Jagath Jaya Prakash

Jagath Jaya Prakash is affiliated with the University of New Brunswick, Canada, where he recently earned his Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Administration. His work centers on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality in higher education, with a keen focus on educational equity and technology-driven solutions. Prior to his graduate studies, Jagath served as Manager (Student Welfare & Residences) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, leading several technology-based initiatives to improve student well-being. He is an active contributor to academic and popular press on subjects relating to AI in education, and has presented peer-reviewed conference papers on AI-enabled learning and digital transformation. An accomplished author of several books on history and social issues, Jagath currently participates as a graduate student representative at UNB and is an active member in multiple educational research associations.

Professional Affiliations:
Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
Canadian Association for Social Justice Education (CASJE)
Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA)
Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association (CERA)
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)

Awards:
University of New Brunswick (UNB) Board of Governors Merit Award for Graduate Studies, 2025
UNB Education Travel Award to the Association of Atlantic Universities Annual Teaching Showcase, 2024
Fred Magee Memorial Lecture Series Fund for the CSSE Annual Conference, 2025
Congress Graduate Merit Award from the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025
UNB Faculty of Education Departmental Funding for PhD studies (2025–2027)
UNB Graduate Scholarship from the School of Graduate Studies (2025–2029)

Sikha Sureshbabu

Sikha Sureshbabu is an administrative professional at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, where she specializes in academic administration and institutional coordination. With a Master of Computer Applications from the University of Kerala, she has a rich background in computer science education and system management. Sikha previously taught computer science and mathematics at the K-12 level, managed computer labs, and supported technology integration in classrooms. In her current role, she serves as a vital liaison between faculty, students, and administrative staff, facilitating smooth academic operations and supporting higher education policy implementation. Sikha is recognized for her expertise in educational technology and administration, playing an integral part in supporting institutional processes and the successful execution of academic events at IIT Jammu.