Kamarul Azam bin Kamarul Azmi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Asian and European Languages at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics. He obtained his Ph.D. in Language Learning and Assessment from Universiti Malaya. His core research areas include language learning and Japanese as a foreign language, with a particular focus on audiovisual translation in media. He is also a certified translator by the Malaysian Translators Association and the Malaysian Institute of Books and Translation. His current research interests and expertise include sociolinguistics, particularly the use of profane language in gaming, captions and subtitles in television, and Japanese pop culture, such as anime and otaku culture.

Dr. Siti Idayu Hasan is a Senior Lecturer in the Family Health Discipline at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. After completing her PhD, she embarked on a significant journey as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UMCAS, collaborating with the International Tobacco Control project team in Canada. Her work focused on measuring the psychosocial and behavioral impact of key national-level policies under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). She is a Fellow of Hong Kong WHO Collaborating Centre (Tobacco Control) and Committee Member of Scientific Research Tobacco Working Group (WHO FCTC Malaysia). Continuing her career, Dr. Siti Idayu became the Impact Project Manager at UMCares. In this role, she led the development and management of frameworks to monitor, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of community-oriented projects. Her efforts have been pivotal in ensuring that these initiatives bring about meaningful and sustainable improvements in society. Dr. Siti Idayu’s current research themes include tobacco control, mental health, and impact evaluation. Her work in tobacco control encompasses projects like Smoking Cessation, Organizing, Planning, and Execution (SCOPE), Generational Endgame (GEG), and the International Tobacco Control (ITC) project. She is also deeply involved in mental health research, aiming to address and mitigate mental health issues within the community. Beyond her research, Dr. Siti Idayu consults in the expanding field of public health, with a particular focus on tobacco control and mental health. She enjoys engaging with the community through health promotion activities, such as the Generational Endgame initiative, conducted in various settings (i.e. workplace, school and public) to raise awareness and drive positive behavioral change. Dr. Siti Idayu's commitment to improving public health is unwavering. Her work is not just about research and academia; it’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities. She believes that through collaborative efforts and a deep-seated commitment to health promotion, we can create a healthier, more resilient future for everyone. Her journey inspires others to join in the mission of bettering our communities and making impactful contributions to public health.  

Dr. Najah Md Alwi (Flor) specializes in sustainable architecture and inclusive urban design.  She has over fifteen years of international experience in New Zealand, Malaysia, and the UK, studying energy-efficient buildings and inclusive urban spaces, as well as working as a Part II LAM/RIBA Graduate. Dr. Najah is also a Green Building Index (GBI) accredited professional since 2012, a current PAM ESG Committee member, and a Council Member of EUROPH for Human Habitat & Settlement. With a PhD in Social Science (Architecture & Urban Landscape) and a master's in Sustainable Design, she actively collaborates with various construction industries and policymakers to advocate climate resilience and net-zero buildings. 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 a low-carbon future and social well-being. Currently her research centers on circular economy and green infrastructure technologies. She welcomes PhD and master’s students interested in exploring research to sustainable design, life cycle and connectivity in urban design. Students who wish to explore the intersection of governance, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability in architecture and urban spaces are also encouraged to apply.