Rathna Devi Vaithilingam graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) from the University of Malaya. She previously worked in the Ministry of Health as a consultant periodontist before joining University Malaya as a Senior Lecturer in 2008. She is currently a Professor in the field of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry. She has been a principal investigator in various research projects pertaining to periodontal-systemic relationship, genetic studies associated with periodontal disease and periodontal regenerative therapy. Her research output has been published in various peer- reviewed international and local publications. She has presented internationally and locally on her area of expertise. She was previously the President of Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists and President of the Malaysian Society of Periodontology. She is also a member of various national and international professional bodies. She is an Editorial Board member of the Annals of Dentistry University Malaya and previously the Journal of International Academy of Periodontology.
show more »DR. WANG KAH LUN presently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. He earned first-class honors in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Universiti Malaya in 2016, followed by the completion of his Master of Science in Mathematics at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2018. Continuing his academic journey, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics at Universiti Malaya, successfully obtaining his degree in 2023. Since obtaining his Ph.D., he has been actively involved in research focused on the intricate domain of group theory. Dr. Wang's primary research interest lies in the field of group theory, a branch of abstract algebra. His scholarly endeavors concentrate on the analysis of group factorizations, with a particular emphasis on complete decompositions and complete factorizations of groups, marking significant contributions to the field.
show more »Dr. Diana Abdul Wahab is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied Statistics, the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She completed her Doctorate at Leeds University Business School, Leeds, United Kingdom. Dr. Diana has been interested in applying statistical models to understand graduate labor market issues throughout her academic career, beginning at the Master’s level when she collaborated with the Tracer Study Unit in the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. Her interest in the field has evolved to a deeper understanding of graduate employment issues including gender pay gap, first destination choices, and migration while developing her interest in the field of data science where she applies data science techniques in other areas of studies such as education and economy. She has published her paper in the Institutions and Economies and continues to write for other international academic journals. She has won a scholarship award to go to Kazakhstan to conduct a comparative analysis on the graduate employment issues between the two countries. She teaches Statistical Computing and Business Analytics and planning to expand her research interest in the field of data science.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Abdullah, Muhammad Fazrin; Jauhari, Iswadi; Sabri, Mohd Faizul Mohd; Ghazali, Nik Nazri Nik (2025). A Novel Vertical Axis Parallel Turbines System for in-pipe Hydropower Generation: Conceptual Design and Preliminary Experiment. Energy Sources Part a-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects
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Shaharudin, Mohd Rizaimy; Zailani, Suhaiza; Tan, Keah-Choon; Cross, James; Hotrawaisaya, Chattrarat (2025). Fostering Closed-loop Supply Chain Orientation by Leveraging Strategic Green Capabilities for Circular Economy Performance: Empirical Evidence from Malaysian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Firms. Environment Development and Sustainability
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Wong, Li Ping; Alias, Haridah; Tan, Sik-Loo; Sia, Thiam Eng; Saw, Aik (2025). An Exploration of Death Anxiety of Family Members of Silent Mentor Body Donation Program. Omega-journal of Death and Dying
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Altarturi, Hamza H. M.; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Md; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2025). A Bibliometric and Content Analysis of Technological Advancement Applications in Agricultural E-commerce. Electronic Commerce Research
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Zhao, Yang; Hamidi, Mashitah; Abd Wahab, Haris (2025). Challenges of Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer Patients in The Chinese Mainland: a Qualitative Study. Omega-journal of Death and Dying
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 2023
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Developing Ethical Competence for Net Zero Leadership: a Participatory Campus-based Approach
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Advancing Sustainability Ethics Through a Bioethics-informed Living Lab and Sustainability Reporting Outputs for Postgraduate Education At Universiti Malaya
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Smart-care@pasum: An Integrated Student Performance and Well-being Monitoring System Towards a Sustainable and Caring Campus
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Protecting and Conserving Fireflies Population in Universiti Malaya
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Citizen Scientists in The Field: Monitoring and Mapping of Fauna Diversity in Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya
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Neuroscience-driven Sustainability Learning Towards a Net Zero Campus
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Islamic Green Financing Framework for a Net Zero University: Modelling Shariah-compliant Funding for UM?s Decarbonisation Pathway
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Integrating Soil Carbon Stocks and Water Quality Dynamics for Climate-responsive Landscape Management
