Zakiah Saleh (PhD) was a Professor and now a Specialist at the Accounting Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. She held various administrative positions including Deputy Dean (Undergraduate), Deputy Dean (Postgraduate), and Head of Department. She received her Ph.D. in Accounting in 2002 and Post-graduate Diploma in Research Methodology in 2000 from Cardiff University, Wales, UK. She holds a Master of Accountancy (International Accounting & Financial Management) from the University of Glasgow and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business (Accounting and Economics), from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, US. Dr. Zakiah is a member of CIPFA (CPFA), MICPA (Assoc. CPA (M)), and MIA (A.M.(M)). She has published numerous articles and book chapters in her area of expertise. Her research interests include accounting, accountability, and financial management of the public sector.

Dr. Norfaezah Md Khalid is a senior lecturer at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, and a registered counselor with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors. She specializes in counseling and marriage and family therapy. She teaches counseling and psychology courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Furthermore, she also contributes to the design and review of academic programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Norfaezah has led and collaborated on numerous research projects, including studies in family caregiving, emotional well-being, mental health, and the psychological impact of social vulnerability in urban Malaysia. Her scholarly contributions include books, book chapters, mass media, and peer-reviewed articles in psychology and counseling. Passionate about empowering communities through education and mental health, she is actively involved in training, consultation, and program development at the national level. Her research interests include but are not limited to family and marital studies, career development, mental health, counseling assessment, instrument development, and psychology.

Dr. Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah has been a distinguished member of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya since 2012. Dr. Fazly obtained his BEng and PhD from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. His primary research focus is on the production of sustainable chemicals and energy alternatives, specifically through the conversion of low-value materials and waste into valuable products such as char/biochar, liquid fuels, and hydrogen-rich gases. Dr. Fazly’s contributions to the field of chemical engineering and sustainability are substantial. His pioneering work in thermochemical processing and waste upcycling has established him as a leading researcher in the development of sustainable energy solutions. His publications and media appearances reflect the significance and applicability of his research, which continues to influence both academic and industrial practices. Dr. Fazly is actively engaged in supervising Masters and PhD research students, contributing to advancements in engineering and environmental sustainability. He has been involved in over RM 5.0 million worth of research projects, leading multiple national and international initiatives. The projects span several key areas including: Thermochemical Reaction: Including torrefaction, pyrolysis, gasification, combustion, and liquefaction processes. Chemical Upcycling: Transforming plastics, biomass, rubber, and municipal wastes into higher-value products. Ozone Gas Applications: For sterilization and water treatment. Catalysis and Chemical Reactions: Optimization of chemical reactions and reactor design. Hydrodynamic Simulation: Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for fluid flow simulation. Liquid Atomization/Spray: Both with and without reaction. Bioreactor Design: Development for mass production of medicinal mushrooms. Dr. Fazly remains an active researcher and collaborator, contributing to multiple projects aimed at advancing sustainable technologies and improving environmental management. For further details on his research or collaboration, please contact Dr. Fazly via email at fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my or visit him at the University of Malaya.