Mazdida completed her BSc and MSc in Chemistry from Universiti Malaya and later pursue her Ph.D. at the same university in Kuala Lumpur. She has expertise in the field of Natural Products Chemistry (alkaloids, flavonoids), Advanced Material (solid composite electrolytes) and actively involved in writing scientific articles. She started her first career as a Chemistry Lecturer at Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran MARA Bangi in 1998-2001 before attached to Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (PASUM). Currently she is a Senior Lecturer at Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya.  She has experienced in teaching Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Analytical Biochemistry. Apart from teaching, she is active in research work involves synthesis and characterization of magnesium and lithium-based composite solid electrolytes, STEM teaching and learning, and the latest research is to develop antimicrobial agents. She welcomes those interested to pursue studies in Masters or Ph.D. either in the field of Chemistry Science or STEM Education. She also welcomes any interested bodies for collaboration and knowledge communication.   https://sites.google.com/um.edu.my/mazdidasulaiman/home https://sites.google.com/um.edu.my/mazdidasulaiman/home

Professor Shireen Anne Nah is a senior consultant paediatric surgeon and Head of the Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. Shireen draws on a wealth of experience working overseas. Upon completion of paediatric surgery specialist training at the Paediatric Institute, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, she underwent a 2 year clinical research fellowship at the UCL Institute of Child Health & Great Ormond Hospital for Children in London, UK. This was followed by 8 years as a paediatric surgeon in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore, before she returned to Malaysia in 2019. Shireen’s areas of research interest are congenital colorectal conditions in children, health outcomes, and quality of life. She is passionate about quality and standards in postgraduate training, and champions sustainability and diversity in surgery. She is also engaged in multiple international collaborative networks in Singapore, UK, Europe and North America, and hopes to increase loco-regional collaborations in ASEAN nations. Shireen is a proud UM alumna, who completed her undergraduate medical degree and postgraduate surgical training at the Faculty of Medicine. 

Nik Elyna Myeda currently serves as the Director of the Academic Policy Division within the Academic Strategic Planning Department (ASPD) of Universiti Malaya (UM), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the university's academic initiatives. She is also a senior lecturer and researcher at the Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, UM. Elyna holds a PhD in Facilities Management from University College London (2013) and both MSc in Building and Bachelor’s in Building Surveying from UM. Her research has been widely published in high-impact journals, and she has authored several books.  Elyna was also selected as the University Representative for the Asia Pacific Women in Leadership (APWiL) Stewardship Program (2023–2024), an initiative by the Asia Pacific Research Universities (APRU), where she enhanced her leadership skills and broadened her academic network. She is a recipient of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES) Program (2020), which has further strengthened her international academic connections. Elyna has led and collaborated on numerous research projects funded by international and national grants, including the Sumitomo Foundation (2024–2025), British Council Catalyst Grant (2022–2023), and University of Fukui Publicly Solicited Grant (2022–2023), driving advancements in Facilities Management practices. Her research outputs include publications in high-impact journals, contributions to special issues, and presentations at global conferences. She is an active member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) and is certified as a BIMFM Master Trainer by CIDB Malaysia. A recipient of multiple accolades, including the UM Service Excellence Awards, Best Presenter and Best Paper Awards at international conferences, Elyna has also served as an invited speaker at academic and industry events. Beyond academia, she holds editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surveying, Construction & Property (2023–2026), and contributes as a Technical Committee Member for ISO Facilities Management Standards Malaysia. Elyna is committed to advancing education and research in the built environment.