Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ninie Suhana Abdul Manan is a lecturer and researcher at Universiti Malaya, recognised for her expertise in electrochemistry, advanced materials, and ionic liquids. She completed her PhD at Queen's University Belfast, focusing on the electrochemical behaviours of inorganic species—such as sulfur, mercury, and rare-earth elements (Lanthanides)—in ionic liquids. Her strong foundation in electrochemistry drives her research, particularly in redox processes and ion exchange at interfaces, contributing to significant advancements in electroanalytical chemistry. Her research portfolio underscores her contributions to developing state-of-the-art electrochemical sensors for the precise detection and quantification of chemical species. With applications in environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics, Dr. Abdul Manan has excelled in creating non-enzymatic biosensors and innovative electrode surface modifications.  Dr. Abdul Manan is also at the forefront of research on ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES), celebrated for their non-volatility, tunability, and environmental friendliness. Her work investigates these solvents for applications in electrochemistry, separation technologies, metal recovery, redox flow battery, and enhancing absorbents' efficiency in removing industrial contaminants, promoting sustainable industrial practices and green chemistry solutions. A significant milestone in her career was her 2017 collaboration with Lynas (M) Sdn. Bhd., where she was involved in developing ionic liquid-based methods for extracting heavy rare-earth elements, aiming to reduce acid consumption in the stripping process. She is a key member of the University of Malaya Centre for Ionic Liquids (UMCiL) and the Malaysia Ionic Liquid Research Society (MRILS), where she serves on the committee for 2024. Dr. Abdul Manan played a pivotal role in registering the society under ROS in 2016, where she was the first vice-chairman. Moreover, she actively engages with national and international industries through her work at the Center of Excellence for Rare Earth Elements for Analysis, Technology, and Exploration (CREATE) at Universiti Malaya focusing on midstream activities. Throughout her career, Dr. Abdul Manan has secured more than RM 2 million in research funding as a principal investigator and co-researcher for various projects to show her dedication to research activities. In her department, Dr. Abdul Manan holds various leadership roles, including Chair of the Postgraduate Bureau (2020) and Chair of the Undergraduate Bureau (2024). Her academic career is further distinguished by key responsibilities such as Program Coordinator, MQF Coordinator, Timetable Coordinator, Academic Advisor, and participation in multiple task forces, reflecting her steadfast dedication to academic and institutional development. Since 2013, Dr. Abdul Manan has been actively involved in training Malaysia’s International Chemistry Olympiad team, representing the country as a Scientific Observer (2014 and 2015) and Head Mentor (2018 and 2024). She was a key figure in establishing the Malaysian Association Science Olympiads (MASO), registering it under the Registrar of Societies (ROS), and currently serves as its first treasurer (2023-2024). Dr. Abdul Manan has received numerous awards for her work, including the UM Excellent Service Awards (2014, 2017) and the Certificate of Excellent Service (2023). The Academy of Sciences Malaysia recognized her with a prestigious award, inducting her into the Young Scientist Network (2023-2026), showcasing her leadership and commitment to scientific excellence.

  Associate Prof. Dr. Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung (Bachelor of Psychology, Master and PhD of Psychology (UKM) is a lecturer in Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. She was appointed as Head of Department, Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling from 2015 - 2017. She is  currently a program coordinator in Master of Early Childhood Education, a position she held since 2012. As Editor in Chief, Malaysian Online Journal Psychology and Counselling since 2019 - current. She has been awarded Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2016) and Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2021).   She was Editor Guest for Scopus journals, Advanced Science Letter Journal and Education and Information Technology (Springer). Her name is very well-known in CRC Balkema Taylor & Francis Publisher as Editor Books of Economics, Social Sciences and Informational Management (2015), The Role of Service in Tourism & Hospitality Industry (2015), Social Sciences and Inter-diciplinary Behaviour (2016) and Knowledge, Service, Tourism & Hospitality (2016), Managing Service, Education and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era (2017), Social Interactions and Networking in Cyber Society (Springer) (2017), Trends and Issues in Inter-diciplinary Behaviour and Social Sciences (2017, 2018), Early Childhood Education in 21st century (2019), The Social Science Empowered (2020). Her most recent contribution is as Author of book of Penyelidikan Dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak(2021), Pembangunan Sumber Manusia: perspektif Psikologi Organisasi (2023), Prinsip Pengurusan Tingkah Laku: teori, amalan dan stategi pengajaran (2025) and Sustainability Consciousness in Esrly Childhood Education (2025) by University Malaya Press.      