Dr. Zulhadi Iskandar Radzi (ZI Radzi) is a battery scientist and Senior Lecturer at the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Universiti Malaya. He earned his PhD in Energy Conversion & Management from Universiti Malaya in 2024, where his research centered on manganese based cathode nanomaterials for lithium ion batteries, synthesized through low carbon footprint methods and engineered for fast charging and high power applications. Building on this foundation, his current work advances energy storage systems, nanomaterials, and sustainable battery manufacturing, with particular focus on electrode engineering, pouch cell development, and pilot scale production. Before entering academia, he developed his career at the International Battery Center Sdn Bhd (IBC), a pioneering Malaysian start up in battery energy storage established in partnership with NanoMalaysia Berhad. Rising to the role of Chief Operating Officer, he and the leadership team guided the transition of laboratory innovations into pilot and pre commercial production, drove the development of pouch cells, designed stationary battery packs, and introduced lean manufacturing practices. They also ensured compliance with international safety standards, including IEC 62133 and UN38.3, positioning IBC as a benchmark for Malaysia’s growing battery industry. Dr. Zulhadi’s contributions include three patents in advanced battery technologies that focused on sustainable solutions for electrode manufacturing. Alongside his patents, he has built a solid record of peer reviewed publications that strengthen his academic profile. Positioned at the intersection of academia and industry, he continues to champion Malaysia’s energy transition while enhancing the nation’s presence in the global battery ecosystem.

Dr. Noor Hasliza is an experienced and accomplished nursing professional with a long-standing career in the healthcare and academic sectors. She began her nursing career in 1997 as a Staff Nurse at Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). With a specialization in Post Basic Orthopedic and Traumatology, she progressed rapidly into leadership roles and was appointed Unit Manager of the Urology and Plastic Maxillofacial Ward at UKM in 2002. Her academic journey includes a clinical attachment at the Urology Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, in 2006, followed by the completion of a Bachelor of Post Registration Nursing from Monash University. Between 2007 and 2008, she furthered her studies at International University College Technology Twintech and was subsequently appointed as Programme Coordinator for the Diploma in Nursing programme in 2011. She later obtained a Master of Education with a specialization in Nursing Education from AEU University. In 2014, Dr. Noor Hasliza served as Programme Coordinator and lecturer for the Advanced Diploma in Orthopedic Nursing at the International University Malaya-Wales. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she has been actively involved in professional organizations, including serving as a committee member of the Infection Control Association, a member of the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA), and a member of the Special Interest Group (SIG) in education. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to complete clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute under the auspices of the China Embassy and the Ministry of Health Malaysia in late 2014. She has also contributed to the China Aid Alumni Association of Malaysia (CAAM) since 2015 as a pro team committee member and magazine article contributor. In 2015, she completed training as a Clinical Instructor Assistant in healthcare under the Department of Skills Development (SKM), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia. Her academic achievements culminated in the completion of a PhD in Social Sciences and Nursing Management from AEU University in May 2022. Dr. Noor Hasliza has held several key academic positions, including serving as a nursing lecturer at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UCSI University (2015–2018), and later as a nursing lecturer and Programme Leader for the Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programmes at Sunway University (2019–2024). In 2024, she was appointed as an Auditor for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for nursing programmes. Currently, Dr. Noor Hasliza is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Malaya. Her roles include supporting the APEL C programme for post-diploma students and member of taskforce APEL Universiti Malaya , serving as an OSCE examiner, acting as an internal examiner for postgraduate research programmes, and actively supervising postgraduate students , contributing to the development of future nursing scholars and leaders.

Dr. Nor Shahila Mansor is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya. She has an abiding, passionate and almost obsessive interest in the Spanish language and linguistics. She has published articles in reputable journals. Her main research interests include Sociolinguistics and Translation Studies. As a Registered Translator/Interpreter with Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia (ITBM), she translates documents from Spanish to English/Malay and vice versa; and occasionally performs verbal language interpretation. She possesses native fluency in reading, writing, and speaking the Spanish language.