DR. SAW SHIER NEE

Dr. Saw is an AI researcher specializing in healthcare applications, with a keen interest in leveraging machine learning and bioinformatics to improve disease detection and management. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Universiti Malaya in 2013, followed by the President’s Graduate Fellowship from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2015, which supported her doctoral research in artificial intelligence-driven healthcare solutions. Following her Ph.D., Dr. Saw worked as a Research Scientist at the Bioinformatics Institute, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (BII, A*STAR), Singapore, under the mentorship of Dr. Hwee Kuan Lee. Her work focused on integrating AI, deep learning, and computational modeling to advance precision medicine and medical diagnostics. Dr. Saw has since returned to Universiti Malaya, where she continues to explore cutting-edge AI methodologies for healthcare applications, particularly in early disease detection, predictive modeling, and clinical decision support systems. Her research aims to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and real-world medical challenges, developing innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes and optimize healthcare delivery.

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DR. ZAINAL ABIDIN BIN ALI

Dr. Zainal Abidin Ali is a senior lecturer at Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (PASUM). He is the Head of Welfare and Counselling Unit and also the Mental Health Liaison Officer (MHLO) for PASUM.His researches focus on green synthesis of nanomaterials, development of antibacterial coating as well as UV/IR filtered coating.He enjoys listening to music, plays guitar and reading history books

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DR. KIVAANDRA DAYAA RAO A/L RAMARAO

I am currently a senior lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My research interests are in postharvest biotechnology, food security, natural products and stem cell fields.I was a PhD Biotechnology graduate from UM, where I researched on the cytotoxicity and effect of Moringa oleifera leaves on human Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs). My work involved the postharvest preparation of the leaves via drying technology, evaluating their antioxidant properties, and to study its effects on WJ-MSCs (RNA-seq analysis). I can converse in English, Malay and Mandarin (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia), therefore I often guided local students and bridged the language barrier for international students, especially those from China to understand and follow their courses. For my undergraduate studies, I achieved a CGPA of 3.95 and interned at the National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia. Besides my academic pursuits, I am passionate about debating and coaching. I have been a debater since 2015 and represented UM in multiple international tournaments both as a debater and an adjudicator. Currently, I serve as Assistant Coach for UM’s English Debate team, and recently won the Top 10 best Judges award in Asia. My combined expertise in multidisciplinary research, multilingual communication, and competitive debating allows me to bring a unique edge to advancing academia, driving impactful research, and building global academic connections.

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