I am Erma Rahayu Mohd Faizal Abdullah, the Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at Universiti Malaya. My passion lies in advancing the fields of computer vision, machine learning, and their applications in areas such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. As an academic, I’ve had the privilege of shaping the AI curriculum at Universiti Malaya, including designing courses like Artificial Intelligence: Principles & Techniques and NextGen Software Development. My goal is to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving AI landscape. My research focuses on solving real-world problems through AI. One of my proudest projects is UMFit, a real-time monitoring app for cardiac patients that aims to improve healthcare accessibility and reduce clinical burdens. I’m also actively involved in using CBCT data for dentistry research and collaborating with Perodua to enhance automation and quality systems in manufacturing. Ethical AI is a significant part of my work. As an IEEE CertifAIEd™ Authorized Assessor, I focus on promoting algorithmic fairness, transparency, and privacy. I also apply explainable AI (XAI) tools, such as SHAP, to ensure my AI models are interpretable and trustworthy. Education is my passion, and I strive to empower students with high-order thinking skills and innovative approaches to learning. I also enjoy collaborating with international scholars, such as hosting Nishitani Aoi from Ehime University, and incorporating dynamic topics like intelligent agents and Data Intelligence into the curriculum. I strongly believe in building bridges between academia and industry. Collaborations with global leaders like Zhipu AI and Alto AI have brought valuable resources to my department, ensuring we remain at the forefront of AI research and innovation. I am driven by a vision of creating impactful AI solutions and nurturing the next generation of AI experts. My journey continues to be fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to ethical innovation.

Associate Professor Dr. Amirrudin Kamsin is a leading Malaysian academic and research innovator in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, and Islamic Digital Informatics, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Computer System & Technology at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya. With over two decades of academic and institutional leadership, Dr. Amirrudin has played a transformative role in Malaysia’s digital innovation and higher education ecosystem. He has held multiple senior appointments including Acting Director of The Centre for Leadership and Professional Development (UMLEAD), Acting Director and Deputy Director at the Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED), UMEXPERT Coordinator, and a key Taskforce Member of Universiti Malaya’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030. He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from University College London, an MSc in Computer Animation from Bournemouth University, and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Universiti Malaya. With this multidisciplinary training, he leads impactful research that bridges technology, education, ethics, and socio-digital inclusion. As Principal Investigator and Co-Researcher, Dr. Amirrudin has secured over RM 3.6 million in research funding through national schemes such as FRGS and PRGS, as well as international initiatives including the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. His major research themes include: Game-Based Learning and AR Serious Games for STEM Education Quranic and Hadith Authentication Frameworks Digital Health and mHealth for Smoking Cessation and Oral Health Cultural Heritage Edutainment Platforms for Youth Tourism Accessibility Portals for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in ASEAN Dr. Amirrudin has supervised and mentored over 70 postgraduate students, including more than 50 PhD candidates across diverse specialisations such as AI in Education, Serious Games, Educational and Training Technology, and Islamic Informatics. He is also a frequent examiner and research advisor for postgraduate theses both in Malaysia and internationally. His scholarly output includes over 100 publications in high-impact SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, such as IEEE Access, Computers & Education, Thinking Skills & Creativity, Information Processing & Management, and Digital Health. His current H-index is 20 in Publons and 26 in Scopus, with 1,809 citations (Publons) and 2,962 citations (Scopus) — reflecting the growing academic influence of his transdisciplinary research. His innovations have earned over 40 awards — including Special Award, Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver Medals — especially for transformative work in Islamic digital content validation and health gamification systems. He is also the inventor of a patented Quranic authentication system, granted by MyIPO (PI2021006589), and has registered multiple software copyrights from his digital research outputs. Dr. Amirrudin is actively involved in community outreach with schools, leading digital initiatives on educational gamification, Quranic content integrity, and STEM engagement for youth audiences. At the national level, he contributes to policy and capacity development as: A Panel Assessor and Grant Evaluator for the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) A Curriculum and Academic Program Assessor for public and private institutions A Panel Member of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) supporting national digital content, ethics, and talent development initiatives He is an active member of global academic and professional bodies including the IEEE Computer Society, Internet Society, IAENG, and the Alliance of Researchers on Moderation (ARM). He serves as keynote speaker, plenary panellist, and technical reviewer for numerous international conferences. Dr. Amirrudin continues to advance research that is globally competitive, locally impactful, ethically grounded, and aligned with national strategies such as Education 5.0, the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A social work educator with a foundation in disability studies particularly for the intellectually disabled (mental and learning category), coping mechanism, and social work case management. My academic journey has been dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities, supporting vulnerable communities, and advancing the quality of social work education in Malaysia.