PROF. DR. VANNAJAN SANGHIRAN LEE

Prof. Dr. Vannajan Sanghiran Lee is a renowned researcher specializing in molecular modeling and simulations, dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs). With a BSc in Chemistry from Chiang Mai University, Thailand (1994), and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physical Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA (2001) supported by a prestigious scholarship from the Institute of Promotion and Development Science and Technology Project in Thailand, she has established herself as a prominent figure in her field. Dr. Lee's exceptional contributions were recently recognized with the 2023 UNESCO Woman of Influence for Science and Technology award at the 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence (ICFWI) in Tehran, Iran. Her expertise lies in molecular modeling and simulations, including Molecular Dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo Simulations (MC), and Quantum Mechanics (QM). She applies these techniques to biomolecular and material design, driving significant contributions to sustainable development. Currently serving as a respected lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, and holding the position of Deputy Head of the UM Centre of Excellence for Quantum Information Science and Technology (UMQIST) and an advisor of American Chemical Society (ACS) University of Malaya International Student Chapter, Dr. Lee's dedication and expertise in molecular modeling and simulations contribute to global SDG efforts. She also empowers the next generation of scientists through MolDesign, a student-founded enterprise she pioneered as a dynamic partnership platform for molecular creators and innovators, igniting new paths in scientific exploration. Dr. Lee's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, nurturing innovation, and empowering molecular creators exemplifies her dedication to driving transformative change across diverse industries, including pharmaceutical healthcare innovation and green technologies.

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DR. TUAN ZAHARINIE BINTI TUAN ZAHARI

Dr. Tuan Zaharinie Binti Tuan Zahari is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya (UM). She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (2006) and a Master of Engineering Science (2009) in Materials Engineering, as well as a PhD (2014) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Brazing, all from the same university. She specializes in metal and alloys heat treatment and joining technology, particularly brazing process for similar or dissimilar materials and porous metal joining. She also explores the research areas of heat transfer, energy, and material recycling. She has published more than 25 technical papers and a book chapter in this fields which are mostly International Scientific Indexing (ISI)-indexed journal papers. She is also an active researcher who has received and been the principal investigator for various research grants, including University of Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme (IIRG), two times Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE), etc. She teaches several courses for Mechanical Engineering undergraduates, such as Manufacturing Technology, Machine Tool Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Energy and Environment, etc.

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DR. KAYATRI A/P GOVINDARAJU

Cardiovascular pharmacology focusing on the study of signal transduction pathways that mediate vasoconstriction and vasorelaxation. Techniques: Tissue/organ bath experiments, calcium assays, western blotting, toxicity assay using Caenorhabditis Elegans and metabolomics. 

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