Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors from Universiti Malaya in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in Asymmetric Organic Synthesis from the University of Nottingham, UK, in 1999. Upon completing his studies, he returned to Malaysia and began his career as a young lecturer in the Chemistry Department at the University of Malaya. Over the years, he climbed the academic ranks, achieving the status of Associate Professor in 2003 and attaining the position of full Professor in 2016. From 2021 to 2022, Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin served as the Head of the Chemistry Department before assuming the role of Deputy Dean of Research at the Faculty of Science from 2022 to 2024. Currently, he holds the position of Deputy Dean of Development at the Faculty of Science. His research endeavors predominantly focus on organic synthesis, with a specific interest in developing bioactive compounds, including derivatives of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), oxadiazole, thiadiazole, and triazole for use as antioxidants. Additionally, he explores the synthesis of various derivatives of quinazoline for potential applications in anticancer treatments. Currently, his research involves the creation of carbazole derivatives for their utility in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, with a focus on improving the C(sp²)-N bond formation through the Buchwald-Hartwig reaction under microwave irradiation. Professor Dr. Azhar Ariffin's contributions extend beyond his home institution, as he served as an Experienced Researcher at Kaunas University of Technology from 2019 to 2023 under the MEGA HORIZON 2020 PROJECT: MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION STAFF EXCHANGE.

Mohamad Saleeh Rahamad lahir pada 1964 di Chemor, Perak. Berkelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Sastera dan PhD daripada Universiti Malaya. Beliau kini menjadi pensyarah kanan di Jabatan Pengajian Media, Universiti Malaya. Sebelum itu beliau pernah menjadi wartawan dan subeditor akhbar Watan selama hampir dua tahun. Beliau pernah memenangi beberapa sayembara penulisan seperti Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia, Utusan Melayu--Public Bank, Hadiah Sastera Kumpulan Utusan, Sayembara Cerpen Esso-Gapena VII, Sayembara Cerpen DBKL-DBP (1990), Sayembara Cerpen Inter-Varsiti.     Kerap dilantik menjadi hakim sayembara sastera dan hadiah penghargaan sastera: Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia (HSPM), Hadiah Sastera Kumpulan Utusan (HSKU), Anugerah Sastera dan Media Negeri Sembilan 2015, Hadiah Sastera Darul Ta’zim, Hadiah Sastera Darul Iman, Anugerah Sastera Negeri Kelantan, Hadiah Sastera Penulis Sarawak, Sayembara Menulis Novel Sejarah untuk Remaja DBP-PSM 2014/2015, Sayembara Fiksyen Sains dan teknologi UTM-Kumpulan Utusan, Sayembara Novel Sejarah Johor Darul Ta’zim, dan lain-lain.     Kini beliau merupakan Presiden Persatuan Penulis Nasional Malaysia (PENA) (sejak 2010) dan Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja Gabungan Persatuan Penulis Nasional Malaysia (GAPENA), ahli seumur hidup Lembaga Pembangunan Sastera Negeri Perak (LEPAS), dan ahli Persatuan Editor Malaysia. Mewakili PENA juga dilantik sebagai Pengerusi Bersama Jawatankuasa Penerbitan Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia-PENA.        Di Jabatan Pengajian Media beliau mengajarkan subjek Penguasaan Bahasa Komunikasi, Bentuk dan Gaya Penulisan Media, Menulis Kritikan Kesusasteraan, Menulis Cerpen, Menulis Puisi, Menulis Novel, Penyuntingan, Menulis Biografi, Penulisan Rencana, dan Karya Agung.  

Dr Aaronn Avit Ajeng is presently a postdoctoral research fellow in Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry at the Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya, where he utilizes his expertise on plants systems biology (metabolomics) to study abiotic stress response in Purslane. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Second Upper Class Honors in Biotechnology from the Institute of Biological Sciences, Universiti Malaya. He was subsequently awarded a PhD in Biology and Biochemistry from the same institution for his work on sustainable carbon-based technologies and their impact on plant metabolites and physiological responses. His doctoral research, BacChar™ is a patented and trademarked biofertilizer technology in Malaysia has received multiple recognitions, including the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) Best PhD Thesis 2024, ITEX 2024 Gold and Special Award (Best Innovator), the Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) Award, and he was awarded the Rising Star Scientist Award in 2022 from University of Nottingham for his early commitment and excellence in academic research. Dr. Ajeng also serves as AI Brand Ambassador, where he leverages his academic expertise to collaborate with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies and startups. In this role, he showcases the integration of AI technologies within academic research, enhancing the visibility and application of AI tools in scientific communities.