World Research Union
Research for Development
Research for Development
An internationally co-supervised research fellowship conducted remotely over 12 months, culminating in a thesis and Scopus-indexed publications under the affiliation of Jesselton University College, Malaysia.
Participation in the WRU × JUC Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is exclusively available to WRU Members. All shortlisted candidates must hold an active WRU membership. Membership is free of charge — register at members.wrunion.org. Co-Supervisors will be the primary point of contact for research guidance henceforth. Candidates are requested to connect with their assigned Co-Supervisor at the earliest. Round 2 shortlisted candidates will be announced by June 2026.
The following outlines the structure, requirements, and terms of the WRU × JUC Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2025–2026 inaugural cohort.
The following deliverables must be completed within the 12-month fellowship period for the fellowship to be formally recognised by Jesselton University College.
A written thesis or research report of approximately 10,000 words covering the approved research proposal, methodology, findings, and conclusions. To be submitted to and reviewed by both the Principal Supervisor and Co-Supervisor before JUC Senate evaluation.
A minimum of two publications accepted or published in Scopus-indexed journals. At least one of the two publications must be indexed within Quartile 2 or Quartile 3 (Q2/Q3) categories. Both papers must carry Jesselton University College, Malaysia as the first affiliation.
All research must be conducted within the scope of the accepted research title as stated in the appointment letter. Any significant deviation or change in research direction must be communicated to the Co-Supervisor and approved by WRU before proceeding.
Fellows are expected to maintain regular contact with their Co-Supervisor (minimum monthly meetings). A mid-point progress report is due by December 2026, and a final completion report is due by May 2027.
Fellows must maintain an active WRU membership throughout the fellowship duration. Membership is free and can be renewed annually at members.wrunion.org. Fellowship appointment cannot be processed without a valid WRU membership.
Supervisor assignments are listed for each fellow. Co-Supervisors are the primary point of contact from this point onwards.
| # | Researcher | Research Title | Home Institution | Supervisors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Ashish Tiwari
Cloud Computing · AI · Cybersecurity
PDF+WRU-202606-01
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AI-Driven Cloud Architectures, Intelligent Decision Systems, and Scalable Security Frameworks |
Babu Banarasi Das Institute of Technology and Management (BBDITM), Lucknow, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Teoh Ming Fang
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Loveleen Gaur
Golden Gate University, USA
|
Research Active
|
| 2 |
Dr. B. Sudharshan Reddy
Civil Engineering · Sustainable Infrastructure
PDF+WRU-202606-02
|
AI-Driven Sustainable Design of Low Volume Roads Using Recycled Aggregates and Stabilized Pavement Layers |
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Teo Bee Yap
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Prof. Neyara Radwan
Liwa University / Suez Canal University, UAE/Egypt
|
Research Active
|
| 3 |
Dr. Bhukya Madhu
AI · IoT · Emergency Response
PDF+WRU-202606-03
|
Smart Disaster Management and Public Safety using AI, IoT, and Data Analytics |
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Chin Yuk Fong
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Prabhu Jyot Singh
Churchill Institute of Higher Education, Australia
|
Research Active
|
| 4 |
Dr. Gowram Iswarya
Structural Engineering · Sustainable Materials
PDF+WRU-202606-04
|
AI-Based Prediction of Durability in Zeolite–Fly Ash Blended Concrete for Sustainable Structural Applications |
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
Dr. Chin Louis Yuk Su
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Prof. Neyara Radwan
Liwa University / Suez Canal University, UAE/Egypt
|
Research Active
|
| 5 |
Dr. Harshada Vishal Mhetre
Nanotechnology · Renewable Energy · AI
PDF+WRU-202606-05
|
AI-Driven Multiscale Optimization of Electrospun Nanofiber Architectures for Next-Generation Photovoltaic Systems |
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Lee Desmond Cherng En
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
I Wayan Budi Sentana
Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
|
Research Active
|
| 6 |
Dr. Meghshree Dadhich
Education Research · Academic Governance
PDF+WRU-202606-06
|
Academic Integrity: A Framework for Holistic Academic Excellence and Effectiveness |
Atmiya University, Rajkot, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Chin Yuk Fong
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Loveleen Gaur
Golden Gate University, USA
|
Research Active
|
| 7 |
Dr. R. Vidya
Food Security · Network Intelligence · Climate
PDF+WRU-202606-07
|
Multi-Layer Network Intelligence System for Compound Food Security Crises in the Era of Simultaneous Wars and Climate Shocks |
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Teo Bee Yap
