Dr. Lim Siew Huah is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Malaya (UM), where she specializes in Natural Products Chemistry and Bioorganic Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. (2013), M.Sc. (2007), and B.Sc. (Hons.) (2004) from UM, and her research focuses on isolating and studying bioactive compounds from Malaysian plants, particularly alkaloids, for potential applications in health sciences and biotechnology. Dr. Lim has extensive experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and has been actively involved in curriculum development. She teaches courses in organic chemistry and molecular spectroscopy, incorporating contemporary research findings into her teaching. She previously served as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the B.Sc. Chemistry program, where she oversaw academic planning and program improvements. In addition to lecturing, she supervises final-year undergraduate research projects (FYP) and mentors MSc and PhD students in organic and natural products chemistry, guiding them in phytochemical investigations and structural elucidation of bioactive compounds. Her research focuses on natural products chemistry, particularly the isolation, structural elucidation, and spectroscopic characterization of plant-derived secondary metabolites. She specializes in the study of alkaloids, employing advanced spectroscopic techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to determine the structures of complex natural compounds. Her work extends to the chemical modification of natural products to understand their structure-activity relationships and enhance their potential applications. Her research explores the diverse flora of Malaysia to uncover bioactive natural compounds with potential therapeutic relevance. Investigations include the structural modification of natural products to explore their chemical properties and interactions, particularly in cancer-related studies, skin brightening effects, and other health-related applications. Through her work, she contributes to the advancement of natural products chemistry and its role in biomedical research.

Dr. Mohd Nur Ashraf bin Mohd Yusoff is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya. He holds Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (2014), Master of Engineering Science (M.Eng.Sc) (2018), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy (2024), all from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Ashraf specializes in fuel engineering and tribology, with a primary research focus on sustainable fuel technologies for internal combustion engines. His work explores alternative fuels, biofuel applications, and tribological performance enhancements, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions. During his studies, he has actively worked with industry leaders, including the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and DUCOM India, engaging in research on biofuels, fuel tribology, and lubricant performance optimization. His research findings have been published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and scientific contributions in the field of sustainable energy and transportation. Dr. Ashraf remains dedicated to interdisciplinary research, industry engagement, and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, aligning his work with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency in combustion technologies.

* PhD with distinction in Chemical Eng. from University of Malaya. *His h-index is 31 with total citations almost 7400 according to Google Scholar. *He published more than 100 ISI journal articles and filed 12 patents with 6 granted patents. He has been awarded many medals in International Expos. Laureate of 10 International Awards. *He is recognized by SciFinder Database as one of the top 20 researchers (ranked 14) in the world in the research field of ‘deep eutectic solvents and palm oil research work’. *He participated in more than 50 International conferences in different countries. * Invited as keynote speaker in Oman, Qatar and Sudan to deliver lectures and seminars as well as to improve the research system in many universities in Sudan. *He has received many certificates and recognition from Elsevier and Thomson Reuters for his published papers. *He received many international awards from Elsevier, United Nation University- Japan, UNESCO-Paris, ICheME- Malaysia, Foundation of Alexander von Humboldt-Germany, and American Oil Chemists' Society-USA. * Laureate 2015 ProSPER.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development for Energy Category in Asia Pacific. * Laureate MAB Young Scientist Award from UNESCO and representing Malaysia. *Publication of the first comprehensive scientific report on Malaysian Biosphere Reserves with support of NESCO. * Recognized as one of the top 100 Scientists in Asia in the 2018 edition of the Asian Scientist 100 (AS100). * Member in Editorial Advisory Committee in Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal (ALKEJ). * Member in Editorial Advisory Committee Inform magazine (founded 1917) published under American Oil Chemists' Society. * In 2020,2021,2022 and 2023 and according to ranking generated by Stanford University, recognized as world’s top 2% of Scientists in Eng. In Category of Chemical and Biotechnology Eng.