Director of UTM International, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Mohd Ariffin is an Associate Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department, UTM. He is the Director, UTM International and has been appointed for significant posts including the Erasmus+ National Focal Point for Malaysia and APAIE Advisory Council Member. He is also the ATU-Net Executive Director and WTUN Operational Board Member.
Executive Director, Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan, Taiwan
Professor Lin has extensive academic experience, particularly in diverse cultural settings, and has held various leadership positions at National Taiwan Normal University. He leads a major project integrating bilingual teaching in over 200 primary and junior high schools. Prof. Lin collaborates internationally with institutions in Singapore, Sweden, and Japan on teacher education. His research focuses on education policy, bilingual education, media literacy, and multicultural education. He has published over 80 papers and led 30 research projects globally. Since February 2025, he has served as Executive Director of FICHET, promoting international cooperation, Mandarin learning and, international student recruitment.
IEAA President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia
Professor Yi is an international education expert with 15+ years of experience in higher education. He is Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Southern Queensland and incoming President of the International Association Education of Australia (IEAA). Professor Yi is also a Past President of the Australasian Research Management Society.