Dr. Chiu Wee Siong is currently a senior lecturer at Department of Physics in University Malaya. He received both of his Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science) and Master of Science (major in Materials Science) in UKM. Thereafter, he enrolled his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Nottingham. His research interests cover the aspects of synthesis and characterization of solid-state nanostructural materials, which consisted of oxide- and 2D-based semiconductor and magnetic-nanomaterials, graphene nanocomposite, novel metal nanoparticles as well as photocatalyst nanocomposite. His current research work mainly focuses on the design of value-added nanostructural photocatalyst materials for photoelectrochemical application in producing hydrogen gas through water splitting reaction. He has published 95 papers in ISI-cited peer-reviewed journals and 30 conference proceedings. He has earned 2505 citations with total H-index of 26 according to ISI-Web of Science. Up to date, he has led 7 external grants and 6 internal grants with the sum of ~2-million and successfully filed two patents. Furthermore, he has received Young Scientist Award from Malaysia Association for Solid State Science and Technology. For the number of postgraduate students, he has successfully produced 10 PhD students and 2 master students. Moreover, he is actively involved in social engagement activity inclusive of serving as auditor/reviewer for numerous of well-known international fundings cum renowned publishers. His dedication in research also has honoured him with 17 awards both internationally and locally. In the meantime, he is also honoured with “Trusted Reviewer by UK Institute of Physics” in addition to the honour of Recognized Reviewer Award for numerous of ISI-cited journals under Elsevier Publisher. Furthermore, he has being appointed as Scientific Coach by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) and won gold medal with the honour of Best Project in Science and Technology Development. In the meantime, he also has won gold medal for the Green Hydrogen Technology Invention in International Materials Invention Competition in Nov 2024. With respect to his expertise in nanoscale materials for hydrogen production, lately, he has been elected as Guest Editor for a journal (Discover Nano with impact factor 4.5) published by Springer Nature, in managing publications associated to the “Green Hydrogen Production via Nanoengineering Approach”. On the other hand, his well-recognized expertise in semiconductor physics and photoelectrochemistry also renders him to be invited as plenary speaker and invited speaker in both international- and local-conferences. In terms of teaching, he has reflected multi-tasking and can diversify his teaching philosophy to wide range of subjects that ranges from materials physics to modern physics. Meanwhile, he has been appointed as external assessor for Curriculum Review of Materials Science Program in UiTM Shah Alam and serve as judge for numerous of scientific competitions. Finally, he has actively contributed to faculty administration task by serving as Quality Manager in handling auditing task, troubleshooting quality issues and managing special task force for the well-being of department and faculty. Additionally, his excellence contribution to department has rendered him to be awarded with excellent service certificate thrice.

Norazilawati Muhamad Sarih obtained her BSc (Hons.) degree in Polymer Technology from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. After graduating in 2001, she worked temporarily at Pearson (M) Sdn Bhd as an Assistant Editor. Subsequently, she was offered a permanent position at Heveafil (M) Sdn Bhd as an R&D Executive in the same year. In 2004, she joined the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya as a temporary Tutor. In 2010, she earned her PhD degree in Polymer Chemistry from Durham University, United Kingdom. Later that year, she was appointed as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. Throughout her career, she has taught various courses in several programs, including BSc in Chemistry, BSc in Applied Chemistry, MSc (coursework), and a Research Methodology course for PhD students. She has supervised 12 postgraduates and is currently supervising 3 postgraduates pursuing PhD and MSc degrees. Additionally, she has mentored over 40 final year project students. Apart from her administrative responsibilities at the departmental and faculty level, she has been serving as the Vice-President of the Malaysia Carbon Management Society since 2019.

