Speakers/Resource Persons

Prof. Temitope Oyedotun

University of Guyana

Proposed Topic : "Leaving No One Behind: Geographic Insights into Inclusive Development"

Professor Temitope Oyedotun is currently a Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and the former Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Guyana. Professor Oyedotun has had years of international academic exposure and training cutting across diverse academic and research fields, principally in different fields of geography, quantitative and spatial analyses, geographic information systems (GIS), fluvial, estuarine and coastal environments, and waste management respectively. Professor Oyedotun holds a PhD in Geography from University College London (UCL) UK, an MSc in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Leeds, UK; an MSc in Geography (Hydrology Option) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and a Bachelor of Science in Geography (First Class Honours) from AAUA, Nigeria. He has also had numerous professional training at and academic visits to academic institutions in Europe, North and South America, and the Caribbean."
 

Prof. Rashmi Ashtt

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

Proposed topic: "Advancing Gender Equality through Inclusive Governance: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Development"

Professor | Department of Architecture and Planning  - An accomplished academic and professional in Architecture and Urban Planning with 21+ years of experience, including 18+ years in teaching and 11 years in administration and management of architecture colleges. Currently serving as Head of Department and Professor at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women and successfully leading at the Director and Principal level.. Holds key positions, including Vice Chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects (A.I.I.A.), Member of IGBC, and IASTE (University of Berkeley, California).

Dr. Prabhath Patabendi

UCC Canada

Dr. Prabhath Patabendi is the Convener of Canadian International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2025 (SDG2025) and has more than 30 years of experience in community development projects having worked in many UN agencies with multinational teams.  Dr. Patabendi has written a book on “How to Prepare for Disasters” after his involvement with the tsunami victims and invited as a resource person for IPCC Indigenous knowledge platforms. He is a global leader in promoting academic knowledge and has organized more than 150 international academic/scientific/professional conferences to his credit in different time zones.  Dr. Patabendi is the Chief Editor of two scholarly Journals and Co-Founder of Unique Conferences Canada and the International Center for Research & Development and Hon. Adviser to many Non-Government organizations/ projects in developing countries.

Dr. Immanuel Darkwa

University of Limerick

Dr. Darkwa is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of History and Geography, University of Limerick, Ireland. He is also Co-Director of UL's Professional Diploma in Climate Adaptation & Sustainability. He obtained his PhD from Trinity College Dublin, investigating Innovation Management models and ecosystems in Humanitarian and Development contexts.  He received his MSc in Architectural Engineering and Sustainability, as well as a BSc in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany. He is also a 2022 recipient of EU Climate KIC award for 'CALL TO ACTION: EIT RIS Matchmaking Innovation Market, 2022'.

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