Keynote Speakers
Professor Philipp Gonon
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Philipp Gonon studied Law and Journalism from 1974
until 1976 at the University of Fribourg,
Switzerland. Afterwards he continued studying
Pedagogy at the University of Zurich, Switzerland,
and at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. From
1986 until 1992 he became research assistant and
lecturer at the Institute of Pedagogy of the
University of Bern, Switzerland where he finished
his postdoctoral lecture qualification in 1997. From
1999 until 2004, Gonon was appointed to Full
University Professor at the Chair of Vocational and
Operational Further Education at the University of
Trier in Germany. Since 2004, Gonon has held the
Chair of Vocational Education and Training and
Vocational Teacher Training at the University of
Zurich, Switzerland. Gonon has done research about
Georg Kerschensteiner, the relation of schooling and
vocation and about the European educational reforms.
He specialised in the areas of historical and
international comparative educational research. In
addition, Gonon does research in quality assurance
and evaluation, modularization in Vocational
Education and he publishes about Philosophy and
Theory of Vocational Education.
Professor Jon-Chao Hong
National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
Jon-Chao Hong has received his doctoral degree in
Education from the University of Illinois,
Champaign-Urbana, and is currently working as a
Chair professor in the department of industrial
education at National Taiwan Normal University
(NTNU). As the director of Digital Game-based
Learning Laboratory (GBL), he has developed 9 web
games, 24 educational Apps and VR for skill training
and language learning.
As the secretary general of Taiwan Creativity
Development Association, he also organizes several
creative contests relevant to STEAM, such as
PowerTech Contest to invite elementary, junior and
senior high school students to produce robots or
miniatures in the morning and using these to compete
in the afternoon to ensure students’ hands-on
creation without parents or teachers’ assistance. As
the executive secretary of International Exhibition
for Young Inventors (IEYI), he also promotes the
innovative contest to give students an opportunity
to stimulate their science inquiry abilities, and
also cultivated students’ creativity and thinking
attitude of STEAM. In addition, he has published a
number of academic articles in international
journals related to digital game-based learning and
thinking skills and creativity about 45 articles on
Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals and
received the Outstanding Research Prize from
Ministry of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
Prof. Prachyanun Nilsook
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand
Prachyanun Nilsook is an Professor at the Division of Information and Communication Technology for Education, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He currently works in the field of ICT for Education and Vocational Education Technology Research Centre. He is a member of Professional Societies in the Association for Educational Technology of Thailand (AETT)
Invited Speakers in ICHSS2024
Professor Luís Miguel Cardoso
Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal
Luís Miguel Cardoso holds a PhD in Modern
Languages and Literatures, in the speciality of
Comparative Literature from the Faculty of Letters
of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. He was Dean
of the School of Education and Social Sciences of
the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal,
between 2010 and 2018 and Deputy Director of the
Master in Media and Society. He was President of
ARIPESE, Association of Reflection and Intervention
in the Educational Policy of Higher Education
Schools in Portugal (2015 – 2018)
Adjunct Professor at the Department of Language and
Communication Sciences at the School of Education
and Social Sciences of the Polytechnic Institute of
Portalegre, Portugal, he is a professor of Higher
Education since 1995.
He is a researcher at the Centre for Comparative
Studies at the University of Lisbon.
He was the Coordinator of the Communication Bureau
of the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (2013 –
2017).
His main areas of teaching and research are Sciences
of Language and Communication, Pedagogical
Innovation, Literacies, Education, Higher Education
and Social Responsibility, and Literature and
Cinema, under which published articles and book
chapters, and made presentations in Portugal and
several countries, including Brazil, Spain,
Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
Italy, Greece, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Canada,
Thailand, Turkey, Colombia, Ukraine, Philippines,
Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Australia,
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Mozambique, China and India.
In 2016, he published the book Literature and
Cinema. The Look Of Janus. Vergílio Ferreira and the
space of the unspeakable, by Editions 70, Portugal.
