Dr. Zahiruddin Fitri is a Senior Lecturer in the Building Surveying Department at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya. Specialising in building pathology (or the science of what goes wrong with buildings), he earned his PhD in Concrete Technology from the University of Dundee in 2012. From 2014 to 2024, he served as Head of E-Learning at the university and was Deputy Director of the Academic Development Centre (ADEC) from 2020 to 2022.   A key resource in teaching and learning, he has conducted extensive training for academics and co-authored university policies on e-learning. He has also played a crucial role in shaping Malaysia’s higher education landscape through his involvement in MEIPTA, a national think tank for e-learning policy and European-level projects like Erasmus+ CBHE.   Passionate about pedagogical innovation, he actively writes on technology-enhanced learning and contributes to national and international education initiatives, and have given several keynote speeches on the topic.    He can be seen riding his bicycle every day to work.

Dr. Norharyanti Mohsin, is currently a senior lecturer attached with Curriculum and Instructional Technology Department, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya with majoring in instructional design and technology, digital instruction and smart learning. A dedicated and passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in academic administration and 2 years in teaching. Being awarded SLAB scheme in 2018, she manage to achieve GOT in her doctoral degree programme from Universiti Malaya. Committed to fostering an instructional technology and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Skilled in designing and implementing engaging instructional activities through micro-credential course aligned with educational standards and tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. Proficient in integrating technology into instruction to enhance student engagement and facilitate active learning experiences. A collaborative leader in managing research grant with a proven track record of building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement and student success. Appointed as one of the taskforce members for Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) project to evaluate blended-learning approach in higher education institution specifically in Universiti Malaya. With a firm belief in the transformative power of education, eager to inspire and empower academicians to actively integrate technology into teaching activities to attract the next generation of learners to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners. Besides, she also being appointed as Program Coordinator for Master in Education (Curriculum Development) program (2023-2025) to monitor and assist faculty in managing necessary matters. Currently, she seeks opportunities to do research in instructional technology, technology enhanced learning, smart and digital learning, technology addiction, microlearning and digital instruction in TVET.

After graduating from Western Michigan University, I was given the opportunity to serve in various industries. I started my career as Personnel Assistant in the hotel industry in 1998. Then, I pursued a similar career as Human Resources Executive in the manufacturing and insurance industries in 2000 and 2001, respectively. I ended my career in human resources after leaving the insurance industry in 2003 and continued my studies in Diploma in Education (TESL) (KPLI/KPM) at the International Languages Teacher Training Institute (IPBA) in 2004. I began my career in teaching in 2005 at two government polytechnics in Kota Kinabalu and Port Dickson prior to my transfer to Universiti Malaya as Language Teacher DG41 in 2007. Presently, I hold the post as Language Teacher DG48 in the English Language Department, Faculty of Languages & Linguistics, Universiti Malaya.