Prof. Ir. Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri is an academic, researcher, and community leader at Universiti Malaya (UM), where he has been serving as a Professor since January 2025.   Dr. Adib graduated with a Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering (BBEng) from Universiti Malaya in 2001 and earned his Master in Biomedical Engineering (MBiomedE) from the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 2003. He later completed his PhD in microengineering at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, in 2011.   Research Interests   Dr. Adib’s expertise lies in BioMEMS, microengineering, advanced biomaterials, IoT, and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on developing low-cost, practical devices for cell population characterization and diagnostic applications. He is also actively involved in STEM communication and institutional visibility, combining his technical expertise with an interest in media and communication.   Research Achievements (as of 2024) - Publications: 87 ISI-indexed papers with 2,723 citations (WoS) and 4,464 citations (Google Scholar); H-index of 25 (WoS) and 32 (Google Scholar).  - Research Grants: Secured over RM800,000 in funding since 2015.  - Intellectual Property Rights:    - MIRY: IoT-Based Physiological Signal Monitoring Bracelet (Copyright, 2021).    - SAUNA32: Industrial Design and Trademark (2020).  - International research collaborations with Australia (AI), India (AI), Canada (biomaterials), Belgium (BioMEMS), and the United Kingdom (BioMEMS).   Awards and Recognitions   - The first recipient of the Anugerah Pelajaran DiRaja to serve as a Residential College Principal and Director of UM’s Corporate Communications Centre.  - Recipient of almost RM200,000 from various industries and agencies for community outreach projects.  - Recognized as Malaysia’s second expert in BioMEMS after Prof. Ir. Dr. Fatimah Ibrahim (Google Scholar).   Professional Affiliations and Consultancy   - Chartered Engineer (UK, since 2014) and Professional Engineer (Malaysia, since 2023).  - Advisory panel member for academic programs at UniKL and USIM.  - Executive Board Member of Yayasan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Malaysia (YATIM, since 2021).  - Consultant for Merdeka Center (2024, RM15,000) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (2023, RM72,000).   Community Engagement   Dr. Adib is deeply committed to community service, from providing tuition classes for underprivileged children to leading initiatives that feed the homeless. Through collaborations with UM students and NGOs, he has actively engaged with diverse community groups since 2011.   Personal Highlights   A recreational runner, Dr. Adib has completed two ultramarathons, two full marathons, and several half-marathons. Since 2003, he has lived on campus in his roles as a Residential College Fellow and Principal of various residential colleges. He currently serves as the Principal of Ibnu Sina Residential College (KK6), a position he has held since January 2024. Dr. Adib is deeply committed to enhancing Universiti Malaya’s institutional visibility. Since 2015, he has played a pivotal role in securing over 2,000 media appearances for UM, generating an estimated public relations value exceeding RM120 million. In addition, he contributes regularly to media publications, focusing on themes of positive living and mindset.

Professor Jason Chuah FRSA SFHEA holds the Chair of Commercial and Maritime Law at the City Law School, UK. He has recently been appointed as a Dean of Faculty of Law at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He was the holder of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Award, Barclays Bank Scholarship and the Cambridge Commonwealth Fellowship at Cambridge University. His PhD looked at the influence of the need for commercial certainty on the judicial development of commercial and maritime law. He also has a Professional Certificate in Export with Distinction from the UK Institute of Export. He holds a First Class Hons degree in Law from the University of Malaya. He has written thirteen books and well over 200 articles. He is editor of several international journals, including the Journal of International Maritime Law, International Company and Commercial Law Review, International Trade Law and Regulation, Shipping & Trade Law, International Transport Law Review, and Finance & Credit Law. He has served on research councils in the UK, South Africa, Poland, Canada and Colombia. His work has been cited by institutions in the UK, US, EU and Asia. He is also Executive Director of the London Universities Maritime Law and Policy Group. He has been involved in various consultations with the Ministry of Justice, the OECD, the ICC, the Association of British Insurers, the UNCITRAL, etc.

Dr Catherine Thamarai Arumugam is currently attached to the Family Health Discipline, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya as a Medical Lecturer with a specialisation in Public Health Medicine. Her past publications speaks of her interest in the research on early childhood development, infectious diseases and her love for poetries. In an unwavering effort of creating a safe media environment for thriving children - she is interested to further explore on the dynamics of technology, toddlers and family relationships.  A medical degree holder from Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia - her journey as a junior doctor started at the Sungai Buloh Hospital which is also the national referral centre for infectious disease. Upon completion of housemanship training, she went on to serve as a Medical Officer in Charge of a maternal child health clinic in the district of Temerloh, Pahang. The responsibility entrusted granted her invaluable experience especially in the domains of maternal child health and disaster preparedness – stirring the passion towards public health. Dr Catherine went back to Temerloh District Health Office with a Doctorate in Public Health from Universiti Malaya - serving as an Epidemiology Officer, heading the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Unit during the COVID19 rampage. Her major tasks revolved around surveillance, outbreak response, training activities and playing the role of liaison officer for the state-level CDC department. From Ministry of Health to Ministry of Higher Education – Dr Catherine has now started her new venture as a medical lecturer, striving to be an advocate for public health issues she is passionate about through her research works and creative writings!