Invited Speakers
Alfonso Marino is Professor of Management Engineering at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy. His academic and professional work focuses on applied economics to engineering, innovation management, circular economy, sustainability, digital transformation, technology transfer, and business model innovation.
He has developed extensive experience in coordinating research activities, institutional collaborations, and applied projects with universities, public bodies, companies, and international partners. His research interests include circular economy strategies, sustainable value chains, digital entrepreneurship, e-government, innovation ecosystems, and the economic and organizational evaluation of technological change.
Prof. Marino has been involved in national and international research initiatives and has contributed to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings. He also works on the relationship between academic research, territorial development, and business competitiveness, with particular attention to the integration of engineering, management, and economic perspectives.
Alongside his teaching and research activities, he promotes knowledge transfer and collaboration between academia, institutions, and industry. His work aims to support sustainable innovation, applied research, and the development of managerial and technological solutions for organizations facing complex economic, environmental, and digital transitions.
Dr. Ho Ree Chan is Associate Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He has extensive academic leadership and research experience. His current and previous academic portfolio includes the dean, head of the department, director of postgraduate programs, principal lecturer, stream coordinator, etc. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Ho worked in the capacity of regional manager for the development of corporate enterprise systems, particularly in the areas of banking, finance, and real estate. He served as the editor of Taylor’s Business Review at Taylor’s University. He is also editorial advisory board member for a few indexed academic journals. Furthermore, he acts as a regular reviewer for several WOS and Scopus-indexed journals. He is passionate about strategic initiatives to maximize the commercial values of novel technologies. His current research areas include business technology, strategic management, supply chain management, fintech, online business, digital marketing, smart tourism, and immersive live streaming technologies.