Dr. Che Chong Chin, PhD, holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Malaya. Her academic journey includes the achievement of a BNSc degree in Nursing and a Master of Nursing (Education) from Monash University, followed by the completion of her PhD at the Universiti Malaya. Dr. Che has extensive experience in nursing and midwifery practice. Throughout her academic career spanning over 15 years, she has made substantial contributions to both teaching and research domains.  Her research focus spans Gerontology Nursing, Maternal and Child Health and Community Health, with a current emphasis on pioneering a psychosocial approach to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Notably, she actively contributes to the development of a time banking model tailored for ageing and sustainable communities. Dr Che is a devoted life member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and holds a position on the Early Career Researcher Editorial Advisory Board of Nursing Open.

I am Erma Rahayu Mohd Faizal Abdullah, the Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at Universiti Malaya. My passion lies in advancing the fields of computer vision, machine learning, and their applications in areas such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. As an academic, I’ve had the privilege of shaping the AI curriculum at Universiti Malaya, including designing courses like Artificial Intelligence: Principles & Techniques and NextGen Software Development. My goal is to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving AI landscape. My research focuses on solving real-world problems through AI. One of my proudest projects is UMFit, a real-time monitoring app for cardiac patients that aims to improve healthcare accessibility and reduce clinical burdens. I’m also actively involved in using CBCT data for dentistry research and collaborating with Perodua to enhance automation and quality systems in manufacturing. Ethical AI is a significant part of my work. As an IEEE CertifAIEd™ Authorized Assessor, I focus on promoting algorithmic fairness, transparency, and privacy. I also apply explainable AI (XAI) tools, such as SHAP, to ensure my AI models are interpretable and trustworthy. Education is my passion, and I strive to empower students with high-order thinking skills and innovative approaches to learning. I also enjoy collaborating with international scholars, such as hosting Nishitani Aoi from Ehime University, and incorporating dynamic topics like intelligent agents and Data Intelligence into the curriculum. I strongly believe in building bridges between academia and industry. Collaborations with global leaders like Zhipu AI and Alto AI have brought valuable resources to my department, ensuring we remain at the forefront of AI research and innovation. I am driven by a vision of creating impactful AI solutions and nurturing the next generation of AI experts. My journey continues to be fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to ethical innovation.

Suria Zainuddin is a Management Accounting and Taxation lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and undergraduate studies (BAcc) in accounting in 2011 and 1998, respectively at University of Malaya and obtained her Master of Accountancy (MAcc) in 2002 from Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia. Her research interests are in the area of taxation, zakat, management accounting and control systems, and accounting education. She has supervised more than 10 Masters and 3 PhD students. She has been teaching for 20 years for various levels of studies including diploma, undergraduates and postgraduate studies.