Associate Professor Dr. Amirrudin Kamsin is a leading Malaysian academic and research innovator in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, and Islamic Digital Informatics, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Computer System & Technology at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya. With over two decades of academic and institutional leadership, Dr. Amirrudin has played a transformative role in Malaysia’s digital innovation and higher education ecosystem. He has held multiple senior appointments including Acting Director of The Centre for Leadership and Professional Development (UMLEAD), Acting Director and Deputy Director at the Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED), UMEXPERT Coordinator, and a key Taskforce Member of Universiti Malaya’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030. He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from University College London, an MSc in Computer Animation from Bournemouth University, and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Universiti Malaya. With this multidisciplinary training, he leads impactful research that bridges technology, education, ethics, and socio-digital inclusion. As Principal Investigator and Co-Researcher, Dr. Amirrudin has secured over RM 3.6 million in research funding through national schemes such as FRGS and PRGS, as well as international initiatives including the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. His major research themes include: Game-Based Learning and AR Serious Games for STEM Education Quranic and Hadith Authentication Frameworks Digital Health and mHealth for Smoking Cessation and Oral Health Cultural Heritage Edutainment Platforms for Youth Tourism Accessibility Portals for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in ASEAN Dr. Amirrudin has supervised and mentored over 70 postgraduate students, including more than 50 PhD candidates across diverse specialisations such as AI in Education, Serious Games, Educational and Training Technology, and Islamic Informatics. He is also a frequent examiner and research advisor for postgraduate theses both in Malaysia and internationally. His scholarly output includes over 100 publications in high-impact SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, such as IEEE Access, Computers & Education, Thinking Skills & Creativity, Information Processing & Management, and Digital Health. His current H-index is 20 in Publons and 26 in Scopus, with 1,809 citations (Publons) and 2,962 citations (Scopus) — reflecting the growing academic influence of his transdisciplinary research. His innovations have earned over 40 awards — including Special Award, Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver Medals — especially for transformative work in Islamic digital content validation and health gamification systems. He is also the inventor of a patented Quranic authentication system, granted by MyIPO (PI2021006589), and has registered multiple software copyrights from his digital research outputs. Dr. Amirrudin is actively involved in community outreach with schools, leading digital initiatives on educational gamification, Quranic content integrity, and STEM engagement for youth audiences. At the national level, he contributes to policy and capacity development as: A Panel Assessor and Grant Evaluator for the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) A Curriculum and Academic Program Assessor for public and private institutions A Panel Member of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) supporting national digital content, ethics, and talent development initiatives He is an active member of global academic and professional bodies including the IEEE Computer Society, Internet Society, IAENG, and the Alliance of Researchers on Moderation (ARM). He serves as keynote speaker, plenary panellist, and technical reviewer for numerous international conferences. Dr. Amirrudin continues to advance research that is globally competitive, locally impactful, ethically grounded, and aligned with national strategies such as Education 5.0, the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Lani is a viral immunologist and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. She received her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences (2012), Master’s in Medical Science (by research; 2016), and Ph.D. in Virology from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia (2022). Dr. Lani's research interests focus on understanding the immune response to viral infections, with a particular emphasis on developing novel therapeutic and vaccine strategies for infectious diseases. She has published extensively in high-impact scientific journals, including Nature, Elsevier, and MDPI, and is also an active scientific reviewer and guest editor. She is committed to promoting high-quality scientific research and has been recognized for her contributions to the field with numerous awards and honors. She earned critical certifications from the One Health Workforce Academies, Rice University (USA), UC San Diego (USA), The John Hopkins University (USA), and the University of Rochester (USA).

Dr. Anis Rageh Al-Maleki is a senior lecturer (assistant professor) in the Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine at University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He received his PhD in Medical Microbiology from UM, and postdoctoral fellowship at Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia. His research expertise lies in microbiology, immunology, integrated omics, bacterial pathogenesis, biomarker discovery, and genetic engineering for several pathogens and oral microbiota. He has published several research articles and served as Editorial Board Member; Clinical Pathology & Research Journal (CPRJ), Asian Council of Science Editors (ASCE), Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Journal and Clinical Microbiology Journal, Professional Member; Engineering Research and Publications, Malaysian Society for Microbiology Member, Associate Member, Malaysian Society of Microbiology (MSM), & IFERP Professional Membership. Reviewer in many Journals. Dr. Anis has an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding Research Expertise and high impact publications: Dr. Anis is internationally recognized for his exceptional achievements in omics studies and cancer-related infections. With a robust record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications, his work is widely cited, demonstrating significant contributions to scientific knowledge and earning global validation. Innovation in Techniques: by employing advanced techniques in next-generation sequencing and integrating various 'omics' approaches, Dr. Anis has modified analysis methods which led to new insights, adopted by researchers, underscoring his leadership in the field. Collaborative Projects: he actively engages in collaborative projects with leading researchers and institutions worldwide, resulting in co-authored publications, joint research grants, and the sharing of knowledge and resources. These collaborations are crucial for advancing scientific discovery on an international scale. Recognition and Awards: his excellence in research has been recognized with numerous awards, affirming his reputation in the scientific community. Appointed as speaker: he has been appointed as a speaker at several prestigious international conferences and serves as an editor for a respected scientific journal. These roles acknowledge his past achievements and potential for future contributions. Supervisor for international students: mentors the next generation of scientists, sharing his expertise and fostering advancements in science. Workshops & training: he conducts workshops, talks, and training sessions globally, indicating his commitment to education and capacity building in the scientific community, enhancing the skills of researchers worldwide.