He is a member of several international
organizations and associations, as well as a member
of the editorial board of international journals in
the areas of Language and Communication Sciences,
Comparative Literature, Literature and Cinema,
Literacies and Education.
Education and Technology in the 21st Century:
Challenges Towards the Horizon 2030
Abstract:
The intersection of education and technology in the
21st century is a dynamic and evolving landscape
that is expected to shape the future of learning and
knowledge acquisition. As we look ahead to the year
2030, several key trends and considerations emerge.
Technology will play a crucial role in tailoring
educational experiences to individual needs.
Adaptive learning platforms, artificial
intelligence, and data analytics will enable the
creation of personalized learning paths, ensuring
that students can progress at their own pace and
focus on areas where they need the most support,
Therefore, the traditional classroom model is likely
to be complemented, if not replaced, by a
combination of online and offline learning. Virtual
classrooms, digital resources, and collaborative
online platforms will become integral to the
learning process, offering flexibility and
accessibility to a global student population, withe
the education technology (EdTech) industry
flourishing, providing innovative tools and
solutions for both educators and learners. Virtual
reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), gamification,
and interactive simulations will become commonplace,
enhancing engagement and making learning more
immersive. Education will shift towards equipping
students with the skills needed for the rapidly
changing job market. Emphasis will be placed on
critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity,
digital literacy, and adaptability. Vocational and
technical education will also gain importance as
demand for specialized skills grows.
In summary, the future of education in the 21st
century will be closely intertwined with
technological advancements. Striking a balance
between embracing innovation and addressing the
ethical and societal implications will be crucial in
creating an education system that prepares students
for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Prof. Jian-Jun SHU
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Jian-Jun SHU is a recipient of the British
Institution of Mechanical Engineers 1992 BFPA Prize
for Young Engineers. His scientific findings have
been published in the reputable chemistry journal
《Journal of the American Chemical Society》, the
reputable physics journal 《Physical Review Letters》,
and the reputable engineering journal 《Journal of
Fluid Mechanics》. He is a member of the editorial
boards of the journals of (Nature) Scientific
Reports and Mathematical Problems in Engineering.
Turning the Unfavorable into the Favorable
Abstract:
Game theory is a research topic of transcribing one
specific decision-making process into a game-like
situation to facilitate analysis and hence to result
in a rational strategy. The Parrondo’s paradox is an
incredibly special complement to contemporary game
theory. It describes a counterintuitive phenomenon
where two individually losing games could be
combined in producing a winning expectation. It is
shown here that other possible paradoxical effects
can be produced by manipulating parameters in the
probability space. The issues associated with the
paradox are discussed and the potential application
of the paradox is addressed.
Associate Professor Dr. Chew Fong Peng
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Chew Fong Peng is the Chair
of the Centre for Research in Language Education
(CRiLE), Faculty of Education, University of Malaya
(UM), Malaysia. She teaches Malay Language
Education, Chinese Language Education, and early
childhood education programs. She has presented
approximately 180 working papers in international
and international seminars and conferences in
Malaysia and foreign countries, published 9 books,
137 articles published in journals, 71 papers in
conference proceedings, 45 chapters in books, 21
translated books including creative writings, 14
edited books, and edited creative writings. She is
the book editor of Taylor & Francis, editor for
Malaysian Year 4, 5, and 6 History textbooks, and
Year 1 Arts and Music Education textbooks. Assoc.
Prof. Dr. Chew has completed 31 research projects,
10 of which were led by Chew. She won many medals in
the academy and innovative expo, besides being
listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World 2011, 2012,
2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Chew is an
article reviewer for established international
journals on the Web of Science and Scopus, such as
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, Asia Pacific
Journal of Education, SAGE Open, Educational
Research and Reviews (ERR), Pertanika: Journal of
Social Sciences and Humanities, GEMA Online, etc.
