Amirul Mohamad Khairi bin Mannan is an accomplished educator and researcher, currently serving as a Foundation Lecturer at the Mathematics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, Universiti Malaya. Since 2012, he has been teaching a diverse range of pre-university mathematics courses, including Algebra, Calculus, Vector, Statistics, and Programming. Amirul holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering (2005), a Master’s in Computer Science (2013), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2017) from Universiti Malaya, and he is presently pursuing a PhD in Education. His research focuses on metacognitive processes in calculus problem-solving, particularly through the integration of GeoGebra, a dynamic mathematics software. In addition to his teaching roles, Amirul has been recognized for his innovative approaches in education. He has received several prestigious awards, including finalist of the Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi: Blended Immersive Learning Experience 2025, Malaysia Toray Science Foundation - Science Education Award 2024, Gold Medal at the Pre-University Matriculation Innovation Competition 2023 and Universiti Malaya Excellent Awards 2023 for Innovative Alternative Assessment. His commitment to using technology to enhance learning has earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. Prior to his academic career, Amirul spent five years in industry, gaining expertise in PCB layout design and online marketing. This technical background complements his research interests in mathematics education, online learning, hybrid learning, and STEM education. Amirul is open to future collaborations in education and technology integration and welcomes opportunities to supervise and mentor students. He is passionate about guiding students and colleagues in their academic pursuits and research projects, and he remains committed to contributing to the advancement of educational practices.
show more »Dr. Mohd Fazli Abdul Aziz is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Public Administration and Development Studies, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and a Master of Public Administration from Universiti Malaya, along with a Bachelor's and Diploma in Public Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA. Dr. Fazli brings extensive experience from both academia and public service. Prior to his academic appointment, he served in various capacities within the Malaysian government. At the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, he was attached to the Department of Climate Change, contributing to national initiatives on climate policy and sustainability strategies. He also held roles as Assistant Director at the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp Malaysia) under the Ministry of Local Government Development, and at the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), Prime Minister's Department, where he was involved in project coordination, policy implementation, and strategic monitoring. His areas of expertise include Public Policy, Fiscal Administration, Public Sector Finance, Environmental Policy, and Qualitative Research Methods. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and community-based initiatives that support evidence-based policy making and sustainable governance.
show more »Dr. Arutchelvan Rajamanikam is a researcher and senior lecturer from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya (UM). He has been active in understanding the role of highly prevalent protozoan parasite, mainly, Blastocystis sp. in healthy and diseased individuals. Arutchelvan completed his undergraduate studies in the field of Resource Biotechnology in 2010 and ventured into Parasitology during his Masters studies(MMedSc) in University of Malaya (2015). His interest in understanding the interaction and synergism of intestinal parasite and gut microbiome led him to complete his doctoral studies(PhD) in University of Malaya in the year 2019. Arutchelvan currently aims to make use of data analytics and data science to decipher the gut microbial diversity patterns, metabolic profile and function in understanding health and explore the predictive ability of the gut microbiome for the benefit of preventive medicine. He has currently embarked into various projects relating to gut microbiome in colorectal cancer and mental illness with special reference to parasite with fundings closed to RM 1 million. He also contributes as reviewer for various ISI-indexed journals. Recently he was appointed as a working group member for European Cooperation in Science and Technology action (CA21105). His current research interest includes the host-parasite interaction in Blastocystis sp. and Acanthamoeba sp.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Islam, Ameena; Md Syed, Md Azalanshah (2026). Journalistic Professionalism in a Time of Paradoxes: ntv Online and "alternative Voice" in Bangladesh. Journalism Practice
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Adams, Donnie; Sothinathan, Jayanti S.; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd (2026). Science Mapping The Evolution of Middle Leadership Research, 2002-2023. Educational Management Administration & Leadership
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Ooi, Ai-Yee; Lim, Kian-Ping (2026). Multiple Blockholders and Governance Through Voice: Evidence from Blockholder Board Representation. Applied Economics Letters
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Daghigh, Ali Jalalian; Guo, Lisha (2026). A Socio-cognitive Account of Ideological Manipulation in Chinese Translation of Political Opinion Articles. Journalism Practice
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Azahari, Ahmad Fikri Azfar Ahmad; Naim, Wan Naimah Wan Ab; Sari, Nor Ashikin Md; Lim, Einly; Mokhtarudin, Mohd Jamil Mohamed (2026). Advancement in Computational Simulation and Validation of Congenital Heart Disease: a Review. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 167
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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School Management Health Diagnosis to Improve The Quality of Education in The Context of Education in Indonesia and Malaysia
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Biomonitor X: Next-generation Biodiversity Surveillance
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Design of a State of The Art High-ratio Converter in 130nm Technology Node
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Assessment and Optimisation of Leachate-to-biogas Conversion for Msw Power Plant Applications
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Improvisation of Universiti Malaya Grant Management System Via Web-based Workflow Automation
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Human Capacity Building for Science, Technology, and Innovation Coordination Between Asean and Japan Toward Grand Challenges
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Package-level Co-design Framework for Synaptic Transistors in Heterogeneous Neuromorphic Chiplets
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Shielding Our Heritage: Digital Safety for Orang Asal Sabah
