AI-Driven Transformation Explored in Academic Sharing Session at MMU Melaka

The Centre for Intelligent Cloud Computing (CICC), CoE for Advanced Cloud, together with the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST), Multimedia University (MMU) Melaka, organised an Academic Sharing Session titled “AI-Driven Transformation: Redefining Healthcare and Higher Education” on 27 October 2026.

The session brought together academics and researchers to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the education and healthcare sectors. The programme featured two guest speakers from India. Dr. Samson Ravindran, Executive Director of Mahendra Engineering College, shared insights on “Paradigm Shifts of Indian Higher Education Today and Tomorrow”, highlighting the changing landscape of higher education in India and the developments shaping its future.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Andrews Samraj, Dean of Research at KGiSL Group of Institutions, presented “Usage of Agentic AI in Critical Health Care and Battlefield Medical Operations”. His sharing explored the potential of agentic AI in supporting decision-making and operations in critical medical environments.

The session commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ts. Dr. Md. Shohel Sayeed, Research Chair of CICC, CoE for Advanced Cloud. Both presentations were followed by question-and-answer sessions, providing participants with opportunities to exchange views and engage further with the speakers. All in all, the session provided a platform for academics and researchers to exchange perspectives on the application of AI in higher education and healthcare.