She is also appointed as Article Review Journal for Scopus Journal such as Pertanika, Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Education and Information Technologies (Springer), Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Malaysian Online Journal of Education Management. Fonny has been involved in about 15 research projects. Her research interest are Preschool Education, Psychology Wellbeing, Cognitive Ability children, Psychosocial wellbeing oral health patients, Psychosocial children with cancer, etc. She have awarded Best Paper Award, Socio Cultural International Conference (2019), Best Paper Award, Icibsos International Conference (2018), Best Paper, The International DIET Conference (2016).   She is actively engage in MOU/MOA between Faculty of Education, UM with international universities in Indonesia (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Bina Nusantara, Jakarta, Universitas Islam Negeri, Universitas Negeri Jogjakarta, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta. Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Padjajaran, Bandung, Universitas Islam Bandung, Universitas Negeri Malang and Universitas Mercubuana Yogyakarta, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia). Among activities involved Inbound-Outbound Program, Collaboration Research, Collaboration Conference, External Examiner Program Study and as Guest Lecturer.    She was also responsible for providing and preparing the documentations for AUN-QA for Bachelor in Early Childhood Program (2017), PSAR03, Curriculum review for under-gaduate (Early Childhood Education and Counseling Programs) and postgraduate (Master in Early Childhood Program) and actively involved in teaching and learning process of undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is appointed as Panel of Interviewer for new students intake (local and international) for Faculty of Education, UM (2013-untill current). She has had been appointed as "visiting professor" in Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (2017) and Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Language in China (2019), Adjuct Professor in Lincon University and Universitas negeri Malang Indonesia.     She is regularly invited as Keynote Speaker in International Conference, Invited Speaker for workshops, seminar on topics related to publications, psychometric properties, scientific writing etc. She was invited as speaker in Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia) with Malaysian Ambassador. She is regularly invited as internal examiner and external examiner for postgraduate students (PhD) of University of Newcastle, Australia, Universitas Bina Nusantara, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, and University of Malaya.      She supervised a total of 75 postgraduate students (masters - 30 students, PhD - 45 students), with 19 PhD students was graduated, 4 PhD student waiting for viva and 24 Masters students under her supervision have graduated. She have more than 100 research articles that has been published in ISI, ESCI, Scopus Journals, Chapter in Book and Proceeding Indexing.   She is also active in social and community activities local and abroad as a committee member of Non Government Organizational (Pertubuhan Ihsan Perdana Selangor) and other Public University (UPM) which involves in numerous corporate social responsibilities activities such as motivational talks for school children (Program We Care We Share) (2019), Leadership program in SMK P5(1) Putrajaya (2016), Leadership Program in all boys boarding school in Putrajaya (2020), community engagement for underprivilege community, building mini library UM for indigenous people of Kampung Bumbun, Pulau Carey (2014), Program Bersama Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Rumah Sayang (2015), Program Psikososial kepada Mangsa Banjir di Kelantan (2015), Kembara Membina Insaniah ke Penjara Marang, Terengganu (2013), Committee member of World Teachers Day (2019), Program Pemakanan Seimbang bersama Kanak-kanak Orang Asli (2019). As for international community services, she had engaged in Community Service in Desa Pati , Yogyakarta Indonesia (2016), Islamic Bording Schools in Bandung Indonesia (2019), Islamic Bording Schools in Jogjakarta (2019), Program Kemasyarakatan Bersama Masyarakat Orang Asli Royal Belum, Perak (2024), Program explorasi Ilmu Bersama Kanak-Kanak di Asrama Damai Kuang.She also actively involved in sports, recreation and other activities organized by the Faculty of Education.           

Assoc. Prof (I) Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum is an architecture futurist, sustainability proponent and design activist. He founded the hybrid architectural design firm [SA]2 or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn Bhd which combines cutting edge architectural design solutions with extensive researched based explorative approach to solve challenging integrated design problems. The firm has won several international competitions and represented the country in several in world class exhibitions. He is currently a Past President on Council in the Malaysia Green Building Council which is under the auspices of the World Green Building Council. He was also the Deputy President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia  (The Malaysian Institute of Architects) for 2017-2019. He currently is a GBI facilitator, previously was one of the accreditation panel for the GBI Green Rating Tool. He was the editor in chief for ‘Architecture Malaysia’ magazine which is the premier architecture journal for the Malaysian Institute of Architects. He holds 2 degrees in architecture, one from the University of Liverpool UK and the other from University of Science Malaysia. Currently he is the academic Advisor to the Masters of Green Architecture in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). UM has also appointed him as Assoc. Prof. (Industry) for the University. Currently he is managing and coordinating the 3 niche labs for the final year for the UM Master of Architecture Programme namely, Green & Sustainable Architecture Lab (GSAL), Urban & Community Architecture Lab (UCAL) and Heritage & Conservation Architecture Lab (HCAL).