Farrah Dina Yusop is a distinguished academic and expert in instructional technology, online learning, and curriculum design. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instructional Technology (CIT) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from Iowa State University (ISU), USA. She previously served as the Director of Universiti Malaya’s Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Center (ADeC), overseeing online learning implementation and professional development training for UM educators. Dr. Farrah is internationally recognized for her research contributions in the instructional design and technology field, online learning, innovative curriculum, and service learning. She is best known for her Civic-Minded Instructional Designer (CMID) framework, which redefines how professionals are educated to enhance public life. Her extensive publications in top-tier international and Malaysian journals have significantly influenced the field, demonstrating her expertise.  She is a highly productive researcher with over 73 published articles, including 46 in high-impact journals. Her research has been widely recognized, as reflected in her h-index across multiple platforms—currently 15 in Scopus, 7 in Web of Science (WoS), 26 in Google Scholar, and 22 in ResearchGate. Her work has been extensively cited, demonstrating its broad academic influence and interdisciplinary impact. A testament to her scholarly impact, her 2014 BJET article received the Outstanding Journal Article Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), USA. Beyond journal publications, she has authored more than 30 book chapters and 7 academic books on topics including technology-enhanced learning, instructional design, online learning, and curriculum innovation, along with various non-academic works such as playbooks, guidelines, modules, and reference books. Her works provide practical frameworks and evidence-based strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and curriculum development.  Her outstanding achievements have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Woman in Humanities and Social Sciences Award (2018) by the Venus International Foundation and the Anugerah Khas Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: Rekabentuk Kurikulum dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI, 2018). She was also the recipient of Universiti Malaya’s Excellent Lecturer (2011), Outstanding Journal Publication (2015), Outstanding Young Researcher Award, (2014), Excellent Teaching Award (2011). With extensive expertise, Dr. Farrah is a highly sought-after specialist in instructional design, technology-enhanced learning, and innovative curriculum development. She serves as an international board member for prestigious education journals, including MOJEM, a Scopus-indexed journal. She also serves as an international and national external examiner, contributing to research advancements and ensuring quality standards in higher education institutions. As an accomplished international speaker, she consistently delivers impactful workshops, seminars, and training programs worldwide, shaping best practices in education and instructional methodologies. She has also served on multiple influential committees, including the Asia University Network-Technology Enhanced Personalised Learning (AUN-TEPL), the Malaysian e-Learning IPTA Council (MEIPTA), and the Majlis Kerjasama Ketua-ketua Pusat Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran IPTA Malaysia (MAGNETIC). She currently serves as a member of the Strategic Committee for Service-Learning Malaysia (SULAM), Ministry of Education, contributing to policy development and the integration of service-learning into university curricula. Dr. Farrah is actively involved in transdisciplinary research collaborations addressing key global challenges. Her recent projects span various fields, including dentistry, digital skills, healthcare, and talent management, where she integrates her expertise in instructional design and technology to develop innovative educational solutions. One of the pretigous projects was the Erasmus+ initiative involving 11 global partners, led by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona Tech (Spain), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and universities from China, Portugal, Sweden, and France. Through these projects, she applies her knowledge to bridge disciplines, drive innovation, and create meaningful educational impact, continuously advancing excellence in education and fostering interdisciplinary solutions.

Dr. Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Sports Science (Exercise Physiology) and a Master of Philosophy (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Malaya, as well as a PhD from Loughborough University. Notably, his doctoral thesis investigated the effects of pre-exercise carbohydrate intake on appetite regulation and subsequent resistance exercise performance. Dr. Naharudin's research interests focus on exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and exercise performance. His work has been cited over 200 times, reflecting his contributions to these fields. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Naharudin actively engages in public speaking and leadership roles. He recently delivered a lecture on "Exercise and Dietary Recommendations for Diabetics" at the Sport and Exercise Research Center of Universitas Negeri Surabaya and deliver many  other lectures in Indonesian Universities. Dr. Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin has actively participated in various media engagements, sharing his expertise on sports science and health-related topics. Among many others, some of notable appearances include: Harian Metro: Panelist for "Hari Malaysia 2024, Bersatu Menghadapi Cabaran" Selamat Pagi Malaysia: Discussed "Perkembangan Terkini Sukan Paralimpik Paris" Astro Awani: Featured in "Awani Pagi: Post Mortem Olimpik Paris, Maju Atau Mundur?" Utusan Malaysia: Interviewed on "Manfaatkan Bulan Puasa Untuk Kesihatan Salur Darah, Jantung" International Engagements: Provided recommendations on exercise for diabetics These appearances highlight Dr. Naharudin's commitment to disseminating knowledge on sports performance, health, and nutrition to a broad audience. In year 2023, Dr Nash has been appointed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sport Malaysia, as one of the board member for National Sport Institute. A year later, 2024, The institute has appointed Dr Nash as expert matter consultant in the area of Sports and Exercise Physiology in ensuring an effective impact in both research and application towards high performance athletes. He also has chaired many meetings (task force and quotation technical committee) in ISN and UM As a former national rower, he has been chosen by Malaysia Rowing Association to be trained in South Korea as Malaysian Paralympic Rowing qualifier. 

Dr. Tuan Zaharinie Binti Tuan Zahari is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya (UM). She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (2006) and a Master of Engineering Science (2009) in Materials Engineering, as well as a PhD (2014) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Brazing, all from the same university. She specializes in metal and alloys heat treatment and joining technology, particularly brazing process for similar or dissimilar materials and porous metal joining. She also explores the research areas of heat transfer, energy, and material recycling. She has published more than 25 technical papers and a book chapter in this fields which are mostly International Scientific Indexing (ISI)-indexed journal papers. She is also an active researcher who has received and been the principal investigator for various research grants, including University of Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme (IIRG), two times Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE), etc. She teaches several courses for Mechanical Engineering undergraduates, such as Manufacturing Technology, Machine Tool Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Energy and Environment, etc.