Dr. Ali Fauzi's research interests revolve around various topics, including social media, digital activism, information literacy, and scholarly communications. He has published several articles in reputable journals, such as Library Information Science Research, European Journal of Information Systems, Information Systems Journal, and Information & Management. Apart from his research work, He is actively involved in teaching and administrative duties. Currently, he serves as the program coordinator for the Masters of Information Science Program and supervises masters and PhD students.

Dr. Yong Adilah Binti Shamsul Harumain, a senior lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the Faculty of Built Environment, University Malaya, is an expert in transportation planning and mobility, with her expertise rooted in extensive research and international collaborations with Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. Currently serving as the Coordinator of the Dual PhD Program, she was previously the Coordinator for the Master's by Research program in 2022. She has been actively involved in various capacities, including as a member of the JK Penasihat MRT Universiti Malaya, the task force for the Faculty's QS WUR rankings, and now as the Deputy Head of Centre of Sustainable Planning and Real Estate (Centre of Research) and the Deputy Head Protem for the Smart Mobility Centre of Excellence at UM. Dr. Yong supervises ten PhD students focusing on topics such as transportation, women’s mobility, safe city initiatives, urban design, and urban planning. Recently appointed to the hearing committee for the Kuala Lumpur Draft Local Plan (PTKL 2040) by the Ministry of Federal Territories and DBKL, her contributions through research and cross-border partnerships continue to influence sustainable urban development and policy innovation. Dr. Yong Adilah Binti Shamsul Harumain stands out as a curious and innovative researcher and academic leader in urban and transportation planning aligned with the UM tagline, Home of the Bright, Land of the Brave. She and her team were the first to explore the Machinoeki (Hentian Komuniti) concept in Taiping, Malaysia, earning her the prestigious Sumitomo Foundation Research Grant twice, in 2016 and on Safe City for Children in the year 2021. Dr. Adilah's dedication to impactful research is further evidenced by her AHRC Research Networking UKRI grant in 2018, which facilitated international collaboration with Coventry University (UK), the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), and DesignPAK (Pakistan) on addressing barriers to women's mobility. Dr. Adilah actively bridges research and practice, integrating her findings into undergraduate teaching to enhance relevance and engagement. She collaborates closely with the Parliament Member of Lembah Pantai to empower local communities and has worked with the Ministry of Federal Territories on critical urban issues, including flood mitigation. Her expertise has also led to involvement in numerous prestigious grants, including UMCARES Community-Related Grants, Fundamental Research Grants (FRGS), and the Integrated Research Grant (IIRG) alongside the Faculties of Engineering and Medicine at the University of Malaya on active transportation research. Her recent accolades include the SATU grant, fostering collaboration with National Cheng Kung University, IIT Roorkee, and Universiti Sains Malaysia, as well as the AUA Scholars Grant Award (2020/2021), supporting her research on women's mobility with Universitas Indonesia. She contributes to academia through editorial roles, such as the Editor for Universitas Indonesia’s in-house journal, and serves as a reviewer and scientific committee member for various international platforms. Dr. Adilah is a dynamic contributor to professional networks, including the APRU Children and Youth Working Group, the APWiL Mentorship Programme, and the Women Leadership Foundation. She is also a graduate member of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and the Board of Town Planning Malaysia, a member of the Transportation Science Society Malaysia, and an affiliate of heritage-focused organisations such as the UM Cultural Heritage Research Centre and the Perak Heritage Society. Dr. Adilah’s extensive achievements, interdisciplinary collaborations, and commitment to advancing research on women in transportation, public mobility, urban design, and heritage position her as a distinguished researcher in the field. Her ability to integrate research, teaching, and community engagement exemplifies the qualities of a forward-thinking academic leader and innovator.

Dr Anuratha RajasegaramSenior Lecturer, Department of Indian Studies, Universiti Malaya Dr Anuratha Rajasegaram is a scholar and a social scientist whose work bridges the disciplines of international relations and governance, Tamil philosophy, and medical humanities with a strong focus on ageing in marginalised communities. She specialises in conflict management, Tamil literature, complementary and alternative medical governance, behavioural changes and humanities. Her research explores the intersection of law and order, medicine, culture, community, social sciences, and the arts to support the restoration and rehabilitation of community well-being. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to deepen the understanding of mental health through cultural and humanistic lenses, contributing to more holistic and community-informed practices. Dr Rajasegaram holds a PhD and a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) from Universiti Malaya, as well as a BSc from Middlesex University, England. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Indian Studies at Universiti Malaya, where she continues to engage in research and teaching that emphasises the human dimensions of health and healing. Previously was engaged as a research consultant at the Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, where she contributed to guiding interdisciplinary research. She is actively involved in research and is currently accepting PhD students for 2025 and 2026.