International Conference on Advanced Technology and Applied Sciences

Ummi Kalthum binti Shuib is an accomplished public sector leader with over 28 years of experience in finance, governance, and strategic management, including 26 years serving in state and federal government agencies . She currently holds the position of Director of Finance at the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp), where she manages substantial national funds and plays a key role in shaping financial policies and systems.
She began her impactful career at the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP), where she led major reforms in revenue management, introducing innovative systems such as integrated billing, online payment platforms, and multi-service counters. Her initiatives significantly improved efficiency and were later benchmarked by other local authorities across Malaysia.
At SWCorp, she has been instrumental in developing policies, operational frameworks, and nationwide systems for solid waste management, contributing to the agency’s recognition as a pioneering federal body. Beyond her financial expertise, Ummi is deeply committed to sustainability and community engagement, actively promoting recycling and waste reduction initiatives through campaigns, public appearances, and educational programs.
Her strong leadership, innovation-driven mindset, and dedication to public service continue to drive impactful change at both national and community levels.

Dr. Rania Hussein is a Teaching Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington and the Founder and Director of the Remote Hub Lab (RHLab). Her work focuses on advancing engineering education through scalable technologies, including remote laboratories and digital twinning, to support authentic engineering workflows across institutions and geographic regions.

She leads NSF-funded research on distributed learning infrastructures that expand access to hands-on engineering experiences. Her work emphasizes international collaboration, enabling cross-institutional partnerships that connect students, faculty, and research platforms across diverse educational contexts.

Dr. Hussein is a Senior Member of IEEE and a recipient of the IEEE Region 6 Outstanding Engineering Educator Award and the ECEDHA (Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association) Innovative Program Award, which recognizes impactful initiatives that advance engineering education.