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Prof. Dr. Wan Haliza Binti Abd Majid is a distinguished academic at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, where she serves as a professor in the Department of Physics. She is also the head of the Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre, a facility focused on cutting-edge research in low-dimensional systems, including nanomaterials and thin films.

Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Sheffield, UK. Over the years, Prof. Dr. Wan Haliza has made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in areas such as organic electronics, nanoelectronics, and the study of ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and pyroelectric materials.

Prof. Roy Bienes Tumlos is a distinguished academic and researcher at the University of the Philippines Manila. He is a Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of plasma physics, materials science, and applied physics. Prof. Tumlos holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Australian National University and a B.S. in Physics from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

After completing his doctoral studies at the University of Oklahoma, Dr Ng Seik Weng began his career at the University of Malaya. His initial research involved chemical synthesis; later, he focused on chemical crystallography. He has special expertise in the treatment of twinning and disorder in crystal structure analysis. He has published 2,000 articles in SCI-listed journals in collaboration with other researchers, the majority of which are Chinese. He has more than 20 honorary professorships from Chinese universities. He is a fellow of the Malaysian Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Siddhartha Sankar Kausik is a scientist associated with the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) in Guwahati, Assam, India. The Institute for Plasma Research is a premier research institution in India focused on plasma science and technology, which has applications in fields such as nuclear fusion, space science, and material science.

Associate Professor Dr. Mudtorlep Nisoa is a prominent physicist at Walailak University in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. He serves as the Head of center of excellence in plasma science and electromagnetic waves (PEwaves) and is also deeply involved in research within the university’s School of Science.

Dr. Nisoa's research focuses on several cutting-edge areas in physics, including RF (Radio Frequency) and microwave heating, atmospheric cold plasma sources, and their applications in agriculture and medicine. He is particularly recognized for his work on high-density plasmas and ion sources, as well as plasma diagnostics and modeling.

One of his notable contributions is the development of microwave technology to enhance the extraction process of red palm oil, aiming to preserve its nutrients and improve its market value. This innovation is intended to benefit local communities by providing a more efficient and profitable method for palm oil production.

Dr. Low Jin Xiang is a distinguished scientist at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). He is recognized for his significant contributions to solar energy research. His work has been featured in "China’s 100 Most Influential Papers," a recognition given by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology. Dr. Low graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics, majoring in Nanotechnology, from the Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University Malaysia in 2012.

Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at USTC, where he continues to contribute to the field of renewable energy and nanotechnology. His achievements highlight his role in advancing scientific research and innovation in China.

Prof. Yew San Hor is a Assistant Professor of physics at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He joined the Missouri S&T faculty in 2010 and has made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly in the study of topological materials. His research focuses on growing new topological insulator and superconductor crystals, exploring their surfaces, and understanding their potential applications in quantum computing and other advanced technologies.

Hor's work on topological insulators (TIs) is notable for its potential to create fault-tolerant quantum computers by leveraging the unique properties of TIs, which conduct electrons on their surfaces without energy dissipation while remaining insulating in their bulk. This research also extends to the search for Majorana fermions and the exploration of axions, which could provide insights into dark matter.

In recognition of his impactful research, Dr. Hor has been named among the world’s most highly cited researchers by Clarivate Analytics. He has also received prestigious awards, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, which supports his ongoing research and educational initiatives.

Dr. Lam Yi Hua is an Associate Research Scientist at the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMPCAS) in Lanzhou, China. He also holds a position at the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. His work primarily focuses on nuclear astrophysics, an interdisciplinary field that involves collaborations between nuclear physics and astrophysics. This field includes studying nuclear reactions and weak interactions in extreme cosmic environments, constructing astrophysical models, and understanding the chemical evolution of isotopes and elements.

Dr. Lam's research also extends to predicting nuclear ground-state properties using the relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov approach, which aids in understanding exotic nuclei and their properties. His work aims to provide theoretical guidance for experimentalists in exploring new isotopes and nuclear phenomena​​.

Dr. Ong Jian Fuh is a junior researcher at the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) facility in Măgurele, Romania. He joined ELI-NP in 2017 and is involved in research related to high-intensity laser systems and their applications in nuclear physics. The ELI-NP facility focuses on utilizing extreme electromagnetic fields for cutting-edge research in these areas​.

Dr. Ong Hooi Jin is a senior scientist and the director of the Radioactive Ion Beam Physics Group at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences in China. His group focuses on the study of atomic nuclei, particularly those with an excess of protons or neutrons, as well as nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, and nuclear astrophysics. They are involved in developing advanced target systems, radiation and nuclear detection systems for various applications including dark matter research and environmental radiation measurement on Mars.

Dr. Ong's notable work includes contributions to the High Intensity heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF), where his team is responsible for the High energy FRagment Separator (HFRS). His research has produced significant findings in the field of nuclear physics, including studies on the structure and reactions of exotic nuclei, and the development of new detector systems​​​.