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INSPIRE Collab:
Global Partnership Engagement Conference

Where Global Minds Converge for Academic Innovation

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A Virtual Gathering of Thought Leaders Advancing Interdisciplinary Partnerships

  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, 15 October 2025
  • zoom
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About

A Facilitated,
Collaborative Space
for Academics

An unconventional academic space where innovation meets collaboration

The INSPIRE Collab(oratory) is not your typical academic conference. Instead, it’s a facilitated, participatory space designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and catalyse meaningful research collaboration across global academic institutions.

INSPIRE Collab

INSPIRE Collab(oratory): Catalysing Interdisciplinary Action is a one-day online conference initiated to bring together academics from different universities to explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities in the context of innovation and beyond.

This ‘collaboratory’ is not a traditional conference. It is a facilitated, participatory space where academics can:

  • Strengthen academic and research network among partner universities.
  • Promote knowledge exchange and shared research interests
  • Form interdisciplinary clusters for joint projects, grants, amd publications
INSPIRE
  • Innovation
  • Networks
  • Strategy
  • Practice
  • Impact
  • Regeneration
  • Ecosystem

These values form the philosophical core of the INSPIRE Collaboratory, aimed at fostering meaningful academic partnerships.

Date: 15 October 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)
Platform: Zoom

Be part of a dynamic, full-day online conference bringing together academics and researchers to explore the intersections of innovation, creativity, and impact.

A Collaborative Space where Diverse Fields Converge and Connect

Who Should Attend?

Designed for those ready to connect and collaborate

For academic staff and researchers working at the intersection of innovation — across disciplines and beyond

Human-Centred Well-being

Sustainable Environments & Regenerative Design

Creative Tech & AI in Society

Innovation in Education & Learning

Future Business, Culture & Social Change

Sustainable Intelligence Systems

If your work engages with transformation, creativity, or impact - you belong here.

Who Should Attend?

If you are ready to collaborate across disciplines, INSPIRE Collab is for you. This conference is ideal for academic staff, researchers, and university partners who are looking to explore new perspectives and build partnerships that go beyond their own specialisation.

Target Participants:
Academic staff from all disciplines related to or intersecting with innovation, such as:

  • Arts & Design
  • Business, Management, HR
  • AI & Data Science
  • Psychology & Education
  • Built Environment
  • Flexible etc (identified partner Uni.)

INSPIRE Collab is an interactive space where you will gain insights from experts of various disciplines, take part in thematic networking sessions, and contribute to collaboration mapping that can lead to real world projects. You will leave with new ideas, valuable contacts, and a clearer path forward for your research or professional initiatives.

Keynote Speaker

Join Us for Insight from Our Featured Speaker

ZAINARIAH BINTI JOHARI
Director
W!SE

Zainariah binti Johari is a visionary leader with over three decades of experience driving growth and transformation in the creative and cultural sectors. As a strategic advisor, she champions the Orange Economy, recognising its potential to build nations and create meaningful social impact. From 2023 to 2025, she served as Group CEO of a creative ventures group, resolving legacy issues, managing a national fund, and launching a groundbreaking matching grant scheme. Previously, as Head of the Creative Pillar at Yayasan Hasanah under Khazanah Nasional Berhad, she initiated the Cultural Frontliners programme supporting musicians during the pandemic. An Emmy-nominated creative entrepreneur, she has served as a board member of ASWARA under two Ministers. Zainariah holds degrees from Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

SIVA KUMEREN A. NARAYANAN
Group Chief Operating Officer
TalentCorp Group

Siva leads strategic initiatives at TalentCorp as the Group Chief Operating Officer, focusing on national efforts in talent management, workforce readiness, and skills development. He has been instrumental in the development of MyNext, a career profiling and psychometric platform for Malaysian tertiary and TVET students, and played a key role in establishing the MYXpats Centre, which facilitates highly skilled expatriates. He also helped steer the formation of the MyMahir Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC), bringing together government, industry, and academia to future-proof Malaysia’s workforce. Siva holds an MBA and is a software engineer by training.

Be part of this dynamic conference to engage with thought leaders and academics in live discussions.

