The International Conference on Innovation, Sustainability, and Applied Sciences (ICISAS 2024) stands as the flagship research conference organized by Curtin University Dubai. This prestigious multi-disciplinary conference is dedicated to advancing applied, specialized, and interdisciplinary fields. It offers a unique platform for participants to engage with leading researchers and professionals, exploring collective approaches to shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and scientific excellence. Following the resounding success of our inaugural conference, ICISAS 2024 is poised to draw an even larger and more diverse assembly of experts. This year, we align with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Azerbaijan, ensuring a significant presence of senior government leaders, policymakers, eminent scientists, academicians, researchers, technocrats, and students from around the globe.Over two days, attendees will experience a rich agenda that includes distinguished keynote sessions, plenary and special sessions, poster and oral presentations, symposiums, networking opportunities, and exhibitor showcases. The conference aims to uncover groundbreaking research findings and foster collaboration across various sectors, driving forward the frontiers of innovation and sustainability.
Dr. J. Anitha Menon is a Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology at Curtin Dubai. With 32 years of global experience, she specialises in youth wellbeing and culturally sensitive behavioural interventions, leading influential research, mentoring emerging psychologists, and advancing mental health across diverse communities. [https:// orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-7509].
Dr. Benita Veronica, Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for IT & Cybersecurity at Curtin University Dubai, has 15 years of research and leadership experience. A prolific Scopus-indexed author, she builds strong industry collabora>tions, leads workshops, and serves as a respected reviewer and Ph.D. external examiner, contributing significantly to academia and AI-driven healthcare research. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5501-7382].
Dr. Ben Milbourn is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Curtin University Australia, and Deputy Director of the Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG). He specializes in mental health and disability research. His scholarly work investigates the occupational meaning of everyday activities for individuals with severe mental illness, combining academic rigor with extensive international clinical experience to advance occupational science. [https://orcid. org/0000-0003-3213-7987].
Dr. Gnana Sanga Mithra S. is the Associate Dean of Research (Interdisciplinary) at Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, India. Specializing in Sociology, Transgender Studies, and Gender Studies, she drives interdisciplinary scholarship through extensive Scopus-indexed publications and international conference engagements, demonstrating strong research leadership and domain expertise. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8133-5886].
