WRU People !!
Prof Emeritus Bala
Secretary-General
Professor Dr. Bala Shanmugam, FCPA, holder of the renowned Emeritus title was a graduate of the University of Wollongong, Australia (1972). He is a distinguished academician who has been associated with some of the world's leading Universities in his early career and later became Director of RHB Bank, one of Malaysia’s largest banks. He has authored 40 over books of which 14 are in Islamic Banking. Having spent more than 2 decades in United Kingdom and Australia with leading Universities, he retired as Head of Finance at Monash University, Malaysia and is currently contributing to the Research community through the World Research Union. His interests include classical music, literature, and sports.
Resides: Malaysia
Prof Ljiljana
Advisor
Professor Ljiljana Markovic received her education at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a Full professor at the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade and president of the Council of Doctoral Studies. In 2010, the Government of Japan awarded her the Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimu Daijin Sho), for her special contribution to the development of Japanology as a scientific discipline and the improvement of cultural ties between Japan and Serbia. During her forty years of work she produced more than 500 graduates in Japanology, dozens of masters and masters in Japanology, as well as a dozen PhDs. She is part of UN's ECPD (European Commission of Peace Development) in Serbia presently. At World Research Union she radiates her gathered experiences in World's leading apex bodies.
Resides: Serbia
Prof Vally
Advisor
Prof. Dr. Valliappan Raju, is associated with GISMA University of Applied Sciences, Germany as Professor of FinTech. Earning his dual doctoral degree, he completed his PostDoctoral Fellowship in FinTech at International Islamic University of Malaysia. Remains as Research Advisor to handful of Universities. Produced 365 research manuscripts, 6 worldwide covered patents and 65 Ph.D. graduates under his supervision. A Top 2% Scientist ranked by Stanford Univ. & Elsevier database in 2025. With his 25 years of academia experience in Malaysia, Botswana and Germany, Vally thrives contribute at World Research Union since its inception. All WRU conferences are lead by him, and all our journals are spearheaded by him. A volunteer with commitment.
Resides: Germany
Ing. Zdenka
Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Ing. Zdenka Konecna, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. She also lectures at TU Chemnitz (Germany), Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Austria) and CETYS Universidad (Mexico). She is a member of international scientific networks and organizations – EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management), IMDA International Management Development Association) and CESAER (European Association of Leading Specialized and Comprehensive Universities of Science and Technology). Her European exposure adds a remarkable value to World Research Union for applying Grants, Funding and workshops to Members
Resides: Czechia
Dato Dania
Advisor
Professor Ljiljana Markovic received her education at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a Full professor at the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade and president of the Council of Doctoral Studies. In 2010, the Government of Japan awarded her the Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimu Daijin Sho), for her special contribution to the development of Japanology as a scientific discipline and the improvement of cultural ties between Japan and Serbia. During her forty years of work she produced more than 500 graduates in Japanology, dozens of masters and masters in Japanology, as well as a dozen PhDs. She is part of UN's ECPD (European Commission of Peace Development) in Serbia presently. At World Research Union she radiates her gathered experiences in World's leading apex bodies.
Resides: Malaysia
A/Prof. Nithesh
Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Ing. Zdenka Konecna, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. She also lectures at TU Chemnitz (Germany), Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Austria) and CETYS Universidad (Mexico). She is a member of international scientific networks and organizations – EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management), IMDA International Management Development Association) and CESAER (European Association of Leading Specialized and Comprehensive Universities of Science and Technology). Her European exposure adds a remarkable value to World Research Union for applying Grants, Funding and workshops to Members
Resides: India
Dr Arvin
Advisor
Professor Ljiljana Markovic received her education at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a Full professor at the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade and president of the Council of Doctoral Studies. In 2010, the Government of Japan awarded her the Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimu Daijin Sho), for her special contribution to the development of Japanology as a scientific discipline and the improvement of cultural ties between Japan and Serbia. During her forty years of work she produced more than 500 graduates in Japanology, dozens of masters and masters in Japanology, as well as a dozen PhDs. She is part of UN's ECPD (European Commission of Peace Development) in Serbia presently. At World Research Union she radiates her gathered experiences in World's leading apex bodies.
Resides: Northern Cyprus
Dr. Wang Chenxi
Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Ing. Zdenka Konecna, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. She also lectures at TU Chemnitz (Germany), Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Austria) and CETYS Universidad (Mexico). She is a member of international scientific networks and organizations – EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management), IMDA International Management Development Association) and CESAER (European Association of Leading Specialized and Comprehensive Universities of Science and Technology). Her European exposure adds a remarkable value to World Research Union for applying Grants, Funding and workshops to Members
Resides: China
Dr Princy
Advisor
Professor Ljiljana Markovic received her education at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a Full professor at the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade and president of the Council of Doctoral Studies. In 2010, the Government of Japan awarded her the Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimu Daijin Sho), for her special contribution to the development of Japanology as a scientific discipline and the improvement of cultural ties between Japan and Serbia. During her forty years of work she produced more than 500 graduates in Japanology, dozens of masters and masters in Japanology, as well as a dozen PhDs. She is part of UN's ECPD (European Commission of Peace Development) in Serbia presently. At World Research Union she radiates her gathered experiences in World's leading apex bodies.
Resides: India
Dr. Nicholas
Advisor
Assoc. Prof. Ing. Zdenka Konecna, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic. She also lectures at TU Chemnitz (Germany), Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Austria) and CETYS Universidad (Mexico). She is a member of international scientific networks and organizations – EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management), IMDA International Management Development Association) and CESAER (European Association of Leading Specialized and Comprehensive Universities of Science and Technology). Her European exposure adds a remarkable value to World Research Union for applying Grants, Funding and workshops to Members
Resides: Thailand
Dr Sarawat
Advisor
Professor Ljiljana Markovic received her education at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is a Full professor at the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade and president of the Council of Doctoral Studies. In 2010, the Government of Japan awarded her the Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimu Daijin Sho), for her special contribution to the development of Japanology as a scientific discipline and the improvement of cultural ties between Japan and Serbia. During her forty years of work she produced more than 500 graduates in Japanology, dozens of masters and masters in Japanology, as well as a dozen PhDs. She is part of UN's ECPD (European Commission of Peace Development) in Serbia presently. At World Research Union she radiates her gathered experiences in World's leading apex bodies.
