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Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin obtained his BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Universiti Malaya (1993) and PhD from University of Nottingham in the field of Asymmetry Organic Synthesis. After graduation in 1999, he returned to Malaysia and joined Chemistry Department, University Malaya working as young lecturer. In 2003 he was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, then to full Professor in 2016. His research interest focus in the field of organic synthesis, particularly synthesis of bioactive compounds such as derivatives of butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT), oxadiazole, thiadiazole and triazole for application as antioxidant. He also synthesis various derivatives of quinazoline for anticancer application. His current research involve the synthesis of carbazole derivatives for application as OLED materials.  Some of the works carried out in the University of Malaya involves co-operating with various department and faculty in UM. This include Physics Department, Pharmacy Department from Medical Faculty and Artificial Intelligent Department from Computer Science Faculty.