Dr. Maizatul Akmar Ismail is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Her academic qualifications were obtained from Universiti Malaya (UM) for her Bachelor's and Ph.D. degree, and the University of Putra Malaysia for her master's. Maizatul leads a research team in the areas of Information Systems specifically on Educational Technology, Recommender Systems, and Data Mining. She has been actively publishing more than 100 research papers at renowned local/international conferences and highly reputable journals, and is currently an Associate Editor of Malaysian Journal of Computer Science.  Maizatul has participated in many competitions and exhibitions to promote her research works. She has been appointed as Competition Judges for several international innovation competitions.    

Ts.Dr. Siti Hajar Halili is an Associate Professor at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Professional Technologist (Ts) from the Malaysian Board of Technology (MBOT). Currently, she is the Head of the Department of Curriculum & Instructional Technology. She was formerly with the Research Division, Prime Minister Department, Malaysia. She holds a Degree in Information System Management from the University Technology MARA, a Master's in Educational Technology, and a Ph.D. in Adult Education Technology from the University Sains Malaysia. Her works are published in ISI, SCOPUS, Malaysian and International journals. She has also published books and chapters in books. She has received awards such as the Dean’s Award, Best of Presentation Award, Excellent Service Award, Gold Award, The Most Outstanding Reviewer, Appreciation Certificate from Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor, and scholarships from MyBrain15 and USM Fellowship. She was the Chief Editor of Jurnal Penyelidikan Pendidikan and an article reviewer for several journals and conferences. She is also appointed as the university's open distance learning (ODL) expert, Programme Coordinator for the university's ODL and Master of Instructional Technology program, Head of Auditor for the faculty of education, and one of the University Malaya Family Research & Development Centre committee members. She focuses her research on Digital Education, particularly in Flipped Learning, Open Distance Learning, Digital Badges Learning, Instructional Design & Technology and Digital Curriculum Innovation. In short, she utilises digital education to make learning flexible through Flipped Learning, accessible via Open Distance Learning and rewarding with Digital Badges. She also ensures it is well-designed, utilising Instructional Design & Technology and modern approaches through Digital Curriculum Innovation. This approach combines technology with pedagogy to create effective and impactful learning experiences for all.

I earned my PhD in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Material Chemistry from Universiti Malaya, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science (Honours) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). My research interests center around ionic liquids synthesis and applications, biomass, and drug delivery systems, areas where I aim to explore innovative, sustainable solutions. As a member of the Chemistry Division at the Centre for Foundation in Science, Universiti Malaya, I’m particularly excited about the potential of ionic liquids in both environmental and biomedical applications. I believe these novel compounds could revolutionize various fields, from energy-efficient processes to drug delivery systems, by offering more targeted and efficient therapeutic solutions. My passion for drug delivery systems complements my broader research in ionic liquids and biomass, as it allows me to bridge chemistry with biomedical innovations that can improve healthcare outcomes. I’m deeply motivated to contribute to meaningful advancements that have a real-world impact and to collaborate with like-minded researchers in these exciting areas.