Dr. Muhamad Shakirin Mispan is currently a senior lecturer at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, teaching BSc courses including Ecology and Management of Weeds, Soil Ecology and Management, and Quantitative Ecology. He also teaches MSc courses including Applied Weed Science, Pest Management in Organic Crops, and Tropical Crop Management. He received a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Ecology and Biodiversity in 2006 and a master’s degree (MSc) in Biology in 2010 from Universiti Malaya. He is a PhD holder in Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University, USA working on QTL mapping for weedy adaptive traits in rice; haplotype analysis for a major seed dormancy QTL region in rice; and seed longevity and photoperiod sensitivity in weedy rice. His current research focuses are mainly on the ecological genetics of weedy rice focusing on adaptation to various ecological systems, seedbank dynamics and longevity, environmental impact from various weed management, integration of sustainable agriculture for rice production, agroecology, and precision agriculture in rice farming.

Associate Professor Dr. Selamat Amir was born in the small village town Kg. Pangkalan Kunak , Sabah. His early studies began at SK Pekan Kunak and al-Madrasah al-Thanawiyyah al-Diniyyah al-Islamiyyah Kunak (SMUIK). He was then was offered to pursue foundation study at the Islamic Studies Foundation level of the University of Malaya, Nilam Puri Kelantan. then completed his studies at the Bachelor's Degree level in Usuluddin (Major in al-Quran and al-Hadith) with distinction. At the same time, he was also involved in Advanced Arabic Language Courses at Qatar University. He received a scholarship offer and sponsorship to continue his studies directly to the level of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of 'Tafsir and Quranic Studies'.  Until now, his areas of expertise have included Quranic and Tafsir Studies, Quranic Exegesis, Methodology of Quranic Exegesis, Usul Tafsir, Al-Qur'an and Science, Quranic Philosophy, I'jaz Al-Quran, Al-Quran and ICT . His expertise and experience are further highlighted by his active involvement in the field of research and academic writing when he has published 14 books, 21 book chapters, 30 journal articles, 12 proceedings papers, 170 other publications (including mass media publications) and presented research at 27 international conferences. (about 243 publications in total by August 2023). All of these writings cover areas of Quranic and Tafsir Studies, Quranic Exegesis, Methodology of Quranic Exegesis, Usul Tafsir, Al-Qur'an and Science, Quranic Philosophy, I'jaz Al-Quran, Al-Quran and ICT. In fact, he also supervises postgraduate candidates in and outside the country at the master's and doctoral levels. In addition, he also received research grants from various funding including government agencies, universities, non- governmental organizations, industries and faculty grants with a cumulative grant amount totaling with totals around RM 2,350,000.00 (RM 2.3 million, until Oktober 2024) As a result of his active involvement in research and experience in the field of Tafsir and Quranic Studies, he has been appointed as an expert panel referring to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) and the Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) for the review of Al-Quran interpretation and translation as well as current issues related to the study of al-Quran interpretation in Malaysia. he also was appointed as an expert panel to the Sabah State Department of Islamic Religious Affairs (JHEAINS) and Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS). His expertise is also needed in the context of the national mass media when he is also invited to give his views on the National TV channel, Selamat Pagi Malaysia, TV1 RTM and Apa Khabar Malaysia, Bernama TV as well as Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia newspaper columns. In addition, he was also invited to collaborate with the Publication Planning Division, Department of Broadcasting Malaysia, RTM for the publication of 165 articles (Jan 2022 - August 2023) for Radio Klasik RTM. His expertise and contribution were also recognized by receiving several awards in research and being invited as a speaker and panel expert at national and international level. In addition, Dr. Selamat also shared his experience and research abroad such as at Qatar University, France Sorbonne University, London Oxford University Islamic Studies Research Centre, Jordan University WISE, Saudi Arabia's Madinah Islamic University and Istanbul University, Turkey, also Universitas Darussalam Gontor Indonesia. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur and is a Fellow at the Centre of Quranic Research, University of Malaya (CQR).

Graduate of University College Dublin (National University Ireland) in 2005, she obtained Intercollegiate MRCS 2008 and completed Irish Basic Surgical Training (CCBST) in Royal College of Surgeons Ireland 2009. Upon returning to Malaysia, she completed Master of Surgery in University of Malaya 2013, whilst serving as trainee lecturer to University Malaya Medical Programme.  Upon appointment as specialist 2014, she continues as Consultant  General and Colorectal Surgeon and is an examiner for both undergraduate medical programme and Postgraduate Master of Surgery, National Conjoint Board Exams. She is also the Surgical Co-ordinator and Examiner for Dental Faculty, Universiti Malaya. She sub-specialised in Colorectal Surgery, training in UM, UKM and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney and is currently the Head of Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery UM. She is also Committee Member and National Trainer for National Colorectal Surgery Fellowship Programme. She is actively involved in national and international surgical training, where she serves as Co-Director of CCrISP Course with College of Surgeons Malaysia and Royal College of Sugeons England and is a NOTSS Course Instructor with Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh. She is the local UM liason for co-ordination of RCS England MRCS examinations. She has a keen interest in advanced colorectal cancer surgery including Pelvic Exenteration, Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC as well as PIPAC and is Malaysian representative in PelvEx Collaborative. She has helped set up and continue the multidisciplinary, multicentre teamwork for extended resections in advanced GI malignancy in Universiti Malaya and in the country.