Jack Ng Kok Wah | Business | Academic Success Award

Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah | Business | Academic Success Award

Multimedia University Cyberjaya | Malaysia

Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah is a distinguished researcher and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management, Multimedia University (MMU), with over thirty years of professional experience spanning academia and industry. His multidisciplinary expertise bridges healthcare, finance, education, and tourism, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge that drives real-world transformation. As a leading scholar in artificial intelligence and digital marketing, Dr. Ng’s research focuses on AI applications in healthcare systems, digital mental health interventions, agricultural innovation, and evolving patterns in consumer behaviour. His publications in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals have significantly contributed to contemporary discourse on data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, and technology adoption in service industries. In addition to his research accomplishments, Dr. Ng is an HRDF-certified and accredited trainer and a PIKOM-certified professional, actively involved in professional development and capacity building across Malaysia. His approach to education integrates innovation with applied learning, empowering students and professionals to harness AI and digital technologies effectively. Multilingual and technologically adept, he is also deeply engaged in promoting the practical translation of academic research into strategies that benefit both industry and society. Through his scholarly contributions and leadership, Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven business practices and digital innovation, fostering collaborations that connect research excellence with impactful societal outcomes.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Ng, J. N. K. W. (2025). Revolutionizing surgery: AI and robotics for precision, risk reduction, and innovation. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(Article 47).

Ng, J. N. K. W. (2025). Revolutionizing e-Health: The transformative role of AI-powered hybrid chatbots in healthcare solutions. Frontiers in Public Health, 13.

Ng, J. N. K. W. (2025). The rise of robotics and AI-assisted surgery in modern healthcare. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(1), 311.

Ng, J., Wah, K., Fitriana, M., & Arumugam, T. (2023). Assumptions for structural equation modeling (SEM), normality of data distribution analysis, and model fit measures. Normality of Data Distribution Analysis & Model Fit Measures.

Wah, K., & Ng, J. (2025). AI-driven robotic surgery in oncology: Advancing precision, personalization, and patient outcomes. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(1), 1–11.

Gowrishankar M | Business | Excellence in Research

Mr. Gowrishankar M | Business | Excellence in Research

Knowledge Institute of Technolog|India

M. Gowrishankar is a passionate Assistant Professor and Incubation Manager with over eight years of experience in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development among students. Based in Salem, India, he currently serves as Professor Incharge of Venture Development at the Excel Technology Business Incubator, Excel Engineering College, Kumarapalayam, where he has been instrumental in cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through his leadership, he has successfully transformed student projects into startups, guided aspiring founders in crafting impactful business plans, and bridged academia with industry by building strong networks with experts, investors, and government agencies. Gowrishankar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from Annamalai University and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Periyar Maniammai University. His teaching and mentoring roles emphasize entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture creation, enabling students to develop practical business skills alongside academic knowledge. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Muthayammal Engineering College, where he focused on entrepreneurship development, and as Manager of Training and Development at Periyar Technology Business Incubator, where he launched initiatives such as the PeTI shop and organized awareness camps funded by NI-MSME and EDI. With early career experience as a Quality Engineer at Sutherland Global Solutions for Dell processes, he combines corporate insights with academic and incubation expertise. Dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers, Gowrishankar continues to inspire students to pursue innovation-driven ventures, equipping them to become future leaders and contributors to India’s entrepreneurial growth.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

  • Life Balance and Environmental Sustainability: Investigating the Link between Employee Well-being and Engagement in Green Work Practices – R. Ramya, M. Gowrishankar, B. Sivaranjini (2024)

  • Navigating Leadership Transition and Succession Planning in Ammachi’s Masala: Sustaining Legacy in a Family-Owned Food Processing Business – S.K. M. Gowrishankar, Pourab Das, Rakesh Kumar, Anjali Kumari (2024)

  • Empowering Sustainable Development Goals in the Banking Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ethical Banking Practices and Economic Viability – G. Kiruthika, M. Gowrishankar, P.K.J. Kumar (2024)

  • Measuring the Impact of Business Incubators and Accelerators on Early Stage Startups – R.R.M. Gowrishankar (2024)

  • The Impact of Workplace Bullying on the Well-being of Workers and Human Services Organisations – R.R.M. Gowrishankar (2023)