Prof. Dr.rer.pol. Dr.h.c. Eckehard Krah

Eckehard Krah is a Professor of Corporate Leadership, Management, and Innovation at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, and a Professor of Business Administration at the Innovative University (INU) in Cologne. He previously served as the Academic Director of the EC Europa Campus across its Frankfurt, Mannheim, and Karlsruhe locations, and as a project manager for the Gesellschaft für Innovationstechnologie Siegen. Professor Krah is the current President of the Jung-Stilling-Gesellschaft zu Siegen and serves on the Board of Trustees for both the Anneliese Foundation and the Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Waldemar Wittmann Foundation. His research contributions and scholarly profile can be found via ORCID: 0009-0002-0041-7845.

Prof. Dr. Serge Velesco, MBA

Serge Velesco is a Professor of International Management and the Educational Dean for Cooperation Degree Programs at the University of Applied Sciences Mittweida. He holds a PhD in Economics, an MBA from the Open University Business School (UK), and a Master’s degree in Mathematics. Bridging academia and industry executive leadership, Professor Velesco formerly served as General Manager of TÜV Rheinland Japan and Finance Director at Teleplan International in the Netherlands. He has directed extensive EU- and DAAD-funded educational initiatives, spearheading international double-degree programs throughout Eastern Europe and Asia. As the founder and chair of the East-West Forum, his work drives cross-sector dialogue between global policymakers, academia, and industry leaders.

Prof. Dr. habil. Philipp E Otto

Prof. Dr. habil. Philipp E Otto is Professor for Economic Psychology at the Innovative University (INU) in Cologne and for Research Methods at the Medical School Brandenburg. He received his PhD from the University College Londen. His focus is on human economic behavior with a broad experience in applied psychology as well as behavioral economics at for example the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development in Berlin (Germany) or the Burgundy Business School in Dijon (France).

Ms. Fatima Khalid

Fatima Khalid is an electrical engineer and technical writer specializing in electromagnetics and radio frequency (RF) engineering. She holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has authored a foundational text on on-chip antennas. Her research interests encompass RF energy harvesting systems and practical electromagnetic applications. Alongside her active research and sci-comm advocacy, Ms. Khalid serves as a computer science educator and working freelance technical editor. Her interdisciplinary focus centers on bridging engineering research with accessible science communication for diverse public audiences.

Prof. Dr. Malte Albrecht

Malte Albrecht is a Professor of Work, Social, Biological, and General Psychology at the Innovative University (INU) in Cologne. He previously served as the Dean of Business Psychology at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Cologne. Professor Albrecht currently directs research at the Skip-Institut e.V., leading multi-disciplinary projects focused on virtual reality applications, humanitarian refugee support systems, and organizational employee development. His corporate experience includes serving as a Senior Consultant in leadership training and assessment centers for Obermann Consulting GmbH. He earned his PhD through an institutional research partnership with BASF SE, specializing in organizational change management and corporate qualification frameworks.

Ms. Aliza Naz

Aliza Naz is a bioinformatician specializing in machine learning–driven computational drug discovery. Her methodology integrates molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and predictive machine learning models to identify and validate novel therapeutic compounds. She currently serves as a Visiting Lecturer at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad, alongside her professional practice as an independent manuscript editor and scientific writer. Her research is published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Molecules and Computational Biology and Chemistry. Ms. Naz also lends her data-centric expertise to the editorial board of the International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJPSC).