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

Dr. Mohamed Hisham Hanifa is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya. He holds a PhD in Islamic Finance from INCEIF, and his research focuses on Islamic finance, capital markets, and taxation. He has published in journals such as Journal of Economic Surveys, Sustainability and the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, with notable recognition including an award from the Emerald Literati Network. Dr. Hisham has also contributed to consultancy work and curriculum development in Islamic finance and is actively involved in research and academic service at the university. For more, visit his UMExpert profile.

Selvajothi Ramalingam is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Malaysian Languages and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (FLL), Universiti Malaya. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociolinguistics in 2018, a Master of Modern Languages Studies in 2010, and a Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences in 2001 from Universiti Malaya. He also holds a Diploma in Teaching (Secondary School – Tamil Language) from Tuanku Bainun Teachers’ Training College (2002) and a Diploma in Translation jointly awarded by the Malaysian Translation Association and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (2014). His doctoral research focused on language shift and maintenance among the Tamil community in Kuching, Sarawak. His research interests include sociolinguistics, mother tongue education, indigenous studies, translation studies, and language use in job interviews. He has contributed as a writer for the Form Three and Form Five Tamil Language textbooks, currently used by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysia. He serves as an External Examiner for the the Tamil Language Degree Programme at the Malaysian Institute of Teacher Education (Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia) under the MoE. He is also a Council Member of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka for Multi-ethnic Affairs (Malay language and literature) and previously served as a Committee Member for the Semai Language Research Project conducted by the Curriculum Development Division, Ministry of Education. In addition, he is a Panel Member of the Malaysian Indian Research Centre, Department of Indian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya. Since 2025, he has been appointed as a Panel Member of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Currently, he serves as the Coordinator of the Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics Degree Programme and is also the Chief Auditor of the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya.