Dr. Mohd Nur Ashraf bin Mohd Yusoff is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya. He holds Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (2014), Master of Engineering Science (M.Eng.Sc) (2018), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy (2024), all from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Ashraf specializes in fuel engineering and tribology, with a primary research focus on sustainable fuel technologies for internal combustion engines. His work explores alternative fuels, biofuel applications, and tribological performance enhancements, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions. During his studies, he has actively worked with industry leaders, including the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and DUCOM India, engaging in research on biofuels, fuel tribology, and lubricant performance optimization. His research findings have been published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and scientific contributions in the field of sustainable energy and transportation. Dr. Ashraf remains dedicated to interdisciplinary research, industry engagement, and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, aligning his work with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency in combustion technologies.

  Prof Dr Vikineswary started her academic career after completing her PhD in the Institute of Postgraduate Studies in 1989 as a lecturer.  She ventured into search, discovery and utilisation of indigenous microorganisms including actinomycetes and phototrophic bacteria for feed, feed or fine chemicals. Her research activities diversified and while studying the potential of mushrooms and in particular the white - rot fungi in environmental biotechnology, she had the opportunity to work with mushroom farmers.  Together with the growers, the Mushroom Research Association of Malaysia was founded in 2000 and as the founding  president she has highlighted the importance of mushrooms and the industry in Malaysia.  She is well known for the research conducted which includes systematic and bioactivity of marine actinomycetes, mushroom biology and their bioactive metabolites, phototrophic bacteria for bioremediation and as a live feed enhancer. She has  successfully trained 50 Masters and 20 PhD students and a number are currently pursuing their postgraduate studies under her supervision. Her research activities are sponsored by national and international grants including industrial funding.  Prof.  Vikineswary has won several awards for her research findings both in Malaysia and at International Exhibition.  She has collaboration with overseas scientists through CICHE, JSPS and EU programmes. She has published 265 papers in peer reviewed journals, proceedings, bulletins, chapters in books  and  books.  In recognition of her contribution in microbiology and active participation as member of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology she was elected as the first woman President of the Society in 2001. In 2014 she was nominated as one of the Top Research Scientist Malaysia by Academy Science Malaysia. In 2015 she was nominated as a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

Dr. Loganathan Krishnan obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) i.e. LL.B (Hons) from University of London. He pursued Master of Laws i.e. LL.M at University of Malaya. He then obtained Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from Curtin University of Technology. He obtained his Doctorate in Law i.e. PhD at University of Malaya in the area of Corporate Law and a Diploma in Corporate Governance from Basel Institute of Governance, Switzerland. He teaches Corporate law and Comparative Corporate Governance. He is a Chief Examiner and External Moderator for Company and Business Law for Professional Examinations conducted by Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia. He is a guest lecturer at Sussex University, School of Law, Politics & Sociology, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman and Taylor’s University.  Dr. Loganathan has presented his research findings at national and international conferences He has also published papers in various scholarly, refereed, indexed double-blinded journals. He has also published books publsihed by Springer and Wolters Kluwer and books chapters published by Routledge and De Gruyter. His research expertise is in the area of Corporate Law and Constitutional Law. He has supervised research projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has received several research grants including the FRGS. He is also a paper reviewer for several journals and an Editorial Board Member of Australasian Journal of Law, Ethics and Governance. He has served as an external examiner and supervisor for PhD for Universiti Utara Malaysia and Monash University of Malaysia.  Dr. Loganathan Krishnan is a council member of Asean Law Association of Malaysia, Member of Constitutional and Human Rights Committee and Corporate Securities and Investment Committee, LAWASIA, and Deputy General Secretary of the Educational, Welfare and Research Foundation.