Mazdida completed her BSc and MSc in Chemistry (Natural Products Chemistry) from Universiti Malaya and later pursue her Ph.D. in Advanced Material at the same university in Kuala Lumpur.  She started her first career as a Chemistry Lecturer at Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran MARA Bangi in 1998-2001 before attached to Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (PASUM). She has experienced in teaching Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Analytical Biochemistry. Apart from teaching, she is active in research work involves synthesis and characterization of magnesium and lithium-based composite solid electrolytes, development of STEM teaching and learning, and the latest research is to develop silver-zinc oxide nanoparticles from Scorodocarpus borneensis extracts towards antimicrobial activities. She welcomes those interested to pursue their studies in Masters or Ph.D either in the field of Chemistry Science or STEM Education. She also welcomes any interested bodies for collaboration and knowledge communication.  

* PhD with distinction in Chemical Eng. from University of Malaya. *His h-index is 31 with total citations almost 7400 according to Google Scholar. *He published more than 100 ISI journal articles and filed 12 patents with 6 granted patents. He has been awarded many medals in International Expos. Laureate of 10 International Awards. *He is recognized by SciFinder Database as one of the top 20 researchers (ranked 14) in the world in the research field of ‘deep eutectic solvents and palm oil research work’. *He participated in more than 50 International conferences in different countries. * Invited as keynote speaker in Oman, Qatar and Sudan to deliver lectures and seminars as well as to improve the research system in many universities in Sudan. *He has received many certificates and recognition from Elsevier and Thomson Reuters for his published papers. *He received many international awards from Elsevier, United Nation University- Japan, UNESCO-Paris, ICheME- Malaysia, Foundation of Alexander von Humboldt-Germany, and American Oil Chemists' Society-USA. * Laureate 2015 ProSPER.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development for Energy Category in Asia Pacific. * Laureate MAB Young Scientist Award from UNESCO and representing Malaysia. *Publication of the first comprehensive scientific report on Malaysian Biosphere Reserves with support of NESCO. * Recognized as one of the top 100 Scientists in Asia in the 2018 edition of the Asian Scientist 100 (AS100). * Member in Editorial Advisory Committee in Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal (ALKEJ). * Member in Editorial Advisory Committee Inform magazine (founded 1917) published under American Oil Chemists' Society. * In 2020,2021,2022 and 2023 and according to ranking generated by Stanford University, recognized as world’s top 2% of Scientists in Eng. In Category of Chemical and Biotechnology Eng.

Dr. Gareth Sim Maw Shin is a senior lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya. He joined in 2017 after completing his PhD in Medical Science at the same university, following a three-year SLAI fellowship under the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Teaching & SupervisionDr. Gareth coordinates and delivers key undergraduate courses, including Basic Immunology, Pharmacotherapy for Psychiatric & Neurological Disorders, and Smoking Cessation Programmes. He has supervised 9 PhD and 6 Master’s students to date, with 3 PhD and 1 Master’s graduate successfully completed. Research ExcellenceHis research focuses on behavioural science, genetic epidemiology, and psycho- & neuro-pharmacogenomics, with applications in drug abuse, smoking, psychiatric disorders, and ageing. He leads a project on pharmacogenomics of amphetamine-type stimulants and opioid dependence in Malaysia.He has published over 30 international journal articles and 7 conference proceedings, including in Tier 1 journals such as Brain Research, BBA – General Subjects, Biogerontology, The Pharmacogenomics Journal, and Toxicology. His work advances precision medicine, addiction pharmacotherapy, and public health policy. Future DirectionsDr. Gareth plans to integrate next-generation sequencing (NGS) and AI models into pharmacogenomics and to pioneer research in ageing genomics and the pharmacogenomics of anti-ageing, addressing the global challenge of healthy longevity. Impact SummaryWith sustained grant success, high-impact publications, international collaboration, and a strong supervision track record, Dr. Gareth is an emerging leader in pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine, poised to translate genomic insights into clinical and public health solutions.