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INTRAC 2026 Editorial Board
 | PROFESSOR DR. HASNIZA BINTI ZAMAN HURI WOS H-Index: 21 Scopus H-Index: 23 |
Expertise: Targeted therapy, drug utilisation and precision medicine, especially in metabolic diseases.
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Professor Dr. Hasniza Zaman Huri is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) at Universiti Malaya. She previously served as the founding Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy from 2019 to 2025, leading the faculty to its first global recognition with a QS World Ranking of 72nd in Pharmacy and Pharmacology in 2024. A leading clinical scientist, her work centres on precision medicine, drug utilization, and targeted therapies, with a specialized focus on metabolic diseases. Her commitment to bridging discovery and patient care is reflected in her role as an Honorary Visiting Consultant at the Clinical Investigation Centre, University Malaya Medical Centre. Beyond the university, her expertise contributes to pharmaceutical policy at both national and international levels. She serves on the Drug Control Authority under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, represents the country in the Global Alliance for the Development of Pharmaceutical Science, and contributes as a Key Opinion Leader in regional clinical trial policy initiatives across ASEAN. Her sustained contributions to pharmacy practice, education, and leadership have been widely recognised. She received the World Class Professor Award in 2022 and the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Outstanding Leadership Award in 2024, and was conferred Fellowship of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society (FMPS) in 2026. | |
 | PROFESSOR IR. DR. KAHARUDIN BIN DIMYATI kaharudin@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 29 Scopus H-Index: 33 |
Expertise: Wireless communications and networking (especially 5G/IoT and advanced routing), Signal processing and resource optimization, Optical and photonic systems, Applied network technologies for resilience and real-world deployment
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Prof Ir Dr Kaharudin Dimyati is a professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He received his BEng degree in Electrical Engineering from the Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, in 1992, and a PhD degree from the University of Wales, Swansea, U.K., in 1996. Currently, he is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at Universiti Malaya. Prior to this, he has taken up a leadership role as Dean at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. His research interest focuses on Wireless and Optical Communications, and Disaster Management. He has published more than 300 scientific papers and graduated more than 100 postgraduate students in this field. He was also involved in a few of research projects and consultancy projects with the industry’s key players. Prof Kaharudin is also a passionate academic. He contributed immensely towards the creation of new knowledge through teaching, project supervision and nurturing the next generation communication engineers who are industry ready and able to solve complex engineering problems. He has contributed significantly in shaping the EEE education through his involvement in the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). He has received numerous awards and recognitions, among which was the Universiti Malaya Excellence Award. | |
| PROFESSOR DR. YVONNE LIM AI LIAN limailian@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 41 Scopus H-Index: 45 |
Expertise: Emerging zoonotic infections in Orang Asli, Health GIS, Tickborne diseases in animals., Neurocysticercosis, Studies on Haemonchus sp. resistant to anthelmintic drugs., Infections harboured by immigrants.
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For nearly 30 years, Professor Yvonne Lim Ai Lian has dedicated herself to improving the health and wellbeing of the Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia, focusing on infectious diseases that disproportionately affect these underserved populations. Her work blends scientific rigor with deep respect for the resilience and dignity of the communities she serves. She played a pivotal role in drafting the National Policy for the Development of Orang Asli, working closely with JAKOA, Hospital Orang Asli Gombak, community leaders and various civil society groups. Her research has been supported by national and international grants. Professor Lim was part of a team awarded the UK Newton Fund–Researcher Links Workshop Grant, convening Southeast Asian experts to address infectious diseases in underprivileged communities. As co-principal investigator for R01 NIH Grant, she collaborated with New York University on a landmark study published in Science (2016), revealing how low-level helminth infections promote probiotic gut microbiota via type 2 immunity. Recently, she received another R01 NIH Grant as principal investigator for a skin microbiomes and skin infections among Orang Asli project. This work, codesigned with Orang Asli community, was published in Cell (2025), offering new insights into Trichophyton concentricum infections and the skin microbiome. | |
| PROFESSOR DR. SANJAY RAMPAL A/L LEKHRAJ RAMPAL srampal@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 33 Scopus H-Index: 42 |
Expertise: Public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, disease prevention, cardiometabolic disease, cancer, infectious disease, and disease modelling.
