I. Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology
This session showcases advanced in silico metabolic modeling, enzyme engineering, and synthetic biology strategies to optimize microbial cell factories. Talks highlight directed evolution, biopolyester biosynthesis, synthetic microbial consortia, and biological CO₂ capture for sustainable bioproduction and biocatalysis innovations.
 

Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Takagi

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan Scopus

Topic: In silico Design and Experimental Analysis of Metabolic Pathways for Microbial Bioproduction

Prof. Dr. Tuck Seng Wong

The University of Sheffield, UK Scopus

Topic: Advancing industrial biotechnology through adaptive laboratory evolution

Prof. Dr. Shen-Long Tsai

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Scopus

Topic: Harnessing Synthetic Microbial Consortia for Advanced Bioprocessing Applications

Prof. Dr. Takeharu Tsuge

Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan Scopus

Topic: POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES PRODUCTION BY RECOMBINANT Ralstonia eutropha FROM CO2 AS SOLE CARBON SOURCE

II. Medical Biotechnology & One Health
Gain insights into emerging biomedical frontiers, including Lactobacillus-mediated cognitive enhancement, stem cell-on-a-chip systems, and evolutionary mechanisms behind pandemic Vibrio cholerae. This session also features functional polymers and biomaterials shaping the future of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
 

Prof. Dr. Michiya Matsusaki

Osaka University, Japan Scopus

Topic: Dynamic Regulation of Cells and Extracellular Matrix for Tissue Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salvador Almagro-Moreno

University of Central Florida, USA Scopus

Topic: Emergence of pandemic Vibrio cholerae: Molecular drivers and evolutionary bottlenecks

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noorjahan Banu Alitheen

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Scopus

Topic: Ameliorative Effect of Lactobacillus paracasei HBUAS52231 on Spatial Learning and Memory of D-Galactose-Induced Aging Mice

Prof. Dr. Yi-Chen Ethan Li

Feng Chia University, Taiwan Scopus

Topic: Microfluidics for Stem Cell-On-A-Chip Applications

III. Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology & Alternative Energy
Explore microbial platforms for bio-based chemical production, including high-yield nicotinamide mononucleotide synthesis. Talks cover microbial diversity from extreme environments, marine oil bioremediation, metal biotransformations, and innovative biodegradable materials sourced from agro-industrial waste such as oil palm residues.
 

Prof. Dr. Robert Duran

University of Pau, France Scopus

Topic: Microbial ecology of contaminated environments

Prof. Dr. Beom Soo Kim

Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea Scopus

Topic: Production of nicotinamide mononucleotide by high cell density culture of metabolically engineered Escherichia coli

Prof. Dr. Si-Yu Li

National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Scopus

Topic: Towards Sustainable Solutions: Advancing Biodegradable Materials in Asia

Prof. Dr. Kumar Sudesh

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

IV. Biodiversity, Natural Products and Applications
Delve into microbial pathogenesis, natural compound discovery, and functional peptide biosynthesis. Speakers address MRSA virulence, sepsis diagnostics, and the gut microbiome’s role in colorectal cancer, alongside genome-guided mining for phytochemicals and heterologous production of novel bioactive peptides.
 

Prof. Dr. Masaki Mizunuma

Hiroshima University, Japan Scopus

Topic: Lifespan extension mediated by methionine metabolite

Prof. Dr. Shinya Kodani

Shizuoka University, Japan Scopus

Topic: Strategy for heterologous production of new peptides based on genome mining

Prof. Dr. Hui-min Neoh

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia Scopus

Topic: Harnessing biotechnology for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and detection: patient to environment; genotyping to genome sequencing

Dr. Nurzila Ab Latif

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Scopus

Topic: GC-MS Profiling of Piper Sarmentosum: Impact of Solvent Selection on Phytochemical Extraction

V. Agricultural Biotechnology
This session presents advances in microbial and fungal biotechnology for agricultural resilience. Topics include UV-protective compounds from cyanobacteria, genetic enhancement of edible mushrooms, biofunctional carotenoids, and novel strategies in molecular virology to mitigate viral diseases in livestock.
 

Prof. Dr. Hakuto Kageyama

Meijo University, Japan Scopus

Topic: Biosynthetic regulation and biological activities of UV-absorbing compounds in cyanobacteria

Prof. Dr. Timothy Mahony

The University of Queensland, Australia Scopus

Topic: The application of RNA technologies to drive innovations in animal health

Prof. Dr. Yoichi Honda

Kyoto University, Japan Scopus

Topic: Recent progress and prospects in molecular genetics and application of mushroom-forming fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masaki Honda

Meijo University, Japan Scholar

Topic: Potential Applications of Z-Isomer-Enriched Carotenoids in the Food, Cosmetic, and Feed industries

VI. Food Biotechnology, Food Security & Future Food
Addressing global food challenges, this session explores aquaculture innovations, flavor science, and the rise of multidrug-resistant foodborne pathogens. Talks highlight antimicrobial resistance surveillance in food systems and strategies for safer, more sustainable food production.
 

Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri

The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand Scopus

Topic: mycoSMART: a portable device for multiplex detection of mycotoxins

Dr. Nobuyuki Kijima

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soraya Chaturongakul

Mahidol University, Thailand Scopus

Topic: Diversity of MDR Enterobacteriaceae in Thai meat products

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inthawoot Suppavorasatit

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Scopus

Topic: Flavor formation during food fermentation