ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NORRODZOH BINTI HJ SIREN

Norrodzoh Binti Hj Siren or the name in her writing, Nor Raudah Hj Siren was born in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. Starting school at  National Primary School, Batu 38, Sabak Bernam Selangor and continued to Secondary School, SAMT Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Batu 38 Sabak Bernam, Selangor. She attended  at the University of Malaya (1988) and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Writing) in 1992 from the Writing Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (1989-1992). Then obtain biasiswazah UM to pursue a Master of Arts (Media) in 1998.  As a lecturer in the Department of Da'wah and Human Development, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya since 1999. She was entrusted as Head of Department of Da'wah and Human Development in 2003- 2005, and got a Gift Training Study Leave for a Doctorate in the field of rhetoric writing (2005-2008). Was awarded his doctorate in 2010. She returned to hold the position as head of Department of Da'wah and Human Development (2011-2013). After finished doctorate, she continue the study and got a Bachelor's in Islamic Studies (Da'wah and Leadership) from National University of Malaysia in 2013. As a Lecturer she got three time for Excellent Employee Award and two time for Excellent Employee Certificate. She also wrote books, chapters of book, articles in journals etc. Her main areas of writing and research are media, education and da'wah.  In the social field, she have a lot of energy to contribute to the local community as a YDP PIBG National Primary School of Bukit Kuchai from 2002 to 2009. Involved in Alumni Media Studies, UM as Treasurer and Alumni ALSAMTiS (secondary School Alumni) as Vice President. Also involved in the Cooperative Seri Murni Puchong as a Member of the Board and now involved in Kelab Mantap Daie as a Secretary.

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PROF. DR. PUTERI SHAFINAZ AKMAR BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN

Professor Dr Puteri Shafinaz Abdul Rahman received her tertiary education at the University of Malaya and was awarded a prestigious Split-Site Doctoral Scholarship by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Commission (United Kingdom) to pursue her PhD in Proteomics jointly at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Malaya. She completed her PhD in 2007 and subsequently joined the Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, where she now serves as the Head of Department. She is also a founding member and current Director of the Universiti Malaya Centre for Proteomic Research (UMCPR). Across her academic career, Dr Puteri has secured more than RM 14.5 million in research funding as Principal Investigator and in collaborative roles. She has supervised 8 Master's and 8 PhD candidates to completion, and she currently mentors 7 PhD and 3 Master's students. She previously led the Unit for Central Research Laboratories, which is the Faculty of Medicine’s designated facility for state-of-the-art proteomics, genomics, and analytical research infrastructure for 15 years (2008–2023). She has also held several administrative appointments under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) portfolio, including Deputy Dean of the Innovative Technology Research Cluster (2015–2018), Deputy Dean of the Frontiers of the Natural World Research Cluster (2019–2021), and Coordinator of the Research Project Monitoring Section at the Research Management Centre, Universiti Malaya (2022–2024). In addition to her university leadership roles, Dr Puteri serves as a Board Director of the Malaysian Lactation Educators & Support Association (MyLESA), where she contributes to national efforts in advancing breastfeeding education, maternal–infant health advocacy, and evidence-based lactation support.  As a molecular biologist and proteomic scientist, Dr Puteri’s primary expertise lies in comparative proteomics. Her research group utilises mass spectrometry–based platforms to interrogate protein expression patterns across biological states, enabling the identification of dysregulated proteins and molecular pathways in cancers such as gynaecological malignancies, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and bone tumours. Her work in cancer proteomics was recognised with the Merck Young Scientist Award (First Prize) in 2008. Her research portfolio also encompasses natural products and herbal medicine, where proteomics is applied to elucidate the mechanisms underlying bioactive compounds with anticancer, antimicrobial, or immunomodulatory potential. Over the last decade, her work has extended into the molecular characterisation of human milk, particularly proteins associated with the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and soluble fraction across human, bovine, and caprine species. Her current research examines the proteome, metabolome, and circadian biology of human milk from early lactation through 24 months postpartum, with a particular interest in how maternal metabolic conditions, including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), influence milk composition. Central to this body of work is the emerging conceptualisation of breast milk as a biologically intelligent system- a dynamic, adaptive fluid shaped by evolution, developmental timing, and maternal physiology. Dr Puteri’s studies aim to unravel how bioactive milk constituents modulate infant immune protection, metabolic programming, and neurodevelopment, and how milk may undergo functional reprogramming or adaptive prioritisation under maternal metabolic stress.   

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NORAZILAWATI BINTI MUHAMAD SARIH

Norazilawati Muhamad Sarih obtained her BSc (Hons.) degree in Polymer Technology from the University of MARA Technology, Malaysia. After graduating in 2001, she worked temporarily at Pearson (M) Sdn Bhd as an Assistant Editor. Subsequently, she was offered a permanent position at Heveafil (M) Sdn Bhd as an R&D Executive in the same year. In 2004, she joined the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya as a temporary Tutor. In 2010, she earned her PhD degree in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Durham, United Kingdom. Later that year, she was appointed as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. Throughout her career, she has taught various courses in several programs, including BSc in Chemistry, BSc in Applied Chemistry, MSc (coursework), and a Research Methodology course for PhD students. She has supervised ten postgraduates and is currently supervising three postgraduates pursuing PhD and MSc degrees. Additionally, she has mentored over 30 final-year project students. Apart from her administrative responsibilities at the departmental and faculty level, she has been serving as the Vice-President of the Malaysia Carbon Management Society since 2019.    

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