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Dr Sanjay Rampal was appointed Executive Director of the Department of Research Development under the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Malaya in March 2025. He is a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and a Public Health Physician at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. Dr Rampal was medically trained in India and served in the Ministry of Health, Malaysia from 1998 to 2005. The clinical experiences from his early medical career helped him realize that treating one patient at a time was insufficient and that more could be done by intervening at a population level. He improved his basic epidemiology and biostatistics knowledge by completing an MPH degree in 2004 from Harvard University. He joined Universiti Malaya in 2005, intending to strengthen the research skills of the Malaysian medical and public health community. He completed his PhD in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University in 2014. He was Certified in Public Health (CPH) by the US National Board of Public Health Examiners in 2013. Dr Rampal’s research has focused primarily on the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease. He has investigated the etiological and prognostic roles of various factors with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. These factors include gender, ethnicity, nutrition, obesity, metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, dyslipidemia, and other structural determinants of health. He has further investigated the role of these traditional cardiovascular risk factors in cancer development. He hopes to leverage this information further to design and implement better prevention programs that reduce the number of new patients our healthcare system sees. In recent years, he has applied his epidemiological expertise to communicable diseases. He investigated the roles of Obesity and Diabetes on the prognosis of Dengue Severity. His methodological interests include improving research methodology, biostatistics, epidemiological designs, regression models, causal inference, multiple imputations, measurement error, and propensity scoring. Dr Rampal lectures in epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods at Universiti Malaya. He has supervised 21 Doctoral, 10 4-year Master of Public Health, and 35 Master’s candidates to completion. He actively supervises 10+ postgraduate students. Since 2005, he has provided many methodological and biostatistical consultations to graduate students and clinical researchers. Dr. Rampal has published 89 WOS and 94 SCOPUS papers (h-index: 32 WOS, 39 SCOPUS; WOS Citations without Self-citations: 17,330) and supervised over 65 postgraduate students. Dr Rampal is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia and was the past honorary secretary for the College of Public Health Medicine from 2006-2009 and an executive member from 2016 to 2024. He has chaired the Public Health Medicine Specialty Education Subcommittee at the Malaysian Medical Council since 2020. He was also a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for Health Technologies Economic Evaluation, Ministry of Health Malaysia, from 2017 to 2024. He had previously chaired the Malaysian National Conjoint Committee for Public Health Postgraduate Medical Program and the Public Health Society of the Malaysian Medical Association. Dr Rampal heads the Western Pacific Regional Training Centre of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases(TDR). He is also an advisory member of the Global Health Program of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and an international advisory committee member of the ASEAN University Network Health Promotion Network. He is also a member of the International Epidemiology Association and a past member of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the Society for Epidemiologic Research. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Rampal improved the prevention and control of COVID-19 through active research and translation. He had actively communicated with the public through the media on COVID-19 issues. He was a member of the following committees: 1) Science and Technology Expert Panel for Disaster Risk Reduction under the Health and Emerging Threat Cluster of the Malaysia Disaster Management Agency; 2) National COVID-19 Epidemiological Analysis Task Force under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation; 3) AFC Covid-19 Advisory Expert Group; 4) UMMC COVID-19 Task Force; and 5) the Journal of Global Health Science Commission on COVID-19 Response.
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| PROFESSOR IR. DR. SUHANA BINTI MOHD SAID smsaid@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 27 Scopus H-Index: 30 |
Expertise: Modeling and simulation of complex systems (liquid crystals), Emerging fabrication techniques for low-cost and flexible electronics (printable electronics), Environmental sustainability in manufacturing processes (lead-free solders), Energy efficiency and conversion technologies (thermoelectrics).
