DR. SIOW PEI YI

Dr. Siow Pei Yi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. Her research focuses on hybrid modal-machine learning damage diagnosis methods and digital twins for structural health monitoring. Research interests are structural health monitoring, machine learning, vibration, modal analysis, virtual instrumentation, computational mechanics, and signal processing. She is registered as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). She has also been actively involved in industrial projects on structural and machinery vibration at semiconductor and on-shore oil, gas and petrochemical processing plants in Malaysia since 2019.

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ASSOCIATE PROF. CHM DR. NORAINI BINTI AHMAD

Associate Professor ChM. Dr. Noraini Ahmad is a certified chemist recognized under the Malaysian Chemist Act 1975. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. Her academic journey began with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry from Universiti Malaya in 2003, followed by a MSc in Colloid and Surface Chemistry in 2008, and a PhD in Physical Chemistry in 2012 from the same institution. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Noraini completed a prestigious research attachment at the Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQAC-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain (2010–2012), supported by the InForm Project under the EU-FP7 programme and Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education. In 2015, she was selected to represent Malaysia as a Nanobiotechnology Scientist at the Workshop of Scientists from Russia and ASEAN Countries on Nanobiotechnology in Vladivostok, Russia. Her academic career began at the Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia (CFS IIUM), where she served as a lecturer for over three years. She joined Universiti Malaya in 2008 and was appointed as a Lecturer in 2012, promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2013, and later to Associate Professor in 2021. Dr. Noraini currently holds several key administrative roles at Universiti Malaya, including: Director, Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) Coordinator, Formulation and Product Development Unit, Centre for Natural Products Research and Drug Discovery (CENAR) STEM Representative, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya STEM Centre She has also served in leadership and academic roles such as Deputy Director and Fellow of UMCares, Programme Coordinator for BSc (Chemistry), MQF Coordinator, and Head of Section (Physical Chemistry) from 2019 to 2024. Internationally, Dr. Noraini has been honored as a Visiting Professor at several universities and frequently invited as a keynote and plenary speaker at international conferences. Her areas of expertise include Physical Chemistry particularly colloid chemistry, surfactants, self-assembly, liquid crystals, chemical kinetics, and green chemistry as well as Nanomaterials Formulation and Drug Delivery Systems. Her research primarily focuses on the development of nanocarrier systems based on lipids, surfactants, and natural plant-derived materials for applications in pharmaceuticals, medical therapeutics, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. She has secured over MYR 12 million in research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, demonstrating her active involvement and commitment to scientific research. Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Noraini is deeply engaged in university service and national development through various academic committees, research evaluations, and community programmes. She has received numerous awards and recognitions at both national and international levels for her outstanding contributions to science and education.

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DR. KAMISAH BINTI ISMAIL

Dr. Kamisah Ismail is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya. Her primary research interests lie in Management Accounting and Control Systems, reflecting a strong integration of academic rigor and practical relevance. Before joining academia, Dr. Kamisah gained extensive professional experience in various private-sector organizations, where she was involved in a wide range of accounting and financial management roles. This industrial background continues to enrich her teaching, particularly in Management Accounting and the Integrated Case Study course, where she emphasizes the practical application of theoretical concepts. Dr. Kamisah has published her research in several reputable international journals, including those indexed in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. She is currently serving as the Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor in Accounting programme at the Universiti Malaya, where she plays a pivotal role in academic leadership and curriculum development. A Chartered Accountant and member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Dr. Kamisah has been appointed as a Council Member of MIA since April 2023. In this capacity, she actively contributes to the profession’s governance and development through her service on both the Disciplinary Committee and the Examination Committee of the Institute.

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