Dr. Shanina Sharatol Ahmad Shah is a senior lecturer with over 20 years of experience in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She holds a PhD in Education (TESL) and M.Ed (TESL) from Universiti Malaya and a B.Ed in TESOL from the University of Surrey, UK. Her academic and professional journey is grounded in advancing second language teacher education, English language teaching methodology, and English linguistics specifically in Phonetics and Phonology. Her research specialisations include reading and writing in a second language, English pronunciation instruction, language teacher cognition, and professional identity development in TESOL contexts. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, exploring themes such as writing anxiety, cognitive dissonance in academic writing, and pronunciation learning strategies among ESL learners.Dr. Shanina is also the author of the book entitled "Reading and writing pedagogies in ESL instruction", which provides practical, classroom-ready strategies tailored for both novice and experienced teachers. Grounded in current research and enriched by classroom experience, the book serves as a bridge between theory and practice, offering evidence-based approaches that support literacy development and learner engagement in ESL contexts. A key strength of Dr. Shanina’s scholarly work is her deep expertise in qualitative research, particularly the case study method, which she has applied in numerous funded projects and postgraduate supervisions. Her methodological approach is known for its rigour and clarity, especially in uncovering nuanced insights into language teacher beliefs, student learning experiences, and reflective practice. Her chapter contribution in “Research Design for Language Studies” further reflects her role in guiding qualitative inquiry in education. Dr. Shanina is the principal investigator and co-researcher in several national and internationally funded research projects, including interventions to improve reading literacy, immersive English communication programmes, and cross-cultural collaborations on teacher identity and oral communication strategies. She has also served as a consultant, external examiner, keynote speaker, and reviewer, contributing significantly to the development of TESOL practice and policy at both national and international levels.

Professor Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy is a public health physician and epidemiologist with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing cancer care systems and improving life after cancer. Her research and policy advocacy support evidence-based strategies to bridge critical gaps in cancer care, particularly across low- and middle-income countries, where her work has driven meaningful change. She serves as a Commissioner on multiple Lancet Commissions, including the Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer, and the Lancet Oncology Commission on the Humanitarian Crisis of Cancer, reflecting her leadership in shaping global cancer policy.In addition to her impactful research, Professor Nirmala is deeply committed to medical education. As an educator, she inspires undergraduate medical students and postgraduate students to view public health as a transformative discipline that extends beyond illness, fostering solutions that enhance the health and well-being of entire populations. She serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Public Health program at Universiti Malaya, shaping the next generation of public health leaders. Her leadership also led to the development and successful implementation of the Master of Epidemiology program in Universiti Malaya, further demonstrating her dedication to capacity-building in the field.Recognized for her influence and contributions, Professor Nirmala was named one of Tatler Asia's Most Influential, joining a distinguished cohort of prominent clinicians, business tycoons, and entertainers who are shaping society across diverse sectors.

Noorhidawati Abdullah is Professor at the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (Science and Management Systems, 2000) and a Master's Degree in Information Technology (Information Systems Management, 2003), both from the National University of Malaysia. She earned her PhD from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in 2008. Since joining Universiti Malaya in 2008, Noorhidawati has excelled in both teaching and leadership roles. She served as Head of the Department of Library and Information Science (2017–2021) and held key positions such as Programme Coordinator for the Master of Information Technology (2008–2010) and the Master of Library and Information Science (2015–2021). She has taught a broad range of courses in information and library science, including databases, digital libraries, bibliometrics, scholarly publishing, research methodology, and data librarianship. Her research interests encompass Informetrics (including bibliometrics, scientometrics, and web analytics), and Digital Libraries (with a focus on tools, technologies, digital content, metadata, and usability) and scholarly communication. She is also an active researcher in Open Science, particularly in areas such as open access, open data, and research data management. As a certified trainer in Data Stewardship for Open Science, she has contributed significantly to capacity building in this field. In addition to her academic roles, Noorhidawati serves as the Chief Editor of the Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science (MJLIS), which is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and other international indexing platforms. She is also an editorial board member of Public Library Quarterly. She is a member of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI) and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T). Noorhidawati’s expertise has been nationally recognised, and since 2022, she has served as a subject matter expert in MyCite Scientific Journal Evaluation, underscoring her leadership in the evaluation and advancement of scholarly communication in Malaysia.