Dr. Nuradilla Mohamad Fauzi is a senior lecturer at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya (UM). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and a Ph.D. degree in Genetics, both from University of California, Davis, USA. She seeks to understand how organisms respond to stress and adapt to the environment by using techniques in molecular biology and biotechnology, towards the goal of conservation of ecosystems and agricultural sustainability. Her ongoing projects are clustered in two main areas: 1) stress and reproduction in small ruminant livestock (agriculture), and 2) coral reef restoration and ecology of marine organisms. Working together with other livestock biotechnology researchers in UM, she is investigating the effects of temperature-humidity stress in the tropics on the physiology and reproduction of sheep, as well as the population genetics of Barbados Blackbelly sheep in Peninsular Malaysia. Within the marine context, she investigated the relationship between light availability, photosynthetic performance and photosymbiont association in sea anemones off the coast of Johor, Malaysia. She is one of the principal investigators in Project PULIH (Protecting Underwater Life through Integrated reHabilitation), in which she is examining the relationship between molecular age and regeneration of hard corals for improving coral restoration success rates, and exploring the diversity of crustose coralline algae, an important foundational organism in coral reefs, in Malaysia through molecular tools.

Dr. Sr Zuraini Md Ali started her career in the Built Environment as an Assistant Architect at Akitek Jururancang (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur.  Her passion in teaching started in 1992 when she joined the School of Architecture and Quantity Surveying, Federal Institute of Technology, Kuala Lumpur. She continued her study in 1994 before joining MARA Institute of Technology, Shah Alam, Selangor in 1996 and was one of the pioneering staff to establish the Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UiTM. She then joined University Malaya in 1998, also as one of the pioneering staff in the Department of Building Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya. Zuraini was also involved in conservation works throughout her career since 1998 including Restoration of Istana Balai Besar, Alor Star, Kedah (1999-2001), Restoration of Dewan Tunku Canselor, University Malaya (2002-2004) and Restoration of Taman Sejarah Kusta Negara (Fasa1) Sg Buloh (2012-2014). She also received several recognition and awards in her research and consultancy works including Honorable Mention in National Heritage Awards 2004: Conservation with Adaptive Re-Use of Bargas Zakariah, Badan Warisan Malaysia in 2005. Professionally, Zuraini is a full member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (MRISM), member of ICOMOS Malaysia  & International, Member of Malaysia Heritage Trust, Malaysia Historical Society, Malaysian Branch of Royal Asiatic Society and a Registered Conservator of Department of National Heritage, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Building Surveying, UM, teaching and coordinating a Building Measurement and Analysis class as well as Conservation Studies.  She was a Course Coordinator (since 2013-2016) and Programme Coordinator (2017)  for UM-LJMU Exchange Programme with Liverpool John Moores University students studying Building Conservation of UNESCO World Heritage cities in Malaysia annually for a month. She was also appointed as Resource Person in the ASEAN Youth Volunteerism Programme (AYVP 2014: The Development of ASEAN Youth Heritage Leaders: Through Volunteerism and Community Engagement) jointly organized by UKM, UM, MoEM, MoTCM,  ASEAN, UNESCO, Melaka & George Town World Heritage Site and the USAID.  She was appointed as Faculty Coordinator for Teaching of Undergraduates Studies, Faculty of Built Environment (1 August 2014-August 2018).  She has graduated several Ph.D. and Master students as well as supervising undergraduate students from aspects of conservation and built environment especially in heritage, history, and practice.  She also published articles in journals and conference proceedings locally and internationally.  Her book title Mubin Sheppard: Pioneering Works in Architectural Conservation in Malaysia won University of Malaya Excellent Award in 2017, The National Book Award 2020-2021(Scholarly Writing Category:Built Environment) and The 14th National Academic Award (Book Publication) in 2022.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chew Fong Peng is the Chair for Hub of Language, Innovation and Teaching, Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM). She is a multilingual lecturer and specializes in Malay Studies. She teaches the Malay language education, Chinese language education, and Early Childhood Education. With over two decades of experience in the field, she has presented more than 170 academic papers at national and international conferences across Asia, Europe, and North America, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Greece, Japan, China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Her extensive scholarly contributions include over 150 journal articles, 9 authored books, 67 conference proceedings, 36 book chapters, 10 edited books, and 20 translated works, spanning both academic and creative domains. As a committed editor, she has served as book editor for Taylor & Francis and contributed to national textbook development, notably as editor for Malaysian Year 4–6 History textbooks and Year 1 Art and Music Education. She has led or participated in 19 research projects, 8 of which she served as Principal Investigator. Her achievements have been recognized through numerous academic awards, including the University of Malaya Outstanding Service Award (2008), and multiple inclusions in Marquis Who's Who in the World (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017–2019). She was also honoured with the 2000 Intellectuals of the 21st Century Award (2011) and named The World Outstanding Researcher (2013). In 2011–2012, she was appointed Visiting Professor at Peking University, China. She regularly reviews for internationally indexed journals such as Asia Pacific Education Researcher, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, SAGE Open, Educational Research and Reviews, British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, and International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, as well as Malaysia-based journals like Pertanika, GEMA Online, and Kemanusiaan. A respected figure in both academic and cultural spheres, Dr. Chew is also known for her public recitations of Malay poetry at state and national events, reflecting her commitment to preserving linguistic heritage. She continues to contribute actively to scholarly research, postgraduate supervision, educational innovation, and international academic exchange.