Associate Professor Dr. Chew is also a member of the
editorial board of 11 national and international
journals including the Journal of Contemporary
Educational Research, Review of Educational Theory,
GATR Global Journal for Business & Social Science
Review, and Advisory of International Research and
Development Center for Publication (IRDCP). She was
invited as a visiting professor at Peking
University, China from October 2011 to June 2012.
Selection of Novels in the Malay Language
Subjectat the Malaysian National Secondary Schools
Abstract: The literary component in Malay Language was first introduced in all national secondary schools in Malaysia in year 2000. Students are required to study all literary genres including traditional prose, traditional poetry, short stories, novels, dramas, and modern poetry. Overall, the secondary school students need to read five novels which are distributed one each year. On the other hand, the selected novels are different based on four zones, namely Zone One (Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak), Zone Two (Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya), Zone Three (Johor, Sabah, Sarawak, WP Labuan), and Zone Four (Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Melaka). This speech will focus on the selected novel texts from Forms I to Form V of the current syllabus based on zones and its suitability according to students and text books aspects.
Asst. Prof. Masoud Shavarani
International University of Islamic Denominations, Iran
Biography: Masoud Shavarani is Assistant Professor
at the International University of Islamic
Denominations (Tehran) and Head of Comparative
religions department. He has a Bachelor Degree in
Comparative Religions from the International
University of Islamic Denominations, and Master
degrees in Comparative Religions and Mysticism from
University of Tehran. He holds a PhD in Religious
Studies in the field of Islam and Ecology from
University of Religions and Denominations. He
teaches Comparative religions, Islamic Theology and
Sufism, and his main fields of research are the
relationship between Islamic Theology and Sufism and
Environment, focusing on criticizing human-centered
teaching. He is a member of Research Institute of
Comparative Studies of Religious Future Studies, as
well as a member of Association for Iranian Studies
(Toronto) and Associate Editor of Journal of
Practical Theology (Iran).
The Relationship between Two Specific Views in
Islamic Theology and Environmental Destruction
Abstract:
The planet is facing an unprecedented and dangerous
environmental crisis, environmental problems such as
consumerism, increase in human population, soil
erosion, drought, drying up of rivers and lakes,
destruction of forests and plants, extinction of
insects and animals, use of fossil fuels, greenhouse
gas production, etc. Muslim countries such as Iran,
Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Somalia, Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan are also heavily
involved with these problems. In Islamic theology,
there are two influential approaches to the behavior
of Muslims, which have caused the destruction of the
environment in Islamic countries. The first approach
is the Anthropocentric doctrine in Islamic theology.
According to this view, Muslims believe that man is
the supreme being on earth and God’s successor on it
(Khalīfa Allāh), and everything on earth is created
for man’s use. The second approach is the
Apocalyptic attitude (ākhir al-zamān) in Islamic
theology. This view has also had an inappropriate
effect on the behavior of Muslims toward the
environment, because according to this approach,
Muslims are waiting for the occurrence of
Apocalyptic events that will lead to the destruction
of the earth, and consequently in the end, the
environment will be completely destroyed. For
protecting the environment in Islamic countries,
these two very influential attitudes toward the
behavior of Muslims must be changed.
Dr. Abhimanyu Mukerji
Amazon.com Inc., United States
Abhimanyu is an Economist at Amazon working on
dynamic causal models and causal machine learning.
His prior research has used methods from machine
learning, deep learning and natural language
processing combined with econometric approaches to
study problems in applied microeconomics and
empirical corporate finance. He holds a PhD in
financial economics from Stanford University.
Causal Inference using Machine Learning and Deep
Learning
Abstract: This talk will discuss the problem of causal inference, and cutting-edge approaches to address it. We will focus on the use of machine learning and deep learning in this area, and emphasize applications and complexity in the technology industry. We will also discuss strategies to validate estimates and methods for implementing such models at scale.