Prof. Shlomo Berkovsky
Keynote speech title: “Personalised AI technologies for wellbeing and nutrition management”
Shlomo Berkovsky is a computer scientist, with deep theoretical and applied expertise in areas related to human-centric applications of Artificial Intelligence. He leads the Medical AI stream at the Centre for Health Informatics, Macquarie University. The stream focusses on the use of AI methods to develop patient models and personalised predictions of diagnosis and care, and studies how sensors can be deployed to predict medical conditions, and how clinicians and patients interact with health technologies. Berkovsky has a sustained record of research leadership, evidenced by publications at prestigious journals, steadily increasing citation track, Best Paper awards, keynote talks and tutorials, and leading large-scale research activities. He is the editor-in-chief of the ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems, has chaired international conferences, secured $28M of research funding, and led projects in excess of $6M.
Distinguish Prof. Chin-Kun Wang
Dr. Chin-Kun Wang is a distinguished professor in Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU), Councilor of International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST). Former President of International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (ISNFF), Fellows of IAFoST; ISNFF, honorary president of Nutrition Society of Taiwan, Chair, Global Incident Alert Network, Global Harmonization Initiative. He got his MD, Ph.D. degree from National Taiwan University and worked at CSMU in 1993.
In 1996, he promoted as a full professor, and then took the positions of the Chair, Dean, Vice President and President in CSMU. His research work is focused on human clinical trials and human metabolism of medicine, nutritional supplement, nutraceuticals, herbs, and functional foods. He got the National Award of Biomedicine for his great contribution to the medical education in 2008. He was also honored as 2012-22 Who’s who in the world, 2011-22 Who’s who in Medicine and Healthcare. He got the awards of outstanding research from several societies from 2009 to 2022. Dr. Wang was the former president of Nutrition Society of Taiwan (from 2009 to 2012). For food safety and nutrition, he promoted the legislation for school sanitary law and national nutrition law. He also worked as a director of ILSI Taiwan and Chair of Global Harmonization Initiative.
Prof. Dr. Asna Urooj
Dr. Asna Urooj is serving as the Professor of the Postgraduate Department of Studies in Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore, India. Her areas of research interest are Diabetes, Starch digestibility & glycemic responses, chemistry and applications of Natural antioxidants, Anti-hyperglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of medicinal plants, Disease-specific food formulations and Women’s health and nutritional issues. She has completed 14 research projects funded by UGC, DST, MHRD, and BBSRC-UK. She is the coordinator for the UGC – Special Assistance Program.
Dr. Urooj, serves as a reviewer and editor for several National and International journals. She has 180 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals, with 2821 citations and h-index of 26, i10-index of 63. 16 candidates have completed PhD under her guidance, while 8 are working.
She is a recipient of the prestigious Dr. Kalpana Chawla State award (2009) for young women scientist, Prof G.S. Bains Lifetime achievement award (2011), bestowed by Association of Food Scientists & Technologists and Dr. Rajammal Devadas Oration award conferred by Nutrition Society of India (2017). She has received Young scientist awards, 40 best paper awards and several other awards for her outstanding achievement and contribution in the field of Nutritional Sciences. She was the first President of Indian Dietetic Association, Mysore chapter.
Dr. Lourdes V. Alvarez
Dr. Lourdes V. Alvarez is a respected academic and researcher in Biological Science. Since July 2024, she has been the Dean of the College of Science at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She has also served as the Program Chair for the Master of Science in Biology since October 2022. Over the years, she has held several leadership roles at PUP, including Chairperson of the Department of Biology (2016–2017) and Director of the Institute of Science and Technology Research (2012–2015).
Dr. Alvarez earned her Ph.D. in Biological Science from the University of Santo Tomas in 2003, graduating Cum Laude as a DOST-PCHRD Scholar. She also completed her M.S. in Biological Science at the same university in 1998, again with Cum Laude honors. Her research is well-recognized both in the Philippines and internationally, with multiple published studies and conference presentations.
In 2024, PUP honored her with the Gawad Sipi Award. She was also a Fulbright-Philippines Visiting Scholar at the University of Florida’s Department of Plant Pathology from 2023 to 2024. That same year, she received the John & Ann Niederhauser Endowment (JANE) Research Award from the American Phytopathological Society (APS). Earlier, in 2021, she received PUP’s Gawad Tuklas Outstanding Researcher Award.
She actively participates in scientific organizations such as the American Society of Microbiology, American Phytopathological Society, and the Mycological Society of the Philippines. She is also part of the Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collection and the International Mycological Association, among others.
Her dedication to research and education continues to make a significant impact on the field of Biological Science.
Prof. Pio D. Bagtilay Jr MD
Prof Pio D. Bagtilay Jr MD is currently the Vice Dean of the Isabela State University College of Medicine & Allied Health Professions, at Echague, Isabela Campus.
In the academics, he serves as a faculty member in the Department of Preventive Medicine & Public Health, Medical Physiology, and Clinical Pharmacology, while in the clinical field, he is a practicing clinician and a sought-after lecturer on lifestyle diseases especially on Diabetes.
Dr Bagtilay earned a Certificate in the Practice of Anthropology from the Global Campus of The Oxford University through a scholarship grant (2021) and currently pursuing an MS Program in Public Health. He also received a specialized training in Ambulatory & Hospital Practice of Diabetes from the Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation Incorporation, ISDFI (2009), received his Doctor of Medicine in Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation,VMUF (1989).
He was instrumental and one of the founding member to the establishment of the ISU College of Medicine Program, a notable Former Board of Regent of the Isabela State University representing the Private Sector for two terms (2016-2020)
As a medical doctor specializing in juvenile, adult, and gestational diabetes, his approach to diabetes care extends beyond standard pharmacologic treatments to include a range of clinically studied supportive therapies. He is deeply committed to educating fellow Filipinos-within communities, healthcare facilities, and academic institutions- on diabetes awareness and management. His advocacy emphasizes early screening, timely detection, increased awareness, and preventive measures. He also highlights the importance of selecting the right pharmacologic treatments while integrating a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition as essential components of comprehensive diabetes care.
(To keep him updated, he attends local and national seminars organized by Diabetes Philippines (2024), and ISD/REF Conferences (2024), as well as international conventions hosted by the American Diabetes Association (2018), International Diabetes Federation (2018), and the Asean Endocrine Society of Thailand (2016)
Dr. Roma Morghade
Deputy Director at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) Global
A committed Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Medical Nutritionist with expertise in healthy behavior change consultation, nutritional psychology, chronic disease remission and management, and weight management. Currently serving as Deputy Director at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) Global, with a core focus on education, international collaborations, and the global expansion of lifestyle medicine. Recognized for leadership in lifestyle medicine and public health, and a sought-after speaker at national and international forums. Actively involved in the internationalization of education, with over 1.5 years of dedicated experience in fostering culturally immersive and globally connected learning environments. Deeply committed to the betterment of society’s health-especially focusing on child and women’s wellness-through a wide spectrum of social initiatives. These include over 50 free seminars, webinars, community workshops, and public lectures conducted across schools, universities, colleges, and social clubs, as well as personalized one-on-one guidance. These efforts have empowered over 10,000 individuals with preventive health education, lifestyle awareness, and practical tools for long-term well-being, creating a tangible impact at the grassroots level.
