Dr. Muhamad Shakirin Mispan is currently a senior lecturer at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, teaching BSc courses including Ecology and Management of Weeds, Soil Ecology and Management, and Quantitative Ecology. He also teaches MSc courses including Applied Weed Science, Pest Management in Organic Crops, and Tropical Crop Management. He received a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Ecology and Biodiversity in 2006 and a master’s degree (MSc) in Biology in 2010 from Universiti Malaya. He is a PhD holder in Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University, USA working on QTL mapping for weedy adaptive traits in rice; haplotype analysis for a major seed dormancy QTL region in rice; and seed longevity and photoperiod sensitivity in weedy rice. His current research focuses are mainly on the ecological genetics of weedy rice focusing on adaptation to various ecological systems, seedbank dynamics and longevity, environmental impact from various weed management, integration of sustainable agriculture for rice production, agroecology, and precision agriculture in rice farming.

Shukriah Che Kasim memulakan pendidikan awal di Sekolah Kok Pasir seterusnya peringkat menengah di Maahad Muhammadi Tumpat. Telah mendapat anugerah Ijazah Sarjana Muda Bahasa Arab dengan kepujian dari Universiti Al Azhar, Iskandariah, Mesir pada tahun 1999. Pada tahun 2007 telah mendapat Ijazah Sarjana dari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia dalam bidang yang sama. Saya mempunyai pengalaman sebagai pensyarah Bahasa Arab di UiTM Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan Pahang selama 5 tahun ( 2000-2004) dan sebagai guru Yayasan Islam Kelantan. Memulakan kerjaya bersama Universiti Malaya pada tahun 2009 sebagai Guru Bahasa Arab di bawah Jabatan Bahasa Arab dan Bahasa Timur Tengah,  Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik tetapi di tempatkan di Nilam Puri atas kepakaran dan keperluan bahasa. Sekarang sedang bertugas sebagai pensyarah Bahasa Arab di Akademi Pengajian Islam, Pusat Pendidikan Universiti Malaya (UMEC ), Bachok Kelantan. Pernah terlibat sebagai salah seorang penulis journal Seminar Antarabangsa  Pengajaran Bahasa Arab bukan kepada Penutur (ICONTALL 2016), artikel di dalam akhbar dan penulis buku Saraf untuk kegunaan pelajar di peringkat Asasi Pengajian Islam.  

  Dr. Siaw Yan Li is an Associate Professor from the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. She obtained her PhD in Educational Psychology and began her academic career at the Institute of Educational Leadership, Universiti Malaya. She is a Registered Psychologist under Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA). Her expertise and research area include educational psychology, sexuality education, special education, adolescent development and psychometric studies. Throughout her career, she has been awarded several grants and impactful publications, which have enabled her to continue her research and contribute to the academic community. She teaches a range of courses, and to date there are a total of 21 graduated postgraduate students under her supervision. These have been recognised for her engaging teaching style and commitment to student success.  Full CV: AP Dr Siaw Yan-Li