I am currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, University Malaya; currently teaching Policy and Management of Sustainable Development, Sociology of Science and Research Methodology. My current research interests revolves around: Responsible Research and Innovation: Embedding Reflexivity and Social Desirability for more sustainable outcomes in Research and Innovation; Applied Scientometrics for Decision Making: Tracking and foresighting scientific and technological trends in Sustainable Development for Research Policy and Strategy; and, Science Communication: Studying Stakeholder Engagement in Science and Technology Roadmapping for Sustainable Development. My research expertise focuses on comparative case studies as well as secondary data analysis of policies, research strategies and innovation systems at the sectoral levels for Agriculture (rice, palm oil, etc.), Herbal Medicine, and Renewable Energy (hydrogen, solar, etc.). I have been involved in consultation projects such as the National Bibliometric Report 2015, and STI Indicators Report 2016. I was also the Principal Investigator for the FRGS project on "Feasibility of Smart Agriculture in ASEAN: Investigating Social Dimensions and Policy Mechanisms to Enhance Technology Adoption and Upgrading in the Rice Sector." My previous lecturing experience was in UOW Malaysia KDU University College where I was involved in leading Postgraduate by Research programmes and Research Management. Prior to my PhD, I was in Corporate Communications and Journalism specifically in the Pharma/Biotech sector, as well as in providing Analytics and Media Monitoring services at Meltwater News.  

Dr Zulkanain Abdul Rahman bertugas sebagai Profesor Madya di Jabatan Sejarah, Fakulti Sastera Dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya. Berasal dari Kampung Ulu Sungai Buloh, Simpang Ampat, Alor Gajah, Melaka. Mendapat pendidikan Ijazah Sarjana Muda (Sejarah Malaysia) dari Universiti Malaya; Ijazah Sarjana (Sejarah Rusia) dari Universiti Leeds, United Kingdom; dan Ijazah Doktor Falsafah (Sejarah Eropah  Moden) dari Universiti East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom. Beliau mengkhusus dalam bidang sejarah Eropah Moden dan politik antarabangsa; dan terlibat secara aktif dalam melakukan penyelidikan berkaitan sejarah Malaysia; dan demokrasi dan pilihan raya di Malaysia. Pada tahun 2011, Kerajaan Negeri Melaka menganugerahkan beliau Bintang Cemerlang Melaka (BCM); dan kemudiaannya Darjah Seri Melaka (DSM) pada Oktober 2015. Pada Ogos 2023, beliau dianugerahkan pula Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) yang membawa gelaran Datuk. Beliau pernah dilantik sebagai Timbalan Dekan (Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan), Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial dari September 2012 hingga September 2017 sebelum mengambil Cuti Sabatikal. Beliau dilantik semula sebagai  Ketua, Jabatan Sejarah, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya mulai September 2018 hingga December 2022; dan dalam masa yang sama merangkap Ketua, Pusat Kajian Demokrasi dan Pilihan Raya (UMCEDEL). Kini, beliau merupakan Ahli Lembaga Penasihat Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia; dan Panel Pakar Rujuk (Sejarah), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Dr. Siti Idayu Hasan is a Senior Lecturer in the Family Health Discipline at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. After completing her PhD, she embarked on a significant journey as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UMCAS, collaborating with the International Tobacco Control project team in Canada. Her work focused on measuring the psychosocial and behavioral impact of key national-level policies under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). She is a Fellow of Hong Kong WHO Collaborating Centre (Tobacco Control) and Committee Member of Scientific Tobacco Working Group (WHO FCTC Malaysia). Continuing her career, Dr. Siti Idayu became the Impact Project Manager at UMCares. In this role, she led the development and management of frameworks to monitor, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of community-oriented projects. Her efforts have been pivotal in ensuring that these initiatives bring about meaningful and sustainable improvements in society. Dr. Siti Idayu’s current research themes include tobacco control, mental health, and impact evaluation. Her work in tobacco control encompasses projects like Smoking Cessation, Organizing, Planning, and Execution (SCOPE), Generational Endgame (GEG), and the International Tobacco Control (ITC) project. She is also deeply involved in mental health research, aiming to address and mitigate mental health issues within the community. Beyond her research, Dr. Siti Idayu consults in the expanding field of public health, with a particular focus on tobacco control and mental health. She enjoys engaging with the community through health promotion activities, such as the Generational Endgame initiative, conducted in various settings (i.e. workplace, school and public) to raise awareness and drive positive behavioral change. Dr. Siti Idayu's commitment to improving public health is unwavering. Her work is not just about research and academia; it’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities. She believes that through collaborative efforts and a deep-seated commitment to health promotion, we can create a healthier, more resilient future for everyone. Her journey inspires others to join in the mission of bettering our communities and making impactful contributions to public health.