative of Rector, Al-Iraqia University, Iraq

Farqad Talib Najim is a professor and holder of PhD in Chemical Engineering at Al-Iraqia University. He is also listed as an author in a research paper titled “Sustainability” alongside other individuals from various universities. Moreover, Farqad Talib Najim is the Head of Quality Assurance Department at Al-Iraqia University. Furthermore, he supervises several undergraduate student and post graduated student, with more than 20 published papers in multi dispensary fields, and has attended several conferences

Prof. Dr. Claudia Patricia Arias Puentes
Representative of Rector, CESA Business School, Colombia

Claudia Arias is an Associate Researcher Professor at Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración-CESA (Colombia). She conducts research on the link between marketing and sustainability. Her fields of interest include sustainable consumption, pro-environmental behaviors, pro-circular behaviors, Sustainable Business Models, and Education for Sustainable Consumption (ESC) and Sustainable Development (ESD).

Assistant Professor Geraldine Campos Zamora
Representative of President, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines

Geraldine Campos Zamora served DLSUD as a full-time faculty since June 9, 1997 under the College of Science and Computer Studies. She was appointed as chair of the Physical Sciences Department in 2013-2018. Assigned as the University Research Office Coordinator for Implementation, Monitoring and Events in School Year 2019-2022. Currently serving the university as the Pollution Control Officer in August 2022 up to the present and concurrently have served as the OIC-Director of the Campus Sustainability Office in second semester SY 2022-2023

Dr. Ir. Ibnul Qayim
Representative of Rector, IPB University, Indonesia

Dr. Ir. Ibnul Qayim is the Head of the IPB Sustainability Office. He is also a researcher and lecturer at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He has expertise in the structure, function, and interaction of tropical ecosystems, plant geography, and vegetation ecology. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Bogor Agricultural University and a Doctorate in Ecology from the University of Giessen, Germany

Dr. Eng. Heriansyah Putra.
Representative of Rector, IPB University, Indonesia

Dr. Eng. Heriansyah Putra holds the position of Vice Head of Sustainable Campus Infrastructure Planning and Development at IPB University, formerly known as Institut Pertanian Bogor. Additionally, he serves as a researcher and Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IPB University, Indonesia. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Building Engineering Education from Padang State University, Indonesia, in 2012, followed by a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, in 2014. He further pursued his education and earned a Doctoral Degree in Engineering for Production and Environment (Civil and Environmental Engineering Department) from Ehime University, Japan, in 2017

PhD Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo,
Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil

Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo is a Architect and Urban Designer, focused on sustainability. During her master’s degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis on Architecture and Construction, she researched sustainability in industrial buildings through ecology and industrial symbiosis. Broadening the scope of sustainability, she developed her doctoral thesis in urban autopoiesis, a process of interaction between urban systems that ensures resilience and resolves disturbances while maintaining the city’s identity. Currently, she coordinates the sustainability office of Unicamp.

Dr. Regina Clélia da Costa Mesquita Micaroni
Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil

Regina Mesquita Micaroni has a major in Chemistry and has done her Master and PhD at University of Campinas (UNICAMP). In her PhD she worked with waste management in the laboratories of the Chemistry Institute. She has been working with hazardous waste management at UNICAMP since 2004, and is the coordinator of GEARE (Waste Management Coordination) which is the coordination responsible for dealing with the hazardous waste of the university. She is also a member of CTGR (Technical Chamber of Waste Management) which is the instance that establishes the policy for waste management at UNICAMP

Dr. Ir. Erna Sri Sugesti, M.Sc.
Representative of Rector, Telkom University, Indonesia

Dr. Ir. Erna Sri Sugesti, M.Sc. currently serves as the Head of the Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Telkom University in Indonesia. In her role, she oversees the PhD Program in Electrical Engineering and leads the Optical Communication Lab. Her research focus is on Radio over Fiber technology, particularly in the context of UIGM’s Standard 4 Water. She is actively involved in teaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the PhD level, as well as undergraduate courses in Wireless Optical Communication, Optical Fiber Communication, and Introduction to Engineering and Design. She integrates advanced research practices with foundational education to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience

Dr. Isaac Azuz-Adeath
Representative of President, CETYS University, Mexico

Dr. Isaac Azuz-Adeath is the director of the Institute for Sustainability Studies at CETYS University, Baja California, Mexico. Is member of the National Research System. His academic productiviy includes: 11 books, 32 book chapters and 100 technical papers. He earned his Ph.D. from the Polytechnic University of Catalunya, Spain and has postgraduate courses in environment from Harvard University, USA. He was a Mexican delegate at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in Johannesburg and member of the National Council for the Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Environment

