Acquainting with technical and teoritical knowldege together with skills in the molecular functionalization and composite system of areas in natural (polysaccharide) and synthetic (polyolefin) derived of polymers. The previous research projects was concerned on physical and chemical modifications of polymers with the main objective to enchane its parent properties on mechanical, thermal, solubility, degradability, selectivity and  adsorption ability. The interfacial, rigidity and homogeneity of the modified polymer is the major considerations in order to meet the potential application as the membrane separation of organic pollutants. The outcomes of this projects is knowledge and methodology on molecular modification of chitosan (as a model of polymer) through cross-linking process as a reinforcement agents to increase the said properties of polymer composites. 14 numbers of ISI journals including one review paper has been managed to be published through out the research project. Currently,  looking for the new research opportunities to functionalize the nano based materials (metal oxide based, carbon based, metal etc) with polymer materials in order to increase the functionality, dispersion ability, homogeneity and resistancy of the nano materials. Initiated with research project on band gap re-engineering approach of nano-particle TiO2 with various organic dopants (carbon, nitrogen, sulfur) and chitosan as a support for photoctalyst system on the application of organic pollutants degradation. It is expected that, modified nano-particle TiO2 could be utilize satisfactory in both ultra-violet and visible light, seperatible effectively from the suspension of pollutant mixture, highly selectivity, and re-cycleable. The polymer fucntionalize nano-particle project is then continue to the second project; with nano-particle Fe3O4 coated with polycarboxylic, polyamine and polyol based. The main objective of the project is to modulate the composition, size and magnetic properties of nano-particle Fe3O4 as a metal detectable agent for the nitrile glove formulation. While, the third current project is focused on the thermal and magnetitie properties of nano-particle Fe3O4/Au as a anti-cancer agent. Nano-coated Fe3O4/Au with chitosan and ethylene cellulose for colon drug delivery system is expected to minimize the limitations on premature drug release, poor translation of biorecognition propertyand inffective colon targetting.

Dr. Mozard Mohtar (PhD, Aston University) is an academic and consultant with focused expertise in brand management for services and retailing, psychometrics, and multivariate analyses. Based at Universiti Malaya Graduate School of Business, he combines academic knowledge with practical industry experience to support clients and students in navigating complex market dynamics and building effective brand strategies. As an accredited HRD Corp Trainer, Dr. Mozard has collaborated with clients such as Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Panasonic Industrial Devices Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., providing tailored corporate training and consultation. His approach emphasizes data-driven insights, guiding businesses in refining brand positioning and improving customer engagement strategies. Dr. Mozard’s work is rooted in making complex analytics accessible, turning insights into strategies that drive immediate improvements. Beyond research and consultancy, he is dedicated to mentorship and professional development, regularly participating in both academic and industry conferences, while collaborating with partners on emerging challenges. Dr. Mozard values bridging academic perspectives with industry needs to foster sustainable, meaningful brand growth.

Associate Professor Dr. Sa’adan Man is an established scholar in Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence, currently serving at the Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. He holds a Bachelor of Shariah and earned his PhD in Islamic Law from the University of Edinburgh, UK. Since beginning his academic career in 1993, Dr. Sa’adan has held various positions at the University of Malaya, including Academic Tutor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor. He has served twice as the Head of the Department of Fiqh and Usul (2010–2013 and 2020–2022) and played a pivotal role in shaping academic development and research initiatives within the university. He has been holding the position of Deputy Dean (Postgraduate Studies) at the Academy of Islamic Studies from March 2025 to February 2027. Dr. Sa’adan’s expertise is widely recognized beyond the university setting. He has been an external auditor for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) since 2011 and served on multiple expert panels for Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), including the Falak Expert Panel (2013–present) and the Advisory Committee for Malaysia Halal Certification (2014–2020). He was also the Deputy Coordinator of the International Halal Research University Malaya (IHRUM) from 2016 to 2018 and fellow of Universiti Malaya Halal Research Centre (UMHRC) until now. He also contributes to the development of Malaysia National Halal Policy (DHN 2025-2035) as consultant panel.  His contributions to Shariah governance include roles as a member of the MBSB Shariah Advisory Board (2012–2017) and the Shariah and Technical Advisory Board for the International Halal Certification (IHC), South Korea (2017–2019). He was also appointed as a fellow for Malaysia International Islamic Fiqh Academy (MIIFA) in 2020-2022). He is also a Certified Halal Trainer recognized by JAKIM, and prviously conributed in developing several halal training modules including Halal Technical Competent Person (HTCP) under Halal International Selangor (HIS). With his expertise, Dr Sa'adan serves as an External Academic Assessor and Advisor for various academic programmes in local public and private tertiary education institutions.    Dr. Sa’adan was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Edinburgh in 2013 and continues to engage in scholarly exchanges globally. He has led several research projects in his field and presented extensively at both national and international conferences. He has published several impactful academic books and numerous articles in leading international and local journals. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Fiqh (2021–present) and is actively involved in academic editing and peer review. With a proven track record in postgraduate supervision, Dr. Sa’adan has guided over 50 postgraduate students and continues to contribute to intellectual discourse through public forums, religious lectures, and scholarly engagements.