DR. SHEHDA R. S. ABUISAAC

Abuisaac is an academic, translator, and interpreter currently serving as a lecturer at the University of Malaya. He holds extensive expertise in translation studies, intercultural communication, TESOL, and Arabic-English linguistics. Formerly the head of a translation unit at an English language center, he has designed and taught courses that integrate language, technology, and critical thinking to enhance students’ communicative and analytical skills.  Abuisaac’s research interests span Qur’anic translation, pragma-translation, intercultural rhetoric, discourse analysis of literary texts, and communication within cross-cultural contexts. He also specializes in syntax and semantics, focusing on the interface between structure and meaning across languages. His academic work emphasizes the role of language in shaping understanding, identity, and dialogue across cultures. He has supervised postgraduate research on media language, pragmatics, and cross-cultural communication, and is committed to learner-centered, research-informed teaching practices. His scholarly approach blends theory and practice, fostering both linguistic precision and cultural awareness. Fluent in Arabic and English, and experienced in both academic instruction and professional interpretation,  Abuisaac continues to contribute to the fields of language, translation, andintercutlrual  communication through teaching, research, and scholarly collaboration.

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DR. NOER EL HIDAYAH BINTI ISMAIL

Dr. Noer El Hidayah Binti Ismail, is a Senior Lecturer at Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. She completed her Doctorate, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Geophysics from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her areas of expertise are geophysics near surface utilizing geophysical methods such as electrical, seismic and potential methods.  As a senior lecturer, she teaches geophysics related courses, statistics and data analysis courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She also supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students in geophysics related researches. She has several postgraduate students that is currently under her supervision and completed their studies. She is currently the Program Coordinator of BSc Applied Geology and has also involve in other administrative works as well. As a researchers, she has several grants as principal investigator (PI) and also co-researchers with other researchers from different field. She also has published research articles in various refereed journals and conference proceedings indexed by ISI and Scopus. Other than publishing research articles, she also has reviewed various journal manuscripts from various Journals/Conferences such as Environmental Earth Sciences, Sains Malaysiana, Geological Society of Malaysia, Journal of Physical Science, Jurnal Fizik Malaysia, International Journal of Geophysics, Journal of Sustainability Science and Management and others. She is currently one of the Associate Editor of the Malaysian Journal of Science (MJS). She also has some experience in consulting geophysical studies involving near surface research.

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DR. MOHD HAFIZAN BIN MD. ISA

Dr. Mohd Hafizan Md Isa is a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Malaya, combining academic expertise with industry experience. He has worked with consultancy and international engineering firms, as well as in technical and academic support roles involving project management and technical design. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials and soil stabilization, with a strong emphasis on recycling waste and industrial byproducts for infrastructure applications. He is actively engaged in projects that promote sustainable construction practices, including the development of environmentally friendly materials and innovative solutions for improving infrastructure performance and durability. His areas of interest include Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement, and Geomaterials, and his work seeks to merge environmental sustainability with practical engineering solutions to create greener, more resilient, and resource-efficient infrastructure.

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  • Penerokaan Kesejahteraan Psikologi Dalam Kalangan Remaja Perempuan Di Taman Seri Puteri Kuching, Sarawak


  • Strengthening Diagnostic Capacity for Newborn Screening of Lysosomal Storage Disorders in Malaysia


  • Under One Roof: Intestinal Ultrasound Combined Clinic for Paediatric and Adult Gastroenterology, a Model for Integrated Ibd Care Across The Lifespan


  • Characterizing Hydrocarbon Reserves in Heterolithic Intervals in The Malaysia-thailand Joint Authority's Jointly Developed Area (jda) Using Advanced Petrophysical Evaluation Methods


  • Sodium Potassium Action Recommendation Kit by Health Outreach Programme & Education (spark Hope): a Hybrid Implementation Effectiveness Study


  • Optimising Preoperative Booking and Postoperative Picu Admissions : a Quality Improvement Initiative


  • Smart Ai-based Learning Media for Enhancing Mathematical Literacy: Development and Validation Study


  • Effect of Dementia Behavioural Education Program On Caregiver Burden, Self-efficacy and Mental Health Status of Carers