We are thrilled to present a stellar lineup of keynote speakers for ISFSEA 2025, featuring leading experts in fuzzy logic, computational intelligence, and their real-world applications.

Professor Jonathan Garibaldi

Professor Jonathan Garibaldi is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham and currently serves as the Head of the School of Computer Science. He is the Head of the Intelligent Modelling and Analysis (IMA) Research Group and the Founding Director of the Advanced Data Analysis Centre (ADAC), which he co-established with Professor Richard Emes.

An accomplished researcher, Professor Garibaldi specializes in fuzzy systems, uncertainty modeling, and computational intelligence, with significant contributions to fields such as healthcare, bioinformatics, and machine learning. His work integrates theoretical insights with practical applications, providing innovative solutions for decision-making under uncertainty.

Professor José Luis Verdegay

Professor José Luis Verdegay is Professor Emeritus at the University of Granada in Spain. Active in research since 1980, he specializes in Fuzzy Logic, Soft Computing, and Decision Making.
Professor Verdegay has authored over 500 research papers and serves on the editorial boards of several prominent journal including Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making or Int´l J. of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and KBS. As an international scholar, he has been invited speaker at numerous conferences and has mentored a significant number of Ph.D. students from various countries.
His scientific recognitions include being doctor “honoris causa” by the Central University of Las Villas (Cuba), distinguished researcher of the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Hebei University (China), fellow of the Int'l Fuzzy Systems Association, gold medal of the Iranian Operations Research Society (IORS) and many others.

Professor Luis Martínez López

Professor Luis Martínez López at the University of Jaén and a leading expert in fuzzy decision-making, preference modeling, and computational intelligence. He has made significant contributions to areas such as personalized marketing, recommender systems, and decision support systems.

Professor Martínez is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems and serves as an associate editor for prestigious journals, including IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems. He has received multiple awards, including the IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems Outstanding Paper Award in 2008 and 2012. Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher (2017–2022), he is also a visiting professor at renowned institutions worldwide, including universities in Australia, the UK, and China.

Professor Florentin Smarandache

Professor Florentin Smarandache is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of New Mexico, USA, and a pioneering expert in neutrosophy, which he introduced in 1995 as a generalization of dialectics. He is the founder of neutrosophic set theory, logic, probability, and statistics, and has made significant contributions to fields such as neutrosophic physics, quantum paradoxes, and the development of advanced algebraic and topological structures like NeutroAlgebra and NeutroGeometry. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at international conferences worldwide.

In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Smarandache has written extensively in the arts, publishing books of poetry, drama, and children's stories. He holds an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Craiova, a PhD in Mathematics from the State University of Kishinev, and has completed postdoctoral research in Japan and China. His work continues to influence both scientific and philosophical thought.

Professor Giorgio Nordo

Professor Giorgio Nordo is a faculty member of the MIFT (Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, and Earth Sciences) Department at the University of Messina, Italy, where he has served as a Researcher and Aggregate Professor since 1997. He specializes in General Topology, Fibrewise Topology, Digital Geometry, Soft Topology, and Neutrosophic Spaces.

An accomplished researcher, Professor Nordo has authored over 90 papers and has contributed significantly to the academic community, serving as a referee for numerous scientific journals. His international experience includes visiting researcher positions in the USA, Spain, and Russia, enhancing his collaborative efforts and global perspective in the field.

Professor Saeid Jafari

Professor Saeid Jafari is a mathematician at the Mathematical and Physical Science Foundation in Slagelse, Denmark. Active in research since 1993, he specializes in Topology, Neutrosophic Topology, Digital Topology, and Mathematical Physics.

Professor Jafari has authored over 400 research papers and serves on the editorial boards of several mathematical journals. He has reviewed extensively for renowned publications, including Zentralblatt and Mathematical Reviews. As an international scholar, he has been invited to speak at numerous conferences and has mentored over 70 Ph.D. students, primarily from India.

His leadership includes heading the Neutrosophic Science International Association (NSIA) and founding the Mathematical and Physical Science Foundation. Among his achievements is the VDGOOD-International Scientist Award, received in 2020.

Dr. Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani

Dr. Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo campus, Chile. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Portsmouth under the Isambard Kingdom Fellowship Scheme.

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Hashemkhani Zolfani specializes in multi-criteria decision-making, engineering applications of artificial intelligence, and operational research, with significant contributions to fields such as transportation systems, strategic property management, and innovation studies. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, offering innovative methodologies for addressing complex decision-making challenges. In addition to his research, Dr. Hashemkhani Zolfani serves as an Associate Editor for Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and is an editorial board member of several leading journals, further demonstrating his influence in the field.

More Keynote Speakers to be Announced Soon

ISFSEA 2025 will feature an exciting array of keynote addresses from world-renowned experts in fuzzy logic and its extensions. Stay tuned as we unveil additional speakers who are shaping the future of this dynamic field.