Guidelines for the selection of Session Chairs

Guidelines for the Selection of Session Chairs

1. 1. Eligibility Criteria

   • 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. 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. 3. Industry Experts

   • Should have substantial experience (minimum 5–10 years) in the relevant domain.
   • Must have held leadership or senior technical roles in the industry (e.g., R&D Head, Senior Engineer, CTO, or Project Manager).
   • Experience in implementing cutting-edge technologies, patents, or industry collaborations is desirable, as well as have published some research papers.

4. 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.