Step into a space where ideas take shape

A welcoming space for academic collaboration, where diverse ideas intersect, evolve, and lead to meaningful research, innovation, and real-world impact.
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Our Commitment

Designing a Sustainable Future through Value-Based Education

A purposeful effort by Raffles University to empower innovation, collaboration, and inclusive learning to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ITINERARY

15 October 2025

Morning Session (AM) 

8:30 – 9:00 | Online Registration
9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome and INSPIRE Collab Overview
9:10 – 9:20 | Opening Remarks 
9:20 – 10:00 | Institutional Introduction
10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote Talk 1
10:30 – 11:00 | Keynote Talk 2
11:00 – 12:30 | Breakout Session 1 : Thematic Presentation and Open Dialogue (Parallel Session)
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (PM)

13:30 – 15:00 | Breakout Session 2 : Further Discussion, Cluster Formation and Collaboration Mapping (Parallel Session)
15:00 – 15:30 | Joint Outcome Sharing
15:30 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks
15:45 – 16:00 | Feedback & Evaluation

Breakout Room Facilitators’ and Presenters Lists

In-charge by Univesiti Malaysia Kelantan

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1: Dr Hana Yazmeen Hapiz
  • Facilitator 2: Dr Ainul wahida Radzuan
  • Assistant Facilitator: Ts. Dr Azlin Sharina Abdul Latef

Presenters :

Presenter Name: Ts. Ahmad Faiz Hassan Naziri
Paper Title: Bridging Built Environment and Technology : A Systematic Literature Review of Design Parameter for Autonomous Solar Harvesting in Mobility Applications
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Dr Andi Sopandi, S.s. M.Si.
Paper Title: Establishing Institutional Networking in Social Conflict Early Warning Systems in Bekasi City
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Ts. Siti Nurliyana Binti Zainudin
Paper Title: The Implication of Connectivity as a Design Intervention Towards the Spatial Layout of Urban Public Sport Facilities
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Dr Raja Nur Syaheeza Raja Mohd Yazit (invited speaker)
Paper Title: MIZANHOME: Solar House Competition in Dubai, UAE
Affiliation: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Presenter Name: Ainur Rofieq
Paper Title: Inter-Village Cooperation as a Catalyst for Rural Development in Indonesia: A Strategic Response to Multifaceted Challenges
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Asst. Prof. Ts. Dr Heshalini Rajagopal
Paper Title: Wood Species Identification System
Affiliation: Mila University

In-charge by Raffles University

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator: Dr Chai Wen Jia
  • Assistant Facilitator: Preissha Sivanathan

Presenters :

Presenter Name: Dr Amos Lian En Ze
Paper Title:  Culturally Sensitive Art Therapy: The Development of an ETC-Based Intervention for Depression Amidst Malaysian Stigma
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Dr Shu Ly Lim (invited speaker)
Paper Title: The Role of Micronutrients in Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
Affiliation: Olab Health Sciences Consultancy

Presenter Name: Nursyahirah Binti Adnan
Paper Title: Applied Anthropometric for Wheelchair User in Malaysia
Affiliation: Mila University

Presenter Name: Dr Arman
Paper Title: Regional Leadership Strategy in Improving Welfare Based on a Human-Centered Development Approach
Affiliation: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

Presenter Name: Ratna Duhita Pramintari, SKM, M.Si
Paper Title: Conformity and Perceived Anonymity with Cyberbullying Behavior in Gen Z “X” users
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Dr Shubashini Mathialagan
Paper Title: Weightism in Asia: A Narrative Review and Implications for Practice
Affiliation: Raffles University

In-charge by Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1: Hui Cao
  • Facilitator 2: Jieru Zhang
  • Assistant Facilitator: Jiali Zeng

Presenters:

