The Session Chair should be a recognized expert in the relevant domain from either academia or industry.
Must have significant experience in research, innovation, or industry applications within the session's topic.
2. Academic Experts
Should hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Must have published research articles in reputed journals or conferences.
Preferably hold a faculty position (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) at a recognized university or research institution.
3. Industry Experts
Should have substantial experience (minimum 5–10 years) in the relevant domain.
Sustained outstanding achievement: Maintained a multi-year record of exceptional achievement and professional recognition in the relevant industry or technical field, rather than relying on a single accomplishment or temporary distinction.
Outstanding industry impact: Produced substantial, measurable improvements in revenue, cost, efficiency, reliability, security, safety, or public benefit.
Original technical or scholarly contributions: Authored peer-reviewed articles, books, standards, patents, or original technical works that introduced new results and received documented recognition, adoption, citation, implementation, or professional use.
Competitive professional recognition: Received professional, technical, research, or industry awards or distinctions granted for excellence or significant achievement.
Recognition as an expert by independent institutions: Been selected to judge awards, review scholarly or technical work, serve on a Technical Program Committee, act as a Session Chair, deliver invited presentations, hold advisory appointments, or evaluate the qualifications of other professionals.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure smooth conduct of the session, maintaining time limits and order.
Evaluate and facilitate discussions on research presentations.
Provide constructive feedback and encourage active participation from attendees.
Evaluate the papers presented during the session and assign score to each paper.
Select or recommend the best paper from the session, if required.