Profesor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Bin Abu Osman has achieved considerable distinction in his academic and professional pursuits. He graduated from the University of Bradford, UK with a B.Eng. Hons. in Mechanical Engineering and furthered his credentials with an MSc and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. A leading expert in biomechanics, Azuan’s research spans various areas, with a particular focus on the measurements of human movement, the design of prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopaedic implants, as well as the development of instruments for assessing forces and joint motion. In 2004, his significant contributions to the development of the prosthetic socket were recognized with the BLESMA award from ISPO UK NMS. Prof. Azuan has held a number of prestigious positions in his career. He served as the Deputy President of the Society of Medical and Biological Engineering (MSMBE), an affiliate of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE). His roles have included being the Acting Registrar of UM, Dean of Engineering, Deputy Director of the Centre for Applied Biomechanics, and Coordinator of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya. Marking a notable advancement in his academic leadership, he was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) from 15th June 2022 until 5th November 2023. Subsequently, he continued his journey in higher education leadership by assuming the position of Vice Chancellor at Universiti Malaya starting on 6th November 2023. Prof. Azuan has been distinguished with several honors for his professional achievements and service. In 2023, he was conferred the Darjah Gemilah Pangkuan Negeri (D.G.P.N) by the Governor of Penang, bestowing upon him the title of Dato' Seri, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of engineering and higher education. He is a prolific scholar with numerous publications in books, conference proceedings, and journals. His professional affiliations are testament to his expertise: he is a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) and Fellow (FIMechE) with The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK; a Chartered Professional Engineer (C.PEng) and Fellow (FIEAust) with Engineers Australia; and a Chartered Scientist (C.Sci.) and Professional Member (MICR) with The Institute of Clinical Research, UK. Prof. Azuan's career is a testament to his dedicated commitment to the advancement of biomechanical engineering and his skillful navigation through the challenges of academic leadership.

Dr. Mohd Faizal Hamzah served as a Senior Librarian at the University of Malaya (UM) and was appointed as the Acting Head of the Museum of Asian Art, a position he held until 2024. His academic journey began in 2006 with the completion of a Diploma in Information Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), followed by a Bachelor’s degree (2008) and a Master’s degree (2011) in the same field. In 2019, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Management, specializing in work design and work performance. With over 15 years of experience in Information Science, Library Science, and Information Management, Dr. Faizal has contributed extensively to academia, authoring over 50 publications. His achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Malaysia Aspiring Librarian Award (2015), the Masti Gemilang Administrator Award for Social Writing (2022), and the Masti Gemilang Administrator Award for Research (2022). He was also the recipient of the TalentCorp Sdn. Bhd. Travel Grant Award (MJVC 2024) and Best Presentation Awards at ICEEL 2024, ICIM 2023, and AIC 2018. In recognition of his dedication to academic excellence and service, he received several institutional accolades, including the University of Malaya Excellence Service Award (2014, 2024), the UM Certificate of Excellent Service (2013), and the UM Excellence Award (2014). Dr. Faizal has also played a significant role in professional organizations. He serves as Vice President I of the Malaysian Librarian Association (2024-present) and Chairman for Special Disabled Users in Libraries (2016-present). Additionally, he is a member of the International Library Advisory Board for Woxsen University, India, and a Standing Committee member of the IFLA Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section. LinkedIN: Mohd Faizal Hamzah

Dr. Adilah binti Abdul Ghapor is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Decision Science, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Statistics from Purdue University, Indiana, and obtained her Doctoral Degree from Universiti Malaya. Her research interest is in Statistical Modeling in Mathematical Sciences, focusing on Missing Values, Outliers, and Parameter Estimation. She also works on the application of statistics, which includes socio-economic impact assessment and issues related to the gig economy.