Nur Fadhilah is a senior lecturer in the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya (UM). Her research is primarily focused on cryptography, data security and privacy, with a strong interest in emerging technologies such as blockchain and smart cities. Her work involves developing cryptographic protocols, privacy-preserving scheme, secure data dissemination, and secure communication frameworks to protect network, system, and data against security threats.She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University, USA, followed by a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Her extensive research in cryptography during her doctoral studies has influenced her current work, motivating her to develop secure and privacy-preserving solutions for safeguarding today's digital world. 

  Prof Dato’ Dr Mohd Jamil Maah   Graduated with BSc(Hons) in Chemistry from UM in 1979 and started his academic career as a chemistry tutor at PASUM and later went to University of Sussex, UK to do his MSc in Organometallic Chemistry. This was the year he worked collaboratively with the late Prof Sir Harry Kroto, a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. In 1985 he went again to Sussex University for his DPhil - continuing on the pioneer work he initiated during MSc on the coordination chemistry of ligands containing P-C multiple bonds under the supervision of Prof John Nixon. Other than research, he is actively involved in chemical education and had been consultants to several ministries and industries in Malaysia. He held several academic administrative positions in UM like Head of Dept, Directors, Dean of several establishments in UM and DVC(Research & Innovation) and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International). He was Chairman of Malaysia Chemistry Olympiad Committee and heading several scientific committees involving government ministries and societies. He was seconded to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) as Undersecretary of BIOTEK Division. Currently, he is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya.  He was also a member of Board of Trustee for National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) and chaired the Management Committee (2014-2016). Internationally, he was a member of the Advisory Board on Education and Outreach (ABEO) of the OPCW (2018-2024) and a member of Board of Governor of ISTIC.  

Luqman Hakim has built a diverse career across manufacturing, oil & gas, and industrial digital technologies in Malaysia and the UK. He observed that while companies aim to innovate sustainably, many struggle to advance R&D without the right research partners. If this felt like you, this is where he can help. His current work focuses on developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for water and gas purification. Specifically, on the removal of harmful organic pollutants from water sources and the capture of volatile organic compounds or other industry gases from the atmosphere. See an example of news coverage on his past PhD project.   These MOF materials also hold great potential for applications in sensing, catalysis, energy storage, gas separation, drug delivery, and magnetism — areas he plans to explore next. He welcomes any collaboration opportunities to help solve your technical challenges.