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Yunpeng Liu
Paper Title: Innovative Dynamic Website Courses Based on Large Language Models: The Intelligent Transformation of Education and Learning
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Presenter Name: Zhuoxi Li
Paper Title: From Recognition to Cognition: A Survey on the Evolution of Speech Interaction towards Multimodal Large Language Models
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Presenter Name: Jian Xie
Paper Title: Application of Behavior Recognition Technology Based on Graph Convolutional Networks in Karate Technique and Tactical Analysis
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Presenter Name: Yaru Feng
Paper Title: AI and Interactive Media Design for Cultural Communication
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Presenter Name: Yanbo Wen
Paper Title: Research on Participatory Protection, Activation and Utilization Strategies of Lingnan Cantonese Cultural Heritage in Cultural Reconstruction
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

Presenter Name: Yiping Guo
Paper Title: Code Vulnerability Repair using Large Language Models
Affiliation: Neusoft Institute of Guangdong

In-charge by Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1: Assoc. Prof. Dr Ellenita R. Red
  • Facilitator 2: Prof. Maribelle D. Nicerio
  • Assistant Facilitator: Ms Ivana Ruth C. Vidal

Presenters:

Presenter Name: Lew Su Ann
Paper Title: Big Five Personality Traits in AI-generated Avatars: Digital Self-representation among Malaysian Gen-Z Undergraduates
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Prof. Dr Sasa Arovski and Tang Kit Loon
Paper Title: AI-Generated Virtual Fashion Show
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Dr Choo Yen Lee
Paper Title: User-Centered Design and Usability Assessment of a Breathing Exercise App Tailored for Individual Emotional States
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Ts. Dr. Goh Eg Su (invited speaker)
Paper Title: Augmented Reality Interaction Techniques
Affiliation: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr Ellenita R. Red, Rosalyne G. Cruz, Drisk Ellane S. Mata, and William L. Mamino
Paper Title: AI for All: Building Skills and Confidence for a Digitally Empowered Society
Affiliation: Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna

Presenter Name: Dr Noor Hidayah binti Ros Azamin
Paper Title: Intelligent IQ Classification Model and Perceptual Ability using EEG Power Ratio Features
Affiliation: Mila University

In-charge by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1 (Morning Session): Nurul Husna
  • Facilitator 2 (Afternoon Session): Dr. Khaizurin Tajul Arifin

Presenter:

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr Noor Akmal Shareela Ismail
Paper Title: MyAI-Teaching Assistant — The Smart Study Buddy in Medical Generics
Affiliation: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr Alex Tan Wei Kian
Paper Title: Intrinsic Motivation Gamification Framework to Enhance Online Learning for Generation Z Undergraduates
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Ellem Ooi Kok Hor
Paper Title: 72-hour Advertising Challenge with Generative AI in an Undergraduate Graphic Design Module: A Case Study
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Chong Chai Hong
Paper Title: From Boredom to Excitement: Transforming Classroom Activities with Realia-based Games
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Dr Logenthini Mariappan
Paper Title: The Empathy Deficit in AI Writing Tutors: Measuring ESL Students’ Emotional Engagement vs. Human Feedback
Affiliation: Raffles University

In-charge by

Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1: Dr Yuha Nadhirah Q., M.Ak.
  • Facilitator 2: Sya’baningrum Prihhatini, SS., M.Hum.

Presenter:

Presenter Name: Dr Nadzirah Arifan
Paper Title: Cognitive Affective Behavioral Model of Employee Intention to Leave in Oil and Gas Industry in Malaysia: Archetypes of Employee Responses as Moderator
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Isfandayani, M.Si.
Paper Title: Business Models to Support Green Financing of Islamic Banking in Indonesia
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Ria Marginingsih, S.E., M.B.A.
Paper Title: The Effect of Organizational Commitment and Employee Engagement on Turnover Intention in Generation Z Mediated by Employee Satisfaction
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Dila Novita, S.Sos., M.Si
Paper Title: Public Information Disclosure Through Management of Social Media and Government Websites
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Rafika Rahmawati, S.EI., M.Si
Paper Title: Building Best Practices for the Conversion of Conventional Banks to Islamic Banks in Southeast Asia
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

In-charge by Raffles University

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1 (Morning Session): Assoc. Prof. Dr Tan Shen Kian
  • Facilitator 2 (Morning Session): Dr Don Jerome Pryantha Jayamana

