Dr. Nurul Nadhirah, a Senior Lecturer at the Glami Lemi Biotechnology Research Centre, Universiti Malaya, is a renowned researcher in plant biotechnology. She has specialized expertise in the tissue culture of fern species and selected crop plants, making significant contributions to the understanding and cultivation of these plants for both scientific and practical applications.       In addition to her work in plant tissue culture, Dr. Nadhirah has extensive knowledge in taxonomy, systematics, and biodiversity of ferns (pteridophytes). Her academic interests are centered on exploring the vast diversity of ferns, studying their classification, and understanding their ecological roles in different environments. She obtained her PhD in Botany from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where her research focused on spore culture of various fern species found in Malaysia.      She has published numerous papers on plant tissue culture, fern taxonomy, and biodiversity, establishing her as an expert in the field. She is an active participant in scientific expeditions, collaborating with government and NGOs, to collect valuable data on plant species and contribute to conservation efforts aimed at protecting Malaysia's natural heritage.

Dr. Syazreen Nadia is a Ph.D. graduate in Organic Chemistry from Universiti Malaya, specializing in natural products, phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic science. Her research focuses on the development of traditional and herbal medicine, with particular expertise in the extraction, purification, and formulation of bioactive compounds from natural sources. Dr. Syazreen is also actively involved in creating nutraceutical and cosmetic products using sustainable, plant-based ingredients. She has recently expanded her work into nanotechnology, particularly in the application of nano delivery systems to improve the performance and stability of active ingredients in health and skincare formulations. With extensive experience in both academia and industry—spanning R&D, quality control, and scientific sales—Dr. Syazreen brings a well-rounded and innovative approach to product development and applied chemistry research.

赖静婷，马来西亚霹雳州邦咯岛人，祖籍广东揭阳普宁。本科毕业于拉曼大学中文系，后获马来亚大学中文系硕士，北京大学古代文学博士。现于马来亚大学中文系任高级讲师。研究方向为中国古代文学，马来西亚华文文学和峇峇文学。 Dr. Lai Chin Ting is from Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia, and her ancestral home is Puning, Guangdong. She graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman University with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree from the Universiti Malaya, and a doctorate in Chinese ancient literature from Peking University. She is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies at the Universiti Malaya. Her research interests are ancient Chinese literature, Malaysian Chinese literature, and Baba literature.