Dr. Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin or Dr Nash is a scholar, researcher and youth leader whose work bridges academia, social advocacy, and leadership development the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He completed his PhD from Loughborough University and Universiti Malaya under a Dual PhD Program. Notably, his doctoral thesis investigated the effects of breakfast intake on appetite regulation and subsequent cognitive function and exercise performance. Dr. Nash’s research contributions encompass areas such as athlete recovery, exercise metabolism, and the psychosocial dimensions of sports participation among youth. His scholarly work has been published in reputable international journals and has been cited for more that 200 times reflecting his contributions to these fields. He also has presented at numerous academic and policy conferences, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on sports, human performance and youth development globally. Dr. Nash has represented Malaysia in various youth leadership forums, dialogues, and exchange programs, promoting cross-cultural understanding and sustainable youth development. Locally, he has served in key leadership capacities within youth organizations and think tanks, mentoring emerging leaders and advocating for progressive youth policies. Apart from that, has actively participated in various media engagements, sharing his expertise on sports science and health-related topics. Among many others, some of notable appearances include: Harian Metro: Panelist for "Hari Malaysia 2024, Bersatu Menghadapi Cabaran" Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Discussed "Perkembangan Terkini Sukan Paralimpik Paris" Astro Awani: Featured in "Awani Pagi: Post Mortem Olimpik Paris, Maju Atau Mundur?" Utusan Malaysia: Interviewed on "Manfaatkan Bulan Puasa Untuk Kesihatan Salur Darah, Jantung" International Engagements: Provided recommendations on exercise for diabetics These appearances highlight Dr. Naharudin's commitment to disseminating knowledge to a broad audience. In year 2023, Dr Nash has been appointed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sport Malaysia, as one of the board member for National Sport Institute. A year later, 2024, The institute has appointed Dr Nash as expert matter consultant in the area of Sports and Exercise Physiology in ensuring an effective impact in both research and application towards high performance athletes. He also has chaired many meetings (task forces) in ISN and UM. As a former national rower, he has been chosen by Malaysia Rowing Association to be trained in South Korea as Malaysian Paralympic Rowing qualifier.  H-Index:  Clarivet (Web of Science): 6 Scopus: 6 Google Schollar: 8

Dr Lee obtained a Japanese Government scholarship to pursue his Ph.D in Hokkaido, Japan. Upon graduation, he continued his research in marine microbial ecology in Malaysia. Throughout his service at University of Malaya, he was awarded fellowships as visiting lecturer to the Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University and to the Research Center for Environmental Change, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Dr Lee is interested in marine microbial ecology, studying the abundance and diversity of microorganisms, ecological drivers for microbial dynamics, microbial process rates, and the interaction of microorganisms in the sea. Knowledge from these observations and measurements are applied to our understanding of the microbial food web and carbon fluxes. This in turn, can help us better understand how the marine environment responds to environmental changes especially eutrophication and climate change.

Dr. Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education and the Coordinator of the Community Engagement Section (UMCares), Universiti Malaya. He began his career as a teacher (Guru Cemerlang) at SM St. Mary, Sandakan (1998–2007), before serving as a Pensyarah Cemerlang at the Teacher Education Institute, Kent Campus, Sabah (2008–2014), and later at the Teacher Education Institute, Tuanku Bainun Campus, Penang (2015). In November 2015, he joined the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. He holds a PhD in Curriculum Design and Development from Universiti Malaya. He is actively involved in research and publications in the areas of early childhood education, homeschooling, indigenous education, and teaching and learning innovation. He is particularly well known for developing a homeschooling model for Orang Asli children, which has reframed conventional approaches to teaching Orang Asli learners by leveraging the strengths of alternative education in Malaysia. His scholarly works have been published in both Malaysian and international journals. He has also authored several books, including Pendidikan Alternatif Homeschooling, Design and Developmental Research, and Kurikulum: Satu Disiplin yang Dinamik. Dr. Mohd Nazri has received numerous recognitions for his teaching and research achievements, including the Faculty of Education Excellent Postgraduate Student Award (2014), Excellent Thesis Award (2014), Anugerah Cemerlang Universiti Malaya (Penyelidik Muda) (2018), Anugerah Jalinan Masyarakat UMCares (2017), Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2020), and Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2023). He is also a recipient of the Anugerah Guru Inovatif Kebangsaan in 2003, 2004, and 2006 for his teaching and learning innovation projects. In addition, he has been involved in consultancy projects and research related to bullying, community engagement, and future education.