Prof Dato’ Dr Mohd Jamil Maah   Graduated with BSc(Hons) in Chemistry from UM in 1979 and started his academic career as a chemistry tutor at PASUM and later went to University of Sussex, UK to do his MSc in Organometallic Chemistry. This was the year he worked collaboratively with the late Prof Sir Harry Kroto, a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. In 1985 he went again to Sussex University for his DPhil - continuing on the pioneer work he initiated during MSc on the coordination chemistry of ligands containing P-C multiple bonds under the supervision of Prof John Nixon. Other than research, he is actively involved in chemical education and had been consultants to several ministries and industries in Malaysia. He held several academic administrative positions in UM like Head of Dept, Directors, Dean of several establishments in UM and DVC(Research & Innovation) and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International). He was Chairman of Malaysia Chemistry Olympiad Committee and heading several scientific committees involving government ministries and societies. He was seconded to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) as Undersecretary of BIOTEK Division. Currently, he is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya.  He was also a member of Board of Trustee for National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) and chaired the Management Committee (2014-2016). Internationally, he was a member of the Advisory Board on Education and Outreach (ABEO) of the OPCW (2018-2024) and a member of Board of Governor of ISTIC.  

Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors from Universiti Malaya in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in Asymmetric Organic Synthesis from the University of Nottingham, UK, in 1999. Upon completing his studies, he returned to Malaysia and began his career as a young lecturer in the Chemistry Department at the University of Malaya. Over the years, he climbed the academic ranks, achieving the status of Associate Professor in 2003 and attaining the position of full Professor in 2016. From 2021 to 2022, Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin served as the Head of the Chemistry Department before assuming the role of Deputy Dean of Research at the Faculty of Science from 2022 to 2024. Currently, he holds the position of Deputy Dean of Development at the Faculty of Science. His research endeavors predominantly focus on organic synthesis, with a specific interest in developing bioactive compounds, including derivatives of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), oxadiazole, thiadiazole, and triazole for use as antioxidants. Additionally, he explores the synthesis of various derivatives of quinazoline for potential applications in anticancer treatments. Currently, his research involves the creation of carbazole derivatives for their utility in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, with a focus on improving the C(sp²)-N bond formation through the Buchwald-Hartwig reaction under microwave irradiation. Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin's contributions extend beyond his home institution, as he served as an Experienced Researcher at Kaunas University of Technology from 2019 to 2023 under the MEGA HORIZON 2020 PROJECT: MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION STAFF EXCHANGE.

I am a full time Professor at the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. I received PhD from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom in the field of Neuroscience. I am a trained Human Anatomist and have been teaching Gross and Clinical Anatomy to hundreds of undergraduate Medical (MBBS Year 1 & 2 ), Dental (BDS Year 1), and postgraduate surgical students (Master of Surgery & Master of ENT) and Dental postgraduates (MClintDent) for more than 30 years. I have wide experience in teaching Human Anatomy using human cadavers, plastinated specimens, models, online and hybrid methods.   My main area of research is neural regeneration focusing on axonal mechanisms and extracellular matrix molecules related to regeneration processes in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. My research group is also involved in exploring natural products that can improve neural regeneration, and those which can enhance learning and memory. My other research interests include Cognitive Neuroscience aspects of Anatomical Education focusing in Cognitive Loads, Clinical Anatomy and Dental Implants. I have presented our work at many local and international conferences and published in many international indexed peer-reviewed journals. I have served as a reviewer for numerous journals and supervised many Master and PhD students.   In addition, on the administration side I have served as the Head, Department of Anatomy over many years at Faculty of Medicine,University of Malaya.   I hold membership at various societies including The Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and Malaysian Anatomical Association.