Dr. Juan Roberto Calderón Maya
Representative of Rector, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, México

Dr. Juan Roberto Calderón Maya serves as the Director of Research at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico in Mexico. He is a member of the National System of Researchers (SNII) of CONAHCYT. Previously he is the Director of the Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning and currently leads research initiatives at UAEMéx. His research interests focus on environmental planning, with an emphasis on sustainable urban mobility and urban sustainability. He is the author of several books, including “Urbanization and Environmental Deterioration in Cancun, Quintana Roo” (2015), “Basic Guidelines for Integrating an Urban Mobility Plan in the Metropolitan Zone of Cancun (ZMC), Mexico” (2019), and “City and Environment” (2021).

M.Sc. Leonardo Chaves de Carvalho
Representative of Rector, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Leonardo Chaves de Carvalho currently as the Director of Sustainable Development at Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) in Brazil. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, specializing in Human Rights Education, and a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the Faculty of Law of UFMS. Additionally, he obtained a degree in History from Claretian University. Since 2014, Leonardo has been a public servant at UFMS, assuming various roles such as Assistant Director of the Paranaíba campus and head of the Institutional Articulation Division before his current position as Director of Sustainable Development

Eng. Isabella Tello G, M.Sc.
Representative of Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali, Colombia

Eng. Isabella Tello G, M.Sc holds a master’s degree in Climate Change. She is currently working as an Environmental Management Professional at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali and is in charge of the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Management of the campus. She is an environmental engineer with a master’s degree in Climate Change, has experience in the evaluation and management of environmental impacts and in the development of sustainability projects, has a high degree of communication and problem solving skills

MSc María Clara Nieto Rujana
Representative of Rector, Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Colombia

Maria Clara Nieto Rujana holds the position of Planning and Development Director at Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A. She is a Professional in International Relations from Universidad del Rosario and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Development Management from Externado de Colombia University. Maria Clara brings with her a wealth of experience in international cooperation, social project management, and prospective in Higher Education. Her diverse background and expertise contribute significantly to the strategic planning and development initiatives at U.D.C.A.

Erna Maters,
Representative of Rector, Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Ir. Erna Maters is policy officer Social Responsibilty at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Facility Services department. As an alumnus of Wageningen University (MSc Rural Sociology), she returned at WUR to work in de the field of environmental care, safety and occupational health. Currently she is working on WUR’s agenda on Social Responsibility, with a special interest in responsible supply chains, CO2 emissions and sustainable mobility. She is expertise in Environmental management, Environmental policy, Sociology, Environmental legislation, Working conditions, Quality management

Kelli Ann O’Day
Representative of Chancellor, University of California, Davis, USA

Kelli is an experienced sustainability professional with strengths in data analysis and project management. As an Assessment Program Manager at UCD Sustainability her responsibilities include overseeing campus sustainability reporting and analyzing results to inform sustainability planning efforts. Kelli is a co-chair of the University of California (UC) sustainability working group on performance assessment and is an elected member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) STARS Steering Committee. Kelli was born and raised in California

Esteban David Arce Pardo
Representative of Rector, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Esteban David Arce Pardo is a professional in Environmental Management and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Management from Universidad del Rosario. He is the leader of the Sustainable Campus strategy at Universidad del Rosario in Colombia.

Janaina Antonino Pinto
Representative of Rector, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

Janaina Antonino Pinto is a Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urbanism at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil, specializing in the field of Transport and Logistics. She is a permanent professor in the Postgraduate Program in Civil Engineering, focusing on the Transport Field. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Coordinator of the Logistics and Transport Learning Laboratory (LALT). Janaina holds a Ph.D. in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Transport and Logistics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, both from UNICAMP. Her research interests include sustainability, efficiency, and vehicle emissions in Transport and Logistics.

