DR. MOHAMED NASHRUDIN BIN NAHARUDIN

Dr. Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin or Dr Nash is a scholar, researcher and youth leader whose work bridges academia, social advocacy, and leadership development the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He completed his PhD from Loughborough University and Universiti Malaya under a Dual PhD Program. Notably, his doctoral thesis investigated the effects of breakfast intake on appetite regulation and subsequent cognitive function and exercise performance. Dr. Nash’s research contributions encompass areas such as athlete recovery, exercise metabolism, and the psychosocial dimensions of sports participation among youth. His scholarly work has been published in reputable international journals and has been cited for more that 200 times reflecting his contributions to these fields. He also has presented at numerous academic and policy conferences, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on sports, human performance and youth development globally. Dr. Nash has represented Malaysia in various youth leadership forums, dialogues, and exchange programs, promoting cross-cultural understanding and sustainable youth development. Locally, he has served in key leadership capacities within youth organizations and think tanks, mentoring emerging leaders and advocating for progressive youth policies. Apart from that, has actively participated in various media engagements, sharing his expertise on sports science and health-related topics. Among many others, some of notable appearances include: Harian Metro: Panelist for "Hari Malaysia 2024, Bersatu Menghadapi Cabaran" Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Discussed "Perkembangan Terkini Sukan Paralimpik Paris" Astro Awani: Featured in "Awani Pagi: Post Mortem Olimpik Paris, Maju Atau Mundur?" Utusan Malaysia: Interviewed on "Manfaatkan Bulan Puasa Untuk Kesihatan Salur Darah, Jantung" International Engagements: Provided recommendations on exercise for diabetics These appearances highlight Dr. Naharudin's commitment to disseminating knowledge to a broad audience. In year 2023, Dr Nash has been appointed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sport Malaysia, as one of the board member for National Sport Institute. A year later, 2024, The institute has appointed Dr Nash as expert matter consultant in the area of Sports and Exercise Physiology in ensuring an effective impact in both research and application towards high performance athletes. He also has chaired many meetings (task forces) in ISN and UM. As a former national rower, he has been chosen by Malaysia Rowing Association to be trained in South Korea as Malaysian Paralympic Rowing qualifier.  H-Index:  Clarivet (Web of Science): 6 Scopus: 6 Google Schollar: 8

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. AZMAWATY BINTI MOHAMAD NOR

A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Dr. Azmawaty Mohamad Nor registered as a licensed counsellor in 2011. Undergone training with the National Population and Family Development Board (NPFD), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, her research were mostly on at-risk behaviours among adolescents and family. Heavily involved in drugs related research, she has completed : 1. the acceptance of the community towards the enforcement of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (PI – AADK Grant) and 2. the acceptance of the community towards Community Rehabilitation Program Development (CRPD) among former drug addicts (Co-researcher, AADK Grant). At present, she is currently involved in Developing a prevention model for elementary school children (PI-FRGS Grant). Recently, her team has completed developing a psychological inventory for MRSM students under the MARA Grant, three COVID-19 related research and currently developing a psychometric testing on e-learning among students in Malaysia and a psychometric testing on academic leadership. As an active researcher involving in numerous researches, she aspires to tap in the different area to broaden her horizon and enhance her quality of teaching and learning. She has also been invited to speak on issues on mental health and adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DR. LIEW SOOK YEE

ChM. Dr. Liew Sook Yee (MRSC) is a senior lecturer in Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, Universiti Malaya. She obtained a BSc from Universiti of Terengganu (UMT) in 2010 with first class honour and have been awarded “Anugerah Graduan Terbaik Keseluruhan Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi/Program Sarjana Muda Sains (Sains Kimia)”. Then, she directly pursued PhD study (fast track) with SLAI scholarship in UM and graduated in 2014. Her fields of expertise and specialization are Natural Product Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Enzyme Inhibition and Kinetic studies. She has plenty of experience in isolating and purifying compounds as well as structural elucidation of compounds. She also developed her expertise in cutting-edge techniques which is 13C NMR-based dereplication in natural product studies. She is a member of Royal Chemistry of Society (UK) and Institut Kimia Malaysia as well as an associate member of CENAR (UM). Her research works are conducted in Phytolab (IFM NatProLab), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and she welcomes all the collaborations from academician, scientist, researcher, company and etc.

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