Mr. Norhafizan Bin Ahmad is a distinguished academician and researcher at the University of Malaya, with an illustrious career spanning more than two decades. Renowned for his pioneering work in technology research and development, he has consistently delivered outstanding results in teaching, coaching, and leadership—earning recognition both locally and internationally. His groundbreaking contributions have been extensively published and cited in leading international journals and conferences, covering diverse fields such as industrial ergonomics, biomechanics, sport engineering, and renewable energy. These works have positioned him as a thought leader and innovator in advancing science and technology for societal impact. As a Project Leader, Mr. Norhafizan has successfully spearheaded numerous prestigious grants, including the High Impact Research Grant (HIR), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), the MOSTI Science Fund, Universiti Malaya Deep Tech (UMDT), Universiti Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), Collaboration Research University Grant (CG), and the Research University Grant (RU). His ability to secure and lead these high-value projects underscores his credibility as a trusted driver of innovation and research excellence. In recognition of his visionary work, he was named a Finalist in the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) in 2015, and subsequently honored with the Anugerah Harta Intelek Negara (Patent Category) in 2016—a testament to his ability to translate research into impactful, market-ready innovations. Most notably, Mr. Norhafizan is the founder of SOLWAV, a revolutionary sustainable energy project that integrates three natural offshore energy resources into a single system. This bold initiative has attracted significant attention for its potential to reshape the renewable energy landscape, offering scalable solutions for a greener and more sustainable future. With his proven track record of academic excellence, visionary leadership, and commercial innovation, Mr. Norhafizan continues to inspire the next generation of researchers while building bridges between academia, industry, and society. His work exemplifies the power of knowledge-driven innovation in creating lasting global impact.

Dr. Alwani Ghazali is attached to the Department of Aqidah and Islamic Thought at the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. Her teaching, publication, research and supervision are focused on the issues related to Comparative Religion such as interreligious dialogue, diversity and peaceful co-existence. Previously, she served the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) between 2002-2015 before joining Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in 2016. She graduated for PhD from the University of Melbourne, Australia where she was a recipient of two competitive university awards, Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) and Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS) (2009-2012). Her PhD thesis entitled Dialogic Thinking in the Sirah: Its Significance and Application in Contemporary Muslim Discourse was suggested by the external examiner to be nominated as a winner of Chancellor’s Prize for Excellence in the PhD Thesis.  In her Bachelor Degree at IIUM, she majored in Usuluddin and Comparative Religion whereas her minor was Psychology. She then pursued Masters Degree in similar institution with the same specialization and graduated with a dissertation on a philosophical topic related to hermeneutics.  Apart from dialogue and interfaith relationship issues, Dr. Alwani is also interested in areas of Islamic Thought in issues such as contemporary framework for research in Islamic Studies and historical hermeneutics. Being an advocate of dialogue and peaceful co-existence, she is a research fellow at Islamic and Strategic Studies Institute (ISSI).

Dr. Chee is a Senior Lecturer at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Universiti Malaya, where he earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 2011. With a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and solving complex challenges, he actively encourages collaboration to drive meaningful outcomes. Prior to joining academia, he was a senior scientist at Aurigene Discovery Technologies, and a research associate at Cancer Research Malaysia. He has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University in 2016, and the University of New South Wales in 2008. Throughout his career, he has been engaged in diversed research teams, fostering an environment for open communication and mutual respect. His research primarily focuses on drug discovery, medicinal chemistry and small molecules synthesis. Additionally, he passionately explores biomaterials, drug delivery and nanomedicine, with a special emphasis on developing small molecules for the treatment of cancer and microbial infections. He sincerely welcomes opportunities with like-minded individuals and research groups. He believes that through diverse perspectives and collective efforts, groundbreaking advancements can be achieved in the field of drug discovery.