Dr. Youssef Abou Jawdah
Representative of President, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Dr. Youssef Abou Jawdah obtained a B.S. in Agriculture and an M.S. in Plant Protection from AUB. He was awarded a scholarship to continue his education in Belgium, where he received an M.S. in Phytiatrie Phtoharmacie and a Ph.D. in Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Pathology. Then, he joined AUB as an Adjunct Professor stationed in Saudi Arabia. He worked as an International Plant Protection Expert at FAO/UN for four years. Dr. Abou Jawdah then joined AUB as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate, Full and Tenured Professor, successively. He has taught several undergraduate and undergraduate courses and has served as a thesis advisor for over 50 students. He organized and participated in over 100 farmer workshops on IPM all over Lebanon. He was the official advisor for two ministers of agriculture. Dr. Abou Jawdeh has also served as a member of the Pesticide Committee for over 15 years, and he was appointed as head of the scientific committee on various occasions.
Dr. Abou Jawdah’s interests include integrated pest management, virology, improvement or development of diagnostic techniques for plant pathogens based on recombinant DNA technology, serology, and PCR, breeding for pathogen resistance and abiotic stress tolerance using marker-assisted selection, development of transgenic plants based on gene silencing (pathogen-derived resistance), host-pathogen interaction, and induced resistance. At present, he is actively working as PI on three grants: 1) LNCSR on the use of Local Beauveria isolate for managing greenhouse vegetable pests within an IPM strategy, 2) CFHF/UVM grant on the use of local strains of biocontrol agents, Phytoseilus persimilis and Amblyseius swirskii for management of thrips, whiteflies, and spider mites of greenhouse vegetables within an IPM strategy, 3) URB/EUPHRESCO on Molecular diagnosis and management of stone fruit Phytoplasma (AlmWB).
His expertise covers Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Crop Management, Sustainable Agricultural Development, Plant Pathology, Transgenic Plants and Gene Silencing, Host-Pathogen Interaction, Induced Resistance, and Virology.

Camilo Arturo Peraza Gonzalez
Representative of Rector, Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Colombia

Camilo Arturo Peraza Gonzalez serves as the Director of the Integrated Environmental Management System at Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales. He is a Biologist with specializations in Documentary Information Networks and Environmental Management, holding a Master’s degree in the latter. Since 2015, he has been leading the Environmental Management System at the university. His professional expertise lies in environmental sustainability, application of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), biodiversity in agroecosystems and mining-energy production areas, and knowledge management. Additionally, he has extensive experience in university teaching, focusing on various ecological aspects such as population ecology, chemical ecology, biodiversity, plant-animal interactions, natural resources flora and fauna, bird ecology, as well as environmental and social management.

Dovlet Annamuradov
Representative of Rector, Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan

Dovlet Annamuradov is a lecturer at ETUT’s Ecology and Ecological Technologies Department. He holds a Specialist Diploma in Environmental Sciences from Magtymguly Turkmen State University. Since 2020, he has served as vice dean for Academic Affairs at ETUT’s Biotechnology and Ecology faculty. As a member of the Ecological Biotechnology Research Center, he focuses on satellite remote sensing and geographic information systems to study medicinal plant communities, aiming to address real-world challenges and advance knowledge. His research interests include developing novel systems for plant growth in arid areas

Serdar Gedayev
Representative of Rector, Oguz han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan

Serdar works as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology at ETUT. Since July 2023, he has been serving as the Head of the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology at ETUT. As a director of the ETUT’s Sustainability Team, Serdar has academic interests in the areas of Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Microbial Fermentation Products, and Antioxidant Production from Local Plants. He teaches and provides guidance to undergraduate students in the fields of Environmental Microbiology, Epidemiology, and Biochemical Ecology.

Paola Andrea Ortega Guerrero
Representative of Rector, Mariana University, Colombia

Paola Andrea Ortega Guerrero is the program director at Mariana University in Colombia. She is a Chemical Engineer with a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. She has six years of experience as a professor and four years as the director of the Environmental Engineering program at Universidad Mariana, a nationally and internationally accredited high-quality academic institution. She has extensive experience in research, planning, and execution of projects related to water treatment for human consumption in the rural sector, wastewater pollution control, and environmental management.

Prof. Saeed Zolfaghari
Vice President of Administration and Operations, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

Dr. Zolfaghari received his Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 1997 and joined Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) in 1999. His primary research interest is productivity improvement of production, business and traffic/transportation operations through proper use of resources and optimization of operation conditions. He has a broad knowledge in the areas of simulation and computational intelligence. Other areas of his research include cellular manufacturing systems, supply chain management, traffic/transportation planning and scheduling. His research has been funded by several external agencies and companies that include: NSERC, GEOIDE, MMO, CITO, and WSIB.

