DR. NORHASLIZA BINTI YUSOF

Dr. Norhasliza Yusof is a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Malaya, specializing in computational physics, stellar evolution, and nuclear astrophysics. She earned her PhD and MSc in Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics, as well as a BSc in Applied Physics, all from the University of Malaya. Additionally, she was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarship, which allowed her to conduct part of her doctoral research at Keele University, enhancing her expertise in astrophysics and fostering international collaboration. Her research focuses on the evolution and fate of very massive stars, the impact of rotation on stellar models, and neutrino emissions in massive stars. Notable publications include studies on the R136 star cluster, which hosts several stars exceeding the previously accepted 150 solar mass limit, and the development of grids of stellar models with rotation at various metallicities. Dr. Yusof is an active member of the International Astronomical Union, contributing to Divisions G (Stars and Stellar Physics) and H (Interstellar Matter and Local Universe). She leads the Theoretical Physics Group at the University of Malaya, mentoring students and collaborating with international researchers. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the  the Top Ten Entries in the 2016 Taylor & Francis Commonwealth Scholar Best Journal Article Prize. Through her research and dedication, Dr. Yusof continues to advance the field of astrophysics and inspire future scientists.

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NADHRATUL WARDAH BINTI HJ. SALMAN

Nadhratul Wardah Salman graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She then completed a Master's in Sports Policy and a Master of Laws (LL.M). Driven by her curiosity about the dynamic relationship between sports and law, she pursued her Ph.D at Manchester Metropolitan University, focusing on the legal and safety issues surrounding children's sports. Her teaching and research interests include Sports Law, the Law of Torts, Sports Governance and Policy, and Human Rights. She is researching ways to combat match-fixing in sports and is particularly interested in the evolving legal context of the duty of care in sports. Over the past 20 years, Wardah has developed significant leadership skills. She has held various managerial positions, including Deputy Dean, Deputy Director, and Residential College Master. In addition, she has supervised and coordinated over 50 sports events and community engagement projects. Wardah is actively involved in fitness and recreational activities and has competed in numerous sports and martial arts tournaments for approximately 30 years. She represented Universiti Malaya in athletics from 2007 to 2024, with her most notable achievement being named 'UM Sportswoman of the Year' in 2010. She was a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation from 2009 to 2014. She served as a think tank member for the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) from 2012 to 2016. Currently, she is a member of the National Dispute Resolution Chamber for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for the term 2022-2025.

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DR. ZUBAIDAH BINTI ZANUL ABIDIN

Dr. Zubaidah Zanul Abidin is a lecturer in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Malaya. She graduated with DDS from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia in 2007 and obtained her specialist training in Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetics Dentistry from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia in 2014. She has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthetics Dentistry. Her research interests include dental material, 3D Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, OHQoL of patients with maxillofacial prostheses, and dental implants.

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