Graduate of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr Rezal, completed Basic Surgical Training in Midwestern Regional Hospital, Limerick, Ireland. He is the first Malaysian awarded, the Irish Scholarship for Research Fellow in University of Milwaukee and presented his research on Neuroblastoma in the Annual Congress Surgical meeting in New Orleans in 2003. He completed the MRCS(Ire) in 2007 and further obtained a Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery in Strasbourg, France in 2006. He pursued in Master of Surgery in University Malaya, National Colorectal Surgery Fellowship and in 2022, completed Subspecialty Training in Advanced Colorectal and Peritoneal Malignancy with special interest in Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with Hyperthemic Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and Pressurized IntraPeritioneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in HUKM and National Cancer Centre in Singapore and Singapore General Hospital respectively. He sits as a member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology, Academy of Medicine Malaysia,Malaysian Society of Colorectal Surgeons and International Society for the study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:   Refereed Published Journal Papers, Conference Proceeding Papers and Papers Submitted for Conference and Publication:     Kazi, M.S.N. (1981). New look at maintenance of a process plant. Proceedings, 26th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Khulna, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.M. (1982). Behaviors of an induced draught fan. Proceedings, 27th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1984). K2CO3 deposition is the cause of abnormal vibration of a CO2 centrifugal compressor in a process plant. Proceedings, 28th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Changing of duplex angular contact ball bearings by a pair of deep groove ball bearings at the driven end of a low-pressure solution pump. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Study of the effect of run out on vibration characteristics of an alternator shaft. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Oil contamination of a non-condensing turbine. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Steam, gas and air trap in process industries. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Effect of excessive vibration on bearing temperature of a centrifugal gas compressor. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Vibration problem study of anti friction bearings. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1987). Study of rubbing vibration characteristic of an overhung rotor. Proceedings, 12th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Jahangir Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1990). Study of forced convection heat transfer over smooth and finned tubes. Proceedings, 34th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1991). Study of forced convection heat transfer over three heated angular finned tubes. Proceedings, 35th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Appearance of target plate when the steam blowing is over. Proceedings, 17th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khan, M.H. and Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Effect of fin angles on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India, Mech. Engg. Division, Vol. 73, No. 1, pp.145-148. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Steam blowing and acceptance criteria. Journal of Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, vol.21,no. 1. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1993). An Experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Corrosion effect on tubes of a carbamate condenser in a urea plant. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1994). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes of different fin configuration. Proceedings, 38th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1995). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over a finned tube for different orientations. Proceedings, 6th Asian congress of fluid mechanics, Vol. 2, Singapore. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1999). Effect of fin pitches on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Submitted for publication in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (1998). Heat Transfer to Natural Fibre suspensions. Proceedings of IPENZ Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 1998, Vol. 5, pp. 91-96. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1998). Heat Exchanger Fouling Mitigation with Flexible Fibres. Proceedings of 26th CHEMECA Conference, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 1998, Paper no.177.6. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer in the Drag Reducing Regime of Wood Pulp Fibre Suspension Flow. Chem. Eng. Journal, 1999, CE2655, Vol. 73, pp. 247-253. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Method to Relate Fibre and Paper Properties. Proceedings of 27th CHEMECA Conference, New Castle, Australia, 1999, Section 6, p. 162 and CD Rom. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D., Duffy, G.G. and Muller-Steinhagen, H.M. (1999). Fibre Modified Scaling Mechanisms in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Proceedings of Mitigation of Heat Exchanger Fouling and its Economic and Environmental Implications, Banff, Canada, 1999, Section V, pp. 1-8. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of 54th Annual Appita Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 2000, Paper 4B12, Vol. 2, pp. 605-614. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer to Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of 28th CHEMECA Conference, Perth, Australia, 2000, Paper no. C-4.2, pp. 366-369. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2002). Fibre Modified Scaling in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Chem. Eng. Comm., 2002, Vol. 189, No. 3, pp. 1-17. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation with Wood Pulp Fibres. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 21-27. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). A Study of Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Smooth and Roughened Metal Surfaces and a Polymeric Material. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 9-17. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Pressure Drop Measurement-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Appita Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, March, 2002. Duffy, G.G., Chen, X.D. and Kazi, M.S.N. (2002). Fibre Particle Characterisation. Proceedings of the Hydrotransport 15 Conference, Banff, Canada, June, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D. and Duffy, G.G. (2002). Cleaning of Mineral Fouling Deposits on Heat Exchanger Surfaces. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M. S. N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). A Study of Heat Transfer and Pressure Loss of Suspensions of Synthetic Filaments and Wood Pulp Fibres in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Validation of Heat Transfer Data for Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2009). Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Different Heat Exchanging Surfaces. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning Conference, Pichl, Schladming 8973, Austria, June, 2009.

Dr. Nur Hairani Abd Rahman has been a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Administration at Universiti Malaya since 2017. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a Master of Public Administration from Universiti Malaya, and a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Dr. Nur Hairani is highly regarded for her expertise in social policy, with particular focus on social care, governance, social inclusion and exclusion, inequality, and well-being. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Nur Hairani plays an integral role in academic leadership. She currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Public Administration and Governance and sits on the Editorial Board of the Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her membership in the Social Policy Association in the United Kingdom further amplifies her influence on an international level. In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Nur Hairani is actively engaged in administrative roles, including coordinating both the Outbound Mobility Program and the Master of Public Administration Program. She is also a member of various faculty and university committees, where she contributes to policy development and strategic planning. Nationally, Dr. Nur Hairani serves as a Field Expert for the Malaysian Research and Development Classification System (MRDCS) under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). She has also been involved in consultancy projects aimed at poverty eradication, funded by Malaysia’s Economic Planning Unit. Her international experience includes serving as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Messina in Sicily, Italy. In 2023, she was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, allowing her to join the University of California, Berkeley, as a Visiting Scholar. Dr. Nur Hairani’s dedication to her field has earned her numerous accolades, including the Excellent Service Award (2022) and the Certificate of Excellent Service (2021) from Universiti Malaya. She was also recognized with the Best Presenter Award at the Asian Universities Alliance & Universitas Indonesia (2021). Her research has been published in high-impact journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, including Public Policy and Administration and Ageing International. For more information on Dr. Nur Hairani Abd Rahman’s work, please visit her profile at UM Expert, or reach out to her directly at nurhairani@um.edu.my.