Dr. Arvind Ingle is a Scientific Officer ‘H’ at Advanced Centre for treatment research and education in cancer (ACTREC), specializing in carcinogenesis, genome biology, precision medicine, and laboratory animal pathology.
Dr. Ruan Daros is an Associate Professor at PUCPR Brazil and head of EthoLab, specializing in applied animal behaviour, veterinary epidemiology, and technology driven approaches to animal welfare. His research advances preventive medicine and welfare by linking behaviour to disease, developing innovative personality and behaviour tests, and integrating precision livestock technologies across dairy and pasture based systems.
Dr. Vijay Pal Singh is a Principal Technical Officer at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology and an A/Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research. Formerly Joint Director at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, he brings over two decades of experience in research, regulation, and policy development. Trained in Veterinary Medicine, Dairy Science, and Biotechnology, his expertise spans Laboratory Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Risk Assessment, AMR, Biosafety, and Biosecurity. Dr. Singh is Regional Secretary, International Society of Applied Ethology, an AAALAC International ad hoc specialist, and an auditor for ISO 17025, ISO 22000, and OECD GLP. He has authored 60+ indexed publications, two patents books, and book chapters.
He is President of Laboratory Animal Scientist Association (LASA-India) and Vice President Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science (AFLAS)
Prof. Cathy Dwyer is a Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), internationally recognised for her research on maternal behaviour, neonatal survival, and welfare of extensively managed animals. She also leads animal welfare education as Director of the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education and serves on major scientific and government advisory bodies
Dr. Jashim Uddin specialises in non-invasive assessments of animal behaviour, welfare, and production using infrared thermography, with a focus on dairy cows. His work integrates behavioural and physiological observations to address health issues, especially in surgical and public health contexts. He is committed to improving sustainable animal management and welfare in agriculture.
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Professor Mark Rutter is a leading expert in applied animal behaviour at Harper Adams University, known for pioneering automatic and GPS based recording of farm animal behaviour and studying welfare across cattle, sheep, goats, deer, and poultry. His recent work focuses on Precision Livestock Farming, developing sensor based systems for oestrus and health monitoring in dairy cows, and advancing research on pasture preference and lying comfort.
Dr. Pawan Singh is a Principal Scientist in Livestock Production & Management at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, recognized for his contributions to dairy animal production and management research. He has authored numerous national and international publications, served as a reviewer for reputed journals, and earned several awards for his scientific contributions.
Dr. Madan Lal Kamboj is a Principal Scientist in Livestock Production and Management at ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, specializing in dairy cattle behaviour, welfare, and dairy animal production systems. He has contributed extensively to research on buffalo and cattle management, heat stress physiology, welfare-oriented housing systems, and calf–cow management.
Dr. Tejveer Singh is an Assistant Professor at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, and an ICMR DHR Young Scientist specializing in molecular oncology with a strong research focus on HPV associated cervical cancer.
Professor Donald M. Broom is an Emeritus Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Cambridge, internationally recognized for pioneering scientific methods to assess animal welfare and advancing understanding of cognition, behaviour, and sustainable livestock systems. He has authored hundreds of scientific works, advised UK, EU, and global bodies on animal welfare, and was the world’s first Professor of Animal Welfare appointed in 1986.
Dr. Maria Vilain Rørvang is a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), specializing in animal behaviour, welfare, and animal adapted housing systems across species including cattle, pigs, horses, and poultry. Her research focuses on how animals perceive and interact with their environments, integrating cognition, motivation, and welfare to improve management systems and strengthen human–animal interactions.
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Dr. Janice Siegford is an associate professor at Michigan State University and an applied ethologist researching the behavior and welfare of swine and laying hens in modern production systems. Her work integrates big data, genetics, and multi-objective optimization to develop practical, welfare focused livestock solutions as housing systems evolve globally.
Dr Yifei Yang is an animal welfare scientist with a PhD from the University of Queensland, specializing in the welfare of freshwater fish during live transport and contributing to the international Animal Welfare Standards Project. Yifei has earned global recognition through fellowships and awards, including the 2023 ISAE DCCAF.
Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai is a Associate Professor at the International University – Vietnam National University HCMC, with a PhD in Medicine from the University of Greifswald (Germany), specializing in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial biotechnology.
