Dr. Farazila Binti Yusof, or Fara as she is affectionately known was born and raised in the scenic town of Muar, Johor, Dr. Farazila Binti Yusof has carved a distinguished path in the academic and engineering worlds. Known for her profound dedication and expertise, Fara’s journey from a curious village girl in Muar to an influential academic leader is a story of passion, dedication, and perseverance. Dr. Farazila embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor’s Degree in CAD/M Engineering, followed by a Master of Engineering Science at Universiti Malaya, and culminating in a Doctor of Engineering at Japan. Each step in her educational path fortified her foundation and fueled her commitment to advancing the engineering field. Currently serving as the Executive Director at the Centre of Foundation Studies in Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Dr. Farazila has held several pivotal positions within the university. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department from 2021 to 2022 and the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Engineering from 2019 to 2021. Her leadership roles are characterized by visionary guidance and a relentless pursuit of excellence in engineering education and research. Dr. Farazila is a renowned scholar in the fields of welding, joining, and additive manufacturing. Her academic contributions include supervising over 25 PhD candidates and 7 masters students, alongside publishing more than 120 refereed journal articles. Her work not only advances the state of engineering but also mentors the next generation of engineers and researchers. When she is not immersed in her academic and professional endeavors, Dr. Farazila enjoys traveling. Her travels are not just escapes but also another way for her to explore and understand the engineering marvels of the world, blending her personal interests seamlessly with her professional passions. Her vision in the future to become a leading expert in advanced manufacturing technology specifically in additive manufacturing which contributing to efficient, safer and sustainable manufacturing process as well as mentoring the next generation of technology professionals.

Rosila Bee Mohd Hussain is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She completed her PhD from The University of Western Australia. Her areas of research interest are social inequality, identity, youth, cross-cultural study and contemporary social issues (social capital, disability studies, gender and social threats). Her expert opinions on various sociological issues has often been shared on various media platforms like newspapers, talk shows and and radio interviews in Malaysia.  She has also completed and secured internal and external grants in the past years in relation to youth, social inequality and identity issues. Among others are UMRG (UM), FRGS (Malaysia), Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies and Japan Society for the Promotion Science (JSPS) as Principal Investigator or Research Collaborator. She has published more than 50 journal articles, book chapters and proceedings from her research to share.  Her current research work centers on issues of social threats, lifestyle and digital society.

Dr. Najah Md Alwi is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaya specialising in sustainable architecture, building design urban studies, and environmental-social sustainability in the built environment. With over fifteen years of international experience in New Zealand, Malaysia, and the UK, she focuses on biophilic design, energy-efficient buildings, and inclusive urban spaces. Holding a PhD in Social Science (Architecture & Urban Landscape) and a Master's in Sustainable Design,she actively collaborates with industry and policymakers to advance climate resilience and net-zero buildings. Dr Najah is also Green Building Index (GBI)-accredited professional, a current PAM ESG Committee member, and a Council Member of EUROPH for Human Habitat & Settlement. Dr. Najah is part of the research supervision team at Universiti Malaya. Interchangeably a member of the Green Sustainable Architecture Lab (GSAL) and Urban Community Architecture Lab (UCAL), she contributes to sustainable design innovations and advocates for low-carbon, future, and social well-being. Currently her research centres on circular economy and green infrastructure technologies. She also welcomes PhD and Master’s students interested in exploring innovative approaches to sustainable design and urban planning. Students who wish to explore the intersection of economical, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability in architecture and urban spaces are encouraged to apply.