Yan Wanxin, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University. My research focuses on student learning and self-development in higher education, with an emphasis on student-AI interaction, collaborative learning between international and domestic students, and effective faculty-student engagement. I am particularly interested in integrating AI into course design to enhance students’ metacognitive and self-regulated learning skills. My work explores how AI can not only personalize learning experiences but also foster deep engagement, active learning, and lifelong learning. I believe that effective AI literacy education requires iterative practice, metacognitive development, and exposure to diverse tools, ensuring that AI serves as a catalyst for creativity while maintaining human agency in learning.

Nakajima Taira, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University. Specializing in educational technology, my research explores ways to make teaching and learning more effective through the integration of technology. My recent work involves designing and implementing courses that utilize Conversational Generative AI to improve the programming education process and outcomes.

Dr Hua Qian Ang is the founder of EPIC Engineering Comic, a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, and an award-winning engineering educator, researcher, and cartoonist. Dr. Ang is deeply passionate about engineering education, with a vision to make it free, accessible, and equitable worldwide. Through the creation of EPIC Engineering Comic (https://www.epicengineeringcomic.com/), she aims to share authentic engineering knowledge and inspire a global audience to explore engineering through imaginative storytelling and visual arts. Apart from engineering education, Dr. Ang's research focuses on the mechanical properties and deformation behaviour of light alloys, particularly magnesium alloys. She is also interested in additive manufacturing and laser processing of metals and alloys. Outside of academia, Dr. Ang currently holds multiple volunteer roles focused on supporting community-driven engineering initiatives. She has been widely recognised in the media for her innovative contributions to engineering and education.