Generative AI and Sustainability in Higher Education

Dr. Shrikaant Kulkarni is a research Professor at Sanjivani University, India, an adjunct professor at the Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, and Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for four decades. He has over 100 research publications to his credit in national and international journals and he has authored over 100+ book chapters and has edited 60+ edited books published by reputable publishers. He has expertise in materials science, green chemistry and engineering, analytical chemistry, green nanoscience, nanotechnology, and AI. He was invited by the United Nations to deliver a talk on Green Chemistry education for sustainable development at the International Conference in Green Chemistry held in Bangkok, Thailand.Dr. P. William has made significant contributions in the field of Artificial Intelligence, alongside a distinguished career in academia and research. He has played a pivotal role in shaping discourse and advancements in AI research as a member of IEEE, QCFI, ISTE and other esteemed professional bodies, underscoring his standing in the global AI research community. He has contributed substantially to advancing technological innovations in AI and related fields focused on research areas based on Artificial Intelligence with Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Cyber Security, and Cloud Computing. He has published many papers in Scopus indexed journals and conference proceedings.Dr. Firas Tayseer Ayasrah is an Associate Professor of Information and Communication Technology in Education (ICT in Education) / Educational Technology at Al Ain University, United Arab Emirates. He has over 10 years of academic and research experience across universities in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, where he has taught both undergraduate and graduate students. His research and teaching interests focus on innovative areas in educational technology, including educational platforms, digital learning environments, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence in education, as well as the challenges associated with their integration in educational settings. He has published numerous research papers in the field of educational technology in prominent SCOPUS-indexed journals, including studies specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning processes.

• 1. Bridging Education and Industry: Ethical Implications and Opportunities of Generative AI. 2. Generative AI in Higher Education: Advancing Pedagogical Innovation and Addressing Emerging Challenges. 3. Transforming Curriculum Development in Higher Education: The Role of Generative AI. 4. Emerging Markets Research: Charting Future Directions Amid Global Challenges. 5. Fostering Critical Feedback and Evaluation Competencies in Students with Generative AI. 6. Innovative Applications of Generative AI in Career Planning for Vocational Education. 7. Exploring Chatgpt’s Potential for Professional Development in Higher Education Contexts. 8. AI-Driven Hiring Practices: Student Perceptions, Ethical Dilemmas, and Workforce Implications. 9. Safeguarding Student Privacy in AI-Driven Educational Ecosystems: Ethical Perspectives. 10. AI and Data Privacy: Analysing Ethical Impacts in Secondary Education in India. 11. Sustainable Lifelong Learning: Leveraging AI to Redefine Pedagogical Approaches. 12. Sustainability in Campus Operations: Data-Driven Evaluation of College Initiatives. 13. Designing Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability: Frameworks for Higher Education. 14. Ethical And Privacy Challenges in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Education. 15. Equity, Transparency, and Privacy in AI-Enhanced Education: An Ethical Analysis.