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I am a Professor in Electrical Engineering, spanning a 25-year academic career at Universiti Malaya. I have built my academic track record with equal emphasis on research, teaching and administrative responsibilities. My research programme utilises molecular design and nanotechnology as tools to achieve higher performing optoelectronic and energy harvesting devices. My research portfolio spans from fundamental research, to prototypes which demonstrate real world applications. I am also passionate about exploring teaching methodologies which hone students' capabilities for innovation and problem solving. At the institutional level, I have also had the opportunity to enhance R&D and industry engagement initiatives during my previous tenure as Head of Department of Electrical Engineering, and Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies, respectively at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. Throughout my academic career, I have placed emphasis on collaborations with academics internationally, and with related industries. I believe these engagements have provided inspiration for me to continuously improve myself and my knowledge through continuous exposure to the best practices of my collaborators. I currently serve as the Executive Director of Universiti Malaya’s Department of Research Management, where I oversee all aspects of research management, including strategic planning, administration, and the facilitation of research activities and funding. In this capacity, I spearhead initiatives to strengthen the university's research capabilities, foster meaningful collaborations with industry, and international partners, and support researchers in achieving impactful outcomes of their research. | |
| CHM DR. ARCHINA A/P BUTHIYAPPAN archina@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 18 Scopus H-Index: 19 |
Expertise: Green Material & Technology, Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Sustainable Waste Management
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ChM. Dr. Archina Buthiyappan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya. She currently serves as the Head of the Research Management Division (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) under the Department of Research Development, Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development), and is also the Coordinator of the University of Malaya Zero Waste Centre (UMZWC). Her research expertise encompasses green materials and technology, sustainable waste management, advanced wastewater treatment, and cleaner production technologies. She is particularly recognised for her contributions to green adsorbents, adsorption processes, waste valorisation strategies, and initiatives supporting net-zero carbon emissions. Her work is strongly focused on translating scientific innovation into practical, scalable, and industry-relevant solutions for environmental sustainability. Beyond technical research, Dr. Archina actively integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into her work, with an emphasis on sustainable industrial practices, corporate environmental responsibility, and frameworks that support a circular and low-carbon economy. She collaborates extensively with industry partners to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation. Dr. Archina has guided over 10 PhD and Master’s students and has contributed more than 50 publications to high-impact journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Archina is an active member of professional bodies including the Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM), Institute of Materials Malaysia (IOM), and the Forensic Science Society Malaysia. As a chemist and sustainability advocate, her work is dedicated to advancing environmental resilience, circular economy pathways, and responsible resource management for a more sustainable future. | |
| DR. MUHAMMAD NIDZHOM BIN ZAINOL ABIDIN nidzhom@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 19 Scopus H-Index: 18 |
Expertise: Waste water treatment technology, Membranes, Membrane Technology
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Dr. Muhammad Nidzhom Zainol Abidin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Universiti Malaya. He obtained his Ph.D. (2021) and Master of Philosophy (2017) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry (Forensic Analysis) from Universiti Teknologi MARA in 2014. He is a committee member of the Malaysia Membrane Society and currently serves as a strategic member of the Universiti Malaya Zero Waste Campaign. His expertise lies in membrane science and technology for liquid-based separation processes and water treatment, with active involvement in waste management, plastic waste valorization, and waste-to-resource membrane technologies for environmental sustainability. | |
| ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. LEO BEY FEN beyfenleo@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 18 Scopus H-Index: 32 |
Expertise: Nanomaterials synthesis and functionalisation, Development of nanostructured biosensors, Assessment of biological interactions and safety of nanomaterials, Advanced material characterisation techniques, Biomedical applications of nanotechnology
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Dr. Leo Bey Fen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, and a Research Fellow at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre. She obtained her PhD from Imperial College London, specializing in nanomaterials and biosensing technologies. Her research focuses on the development of portable, rapid, and highly sensitive point-of-care diagnostic devices, integrating nanotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biosensor engineering for applications in early disease detection and food safety. She is particularly committed to translating research into real-world solutions, with several biosensing platforms demonstrating commercialization potential. Dr. Leo has published more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters (h-index: 35), with her work recognized in high-impact journals and through multiple awards. Besides, she actively contributes to the scientific and regulatory community, serving as a reviewer for international journals, a technical committee member of ISO/TC 229 on nanotechnologies, and Deputy Chairman of the SRSNano Task Force under MOSTI. Her work supports national and international standardization and the development of Malaysia’s nanotechnology ecosystem. In addition, she is dedicated to mentoring young scientists and advancing education in molecular diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on innovation, research translation, and societal impact. | |
| ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. HUTKEMRI ZULNAIDI hutkemri@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 11 Scopus H-Index: 14 |
Expertise: Mathematics Education, Teaching Innovation, Technology in Education, Statistics in Research
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Hutkemri Zulnaidi (Ph.D) is Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. He is specializing in mathematics education, technology in education, problem solving, assessment and measurement, statistics and quantitative research method. He is presently involved in several research projects on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Revolution 4.0, STEM Education, lifelong learning, teaching innovation, and teaching practices. He is also actively involved in research workshops statistical data analysis (SPSS, AMOS and Smart-PLS) and Research Methodology. | |
| ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NISFARIZA MOHD NOOR nish@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 8 Scopus H-Index: 9 |
Expertise: Geospatial, remote sensing and Geographical Information System
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nisfariza Mohd Noor has vast knowledge in the geospatial industry and agriculture and has been working in R&D work for more than 15 years in geospatial technologies at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She is an energetic researcher with a strong desire to build a career within the research industry. Passionate, self-motivated individual with a drive to succeed, having excellent organizational skills. Her research interests are in hyperspectral remote sensing and GIS in precision agriculture, especially in oil palm, land use mapping, landfill siting, tourism, watershed, utilities, and forestry in remote sensing. Her transdisciplinary research spans the spectrum of science, geography, social, and engineering fields. | |
| PROFESSOR DR. NOORHIDAWATI ABDULLAH noorhidawati@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 15 Scopus H-Index: 15 |
Expertise: Scientometrics, Digital Libraries, Information Science
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Noorhidawati Abdullah is a Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (Science and Management Systems, 2000) and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology (Information Systems Management, 2003) from National University of Malaysia, and earned her PhD from University of Strathclyde in 2008. Since joining Universiti Malaya in 2008, she has held several academic leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, and Programme Coordinator for the Master of Information Technology and the Master of Library and Information Science. She has taught extensively in information and library science, covering databases, digital libraries, bibliometrics, scholarly publishing, research methodology, and data librarianship. Her research focuses on informetrics, including bibliometrics, scientometrics; digital libraries; scholarly communication; and Open Science, especially open access, open data, and research data management. She is also a certified trainer in Data Stewardship for Open Science. Professor Noorhidawati is the Chief Editor of the Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science (MJLIS), indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. She also serves as a subject matter expert in MyCite Scientific Journal Evaluation, reflecting her leadership in scholarly communication and research assessment in Malaysia. | |
| DR. NURUL JAPAR nuruljapar@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 4 Scopus H-Index: 4 |
Expertise: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Processing
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Dr. Nurul Japar is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She earned her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence (Computer Vision) in 2022 and her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) in 2018, both from Universiti Malaya. Her expertise lies in computer vision and machine learning, particularly in object detection, visual recognition, and vision-language models. She also serves as the Head of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training and Competency Division at the Centre for Integral Learning (CITRA), Universiti Malaya, where she leads initiatives to enhance academic excellence and professional competency. Dr. Nurul is a member of IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Women in Engineering, IEEE Signal Processing Society, and an IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor. Her work advances responsible and impactful AI practices and global collaboration. | |
| DR. PAULINE YEOH SHAN QING pauline@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 5 Scopus H-Index: 6 |
Expertise: Medical Imaging Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Health
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Dr. Pauline Yeoh is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2023 and her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2020 from the same institution. She is dedicated to advancing digital health through the application of computational intelligence. Her research focuses on developing innovative healthcare solutions, with the aim of bridging the gap between engineering and clinical practice. | |
| DR. MOHD FAIRUZ ZAMANI fairuzzamani@um.edu.my WOS H-Index: 2 Scopus H-Index: 2 |
Expertise: Analytical Musicology, Cultural Musicology, Critical Musicology
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Dr. Mohd Fairuz Zamani is the Deputy Dean for Postgraduate, Research & Innovation at the Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya. His research focuses on contemporary Malaysian music composition from analytical, critical, and philosophical perspectives. He has published in reputable Scopus- and WoS-indexed journals and a monograph in the Asia in Transition series. An active member of the Malaysian Composers Collective since 2022, his works include Phrygian Fantasy and Kenyalang Rhapsody. As a performer, he received the Prix de Perfectionnement à l’unanimité from the Conservatoire International de Musique de Paris and is the Kawai Grand Piano Ambassador of Malaysia. | |
Last Update: 07/05/2026
