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Welcome —– Keynote Speakers —– Abstract Submission —— Sponsors —– Registration —– Program Details —– Awards
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Keynote Speakers
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We are honored to present distinguished keynote speakers for ICS-STEM-2025. These renowned experts from around the world are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation in their respective fields. Their insights and perspectives will provide invaluable knowledge and inspiration to all participants, sparking new ideas and collaborations in the global STEM community.
Our keynote speakers come from diverse academic, industrial, and research backgrounds, ensuring a wide range of topics covering the most pressing challenges and advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Join us as these visionary leaders share their expertise and inspire us to push the boundaries of STEM innovation.
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Confirmed Keynote Speakers
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Professor Padmini Murthy, MD, MPH, MS, FAMWA, FRSPH
New York Medical College, United States
Will deliver a keynote speech on The Role of STEM in advancing Women’s Global Health and Human Rights
Short Bio:
Dr. Padmini (Mini) Murthy is a globally recognized health professional in her roles as a physician and public health expert. Her research interests focus on women’s health, human rights, global health diplomacy, and AI in femtech. She is currently a Professor and the Global Health Director at New York Medical College School (NYMCS) and NYMC School of Health Sciences and Practice, USA. She also serves as Chair of the Intersectional Council of the American Public Health Association (APHA), past Chair of the International Health Section of the (APHA), and the Global Health Lead for the American Medical Women’s Association. Additionally, she is the NGO representative to the United Nations.
Dr. Murthy has worked as a consultant with the United Nations Population Fund and has been appointed as the co-focal point for the United Nations SDG 3 Hub at NYMCSHSP.
She has worked with UN ambassadors, first ladies, and UN missions to promote women’s health globally, with local efforts in the Bahamas, Grenada, India, Liberia, Malawi, Nepal, and the Republic of Suriname.
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Hanna Vuorenpää, Ph.D.
Tampere University, Finland
Will deliver a keynote speech on Cell and Tissue Engineering: A New Era of Organ-on-Chip Technology to Study Systemic Effects on the Human Body
Short Bio:
Dr. Hanna Vuorenpää is a cell biologist who earned her PhD from Tampere University, Finland. Her expertise encompasses cell and tissue engineering, with a focus on Organ-on-Chip technology, or microphysiological systems, for studying healthy and diseased human tissues. She views this innovative technology as a significant advancement towards replacing animal testing and as a valuable tool for examining systemic effects on the human body. In addition to her academic background, Dr. Vuorenpää has experience in quality management systems, including the validation of cell models in GLP and GMP laboratory settings within the pharmaceutical industry.
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Annina Rautalahti, MPH
Tampere University, Finland
Will deliver a keynote speech on Resilience and Mental Well-being
Short Bio:
Annina Rautalahti is a dedicated healthcare professional and entrepreneur with a Master’s degree in Public and Global Health, currently pursuing a PhD in Social Psychiatry at Tampere University in Finland.
Annina has founded two tech startups focused on increasing social capital and strengthening social networks for families with small children. An advocate for human rights, Annina is committed to ensuring equitable access to education and healthcare opportunities for all.
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Mahrokh Avazpour, Ph.D.
Dublin City University, Ireland
Will deliver a keynote speech on Spectrally Efficient Optical Communication Systems using Frequency Comb Technology
Short Bio:
Dr. Mahrokh Avazpour earned her PhD in Applied Physics from University of Puebla, Mexico, specializing in the design of mode-locked fiber lasers for generating short pulses, particularly solitons. Awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions co-fund Sparkle Fellowship, she currently conducts postdoctoral research at Dublin City University’s Optical Communications Laboratory, focusing on optical frequency comb generation via fiber loop modulation. Her work includes international presentations, publications, book chapters, and gold medals at the national and International Invention Fair.
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Janne T. Koivisto, Ph.D.
Tampere University, Finland
Will deliver a keynote speech on Mechanics of Biomaterials
Short Bio:
Dr. Janne T. Koivisto is post doctoral research fellow working in the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group of prof. Minna Kellomäki, affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research, in Tampere University, Finland. He received the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Tampere University of Technology in the field of materials science and engineering, and Doctor of Science (Tech.) degree from Tampere University in the field of biomedical engineering. He has spent post doctoral periods in the Microelectronics Research Unit at University of Oulu, Finland, and in the Bone Biology Group at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. During his post doc abroad, he also conducted several research visits to the Applied Mechanics group at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. He returned back to his alma mater in Tampere University after receiving the competitive Tampere Institute for Advanced Studies Fellowship. The research of Dr. Koivisto is focused on hydrogel biomaterials, especially on their use as 3D cell culture growth substrates for in vitro disease modeling applications. A large portion of the research is gaining better understanding of the materials science of hydrogels, including for example microstructural characterization and mechanics.
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