Luqman Hakim has built a diverse career across manufacturing, oil & gas, and industrial digital technologies in Malaysia and the UK. He observed that while companies aim to innovate sustainably, many struggle to advance R&D without the right research partners. If this felt like you, this is where he can help. His current work focuses on developing functionalised, micro- and mesoporous materials such as zeolites, activated carbon and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for water and gas purification. Specifically:   (1) For water treatment: removal of trace, harmful organic pollutants like poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), endocrine disrupting compounds and microplastics.   (2) For gas purification and separation: capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), moisture (water) or filtration of other hazardous industry gases (CO, CO2, H2S, SOx, NOx). See an example of news coverage on his past PhD project.   In particular, MOF materials also hold great potential in improving catalytic reactions and process efficiency; an area which he plans to venture next. He welcomes any collaboration opportunities either from the industry or other academic institutions to help solve the technical challenges together.

Ir. Dr. Jegalakshimi Jewaratnam is a senior lecturer in Chemical Engineering Department , University Malaya. At present, she is also the coordinator for Masters of Safety, Health and Environment Engineering. She received her BEng (Chemical) and MEngSc (Chemical) from University Malaya in year 2003 and 2007 respectively. She completed her PhD (Chemical Engineering) in Newcastle University, United Kingdom in year 2013. She is a Professional Engineer registered in Board of Engineers Malaysia (2019) and  a Chartered Engineer registered in Engineering Council, UK (2018). She is a Member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia (MIEM) (2019) and Institute of Chemical Engineering Malaysia (MIChemE)(2018). Prior to academic position, she has worked in the water industry as a technical and project engineer. In her academic career span, she has published academic journals and conference papers, engaged in industrial consultations and presented invited talks. Her research interests are advanced process control and optimization in bioprocesses, waste recovery and management; environment health and quantitative risk assessment.

Advancing Dietetics | Public Health Nutrition | Bridging Research, Policy & PracticeWith 14+ years of experience spanning clinical dietetics, academia, and food services, I am a passionate advocate for evidence-based nutrition policies and sustainable public health solutions. Currently a Senior Lecturer in Social & Preventive Medicine at Universiti Malaya, my work centers on creating healthy, sustainable eating environments, improving food safety, and addressing adolescent and community nutrition—grounded in my PhD research and field practice.I proudly serve on the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association council and represent Malaysia in the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND). My leadership includes spearheading healthy cafeteria initiatives, co-authoring institutional meal guidelines, and co-developing a regional online training module to elevate school canteen standards (SEAMEO RECFON).My research spans: ✔️ Sustainable and Healthy Eating Environment / Food Environement / Planetary Health✔️ Healthcare Foodservice Management / Food Safety and Quality✔️ GI nutrition, including IBS & IBD (in collaboration with leading gastroenterologists)✔️ Food insecurity among low-income & Indigenous populations✔️ Supervision of student-led public health and clinical research I’m committed to shaping the future of nutrition and dietetics through impactful teaching, translational research, and cross-sector collaborations. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building healthier communities through nutrition innovation, policy, and practice.🌍 Open to collaborations | 💡 Research partnerships | 🤝 Community-driven solutions