In-charge by Chung Hua University

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator  (Afternoon Session): Dr Chia-Hsiang Hsieh (Jafer)

Presenter:

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr Husnul Khatimah
Paper Title: The Impact of Inflation and Taxation Policies on Middle-Class Welfare in Indonesia : A Study on Middle Class Behavior
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr Tan Shen Kian
Paper Title: Motivation Factors of Generation Z under Flexible Working Arrangement in Different Countries
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Prof. Dr Sasa Arovski
Paper Title: Layered Reinforcement Learning for FX Trading
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr Vengadeshwaran Velu
Paper Title: Innovation and Opportunities in Sustainable Entrepreneurship Ventures within the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem
Affiliation: Mila university

Presenter Name: Rizal Fahlevi, M.Si
Paper Title: Blockchain Model of Halal Tourism Integrated with Ecotourism in West Java
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Dr Don Jerome Pryantha Jayamana
Paper Title: Application of TQM in the Service Industry
Affiliation: Raffles University

Presenter Name: Asst. Prof. Dr Ming-Lang Yeh
Paper Title: Generative AI in the Taiwanese Job Market A Cross-Occupational Analysis of Emerging Skill Demands
Affiliation: Chung Hua University

In-charge by Mila University

Facilitators and Assistant Facilitators:

  • Facilitator 1: Ts. Gs. EUR ING. Inv. Keith Chong Peng Lean
  • Facilitator 2: Mr Ahmad Ariff Aizuddin bin Mohd Atan

Presenter:

Presenter Name: Dr Rahmadya Trias Handayanto S.T., M.Kom.
Paper Title: Smart and Sustainable AI Systems for Saving Energy Using Information Retrieval
Affiliation: Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi

Presenter Name: Nur Syazana binti Rashidi
Paper Title: Surface-treated and Fibrin-coated Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Fiber for Endothelial Cell Growth and Proliferation
Affiliation: Mila University

Presenter Name: Dr Nurliyana Binti Mohamad Arifin
Paper Title: Dependence of Deposition Bath Temperature for P-electrodeposited-Cu2O onto n-TiO2/ZnO Bilayer Thin Films
Affiliation: Mila University

Presenter Name: Dr Zaris Izzati Binti Mohd Yassin
Paper Title: Premature Failure Detection of Distribution Transformer with Unbalanced Harmonic Loads Using Hotspot Temperature Analysis
Affiliation: Mila University

Presenter Name: Dr Soh Chit Siang
Paper Title: A Systematic Approach in Appliance Disaggregation using K-nearest Neighbours and Naive Bayes Classifiers for Energy Efficiency
Affiliation: Mila University

Presenter Name: Ir. Ts. Gs. EUR ING. Inv. Keith Chong Peng Lean
Paper Title: A TRIZ approach for designing a smart lighting and control system for classrooms based on counter application with dual PIR sensors
Affiliation: Mila University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

INSPIRE Collab is an global academic networking conference that brings together partner universities, researchers, and educational leaders to spark interdisciplinary research, share ideas, and form collaborative clusters for future projects.

The forum is open to faculty members, researchers, and academics from all higher educational institutions.

INSPIRE Collab 2025 will be held online to allow participation from global higher educational institutions across different regions.

No. The conference is free for participants from partner institutions and invited collaborators.

The one-day programme features a keynote address, institutional introductions, thematic breakout discussions, and research cluster formation sessions, with follow-up action planning to support ongoing collaboration.

You can click this link [INSPIRE Collab:] to register yourself as a participant. Once registered, you will get an email confirmation with details on accessing the conference platform. Link will be provided before the conference.

Yes. All registered participants who attend the sessions will receive a digital certificate of participation.

The forum aims to establish new interdisciplinary research clusters, develop collaborative project ideas, and strengthen international academic and industry networks.

 

The conference is hosted by Raffles University, together with international co-host universities and partners, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Mila University, Chung Hua University, Neusoft Institute of Guangdong, Mapua Malayan College Laguna, and Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi.

For inquiries, please reach out to the INSPIRE Collab Secretariat at [IPSRE@Raffles-University.edu.my].

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