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Brief Introduction： a pioneering figure in bridging esports, higher education, and sports management, with expertise in student recruitment, curriculum design, and ecosystem building. He holds a Master’s in Sports Entity Management (Johan Cruyff Institute, 2018–2019), a BBA in Marketing (Belhaven University, 2014–2017), and has extensive experience as a university lecturer and edtech entrepreneur. Currently, he serves as a University Lecturer for MBA in Sports Management at EU Business School (Barcelona, since 2024) and GBSB Global Business School (since 2023), teaching courses like Business Models in Esports and Global Sports Industry. As Founder & CEO of Esportian Education (since 2021), he has helped gamers from 12 countries secure placements in esports university teams across 8 video games, managing recruitment, admissions, and tournament operations. He is also an author, with books focusing on esports player performance (e.g., nutrition, mental structure) and career sustainability. With a background in tennis coaching and sports administration, Ivan combines sports industry insights with edtech innovation to create accessible educational pathways for gamers.

Brief Introduction： a distinguished sports coaching and physical education (PE) expert with 12+ years of higher education experience and an extensive track record in elite futsal coaching. She holds a PhD in Sports Coaching (Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016), an MA in Education (Sports Coaching, University of Bath, 2007), and a BSc in Physical Education (with Qualified Teacher Status, Brazil’s UFMG, 2003), complemented by a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PgCTHE). Currently, she serves as a Principal Lecturer (Sports Coaching/PE) and Teaching Development Scheme Lead at Hartpury University (since 2011), shaping curriculum and supporting educator development. Her coaching career includes founding Hartpury’s futsal team (10 years, 4x BUCS League Champions, 3x BUCS Cup Champions) and leading England’s Deaf Women’s Futsal team to 2nd place in European qualifiers. She also acts as an External Examiner for universities (e.g., University of South Wales) and a Coach Developer for The Football Association (FA) and UK Coaching. Fluent in English and Portuguese (native), with working Spanish/Italian, she bridges academic research, teaching, and elite sports practice globally.

Brief Introduction：  a dedicated Sports Lecturer at Kidderminster College (England, since Oct 2017) with expertise in sport and exercise psychology, sports coaching, and further education instruction. She holds a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology (University of Gloucestershire, 2013–2014) and a BSc in the same field (University of Central Lancashire, 2010–2013), building a strong academic foundation in her specialty. With over 6 years of teaching experience, she currently delivers 11 hours of weekly classes, acts as a 1:1 mentor, UCAS adviser, and parent-college liaison, supporting students’ academic and career development. Beyond teaching, she has 10+ years of coaching experience (Level 1 Assistant Gymnastics/Netball Coach) and holds advanced education certifications (Level 5 in Education and Training, Level 3 in Education and Training). Her research includes a published analysis on “mental toughness, mindfulness, and pain catastrophising in cyclists,” blending academic inquiry with practical sports psychology application. Previously, she worked as a Specialist Tutor (Cadbury Sixth Form College) and education mentor (Aimhigher Lancashire), helping students navigate further education pathways.

Brief Introduction： a seasoned professional in sport management, athletic administration, and event/facility operations, with a unique blend of academic expertise and over a decade of industry experience. He holds a PhD in Sport Management (Troy University, 2022, dissertation on college football fan experience), an M.S. in Sport Administration (Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 2019), and a B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management (University of South Carolina, 2011, Cum Laude). Since 2022, he has served as a part-time/adjunct instructor at multiple universities (e.g., Creighton, Midland, Spalding) teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in sport leadership, event management, and sports communication—with course design experience for key modules. His industry career includes leadership roles like Director of Facility Operations at Atlanta United FC (2017–2021) and contractor roles for Major League Baseball (MLB) and Fan Controlled Football. Dr. Mashburn has published peer-reviewed articles, book chapters (e.g., in Encyclopedia of Sport Management), and presented at academic conferences, while also contributing to community service (e.g., The Center for Family Resources Board) and guest lecturing at institutions like New York University.

Brief Introduction：  a healthcare and fitness education professional with dual expertise in athletic training, exercise science, and higher education instruction, complemented by active industry practice. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (California University of Pennsylvania, 2008, 3.9 GPA) and two Bachelor of Science degrees (Athletic Training, Sports Medicine/Pre-Physical Therapy; University of Pittsburgh, 2007/2004). She is also a Doctor of Health Science and Exercise Leadership candidate (expected 2022, California University of Pennsylvania). With over 15 years of combined teaching and clinical experience, she has instructed at institutions including Georgia Southern University (e.g., Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy) and Columbus State University (e.g., Concepts of Fitness), delivering both in-person and online courses (via D2L, Blackboard). As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), she has provided injury care to student-athletes, led fitness programs (e.g., CrossFit, bootcamps), and trained U.S. military personnel on evidence-based physical readiness. Her CliftonStrengths—Winning Others Over, Communication, Significance, Consistency, Restorative—align with her ability to engage learners and bridge academic theory with practical fitness application.

