Wey Yang TEOH is Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya (UM). He gained BE and PhD in Chemical Engineering from The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. Prior to UM, he received his tenure as Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, where he led the Clean Energy and Nanotechnology (CLEAN) Laboratory. His research is dedicated to the fundamentals of heterogeneous thermal- and photocatalysis, and particularly in solving various Energy and Environmentally-related problems. Among them, he developed advanced catalysts for solar hydrogen generation, reduction of carbon dioxide, biomass valorization, and the abatement of environmental micropollutants. He currently holds Honorary Associate Professorship at UNSW, Erskine Fellowship at the University of Canterbury and serves on the Innovation Advisory Board of HeiQ AG (a global leader in textile innovation and listed company on London Stock Exchange).

Sheue-Li Ong is a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. She is also honored to serve as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2022 - 2025). Within her academic role, Dr. Ong primarily focuses on teaching mathematics and programming courses. During her undergraduate studies, Dr. Ong, originally a Mathematics student, had the opportunity to complete an internship at the Central Bank of Malaysia, which greatly influenced her decision to pursue further studies in the field of Economics. Dr. Ong has had the privilege of receiving full scholarships for her master's and Ph.D. studies, which included three memorable years spent studying in Japan. This experience greatly contributed to her knowledge and passion for her research areas. Upon completing her studies, she served as a visiting scholar at Edith Cowan University in Australia (2016) and Yokohama National University in Japan (2017). She also pursued a three-month fellowship at Yokohama National University in 2023, further enhancing her knowledge and collaborations. With a specialization in time series analysis, Dr. Ong's research interests lie in the field of international economics. Her contributions to the academic community have been recognized through a number of best paper awards for her collaborative publications with esteemed co-researchers. Furthermore, she has been granted funding from esteemed organizations such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA), and the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC). Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Ong serves as a coordinator for graduate employability, actively supporting students in developing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their professional journeys. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous learning and building her expertise, with a profound desire to make positive contributions to society.

Dr. Nurshafarina serves as a senior lecturer in the Department of Building Surveying at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Housing, Building, and Planning (Building Surveying), a Master’s in Building Technology, and a PhD in Construction Materials and Technology, all conferred by Universiti Sains Malaysia. Before joining Universiti Malaya, Dr. Nurshafarina amassed considerable industry experience with a leading construction chemicals firm, where she specialized in designing sustainable concrete solutions and developing advanced chemical admixtures for both ready-mix and pre-cast concrete applications. Her research portfolio encompasses a breadth of cutting-edge construction technologies, with particular focus on sustainable cementitious materials, concrete admixtures and durability enhancement.