Dr. Ramachandra Gudde is a Chief Research Scientist at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and former Director of ICMR NARFBR, Hyderabad. He holds a PhD in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology and has extensive experience advancing laboratory animal science in India.
His expertise encompasses bioanalytic and molecular genetics, cell interactions related to human reproductive hormones, stem cell technology, human germ cell development and spermatogenesis from stem cells, regenerative medicine, and andrology. He also has a strong foundation in pharmacology, particularly in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supported by a background in social science studies and extensive experience in animal studies. At IIUM, his research spans molecular and cellular technology, reproductive stem cells, and multidisciplinary work across human, animal, and plant biology. He is currently exploring Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) and parthenogenesis for biodiversity conservation and regenerative medicine, contributing to planetary health initiatives through collaborations with academia, government agencies, private sectors, and community stakeholders.
Prof. Enoka P. Kudavidanage is a Conservation Biologist at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, specializing in wildlife crime mitigation, leopard ecology, protected area management, and biodiversity indicators. She is also the Co founder of TERN and serves in multiple national and international conservation leadership roles, including ATBC Asia Pacific Country Coordinator and WNPS Wild Cat Conservation Co chair.
Dr. Beena Pillai is a Chief Scientist at CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, known for her research on gene regulation, non coding RNAs, and neural biology. She holds a PhD from IISc Bengaluru and has received major national recognitions including the CSIR Young Scientist Award, INSA Young Scientist Medal, and National Bioscience Award
Prof. Rosângela Poletto is an Animal Science professor at the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS), specializing in poultry welfare, applied ethology, and animal behavior. She contributes internationally through research, training, and certification work—including serving on the Certified Humane® Scientific Committee—while leading welfare education and outreach across Brazil and beyond.
Prof. Fitriya N. A. Dewi is the Director of the Primate Research Center at IPB University and an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, specializing in primate research and comparative medicine. Her work spans non human primate biology, biomedical research, and laboratory animal science, supported by a strong publication record and international scientific roles.
Dr. Jen Yun Chou is a Research Scientist at the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada, leading the ethology and welfare group and specializing in applied animal behaviour, welfare science, and social aspects of swine production. Her multidisciplinary research focuses on improving pig welfare globally by advancing alternatives to painful procedures, enhancing social and physical environments, and demonstrating the practical and economic value of animal centered systems.
Prof. Atsushi Miyashita is a Senior Lecturer at Teikyo University’s Institute of Medical Mycology, where he conducts fundamental biological research using insects, focusing on antimicrobial peptides, crickets, silkworms, courtship behaviour, and acoustic biology.
Dr. Saltanat Amantay is a Senior Lecturer at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Kazakhstan. She holds a Ph.D. in Livestock Production Technology (Poultry) and specializes in poultry production, animal nutrition, animal welfare and behavior, and precision animal husbandry.
Dr. Amantay has led and contributed to nationally funded research projects focused on breeding management and precision agriculture, including Erasmus+ initiatives. Her research centers on poultry hatchability, embryonic development, and sustainable livestock production systems. She is actively engaged in international academic collaborations and professional development programs, including the Bolashak International Scholarship Programme.
Dr. Sumita Sugnaseelan is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, specializing in animal behaviour, animal welfare, wildlife health, and ecology. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and contributes extensively to research on animal sciences and wildlife management. Email: sumi@upm.edu.my
Dr. Michiru Fukasawa is an Associate Professor at Tohoku University specializing in livestock management, livestock behavior, and animal welfare. His research focuses on improving cattle welfare through stockperson–animal relationships, resting behavior assessment, and innovative methods such as accelerometer based monitoring of sleep like posture.
Dr. Inderjeet Singh, an eminent researcher and academic leader known as the “Murrah Man,” serves as the Vice-Chancellor of Bihar Animal Sciences University and formerly led GADVASU and ICAR–CIRB. He is a Commonwealth Scholar with a Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool and has held key leadership roles in the International Buffalo Federation and Asian Buffalo Association.
Dr. Brijesh Yadav is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology at DUVASU, Mathura, with a Ph.D. from IVRI and extensive experience in teaching, research, and extension. His work spans climate stress physiology, reproductive physiology, and livestock adaptation.
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