Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani is an academic in the Department of Educational Management, Administration, and Policy, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. His expertise lies in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Educational Management and Administration, as well as School Finance. He contributes to society by sharing his academic knowledge, skills, values, and professionalism through scholarly publications—having authored nine academic books and more than two hundred research articles. His latest book is entitled “School Leadership in the 21st Century.” In addition to his publications,  Muhammad Faizal has been invited as a keynote and plenary speaker at various international and national conferences, seminars, and workshops. In the area of research, he serves as an evaluator of research proposals at his university and has secured international, private, and government research grants exceeding USD 80,000 for studies related to Effective Schools, Educational Leadership, School Finance, and Principalship. His extensive experience is further reflected in his editorial contributions. He currently serves as the Editor of the Journal of Educational Leadership and as a member of the editorial boards for several international journals, including the Bannu University Research Journal in Education, the Journal of Economics and Finance, the European Journal of Educational and Social Sciences, and the International Journal of Education, Teaching, and Learning.  

Kok-Sing Lim received his B.Eng in Telecommunication from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya in 2008 and his Ph.D. in Physics from the same university in 2012. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Photonics Research Centre, University of Malaya. His research interests include Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG), Optical Measurement and Instrumentation, Spatial Division Multiplexing Technology and medical laser devices. Currently, he is actively involved in the development an optical remote sensor for oil palm fruit ripeness assessment. He is a corporate member of Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), a registered Professional Engineer (Telecommunication) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and a senior member of IEEE. He was given the ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award in 2020.

Dr.-Ing Nurdiana Nordin is a passionate chemist and interdisciplinary researcher who is driven by the mission to bridge cutting-edge science with real-world solutions. She earned her B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry (2012) and M.Sc. in Organic Synthesis and Computational Chemistry (2015) from the University of Malaya, supported by the SLAB scholarship. Her scientific journey continued in Germany at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she completed her Ph.D. in 2020 under the Bio-Interfaces International Graduate School (BIF-IGS). There, she honed her expertise in NMR technology, microfluidic device fabrication, and bioorganic analysis under the mentorship of leading experts from the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) and the Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen (IBG). Throughout her career, Dr. Nurdiana has demonstrated a unique ability to merge fundamental science with technological innovation. From developing microscale biomedical systems to exploring metabolic pathways using micro-NMR platforms, her work reflects a deep commitment to impactful research. Now serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, she envisions building a dynamic research team focused on smart, sustainable solutions for societal challenges—particularly in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Guided by Malaysia's national development goals and sustainable technology agendas, her team aims to harness advanced materials, biosensing tools, and green chemistry to create intelligent systems that benefit both industry and community. With an eye on translational impact, Dr. Nurdiana is committed to cultivating interdisciplinary collaborations and training the next generation of researchers who are not only skilled in science, but also grounded in empathy, innovation, and service to the nation.