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Prabhu Jyot Singh
Churchill Institute of Higher Education, Australia
|
Research Active
|
| 8 |
Dr. Usha Desai
AI · Biomedical Signal Processing · Healthcare
PDF+WRU-202606-08
|
Sustainable Detection of Psychiatric Risk Using Multimodal Biosensor Data |
SEA College of Engineering and Technology (SEACET), Bangalore, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Teoh Ming Fang
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Mostafa Mohamad
Zayed University / University of Salford, UAE/UK
|
Research Active
|
| 9 |
Dr. Inguva Sharath Chandra
VLSI · Hardware AI · Signal Processing
PDF+WRU-202606-09
|
Energy-Aware Synaptic Intelligent CNN Accelerators |
Matrusri Engineering College, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Lee Desmond Cherng En
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Harikrishnan Ramiah
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
|
Research Active
|
| 10 |
Dr. Arvind Kumar Mishra
Data Mining · AI · Optimization
PDF+WRU-202606-10
|
Advanced Optimization Techniques in Data Mining: Reducing Computational Overhead in Apriori via CSS Intersection and Matrix-Based Reformulation |
Amity University Patna (Amity Institute of Information Technology), India |
Principal Supervisor
Dr. Chin Louis Yuk Su
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Prof. Sungho Kim
Korea University, South Korea
|
Research Active
|
| 11 |
Dr. M. Durga
Traffic Engineering · AI · Urban Safety
PDF+WRU-202606-11
|
Assessment of Pedestrian Behavior and Flow Characteristics in Mixed Traffic Conditions Using AI-Based Predictive Models |
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Chin Yuk Fong
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Mostafa Mohamad
Zayed University / University of Salford, UAE/UK
|
Research Active
|
| 12 |
Dr. Khoa Bui
E-Commerce · AI · Behavioural Economics
PDF+WRU-202606-12
|
AI-Driven Trust Repair in Cross-Border E-Commerce: Algorithmic Transparency, Cognitive Dissonance, and Repurchase Loyalty |
Independent Researcher |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Teo Bee Yap
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Bui Thanh Khoa
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
|
Research Active
|
| 13 |
Dr. Nandoori Srikanth
IoT · Wireless Networks · Information Systems
PDF+WRU-202606-13
|
Energy-Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks, IoT, and Intelligent Data-Driven Decision-Making Systems |
Independent Researcher |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Lee Desmond Cherng En
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Harikrishnan Ramiah
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
|
Research Active
|
| 14 |
Dr. V. C. Deivayanai
Nanotechnology · Environmental Engineering · AI
PDF+WRU-202606-14
|
AI-Optimized Bio-Nanocomposites for Smart Water Treatment |
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Teoh Ming Fang
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
I Wayan Budi Sentana
Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
|
Research Active
|
| 15 |
Dr. Divya Thirumalai Swamy
Clinical AI · Explainability · Healthcare
PDF+WRU-202606-15
|
Interactive and Explainable AI for Generalizable Clinical Decision Support Systems |
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Chin Yuk Fong
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Loveleen Gaur
Golden Gate University, USA
|
Research Active
|
| 16 |
Prof. Dr. M. Elangovan
Marine Engineering · AI · Energy Optimization
PDF+WRU-202606-16
|
Optimization of Ship Fuel Oil Consumption using AI Tools |
DTC Corp (R&D and Consulting), Chennai, India |
Principal Supervisor
Dr. Chin Louis Yuk Su
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Aasik Abulcassim
Hardy ATI, SLIATE, Sri Lanka
|
Research Active
|
| 17 |
Dr. Niranjan N. Prabhu
Nanomaterials · Sensor Fabrication · Gas Sensing
PDF+WRU-202606-17
|
Development of ZnO Nanofibers for Acetone and Ethanol Vapor Sensing |
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru, India |
Principal Supervisor
A/Prof. Dr. Teoh Ming Fang
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Dr. Harikrishnan Ramiah
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
|
Research Active
|
| 18 |
Dr. Neeraj Kumar Verma
Data Mining · AI · Computational Optimization
PDF+WRU-202606-18
|
Reducing Computational Overhead in Apriori via CSS Intersection and Matrix-Based Frequent Itemset Reformulation Using AI |
Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Principal Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Teo Bee Yap
Jesselton University College, Malaysia
Co-Supervisor
Bui Thanh Khoa
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
|
Research Active
|
If you are on this list and are not yet a WRU member, please register immediately at members.wrunion.org. Membership is free and your fellowship appointment cannot be processed without it. For queries, write to pdf@wrunion.org or use the Contact page.
For all fellowship-related queries, candidates should first contact their assigned Co-Supervisor. General enquiries may be directed to the WRU PDF Office or JUC directly.
Round 2 of the WRU × JUC PDF Programme will be announced by June 2026. Ensure you are a WRU member to be eligible and be among the first to receive notifications.