Abuisaac is an academic, translator, and interpreter currently serving as a lecturer at the University of Malaya. He holds extensive expertise in translation studies, intercultural communication, TESOL, and Arabic-English linguistics. Formerly the head of a translation unit at an English language center, he has designed and taught courses that integrate language, technology, and critical thinking to enhance students’ communicative and analytical skills. Abuisaac’s research interests span Qur’anic translation, pragma-translation, intercultural rhetoric, discourse analysis of literary texts, and communication within cross-cultural contexts. He also specializes in syntax and semantics, focusing on the interface between structure and meaning across languages. His academic work emphasizes the role of language in shaping understanding, identity, and dialogue across cultures. He has supervised postgraduate research on media language, pragmatics, and cross-cultural communication, and is committed to learner-centered, research-informed teaching practices. His scholarly approach blends theory and practice, fostering both linguistic precision and cultural awareness. Fluent in Arabic and English, and experienced in both academic instruction and professional interpretation, Abuisaac continues to contribute to the fields of language, translation, andintercutlrual communication through teaching, research, and scholarly collaboration.
show more »Firdaus Aziz serves as a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. His research interests encompass medical law, biosafety law, and the legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies, including stem cell technology, biobanking, and gene editing. He earned his BSc (Hons) in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Universiti Malaya and subsequently received the National Science Fellowship to pursue an MA in Biotechnological Law and Ethics at the University of Sheffield. He later completed a DPhil in Public Health at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, where he focused on stem cell law and ethics at the Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX). Since 2016, he has been actively involved in promoting bioethics in the region as a UNESCO Bioethics Trainer. Additionally, he is a co-investigator for the Southeast Asian Bioethics Network, supported by the UK Wellcome Trust, with the aim to establishing a bioethics network in the region, and a co-investigator for the NIH Fogarty grant to develop a Master's program in Health Research Ethics at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya.
show more »Nurhamizah Hashim obtained her Bachelor's degree in Malay Literature and a Master's degree in Malay Studies from the University of Malaya (UM) in 2006 and 2008 respectively. Briefly served as Assistant Language Planning Officer at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur before pursuing and obtained her Ph.D in Literature Modern Malay (Children's and Adolescent Literature) at the Academy of Malay Studies, Universiti Malaya (UM) in 2015. Throughout years of studies as well as in the field of academic and research, areas of interests are mostly related with Children's literature, Youth adult Literature, Literary Criticism, Drama Literature, Management and Marketing of Literature, Teaching Malay Literature.
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 1865
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Exploring Salivary Metablolomics and Proteomics as Non-invasive Biomarkers for Early Detection in Patient With Oral Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy Integrating Lc-ms and Nmr Techniques
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Development of a Predictive Model for Caries Risk Levels by Incorporating Salivary Biomarkers Among Selected Malaysian Young Adults
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Influence of Resin Materials, Printer Types and Thermocycling On Fractureresistance of 3d-printed Crowns
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Biological Activity of Herbal Effervescent Oral Rinse Tablets from Camellia Sinensis and Salvadora Persica
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Developing and Assessing An Interprofessional Referral System for Co-management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Health: a Rapid Implementation Study
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Targeting Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition : Efficacy of Boesenbergia Rotunda-loaded Plga Nanoparticle in Metastatic Oral Cancer
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Strategies for Making Japanese Studies More Appealing Through Content-based Japanese Language Education
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Surface Degradation of Cad/cam and 3d Printing Denture Base Materials: Effects of Different Testing Mediums
