Professor Saman Seneweera is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in plant biology and climate change. He currently serves as the Research Professor and Discipline Leader of Plant Biology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, and holds adjunct positions at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, and The University of Melbourne, Australia. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held leadership roles, including Director and Senior Research Professor at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka. Prof. Seneweera has published over 200 research articles, with many featured in top-tier journals such as Nature and Science. Recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to climate change and plant physiology, he has received numerous accolades, including the Australian Prime Minister’s Award and prestigious fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science and the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. Prof. Seneweera is a member of leading scientific organizations, including the Australian Society of Plant Scientists and the American Society of Plant Biologists, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and global food security.

Dr. Siva K. Balasundram is an Associate Professor of Precision Agriculture at Universiti Putra Malaysia, specializing in agricultural information systems and precision farming. With over two decades of experience, he has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and consultancy in sustainable agriculture, particularly in oil palm management and soil science. Dr. Siva has led and collaborated on numerous research projects, published extensively in high-impact journals, and is actively involved in professional organizations such as the International Society of Precision Agriculture. His work emphasizes innovative, data-driven approaches to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Dr. Siva is also a dedicated mentor, community leader, and recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to agricultural science.

Professor S. Abubaker was born on December 13, 1955, in Jordan. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at Al-Balqa` Applied University, a position he has held since June 13, 2019. Previously, he also held the deanship from September 9, 2012, to September 7, 2016.

With over 30 years of experience in vegetable production, farming systems, sustainability, resource management, and poverty reduction, Professor Abubaker has made significant contributions to the field. He has been a visiting fellow at several prestigious universities worldwide, including Rutgers, Washington State University, Rostock, Technical University of Munich, Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Bologna, focusing on teaching and development issues.

In addition to his academic roles, he is an editorial board member and reviewer for various scientific journals and has evaluated major research proposals for national and international funding bodies. He is an active member of the Management Committee for the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action FA 1105 and serves as the chairman of the Agro-Environmental Committee of the Jordan Society for Scientific Research (JSSR). Additionally, he contributes to several national committees, including those focused on organic farming and overseeing the school curriculum.

Professor Abubaker has participated in over forty international conferences and chaired the 11th Arab Plant Protection Congress held in Amman in 2014. He has published more than sixty scientific papers and has received numerous prestigious medals and awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field.

Passionate about knowledge sharing and cultural integration, Professor Abubaker is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of sustainable agriculture.