Sheue-Li Ong is a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. She is also honored to serve as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2022 - 2025). Within her academic role, Dr. Ong primarily focuses on teaching mathematics and programming courses. During her undergraduate studies, Dr. Ong, originally a Mathematics student, had the opportunity to complete an internship at the Central Bank of Malaysia, which greatly influenced her decision to pursue further studies in the field of Economics. Dr. Ong has had the privilege of receiving full scholarships for her master's and Ph.D. studies, which included three memorable years spent studying in Japan. This experience greatly contributed to her knowledge and passion for her research areas. Upon completing her studies, she served as a visiting scholar at Edith Cowan University in Australia (2016) and Yokohama National University in Japan (2017). She also pursued a three-month fellowship at Yokohama National University in 2023, further enhancing her knowledge and collaborations. With a specialization in time series analysis, Dr. Ong's research interests lie in the field of international economics. Her contributions to the academic community have been recognized through a number of best paper awards for her collaborative publications with esteemed co-researchers. Furthermore, she has been granted funding from esteemed organizations such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA), and the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC). Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Ong serves as a coordinator for graduate employability, actively supporting students in developing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their professional journeys. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous learning and building her expertise, with a profound desire to make positive contributions to society.

Fatin Nur Majdina Nordin is a senior lecturer in the Programme of Applied Science with Islamic Studies at the Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. Her academic work focuses on integrating scientific knowledge with Islamic principles, particularly in the areas of hygiene, health, and halal science. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science with Islamic Studies (BAScIStud) majoring in Biohealth Science, and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Medicine (Dentistry and Islamic Studies), where she examined the use of Salvadora persica (miswak) in oral health care. She later pursued a PhD in Science, Technology, and Health, focusing on cosmetic safety, where she explored the risks of cosmetic ingredients and the effectiveness of product labels in communicating ingredient risks. Her research interests include health and well-being, halal science, hygiene and environmental health, knowledge integration, and the role of women in Islam. In addition to her academic contributions, she is involved in initiatives related to mental hygiene awareness, environmental sustainability, and women's empowerment within the framework of Islamic principles. Her work aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of science and its applications within an Islamic context, fostering interdisciplinary research and education.  

Dr. Muhammad Fazril Razif became a member of the Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in 2014. He completed his undergraduate education at Murdoch University (Perth, Australia) in 2007 with a double degree in BSc (Biomedical Science/Molecular Biology) and BSc (Forensic Biology and Toxicology; Minor in Criminology). In 2009, he joined the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to pursue his PhD research. After four years, he received his PhD from the School of Medicine and Pharmacology (University of Western Australia, Australia), with his project entitled “RNA-binding Proteins: Unraveling the code”. During his candidature, Dr. Fazril was shortlisted as a state-finalist for the AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards (2011) for his work. Dr. Fazril has worked on numerous research projects, including the expression and validation of synthetic proteins, genomics and transcriptomics studies on acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, diabetes and schizophrenia. In 2017, he joined the Medicinal Mushroom Research Group (MMRG) and has great interest in studying the genome, transcriptome and proteome of medicinal mushrooms. His current research also focuses on the expression of novel proteins found in medicinal mushrooms and their bioactivities via pre-clinical and clinical studies. Academically, he has spearheaded the development of three new courses in the Department. These are GIM2001 Body and Your Health; MIX3001 Techniques in Molecular Medicine and GDM0006 Global Trends in Food and Health. He is also an active Faculty member, with positions as the Deputy Head (Research & Publication) in the Visibility, Information and Communication (VICFOM) Unit, member of the Internal Audit team under the Quality Management System (QMS) Committee, and member of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee (OSHE).  As a Principal Investigator, he has supervised 4 PhD and 2 MSc students, and is currently supervising 3 PhD and 1 MSc candidates . He has also published 3 Book chapters and 20 research articles, and have received a total of 8 research grants (3 as Principal Investigator). In 2017, he was awarded with “The Highest Number of Publications in the Department” award. In 2021, he was nominated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) to represent Universiti Malaya at the National Young Scientist Award 2021, Academy of Sciences Malaysia. At present, he is an Editorial Board member of two journals and is an Executive Committee member of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB).