Prof. Jean-Sébastien Dessureault
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada

Professor Jean-Sébastien Dessureault is a faculty member at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), where his research focuses on agentic artificial intelligence (AI agents) based on large language models (LLMs). Leading a team of master’s and doctoral students, he designs intelligent agents capable of interacting and making decisions in geopolitical simulations, robotic systems, and business environments. His work also encompasses the development of novel metrics to assess the ethics, performance, and robustness of these agents, alongside an active exploration of quantum artificial intelligence. His publications span diverse topics, including machine learning, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and large language models.
He is affiliated with the INSTINT Laboratory (mathematics and computer science) and the LSSI (electrical engineering and computer science), while serving as a co-researcher at the Chair on Democracy, Cohesion, and Shared Values in Quebec and the CADENCE Laboratory in educational sciences—all based at UQTR.

Assoc. Prof. Sabrina Ahmad
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia

Dr. Sabrina Ahmad is an Associate Professor of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). She earned her PhD in Computer Science from The University of Western Australia, where her work examined how effective requirements engineering and negotiation practices shape the success of complex software systems.
With more than two decades of experience across academia, research leadership, and industry collaboration, Dr. Ahmad has been deeply involved in the evolution of information systems education and practice. She has held a range of academic and administrative positions, including Head of the Software Engineering Department, Coordinator of the Centre of Excellence for Advanced Computing Technology, and Deputy Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies). These experiences have strengthened her commitment to advancing research quality while ensuring practical relevance.
Her research focuses on requirements engineering, software quality, human-centered system design, and the responsible application of intelligent and data-driven approaches in information systems. At the heart of her work is a sustained interest in how thoughtful system design supports better decision-making in increasingly complex digital environments.
Dr. Ahmad has led and contributed to numerous funded research and consultation projects and has published widely in international journals and conferences. She also serves the scholarly community through editorial and program committee roles. A Certified Professional Requirements Engineer, Certified Tester, and Certified Professional IT Architect, she continues to advocate for closer collaboration between researchers and practitioners.