Dr. Tang Li Yoong is the Head of the Department of Nursing Science at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (UM). Her areas of expertise include Renal Nursing, Research & Statistics, Nursing Education, and Clinical Nursing. With extensive experience in supervising students in clinical areas and nursing research, Dr. Tang has made significant contributions to the field of nursing both academically and professionally. As an Assessor for the Nursing Board Malaysia, Dr. Tang is crucial in curriculum evaluation and accreditation visits to various public and private institutions. This position allows her to ensure that nursing programs maintain high standards and continue to evolve to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Dr. Tang's research projects are diverse and impactful. She has led studies on online learning for nursing education (PV039-2021) and psychosocial approaches and behavioral interventions in preventing the spread of infection in hospital ICUs (TR001A-2020). These projects highlight her commitment to improving nursing education and patient care practices. Throughout her career, Dr. Tang has held numerous administrative roles. Since January 2024, she has served as the Head of the Department of Nursing Science, where she oversees the department's strategic direction and fosters an environment of academic excellence. Her appointment as a member of the Public University Nursing Board from October 2024 to December 2025 further underscores her leadership and expertise. Dr. Tang's role as a course coordinator for several critical courses, such as  nursing research and statistics, demonstrates her dedication to providing comprehensive education to nursing students. Her involvement in various task forces and committees within the department and university showcases her commitment to policy and curriculum development, ensuring that UM remains a leader in nursing education. Her research contributions extend beyond the classroom. Dr. Tang has co-researched several projects funded by prestigious grants, including the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and the Covid-19 Special Research Grant. These projects cover a wide range of topics, from food safety practices among food truck vendors to mental wellbeing in the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Administrative duties have been a significant part of Dr. Tang's career. She has held various roles, including Head of Department since January 2024, member of the Public University Nursing Board, and course coordinator for multiple nursing courses. Her involvement in numerous task forces and committees highlights her dedication to improving nursing education and practice. In summary, Dr. Tang Li Yoong is a distinguished leader in nursing, known for her expertise, dedication, and significant contributions to nursing education, research, and clinical practice. Her roles and research projects reflect her unwavering commitment to improving the nursing profession and healthcare outcomes both within Malaysia and beyond.    

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:   Refereed Published Journal Papers, Conference Proceeding Papers and Papers Submitted for Conference and Publication:     Kazi, M.S.N. (1981). New look at maintenance of a process plant. Proceedings, 26th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Khulna, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.M. (1982). Behaviors of an induced draught fan. Proceedings, 27th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1984). K2CO3 deposition is the cause of abnormal vibration of a CO2 centrifugal compressor in a process plant. Proceedings, 28th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Changing of duplex angular contact ball bearings by a pair of deep groove ball bearings at the driven end of a low-pressure solution pump. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Study of the effect of run out on vibration characteristics of an alternator shaft. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Oil contamination of a non-condensing turbine. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Steam, gas and air trap in process industries. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Effect of excessive vibration on bearing temperature of a centrifugal gas compressor. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Vibration problem study of anti friction bearings. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1987). Study of rubbing vibration characteristic of an overhung rotor. Proceedings, 12th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Jahangir Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1990). Study of forced convection heat transfer over smooth and finned tubes. Proceedings, 34th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1991). Study of forced convection heat transfer over three heated angular finned tubes. Proceedings, 35th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Appearance of target plate when the steam blowing is over. Proceedings, 17th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khan, M.H. and Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Effect of fin angles on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India, Mech. Engg. Division, Vol. 73, No. 1, pp.145-148. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Steam blowing and acceptance criteria. Journal of Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, vol.21,no. 1. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1993). An Experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Corrosion effect on tubes of a carbamate condenser in a urea plant. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1994). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes of different fin configuration. Proceedings, 38th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1995). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over a finned tube for different orientations. Proceedings, 6th Asian congress of fluid mechanics, Vol. 2, Singapore. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1999). Effect of fin pitches on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Submitted for publication in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (1998). Heat Transfer to Natural Fibre suspensions. Proceedings of IPENZ Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 1998, Vol. 5, pp. 91-96. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1998). Heat Exchanger Fouling Mitigation with Flexible Fibres. Proceedings of 26th CHEMECA Conference, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 1998, Paper no.177.6. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer in the Drag Reducing Regime of Wood Pulp Fibre Suspension Flow. Chem. Eng. Journal, 1999, CE2655, Vol. 73, pp. 247-253. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Method to Relate Fibre and Paper Properties. Proceedings of 27th CHEMECA Conference, New Castle, Australia, 1999, Section 6, p. 162 and CD Rom. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D., Duffy, G.G. and Muller-Steinhagen, H.M. (1999). Fibre Modified Scaling Mechanisms in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Proceedings of Mitigation of Heat Exchanger Fouling and its Economic and Environmental Implications, Banff, Canada, 1999, Section V, pp. 1-8. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of 54th Annual Appita Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 2000, Paper 4B12, Vol. 2, pp. 605-614. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer to Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of 28th CHEMECA Conference, Perth, Australia, 2000, Paper no. C-4.2, pp. 366-369. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2002). Fibre Modified Scaling in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Chem. Eng. Comm., 2002, Vol. 189, No. 3, pp. 1-17. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation with Wood Pulp Fibres. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 21-27. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). A Study of Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Smooth and Roughened Metal Surfaces and a Polymeric Material. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 9-17. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Pressure Drop Measurement-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Appita Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, March, 2002. Duffy, G.G., Chen, X.D. and Kazi, M.S.N. (2002). Fibre Particle Characterisation. Proceedings of the Hydrotransport 15 Conference, Banff, Canada, June, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D. and Duffy, G.G. (2002). Cleaning of Mineral Fouling Deposits on Heat Exchanger Surfaces. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M. S. N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). A Study of Heat Transfer and Pressure Loss of Suspensions of Synthetic Filaments and Wood Pulp Fibres in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Validation of Heat Transfer Data for Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2009). Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Different Heat Exchanging Surfaces. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning Conference, Pichl, Schladming 8973, Austria, June, 2009.

        LING Tau Chuan is a Professor at the Universiti Malaya.  Tau Chuan graduated from the Universiti Putra Malaysia with a Degree in Biotechnology and stayed on to undertake Master Environmental Engineering study. He then completed a PhD at the University of Birmingham, UK with Prof Andrew Lyddiatt looking into development of cost-effective proteins downstream processing techniques. Following graduation in 2002, Tau Chuan joined the Universiti Putra Malaysia as a lecturer.    Since joining the Universiti Malaya, Tau Chuan has established an internationally recognised research activity in proteins downstream processing and bioprocess engineering, funded by Government of Malaysia and industries.  Tau Chuan is a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer. He is listed in the UM Researchers Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and was awarded the Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize 2017 from The Society for Biotechnology, Japan. He has served as a visiting professor for several universities including Nanjing Agricultural University, Tsinghua University, Xiamen University, Lund University, National Cheng Kung University, Canterbury University and Kobe University. Tau Chuan’s expertise is in bioseparation technology and bioprocess intensification. He is internationally recognised for innovative work on the development of new and/or improved bioprocess separation and analytical techniques. He is especially well known for his work on primary capture technology, notably for inventing the technique known as aqueous two-phase systems and continuing the advancement of this and other separation techniques for large-scale application in the biopharmaceutical and nutriceutical sectors, and for his contributions to the advancement of adsorbent design and Fluidised Bed Adsorption technology. His current research mainly focuses on bioseparation, bioprocessing, green chemistry, and bioprospecting of microorganisms for useful biomolecules.