People of AIDE

People of AIDE

Prof. Abtar Darshan Kaur
Unesco Chair for Harnessing Innovations in Technology to Support Teachers & Quality Learning. Director Digital Learning Hub,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia

Prof. Abtar Darshan Singh is an eminent professor and director with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and leadership. Currently serving as UNESCO Chair at Asia Pacific University, Malaysia, she is a global leader in learning innovations, digital education, and instructional technology. Through community service, consultancies, and training programs, Prof. Abtar has significantly enhanced teacher capacity and student outcomes worldwide. An award-winning publisher and presenter, she is spearheading AI integration in classrooms.

Dr. Vaikunthan Rajaratnam
Senior Consultant, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital,
Singapore

Dr. Vaikunthan Rajaratnam is a senior medical professional, educator, and researcher with over 40 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic writing, and medical education. As an internationally renowned hand surgeon and a dedicated teacher, he has made significant contributions in healthcare and empowered countless students. A proponent of educational technology, Dr. Rajaratnam actively integrates AI into healthcare learning and writing. His visionary leadership continues to push boundaries.

Ts. Jonathan JS Kovilpillai
Manager Unesco Chair for Harnessing Innovations in Technology to Support Teachers & Quality Learning. Manager Digital Learning Hub,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia

Ts. Jonathan JS Kovilpillai is a seasoned digital learning expert and leader in higher education administration with over 20 years of experience. As Program Manager at Asia Pacific University’s Digital Learning Hub, he leads educational technology implementations that transform teaching and learning. Through innovative curriculum design, workshops, and hands-on training, Jonathan builds educators’ capabilities in leveraging technologies like AI to enrich student engagement. He is currently a PhD candidate researching the future of digital learning.

Analisa Hamdan
Digital Learning Designer. Researcher and Lecturer,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia

Analisa Hamdan is an established researcher, award-winning digital learning designer and lecturer at Asia Pacific University with specialized expertise in innovative instructional design and delivery. Honored as a MIE Expert, HRD Corp TTD exempted trainer, OpenLearning certified educator & ambassador and MagicSchool AI certified trainer. She has a proven track record of creating engaging multimodal learning experiences for diverse learners. Through her internationally recognized innovations in e-learning and curriculum development, as well as an expansive knowledge built on years of research and publication, helps organizations develop targeted learning solutions, conduct insightful studies, and impart impactful training.

Fahd Raza
Student Learning Designer, Experienced Academic and Researcher,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia

Fahd Raza is an accomplished academic and researcher with rich international exposure across academic institutions. With vast experience in diverse leadership roles focused on educational technology advisory, implementation, teaching, and publishing, he infuses a culture of innovation. Currently driving cutting-edge AI advancements as part of the Digital Learning Hub at Asia Pacific University, Malaysia, Fahd is enabling the next generation of data-driven, personalized education through AI.