Dr. Norazlin has served in various capacities within the unit trust industry, leveraging the knowledge gained from her Bachelor of Economics (Hons) degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She transitioned into academia while pursuing her Master of Economics at the University of Malaya, and later earned a PhD in Accounting and Finance from the University of Glasgow. Her doctoral research focused on Islamic finance, particularly examining the intersections of the Islamic capital market, political economy, social theories, and sentiment analysis. Her current research reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge at the nexus of Islamic finance, economics, and sustainability. She focuses on critical areas such as ESG performance, and the development of carbon markets to support a carbon-neutral future. Her work also delves into the transformative potential of Islamic finance in promoting ethical and inclusive financial practices. Additionally, Dr. Norazlin champions practical and inclusive economic empowerment initiatives, such as training programs for micro entrepreneurship, aiming to bridge gaps in socio-economic development. She warmly invites PhD candidates who are passionate about these areas to join her in exploring innovative solutions and driving impactful research.  

Dr. Mila is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (UM). With a background in tropical medicine, family medicine, and public health, she has experience teaching public health and health research across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.   As an award-winning researcher, Dr. Mila has presented work at international conferences and published research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. She also serves as a scientific reviewer for leading journals, including The Lancet, BMC, Springer Nature, SAGE Publications, and the Medical Journal of Malaysia (MJM).   Dr. Mila has been actively involved in diverse research projects, including studies on migrant workers, breast cancer awareness through mass-media campaigns, and community mental health. Her international collaborations extend to research on COVID-19, mental health, digital health literacy, and tropical infectious diseases reflecting a commitment to advancing public health and research.

Scott's empirical research interests center on the regional politics of Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on collective efforts combatting novel security issues. This has primarily been applied to Southeast Asia’s maritime security governance, but has since broadened out to consider the Indo-Pacific. His theoretical basis is on the role of trust in international relations, where he also engages with ideas regarding Communities of Practice. Scott has previously held postdoctoral positions at the Universities of Bristol and Leeds, and teaching positions at the Universities of Birmingham, Reading, and Bath.