Sr Dr. Kho Mei Ye is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying at Universiti Malaya, a position she has held since 2013. She earned her PhD in Project Management from Universiti Malaya in 2013, following a Master of Science (Building) in Contract and Procurement (2009) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (2006) from the same university. In addition to her academic qualifications, Dr. Kho is a registered Consultant Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and has been a member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) since 2017. She gained industry experience as a consultant at KPK Semenanjung (now known as AECOM) from 2006 to 2007 before pursuing her postgraduate studies. Currently, she serves as the Programme Coordinator for the Master of Project Management programme at Faculty of Built Environment, overseeing both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and conventional modes. She is simultaneously an assessor for the Universiti Malaya Quality Excellence Index (UMQEI) and has been a panel assessor for programme accreditation with the Quality Management and Enhancement Department (QMED) since 2019. In addition, she is a QMED associate under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) portfolio. Academic and Administrative Roles Dr. Kho has held numerous administrative and leadership roles at Universiti Malaya throughout her career. Early on, she was appointed as an Assistant Fellow at Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College (2007–2011), and was later promoted to Fellow and Treasurer of the college (2011–2013). She served as the Quality Coordinator for the Faculty of Built Environment from 2018 to 2019, where she was responsible for overseeing quality assurance initiatives. In 2021, she was appointed as the PhD Programme Coordinator for her faculty (serving until 2022). Dr. Kho also contributed to the university’s governance and quality processes as an Internal Auditor both at the faculty level (2011–2013) and the university level (2021–2023). In 2022, she broadened her leadership portfolio by becoming the Acting Director, Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya, and subsequently served as its Deputy Director. Most recently, in 2023, she was entrusted with the role of Coordinator for the Academic Quality Assurance Section at QMED under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) portfolio, where she helps uphold academic standards and programme quality across the institution. In addition, she has been appointed as a Programme Quality Assurance Expert (ProQAE) by the Quality Management and Enhancement Department (QMED) for 5 years (2019-2024) which further underscores her leadership and expertise in institutional quality assurance. Teaching and Research Contributions Dr. Kho is a dedicated educator and researcher. She has taught the core course “Principles of Measurement for Construction Works” in the Department of Quantity Surveying since 2013, demonstrating her long-term commitment to teaching and student learning. Alongside teaching, she has made significant research contributions in her field. Her research interests include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, building commissioning, late payment in construction, sustainability, green property management, and construction delay analysis. Over the years, Dr. Kho has secured 13 internal and external research grants in collaboration with various colleagues to support her research endeavors. She is a prolific author, with 30 papers published in international refereed journals and 14 papers presented at conferences to date, reflecting her active engagement in scholarly discourse. Dr. Kho has also contributed to academic literature in other ways: she served on the editorial board for a book by Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo titled “Standard Form of Building Contracts Compared” (2022), in which she is acknowledged as a contributor, and she has been part of the editorial board for the International Journal of Property Sciences. She also has five Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filings to her name. She also served as an external examiner at Curtin University in Australia and at Taylor's University. Professional Service and Recognitions Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Kho remains actively involved in professional service and continuous learning within her field. She has participated in and helped organize numerous international and national conferences and workshops, including recent and upcoming events such as SieQA 2024, the AUN-QA International Conference 2025, and Hari Kualiti UM 2026, where she shares knowledge and best practices in quality assurance and project management. She also plays a role in advancing industry standards, serving as a member of the task force committee for the Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works (SMM3), a committee responsible for developing systematic rules and guidelines for quantifying, describing, and classifying building works in Malaysia. Dr. Kho’s excellence in service and leadership has been recognized through various awards and honors. Some of the notable accolades she has received include: Certificate of Excellent Service (Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) 2020, awarded by Universiti Malaya for her outstanding service. UM Excellence Award 2013, in recognition of her achievement in completing her PhD early. Anugerah Felo Jasa Setia (Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College) 2012, honoring her dedicated service as a residential college fellow. Anugerah Penyelia Proaktif (Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College) 2011/2012, recognizing her proactive contribution as a college supervisor. Finally, Dr. Kho’s leadership journey began even during her student years. She was elected to the Student Representative Council of her faculty in the 2005/2006 session, serving as the Exco for Welfare. This early involvement in student governance highlights the longstanding commitment and leadership qualities she has carried into her professional career. She also represented Universiti Malaya as a swimmer in the Majlis Sukan Universiti Malaysia (MASUM) in 2005/2006.

Dalilah is a qualified accounting professional with a passion towards widening participation in the accounting profession. Having gained professional experience in the accounting industry through the Central Bank of Malaysia and Ernst & Young, Dalilah is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), a Chartered Accountant (CA) member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) member of CPA Australia.  Dalilah earned her PhD in Accounting from the University of Glasgow (UK), where she was honoured with the Adam Smith Business School Prize for Excellence. Her doctoral research, grounded in social theory, investigates the professional socialisation practices of prospective accountants in Malaysia. She also holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE, UK) and a Bachelor of Accounting from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN, Malaysia), graduating with First Class honours. Dalilah has over 10 years of teaching experience in financial accounting at various higher education institutions including International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) and the University of Glasgow where she served as a teaching assistant.

Prof. Dr. Vannajan Sanghiran Lee is a renowned researcher specializing in molecular modeling and simulations, dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs). With a BSc in Chemistry from Chiang Mai University, Thailand (1994), and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physical Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA (2001) supported by a prestigious scholarship from the Institute of Promotion and Development Science and Technology Project in Thailand, she has established herself as a prominent figure in her field. Dr. Lee's exceptional contributions were recently recognized with the 2023 UNESCO Woman of Influence for Science and Technology award at the 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence (ICFWI) in Tehran, Iran. Her expertise lies in molecular modeling and simulations, including Molecular Dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo Simulations (MC), and Quantum Mechanics (QM). She applies these techniques to biomolecular and material design, driving significant contributions to sustainable development. Currently serving as a respected lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, and holding the position of Deputy Head of the UM Centre of Excellence for Quantum Information Science and Technology (UMQIST) and an advisor of American Chemical Society (ACS) University of Malaya International Student Chapter, Dr. Lee's dedication and expertise in molecular modeling and simulations contribute to global SDG efforts. She also empowers the next generation of scientists through MolDesign, a student-founded enterprise she pioneered as a dynamic partnership platform for molecular creators and innovators, igniting new paths in scientific exploration. Dr. Lee's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, nurturing innovation, and empowering molecular creators exemplifies her dedication to driving transformative change across diverse industries, including pharmaceutical healthcare innovation and green technologies.