I am Erma Rahayu Mohd Faizal Abdullah, currently serving as the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs (HEP) at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya. In this role, I lead initiatives related to student development, welfare, mobility, and employability, with a strong focus on nurturing well-rounded graduates who are academically strong, industry-ready, and globally engaged. Alongside my leadership responsibilities, I continue to contribute actively to academia through teaching and research in Artificial Intelligence. My academic interests lie in computer vision, machine learning, and explainable AI (XAI), with applications in healthcare, education, and manufacturing. I have led and contributed to impactful projects such as UMFit, a real-time monitoring system for cardiac patients aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and reducing clinical workload. My research also extends to dentistry using CBCT imaging and industry collaborations to enhance automation and quality systems. In teaching, I am actively involved in postgraduate education, delivering courses such as Artificial Intelligence: Principles & Techniques, Computing Mathematics, and Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Ethics. My teaching approach emphasizes high-order thinking, critical analysis, and the application of AI concepts to real-world challenges. Beyond the classroom, I am deeply committed to student mentorship and talent development. I actively mentor students in hackathon and innovation-based activities, guiding them in problem framing, solution design, and pitching. These engagements are aligned with my broader goal of enhancing students’ creativity, teamwork, and readiness to solve complex, real-world problems. Ethical AI remains a central pillar of my work. As an IEEE CertifAIEd™ Authorized Assessor, I focus on algorithmic fairness, transparency, and data privacy. I integrate explainability techniques into AI systems to ensure models are interpretable, accountable, and aligned with responsible AI principles. I also actively support international engagement and academia–industry collaboration, creating opportunities that strengthen both student exposure and research relevance. Driven by a commitment to impactful innovation and student empowerment, I continue to contribute to the development of responsible AI solutions while nurturing future-ready graduates equipped to address complex global challenges.

A senior lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology in University Malaya since 2000. She obtained her PhD in Computer Science at the Lancaster University, United Kingdom in 2011. Her previous studies include MSc in Multimedia Interactive System from Liverpool John Moores University, UK and BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from University of Malaya. Her research interests include on following aspects such as affective computing, serious game, gamification, 3D information visualization and virtual reality.  

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.