Dr. Choo currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Malaysia. She received both her Ph.D. in Chemistry (2004) and her B.Sc. (Hons. Class 1) in Chemistry (1997) from the University of Malaya. Upon completion of her doctoral studies, she continued her research journey with a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Mississippi, USA. Further enhancing her international research experience, she undertook visiting scholar appointments at the National Tsinghua University (Taiwan), the IBM Almaden Research Center (USA), and the Institute for Molecular Science (Japan). Dr Choo's research centres on the discovery of bioactive compounds from Malaysia’s ethnomedicinal flora, integrating traditional knowledge with modern drug discovery tools. She investigates underexplored native species using phytochemical profiling, bioactivity assays, and advanced spectroscopy, supported by computational approaches such as molecular docking, pharmacophore modelling, and network pharmacology to guide target identification and lead prioritisation. This integrative strategy, including DFT calculations for structural insights, proved especially effective during the COVID-19 pandemic in identifying potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors. Her work extends to diverse chemical scaffolds with applications in infectious disease, oncology, and neuroinflammation. Dr Choo has published over 90 scientific papers and book chapters, and holds an H-index of 24 (Web of Science) and 25 (Scopus). In addition to her research pursuits, Dr. Choo is dedicated to education and student mentorship. At the University of Malaya, she teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Natural Product Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Organic Synthesis. She is deeply committed to fostering critical thinking and practical skills among her students, encouraging them to pursue excellence in both academic and research endeavours.

Dr Rabiah Al-Adawiyah Rahmat is a dental lecturer and a forensic odontologist specialist in Universiti Malaya. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2011. Upon completion, she served as a dental officer in the Malaysia Ministry of Health for two years before joining the Universiti Malaya in December 2013. She pursued her postgraduate studies at the University of Adelaide, Australia. There she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology in 2015 and a PhD in Forensic DNA in 2020. She has involved in numerous forensic identification cases such as dental identification, age estimation and clinical malpractice. She is currently active in various teaching, research and clinical work pertaining to forensic dentistry, forensic DNA and 3D imaging. She is also a strong advocate addressing the social issue of stateless children in Malaysia.

Ar. Dr. Hazrina Haja Bava Mohidin is a registered professional architect and senior lecturer at Universiti Malaya, with core expertise in architectural design, spatial analysis, housing studies, heritage, and urban design. She has worked in academia for 10 years upon her graduation in 2015. Since joining the Department of Architecture at Universiti Malaya in 2018, she has demonstrated strong leadership and academic service, including her appointment as the Program Coordinator for the Master of Architecture, where she led curriculum development and student support initiatives. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with an emphasis on architectural design studios, architectural history, theory, and master’s and doctoral thesis supervision. Her pedagogical approach integrates critical thinking, cultural context, and real-life application, making her a dedicated and reflective educator. In research, Dr. Hazrina has secured over RM190,000 as Principal Investigator and contributed to multidisciplinary grants as a Co- Researcher. Her projects have addressed key national issues such as improving B40 housing, preserving heritage in Melaka, and designing inclusive educational environments. She has published two books and multiple journal articles, reflecting a growing academic profile. Beyond UM, Dr. Hazrina is an active figure in the wider academic and professional community. She has been invited as a guest lecturer and external assessor for final-year reviews and design studios at prominent institutions including UTM, USM, UPM, UTAR, Taylor’s, USCI, and universities in Indonesia. She has also delivered invited talks at ARCHIDEX and served as a visiting lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta and Diponegoro University. She was also recently appointed as Technical Advisory Committee (Academic) by School of Architecture and Interior Design, Faculty of Asia Built Environment, Universiti Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) and Diploma in Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in their curriculum and accreditation development process. In recognition of her commitment to teaching, she was recently awarded Fellowship (FHEA) by Advance HE, a UK-based international body that grants professional recognition to university educators. This award, effective from 1st July 2025 (Fellowship reference PR283845), acknowledges her attainment against the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education. She holds corporate memberships with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM), Pertubukan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), and ICOMOS (Malaysia and International), underscoring her active engagement with the architectural profession. Dr. Hazrina’s academic trajectory reflects a dynamic and well-rounded profile that bridges teaching, research, and professional engagement. Her ability to integrate design thinking with contextual and community- based approaches demonstrates a clear commitment to architectural education that is both critical and responsive. Through her leadership roles, scholarly outputs, and regional collaborations, she continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of architectural knowledge and practice.