Poh Li Lau, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Education at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She has a Ph.D. in Counseling (UM). She completed a 2-year post-doctoral scholarship in counseling psychology at Indiana University Bloomington, USA. Her research interests include career counseling, positive psychology, resilience, cross-cultural and well-being. Poh Li has been teaching subjects such as Career Counseling Practice and Career Development Theories at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 2011. She also supervises PhD students conducting research related to the topic of career development. She is responsible for teaching and learning, evaluation activities in the undergraduate and postgraduate counseling programs, and consultation projects. She is also a registered counselor in Malaysia. She publishes more than 50 publications (in books, chapters and journals), and also a reviewer for some well-known journals such as Career Development Quarterly, International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, Journal of Career Development and British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. She received the 2025 APCDA Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals Award. She is also President elected for Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) for 2025

A present post-doctoral research fellow at University of Malaya, department of Physics under plasma technology research center (PTRC). Before this he is an academic senior lecturer at Federal Polytechnic, Mubi of Adamawa State. Wante has PhD degree in Energy Physics with special interest in plasma source, DSSCs and thin films, currently working on extraction of H2 from H2S by non-thermal plasma technology, Comparison of measured and computed neutron yield and thermonuclear component using plasma focus device and he has published articles related to the field of plasma and materials. He also carries experience in research. An inquiring mind with passion for personal and professional development, Wante is looking for a challenging project/position where he can make real contribution to the organization’s success.

Dr. Ziad Baydoun, born in 1987 in Damascus, Syria, is a renowned academic and researcher specializing in architecture and built environment, with a particular focus on Islamic calligraphy placement in architecture. Dr. Baydoun pursued a degree in Interior Architecture at Damascus University, graduating with excellent marks in 2010. Following his graduation, he worked as a freelancer in the interior design field for two years before joining his father in large restoration projects of Al Azem and gazali Palaces. In 2012, Dr. Baydoun moved to Malaysia to further his education and enhance his artistic talents in 3D design and Arabic cultural arts, particularly the intricate Syrian traditional 'Ajami art. He completed his Master's degree at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2016. Following his Master's, he managed Damascene Art Sdn Bhd, an innovative interior design company specializing in renovation, Islamic art conservation, and creative multimedia projects, reflecting his father's company, Baydoun Art, in Syria. Dr. Baydoun earned his Ph.D. from IIUM in 2022, with a specialization in Islamic architecture. His research on virtual reality (VR) implementation for heritage preservation is widely recognized, and he has published numerous articles in international indexed journals. His expertise spans various 3D technologies and Autodesk software, including Revit, 3D Max, AutoCAD, and Lumion, as well as traditional handmade art. Currently, Dr. Baydoun is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya, where he continues to inspire and mentor students in architecture and interior design. His professional journey has also seen him as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Multimedia University and a guest lecturer at IIUM. Dr. Baydoun's contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various media appearances on TV channels such as Bernama TV, TV1, and TV3, and he has been featured in newspapers for his and his family's talents in art and design. Contact Information: Email: ziad@um.edu.my LinkedIn: Dr. Ziad Baydoun Orchid ID: 0000-0001-6903-7934 Scopus ID: 57220101247