Dr Sabri Sulaiman is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Sociology and Evidence-Based Intervention at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Trained entirely at the University of Malaya (UM), where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Social Administration and Justice (with a minor in Anthropology and Sociology), a Master’s in Social Intervention, and a PhD in Social Services, all from UM. His Master’s thesis examined Social Deprivation and the Social Well-being of Malaysian Children. His doctoral research on street-connected children contributed to the development of a Community-Based Social Care Model grounded in social rights, collective responsibility, and locally embedded systems of care. This work aligns with international debates on contextual safeguarding, prevention-oriented interventions, and socio-ecological approaches to child protection. His applied research and advisory roles extend to civil society and international organisations, reflecting his commitment to linking research with advocacy and policy reform. He has established an internationally recognised research profile, grounded in comparative, applied, and globally engaged sociology, spanning the Global South and the Global North.  As a sociologist and evidence-based intervention scholar specialising in applied and comparative sociology, social justice, and rights-based interventions, his research investigates life-course inequalities, violence, well-being, and vulnerability among marginalised and socially excluded populations, bridging rigorous academic analysis with evidence-based intervention-policy relevant and practical interventions for children, youth, families, young adults, and persons with disabilities across the Global South and North. A central focus of his work is children, families, and life-course inequality, with particular attention to early-life adversity, family disruption, deprivation, labour, governance, violence, and social exclusion. His work explores how these conditions influence behavioural outcomes, educational pathways, health, and long-term life chances, situating antisocial and prosocial behaviour within broader social, economic, and community contexts rather than individual pathology. He also examines how political economy, governance, public policy, legal frameworks, welfare regimes, and social care systems structure these dynamics, with attention to the influence of children, family background and early-life adversity on child development, educational trajectories, adult health, and life expectancy. Using a mixed-methods approach, his research examines how governance systems, institutional arrangements, and policy frameworks influence social behaviour, human development, and well-being throughout the life course. His work spans child and family sociology, ageing, governance and human rights, population health, violence and protection, work and labour, digital sociology, and sustainable development, generating evidence to strengthen social security, promote equity, and advance social justice globally. Dr Sabri’s research interests span from child and family sociology, ageing and the life course, governance and human rights, population health, violence and protection, work and labour, digital sociology, and sustainable development. Dr Sabri is actively engaged in national and international research, consultancy, and postgraduate supervision across these domains: Sociology of Children, Families, Ageing, and the Life Course: Examines family change, early childhood well-being, care, ageing, and intergenerational inequality. Focuses on how early-life adversity, deprivation, violence, disability, and social exclusion shape behavioural outcomes, education, health, and long-term life chances. Sociology of Population Health, Human Development, and Well-Being: Investigates how inequality, family conditions, labour markets, housing, and policy environments influence physical and mental well-being, particularly among socially and legally marginalised populations. Integrates sociological theory with applied policy and intervention research. Global and Comparative Sociology of Sustainability and Development: Applies comparative and global approaches to understand how capitalism, migration, displacement, climate change, social policy, and social protection regimes influence inequality and life-course outcomes across the Global South and North. Examines intersections of social structures, poverty, and sustainable development. Sociology of Violence, Vulnerability, and Protection: Analyses interpersonal, structural, and institutional violence, including domestic and family violence, child maltreatment, gender-based violence, labour exploitation, and elder abuse. Focuses on rights-based and evidence-informed approaches to prevention and protection. Sociology of Governance, Law, and Human Rights: Explores how legal frameworks, governance arrangements, and social policies shape access to services, institutional engagement, and social behaviour across marginalised populations, including children, families, and persons with disabilities. Sociology of Labour and Work: Investigates how labour markets, institutional practices, and inequalities intersect with social vulnerability, violence, exploitation, and the criminalisation of marginalised populations. Emphasises policy and intervention solutions to promote equitable work and protection. Sociology of Applied Statistics, Quantitative, and Mixed-Methods Research: Develops and applies advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse inequality, social behaviour, institutional processes, and intervention effectiveness. Supports evidence-based policy and programme evaluation. In addition to his academic roles in research and teaching, he currently serves as a Consultant to the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), Malaysia. He is currently leading major research initiatives, including: A Study on Risk Behaviours among At-Risk Adolescents in Malaysia, examining life-course vulnerabilities, well-being, and social behaviour, violence exposure, and prevention-oriented interventions; and Creating Inclusive Digital Education for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia, focusing on accessibility, equity, and rights-based digital inclusion in tertiary education. Dr Sabri is also the author of a forthcoming book, Community-Based Social Care Models for Protecting the Rights and Well-being of Street-Connected Children in Malaysia, which advances evidence-informed and rights-based approaches to child protection and social care practice. He has previously published "Deprivasi Sosial Kanak-kanak Malaysia," a pioneering work that examines social deprivation and child well-being from the children’s own perspectives, alongside policy and intervention strategies to reduce inequality and enhance social well-being. His work is internationally recognised, and he is an active member of the British Sociology Association, the Association of Southeast Asian Studies in the United Kingdom (ASEASUK), the Social Policy Association, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), the Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW), and the International Sociological Association (ISA). He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to edited volumes, and presented at numerous international conferences. Dr Sabri welcomes collaborative research, policy, and practice-based partnerships with scholars, practitioners, and institutions committed to advancing justice, equity, and inclusive social care systems that leave no one behind.