Brief Introduction： an experienced academic with 18 years in computing and communications education, including 16 years of teaching (13 at Chinese universities) and 2 years of online instruction. He currently serves as an Online Tutor & Mentor at InternationalSchooling (Singapore, since Oct 2021) and previously held roles like Assistant Professor at Hengyang Normal University (China, 2017–2021) and Software Lecturer at institutions including Hunan University of Humanities Science and Technology. He holds an M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) from Bharathidasan University (India, 2000–2004) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Gandhigram Rural Institute (India, 1997–2000). His expertise spans software engineering, data structures, AI (neural networks, GANs), cloud computing, and programming (Java, C++, Python). He has published research on GAN-based sketch generation and carbon emission prediction, won teaching awards (e.g., “Best Teacher Teaching Award 2018”), and is a Distinguished Senior Member of EAI and member of IEEE/CSI. Proficient in English, Tamil, and Chinese, he excels in cross-cultural education and innovative teaching methodologies.

Brief Introduction： a Professor of Electrical and Communication Engineering at Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Lae, since March 2024), with over 25 years of experience in academia, research, and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering (Banasthali University, India), an M.Tech. in Instrumentation (NIT Kurukshetra, India), and a B.Tech. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. His expertise spans smart instrumentation, embedded systems, battery management, green energy, and machine learning. He has held key roles including Deputy Director at India’s Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Head of Electrical & Communication Engineering (PNG University of Technology), and Founder Director of MRK Institute of Engineering (India). Dr. Raj has supervised 9 Ph.D. students (6 awarded), 40 M.Tech. theses, and 120+ B.Tech. projects, with 43 journal papers (SCI/EI), 31 conference publications, and 1 authored book. He is a life member of IEEE, ISTE, and IETE, and has delivered invited talks at institutions in Sweden, China, and Spain, contributing to global academic exchange in electrical engineering.

Brief Introduction：  an Honorary Academic and Lecturer at the University of Auckland’s School of Computer Science (New Zealand), where he has served since February 2015. His expertise centers on Security and Privacy, with an extensive academic and research background across Europe, the U.S., and New Zealand. He holds a Ph.D. in Security and Privacy from the University of Trento (Italy, 2010–2013) and an M.Sc. in Information Security Technology from Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands, 2007–2009). Prior to his current role, he worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Germany’s CISPA (Saarland University) and Italy’s CREATE-NET, and was a Stanford Research Institute (SRI) Fellow at SRI International’s Computer Science Lab (U.S., 2012). He also has industry experience as a Software Engineer at Irdeto Access and Palmchip. Dr. Asghar is an accredited PhD supervisor with ongoing supervision opportunities, contributing to advancing security and privacy research in academic and collaborative settings.

Brief Introduction： a Registered Mechanical Engineer (COREN, Nigeria) with expertise in Power Engineering, Thermophysics, and Fluid Mechanics. He holds a Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Jiangsu University (China), an M.Eng. and B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Nigeria’s Federal University of Technology, Minna. With over 15 years of professional experience, he has served as a Graduate Research Assistant (Jiangsu University, 2019–present), Lecturer (University of Nigeria, 2017–2019), Project Engineer (Hydraulics Research Centre, 2011–2014), and held procurement/logistics roles in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. His research focuses on low-head axial flow turbines, numerical simulation (CFD/FEM), and energy-efficient systems, with 12+ publications (SCI/EI) in journals like Energy and Flow Measurement and Instrumentation. Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), ANSYS, MATlab, and high-performance computing, he also mentors students, delivers lectures, and presents findings at national/international conferences.

Brief Introduction： A Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) holds joint appointments in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. and Physics and Astronomy Dept., with a research focus on Optics and Photonics, Laser Science, Semiconductor Lasers, Integrated Photonics, and Nanofabrication. They earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, following master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Amirkabir University of Technology (Iran). With an extensive academic background, they have held positions at the University of Central Florida and University of California San Diego. Their achievements include being named a 2021 Fellow of Optica, receiving the 2020 DARPA Director’s Fellowship, and securing awards like the NSF CAREER Award. They have published over 84 journal papers (citations >10,780) in top outlets such as Nature, Science, and Physical Review Letters, with work featured in BBC and IEEE Spectrum. Additionally, they lead key roles in conferences (e.g., General Chair of CLEO/QELS 2022) and serve as a topical editor for journals like Optica, contributing significantly to academic leadership in photonics.

Brief Introduction： a multifaceted professional with over 15 years of experience in IT management, academic teaching, and operational improvement, currently serving as Director of Client Services at Baltimore City Community College (MD) and Adjunct Math Professor at Capitol Technology University (MD). Her IT expertise spans client service oversight, enterprise application management, student information systems, and budget administration (up to $3.1M annually), with a track record of leading system migrations (e.g., Office 365), automating processes (e.g., budget bill software), and ensuring compliance (ISO, NIST, FERPA). As an adjunct professor, she teaches undergraduate math courses (Calculus, Discrete Math, etc.) across in-person, hybrid, and online formats, using LMS tools like Canvas and MyMathLab. She holds an MS in Administration (St. Michaels College) and a BS in Applied Mathematics (Georgia Tech), with certifications in Agile/Scrum, Lean (Green Belt), and supervisory development. Proficient in 20+ programming languages (Python, SQL, Java) and 30+ software/tools, she combines technical acumen with leadership to drive efficiency and quality.

Brief Introduction： a 20-year CS professor with over 100 security papers and Air Force advisory experience, outlines 3 key reforms: 1) Replace aging/obsolete voting technology; 2) Establish security standards (e.g., paper audit capacity) before funding new systems; 3) Strengthen the Secretary of State’s authority and support county officials. He offers his expertise to help Texas lead in secure elections and restore public trust.