Dr. Mohd Faizal Hamzah served as a Senior Librarian at the University of Malaya (UM) and was appointed as the Acting Head of the Museum of Asian Art, a position he held until 2024. His academic journey began in 2006 with the completion of a Diploma in Information Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), followed by a Bachelor’s degree (2008) and a Master’s degree (2011) in the same field. In 2019, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Management, specializing in work design and work performance. With over 15 years of experience in Information Science, Library Science, and Information Management, Dr. Faizal has contributed extensively to academia, authoring over 50 publications. His achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Malaysia Aspiring Librarian Award (2015), the Masti Gemilang Administrator Award for Social Writing (2022), and the Masti Gemilang Administrator Award for Research (2022). He was also the recipient of the TalentCorp Sdn. Bhd. Travel Grant Award (MJVC 2024) and Best Presentation Awards at ICEEL 2024, ICIM 2023, and AIC 2018. In recognition of his dedication to academic excellence and service, he received several institutional accolades, including the University of Malaya Excellence Service Award (2014, 2024), the UM Certificate of Excellent Service (2013), and the UM Excellence Award (2014). Dr. Faizal has also played a significant role in professional organizations. He serves as Vice President I of the Malaysian Librarian Association (2024-present) and Chairman for Special Disabled Users in Libraries (2016-present). Additionally, he is a member of the International Library Advisory Board for Woxsen University, India, and a Standing Committee member of the IFLA Equitable and Accessible Library Services Section. LinkedIN: Mohd Faizal Hamzah

Dr Rama is a Public Health Medicine Specialist and Occupational Health Physician with experience in the field of occupational health and occupational medicine. He has provided essential occupational health services to various job sectors while serving under the Department of Occupational Safety (DOSH) before pursuing postgraduate studies. He completed his training under the Faculty of Occupational Medicine - Royal College of Physicians Ireland (RCPI) and obtained the Licentiateship of Faculty of Occupational Medicine (LFOM) in 2015. Following that he completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) with distinction and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at University of Malaya in 2019. His thesis was titled “Development and evaluation of a hearing conservation programme (HCP) among vector control workers”. After graduating, he returned to serve the Ministry of Health under the Selangor State Health Department and subsequently joined the Occupational and Environmental Health Sector in Putrajaya. Currently he is medical lecturer and occupational health physician at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. His area of interest and expertise mainly includes risk assessment at workplaces, conducting medical surveillance and implementation of occupational disease prevention programs at workplace. He is also a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified researcher with research interest in strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) including hearing conservation programs.

Dr.-Ing Nurdiana Nordin is a passionate chemist and interdisciplinary researcher who is driven by the mission to bridge cutting-edge science with real-world solutions. She earned her B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry (2012) and M.Sc. in Organic Synthesis and Computational Chemistry (2015) from the University of Malaya, supported by the SLAB scholarship. Her scientific journey continued in Germany at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she completed her Ph.D. in 2020 under the Bio-Interfaces International Graduate School (BIF-IGS). There, she honed her expertise in NMR technology, microfluidic device fabrication, and bioorganic analysis under the mentorship of leading experts from the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) and the Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen (IBG). Throughout her career, Dr. Nurdiana has demonstrated a unique ability to merge fundamental science with technological innovation. From developing microscale biomedical systems to exploring metabolic pathways using micro-NMR platforms, her work reflects a deep commitment to impactful research. Now serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, she envisions building a dynamic research team focused on smart, sustainable solutions for societal challenges—particularly in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Guided by Malaysia's national development goals and sustainable technology agendas, her team aims to harness advanced materials, biosensing tools, and green chemistry to create intelligent systems that benefit both industry and community. With an eye on translational impact, Dr. Nurdiana is committed to cultivating interdisciplinary collaborations and training the next generation of researchers who are not only skilled in science, but also grounded in empathy, innovation, and service to the nation.