Dr. Asiful Habib is a dedicated researcher specializing in electrical machine design, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. He is currently serving as a Lecturer at the Universiti Malaya Power & Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD in 2024 from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), where his research focused on the design and prototyping of a multi-stage, multi-phase, fully coreless axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) generator. His work aimed to enhance the power density of electrical machines by leveraging the coreless concept and overcoming challenges associated with non-ferromagnetic materials. During his doctoral studies, he successfully designed and prototyped a 1.3 kW AFPM generator optimized for renewable energy applications, which led to a patent application for its innovative design. Prior to his doctoral research, Dr. Habib completed his M.Phil. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Malaya in 2020. He gained extensive research experience as a Research Assistant at both UKM and UMPEDAC, where he contributed to the development of a smart transportation system laboratory. This facility integrated renewable energy sources (wind and solar), lightweight generators, and electric vehicle (EV) battery thermal management systems, advancing sustainable transportation technologies. Dr. Habib is highly skilled in Ansys Maxwell-based simulations for motor and generator applications in EVs and wind energy systems, complemented by practical expertise in real-time hardware performance evaluation. His research also covers power system resilience, with a particular focus on diagnosing and mitigating electrical machine winding faults through multi-phase generator modeling and prototyping. Beyond his research, he is actively engaged in academic training and mentoring, conducting workshops and guiding undergraduate students in projects such as EV battery cooling systems, which resulted in successful working prototypes. Dr. Habib has authored multiple ISI-indexed journal articles, IEEE conference papers, book chapters in the fields of electrical power systems, renewable energy, and machine design. His contributions significantly advance sustainable energy solutions, and he remains committed to pioneering innovations in electrical machines and renewable energy systems.

Dr. Mohd Faizal Hamzah is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Science, Department of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaya (UM). Before joining academia full-time, he served as a Senior Librarian at UM and was appointed Acting Head of the Museum of Asian Art, a role he held until 2024. Alongside his professional duties, he has also contributed as a part-time lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Faculty of Applied Sciences, where he teaches in the area of information and research skills. His academic journey began in 2006 with a Diploma in Information Management from UiTM, followed by a Bachelor’s degree (2008) and a Master’s degree (2011) in the same field. In 2019, he earned his PhD in Information Management, specializing in work design and work performance. With more than 16 years of professional experience spanning Information Science, Library Science, and Information Management, Dr. Faizal has authored over 50 publications and contributed extensively to advancing research and practice in the field. His achievements include the Malaysia Aspiring Librarian Award (2015), the Masti Gemilang Administrator Awards for Social Writing (2022) and Research (2022), as well as international recognitions such as the IFLA WLIC 2025 Discovery Grant, the TalentCorp Travel Grant Award (MJVC 2024), and Best Presentation Awards at ICEEL 2024, ICIM 2023, and AIC 2018. In recognition of his service and academic contributions, he has also received multiple institutional awards, including the University of Malaya Excellence Service Award (2014, 2024), the UM Certificate of Excellent Service (2013), and the UM Excellence Award (2014). Beyond academia, Dr. Faizal plays a leading role in professional organizations. He currently serves as Vice President I of the Malaysian Librarian Association (2024–present), Chairman for Special Disabled Users in Libraries (2016–present), a member of the International Library Advisory Board of Woxsen University, India, and an active contributor to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), where he is part of the Regional Division Committee (Asia-Oceania) and the Standing Committee on Equitable and Accessible Library Services (2025–present). LinkedIN: Mohd Faizal Hamzah

Dr. Li Ran is Senior Lecturer at Institute of China Studies, Faculty of Art and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya. She obtained her doctoral degree in Economics from Department of Economics, Universiti Malaya in 2014. Her specialization is in the transformation of China’s state enterprises, state enterprise system and China’s political-economic system, and her current areas of research include China’s global strategy and China-Malaysia economic relations. Her previous writings have appeared in a number of international journals such as China: An International Journal, Cities, International Journal of China Studies, and Journal of Contemporary Asia. Moreover, her doctoral thesis was published as a book by a reputable publisher Palgrave Macmillan. She also wrote for Sin Chew Daily as a column author regularly.