Dr. Anis Rageh Al-Maleki is a senior lecturer (assistant professor) in the Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine at University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He received his PhD in Medical Microbiology from UM, and postdoctoral fellowship at Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia. His research expertise lies in microbiology, immunology, integrated omics, bacterial pathogenesis, biomarker discovery, and genetic engineering for several pathogens and oral microbiota. He has published several research articles and served as Editorial Board Member; Clinical Pathology & Research Journal (CPRJ), Asian Council of Science Editors (ASCE), Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Journal and Clinical Microbiology Journal, Professional Member; Engineering Research and Publications, Malaysian Society for Microbiology Member, Associate Member, Malaysian Society of Microbiology (MSM), & IFERP Professional Membership. Reviewer in many Journals. Dr. Anis has an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding Research Expertise and high impact publications: Dr. Anis is internationally recognized for his exceptional achievements in omics studies and cancer-related infections. With a robust record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications, his work is widely cited, demonstrating significant contributions to scientific knowledge and earning global validation. Innovation in Techniques: by employing advanced techniques in next-generation sequencing and integrating various 'omics' approaches, Dr. Anis has modified analysis methods which led to new insights, adopted by researchers, underscoring his leadership in the field. Collaborative Projects: he actively engages in collaborative projects with leading researchers and institutions worldwide, resulting in co-authored publications, joint research grants, and the sharing of knowledge and resources. These collaborations are crucial for advancing scientific discovery on an international scale. Recognition and Awards: his excellence in research has been recognized with numerous awards, affirming his reputation in the scientific community. Appointed as speaker: he has been appointed as a speaker at several prestigious international conferences and serves as an editor for a respected scientific journal. These roles acknowledge his past achievements and potential for future contributions. Supervisor for international students: mentors the next generation of scientists, sharing his expertise and fostering advancements in science. Workshops & training: he conducts workshops, talks, and training sessions globally, indicating his commitment to education and capacity building in the scientific community, enhancing the skills of researchers worldwide.

Dr Mohamad Shafiq is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biotechnology, specializing in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He completed his Honours Year for a project on skeletal developmental disease at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Royal Children Hospital, Melbourne. He then obtained his Ph.D. from Universiti Malaya in 2019 for his research on the role of immune derangements in the late effects of childhood cancer survivors. Currently his research topics involved haematology-oncology, ageing and paediatric research. He is also the consultants and collaborates in many projects that involved flow cytometry.

Santha Chenayah joined the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administration in 2001 as a lecturer. She completed her PhD in Economics from Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University, Japan in 2007. She is now an Associate Professor. She was the Head of Economics Department at the Faculty of Economic and Administration from 2019 to 2021. She has 22 years of experience in teaching and 17 of experience in research in the field of macroeconomics, operations research and environmental economics. Her dedication and work excellence has earned her the recognition of the University and she has been awarded the Excellent Service Award in 2016 and 2020 and Excellence Service Certificate in 2003 and 2004.  Her article entitled 'Annotated methodological review of Lean Six Sigma' published in International Journal of Lean Six Sigma has been selected by the editorial team as an Outstanding Paper in the 2019 Emerald Literati Awards. Santha Chenayah is a consummate researcher and prolific writer.  Her numerous works have seen print in both local and international journals.  Some of her publications are in journals indexed in ISI such as the Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Science & Pollution Research, Scientia Agricola, The Singapore Economic Review, Asia Pacific Business Review and Cybernetics and Systems. Her research involvement also includes several projects funded by the University such as the High Impact Research (HIR) grant, IIRG grant, UMRG grants, government funded FRGS and TRGS grants and International Agencies, such as Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) under Ministry of Environment, Japan. Her works on environmental issues, which span a large coverage – 3R, recycling solid waste, climate change-, put her in a relatively better position than her contemporaries with the same interests. Santha Chenayah also sits on the editorial board of the International Journal of Institutions and Economies (University of Malaya).  In relation to this, she is engaged frequently as an ad-hoc reviewer for journal submissions, some of which include reputable journals such as the waste Management Research (WMR), Asia Pacific Business Review (APBR) and many others. Further to her academic pursuits, Santha Chenayah has been a good team player in giving her full cooperation to organize and participate in the activities of the Faculty.  She has been involved in several organizing committees for workshops and seminars held by the Faculty.   She has supervised to completion 11 students at PhD and 30 Students at Masters level for their research paper and many final year undergraduates for their Graduation Exercise.