In 2012, Dr Shafina completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Following this, she embarked on a dedicated service as a dental officer at the Ministry of Health Malaysia in Kedah until 2015. Later, she joined the Universiti Malaya, where she garnered a scholarship by the Ministry of Education Malaysia for her specialty training. Shafina pursued a Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, a milestone she attained in 2018. During the same year, she was awarded the Membership in Periodontics examination by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Upon her return from the United Kingdom, Dr Shafina assumed the role of a clinical lecturer and periodontist at the Universiti Malaya. Throughout her tenure, she dedicated herself to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, encompassing academic and clinical aspects. Her impact also extended to guiding postgraduate students in guiding research projects and thesis-writing. Furthermore, she continued to deliver periodontal treatments to her patients and was frequently praised for her gentle, painless, and comfortable scaling procedures. Dr Shafina has secured multiple research grants that facilitated the exploration of her diverse interests in fields such as Periodontology and Artificial Intelligence. She has contributed to scholarly discourse through the authorship of book chapters and publications featured in high-impact journals, as well as through her engagement with mass media. Her remarkable achievements have also been recognised with several noteworthy international awards, such as the Dental Education and Clinical Experience Fellowship awarded by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Presently, Dr Shafina is also finalising her doctorate at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Her research focus is centered around leveraging artificial intelligence to predict the prognosis of treatment outcomes for gingival recession around teeth. Outside of Dentistry, Dr Shafina enjoys long-distance running. She participated in numerous marathon and half-marathon events, reflecting her dedication, endurance, and perseverance.

Professor ChM Dr. Joon Ching Juan is a Professor of Catalysis and Nanotechnology at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya (UM), where he also serves as the Head of International Cooperation. He obtained his BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology in 2003 and his PhD in Chemistry in 2007 from the National University of Malaysia.             He is a globally recognised researcher in nanomaterials and catalysis with a strong focus on the understanding and engineering of nanomaterial systems for environmental sustainability and energy conversion. His work bridges fundamental science and applied innovation, particularly in photocatalysis, biofuels, and advanced functional materials. Currently, he has published more than 250 WoS/ISI-indexed publications (h-index of 57 and over 16,000 citations), demonstrating profound international scientific impact. He supervises more than 42 postgraduate students and is actively involved in developing the next generation of scientists through research mentorship and academic leadership. He also integrates entrepreneurship into research translation by founding Nanochemical@UM, which focuses on the commercialisation of nanomaterials. His innovation-driven research is supported by competitive national, international, and industry grants, including from The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), MOSTI, MOE, Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC), KAREX, industrial partnership, others. He has filed more than eight patents which reflect a firm commitment to technology transfer and real-world application. This combination of academic excellence and translational research makes him a highly sought-after global collaborator across academia, industry, and government sectors.             His excellence has been recognised through numerous prestigious awards including the Top Research Scientist Malaysia (2024) by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), IKM Gold Medal Award (2024), ranked among the Top 2% Scientists in the World by Stanford University (2020–2025). He was also honoured with the Top Outstanding Young Malaysian (2020) award by Junior Chamber International, the National Academic Award (Promising Academician) by the Ministry of Education (2018), the Malaysia Research Star Award (2017), the National Young Scientist Award by MOSTI (2016), etc. Furthermore, he received the 2012 Monash Pro Vice-Chancellor Award for Teaching for his innovative approach to creating an inspiring classroom environment. He is a Fellow of ASM (FASc), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Chartered Chemist (CChem, UK), and others reflecting his high international professional standing.             In leadership and service, he plays influential roles globally and nationally by serving as President of Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) which oversee most professional bodies in Malaysia, founder of the Malaysian Young Chemists Network (MYCN), President-Elect of Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS). He is a Titular Member of IUPAC in the Chemistry and the Environment Division VI, and an Associate Member CHEMRAWN, IUPAC. Additionally, he served as a former Chair of Frontier Natural World Research Cluster UM Radiation Protection Officer (RPO), Chemical Safety and Security Officer (CSSO), National Technical Committee Member Nanotechnologies (ISO Standard), National committee of Industry Standards Committee on Environmental Management (ISC Z). As an active speaker and advisor to government agencies, he remains a key driver of sustainable scientific innovation and international collaboration.

Prof. Ir. Dr. Ang Bee Chin is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. She obtained her Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Universiti Malaya in 2011, supported by a scholarship. She is a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng, UK) and a Professional Engineer (Ir., Malaysia), with research interests in nanoparticles, polymer-based nanocomposites, nanotechnology, electrospinning, materials characterization, and failure analysis. To date, she has published over 100 papers, with an H-index of 33. Dr. Ang is also active in professional bodies and academic leadership. She serves as a Senate member at Universiti Malaya, an Exco member of the Materials Technical Division (IEM), and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Malaysia. Her contributions extend to organizing conferences, mentoring, and serving as a coach or judge in national and international events. She is recognized as a certified Materials Failure Investigator (MFIP-Level 3) and has received awards at international and national exhibitions, reflecting the impact of her research and professional service.