Prof. Diego Fernando Mejía Carmona, PhD
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

Professor Diego Fernando Mejía Carmona is a Doctor in Biomedical Sciences; Master in Basic Medical Sciences and Biochemistry, and has an undergraduate degree in Biology (Genetics), degrees obtained at the Universidad del Valle. He is Coordinator of the Environmental Management System – Palmira Headquarters National University of Colombia.

Prof. Catalina Silva-Plata, Ph.D.
Sustainability and Environmental Studies Lecturer, Professional and Researcher, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Catalina Silva-Plata is a Sustainability and Environmental Studies Lecturer. Catalina holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Norte (Colombia), an MSc in Environmental Entrepreneurship and a PhD in Sustainability and Environmental Studies from the University of Strathclyde (UK). She has experience working in research projects and tertiary education in sustainability and development-related fields in the University of Strathclyde (UK), Universidade Federal de Goiás (Brazil) and Universidad de los Andes (Colombia). In addition, she is an experienced project manager, and worked as the Co-ordinator of the Sustainability Office of the University of Strathclyde for more than three years.

Dr. Anisa Dwi Utami
Professor, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

Anisa Dwi Utami is a member of the Sustainable Campus Development Board at IPB University, Indonesia. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree (S.E.) from Bogor Agricultural University in 2009, her Master’s degree (M.Si) from the same institution in 2012, and her Doctorate (Dr) from Georg August University of Göttingen in 2017. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Agribusiness at FEM IPB University

Dr. Yasser MAGHRBI
Director of Research Operations, Université Côte d’Azur, France

Dr. Yasser Maghrbi works with Université Côte d’Azur, one of the nine research-intensive French universities holding the ”Excellence Initiative” label, for which he oversees the research operations. Dr. Maghrbi holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Basel (Switzerland), an MSc in Nuclear Instrumentation from Paris Cité University (France), and a BSc in Physics from the same institution. Prior to his current role, Dr. Maghrbi was an Associate Professor of Physics at the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait, where he also led the research office. He has been a Visiting Scientist at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) since 2012 and served as a Consultant for the National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies in Tunisia as well as other research institutions.

Claudia Dulce Romero
Director of Extension and Graduates, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Claudia Dulce Romero is the Director of Extension and Graduates at Universidad del Rosario. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad del Rosario (2019-2021), a Master Internacional en Liderazgo from EADA Business School (2021), and Specialization in Marketing Management (2017) as well as a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration (2010-2015) from Universidad del Rosario. With over six years of experience as a Professor and currently serving as Director of Extension and Alumni since December 2022, she also has held roles such as Director of Social Projection (2018-2022), Director of Communications and Institutional Reputation (acting) (2020-2021), and has been actively engaged in various capacities at the university since January 2018.

Andrés Torres, PhD
Representative of Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Andrés Torres is the director of the Instituto Javeriano del Agua at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) in Colombia. He is a full professor and has over 23 years of experience in the academic sector. Dr. Torres holds a degree in Civil Engineering from PUJ, an MSc in Civil Engineering, and a PhD in Urban Hydrology from the University of Lyon, INSA-Lyon, France. Currently, he serves as a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at PUJ and is a member of the Water and Environment Science and Engineering research group (A1 MinCiencias). Additionally, he is affiliated with various programs at PUJ. Recognized by MinCiencias as a Senior Researcher, he specializes in water and environmental sciences.

Dr. Massimiliano D’Innocenzo
Project Manager, Universita degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy

Massimiliano D’Innocenzo is a project manager at the University of L’Aquila. He also as a President of the Consortium for the Protection of Saffron of L’Aquila DOP. He manages university partnership projects, in particular Erasmus+ CBHE (Capacity Building Higher Education) projects. These include the PAWER, RENES and GREB projects with Central Asia, the Caucasus, Mongolia and Russia. He received Master “The New Digital Skills: Open Education, Social and Mobile Learning”, organized by the Educational Technologies Laboratory (LTE) of the Department of Education and Psychology (SCIFOPSI) of the University of Florence

Prof. Carlos Alfonso Devia Castillo
Representative of Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Carlos Alfonso Devia Castillo is a Research Professor at the Faculty of Environmental and Rural Studies at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering and a Master’s degree in Rural Development from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Additionally, he is a Specialist in Tropical Forest Management from Universidad Mayor San Simón in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and a Forestry Engineer from Universidad Distrital