Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff has served as a senior lecturer since 2007 in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya. She obtained her degree in 1995 and Master in Geography 2001 from University of Malaya. In 2007 she received her PhD from University of Leeds in Geography. She specialized in urban geography, urban environment, flash floods and social impact studies. Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff has been actively involved in research activities as principal investigator and co-researcher under various research grants which collaborate with diverse researchers, national and international. To date, her cumulative research funding is amounting RM900,000.00. The current research grant is collaboration with AIR Selangor under a private industry grant in which the MoU of the research has been signed by the Vice Chancellor of University Malaya with the CEO of AIR Selangor in 2021. In the project, she is a group leader for the land use section. Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff has produced more than 90 publications in Web of Science (WoS), Scopus Journals, book, book chapters, referred journals and conference papers. Most of her papers have been published in reputable international publishers such as Elsevier, Routledge, Springer and MDPI. For her publication in WoS, she has published her papers in Q1, Q2 Q3, and in ESCI. Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff has presented her paper in local and international conferences. She has been invited as planetary speakers and invited speaker in international conferences. Besides, she was also appointed as visiting lecturer in Universitas Bandar Jakarta, Indonesia in 2021. Currently, she also serves in the Editorial Board of the Malaysian Journal of Tropical Geography and Sarjana. She was also assigned as reviewer for WoS journal and other international journals. Besides, she has been appointed as external and internal examiners for thesis and manuscript reviewer for several universities in Malaysia. Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff has five completed PhD students and six completed Masters by research. At the moment she supervised six PhD students and two Masters by research. Her present duty under administrative work is as a deputy head, for the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Besides, she has served as University Malaya auditor in 2016 and as chief internal auditor for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from 2019 to 2021. Dr Mariney Mohd Yusoff also represents the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to the library.      

Dr. Mohd Aizat Bin Mohd Zain is a dedicated Senior Lecturer and researcher whose work investigates the molecular and behavioral mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. His long-term goal is to develop a new theory on the pathophysiology of mental disorders, especially schizophrenia, which may help in developing more effective treatments. To achieve this, he is particularly interested in the areas of neurophysiology and psychiatry. Education and Foundational Research Dr. Aizat's academic journey is rooted in the University of Malaya, where he obtained his Bachelor of Biomedical Science (2009). He continued his specialization at the institution, earning his Master of Medical Science (2013) with a dissertation focused on "Gene Expression and Association Analyses of HTR2A and PDLIM5 Genes in Bipolar Disorder." He completed his doctoral studies, achieving a PhD in Medical Science (2019) in the specialized field of behavioural cognitive neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Molecular Biology. His PhD thesis, "Investigation on the Role of PDLIM5 Gene in Cognitive Function Using Mouse Models," paved his expertise in translational neurobiology and the use of sophisticated animal models to study human mental disorders. Research Focus, Impact, and Publications Dr. Aizat's core research investigates how dendritic spine abnormalities contribute to cognitive impairment observed in neuropsychiatric conditions, specifically depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. He employs a multi-faceted approach, specializing in rodents cognitive behavioral testing, animal model development, and molecular profiling to identify brain region-specific changes and potential biomarkers. His contributions to the field are evidenced by several publications and citations in reputable, peer-reviewed Q1 and Q2 journals. He has earned competitive funding, including the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and the Tun Ahmad Sarji Research Endowment Grant (TASREF) to pursue his research interests. Beyond publication, Dr. Aizat is an active member of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences and regularly engages with the global scientific community. This includes serving as an Invited International Keynote Speaker and Webinar Speaker on the neurobiology of learning and memory, and acting as a scientific judge and external reviewer for international conferences and academic institutions. Professional Experience Currently, Dr. Aizat serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (since August 2025). His professional career includes significant academic leadership, previously holding roles as a Senior Lecturer and Head of Programme at University College MAIWP (UCMI), and as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Mahsa University. He has also successfully completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Malaya and contributed to vital public health initiatives, including coordinated research on nicotine addiction; breast and colorectal cancers; AIDS among fishermen in northern Malaysia; and investigating health status among coastal communities in Sabah. This highlights his commitment to applying his scientific knowledge to address societal needs and challenges.  

Tan Maw Pin is Professor in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Malaya. She qualified from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She received her postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at the Nottingham City Hospital and her higher specialist training in Geriatric Medicine at Newcastle upon Tyne. After working for two years as a consultant geriatrician at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital, she was appointed to an academic post at Universiti Malaya. She is the Principal Investigator of the Transforming Cognitive Frailty into Later Life Self-Sufficiency (AGELESS) programme which is funded by a Ministry of Higher Education Long Term Research Grant Scheme.  Prof Tan is the immediate past President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine and formerly the Honorary General Secretary of the College of Physicians of Malaysia. She is a member of the World Falls Guidelines Development Group, and a core member of the World Falls Society. In addition, she has founded the University of Malaya spin-off, ACT4Health Sdn Bhd, and as Medical Director of the Genting Dementia Day Care Centre and Managed Care Services Sdn Bhd.