Prof. Dato’ Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin holds a degree in Math from Florida State, USA in year 1985. She then earned an M. Sc. in Math at the California State, USA, in 1987 and a PhD in Information Science, UKM in  2002. Her specializations are Computer-Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design, Mathematics Education. Her areas of research include Technology Integration in Science & Mathematics Education, IT for Collaborative Learning and Development of Core Competencies of Graduates-ICT

Nizwardi Jalinus, professor in mechanical engineering Department, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Padang, Indonesia. He received his Magister in Vocational Education from Sam Houston State University, USA in 1985 and Ph.D degree from University of Tasmania, Australia in 2012. In 1998.

DR Girija has taught in the higher education sector for over 20 years. She joined Republic Polytechnic in 2004 after having spent over a decade in the university sector at the  faculty  of Dentistry of the prestigious National University of Singapore (NUS) and the SRM University, Chennai, in India. At RP, she served as the course manager for its Biomedical Sciences diploma and helmed the role of Deputy Director of the School of Applied Sciences before assuming the current role of Acting Director of the Centre for Education Development.

Girija's contribution to STEM education  includes  developing  inquiry learning  programmes  in Science, integrating digitalisation tools into education to promote deep learning and creating competency standards for faculty development. She led the team  in  RP to  develop  multimedia digital content (eLearning) for a nationwide learning portal known as the PolyMall, a national platform for all polytechnics. Girija also serves in the joint polytechnic committee and chairs projects in the areas of Professional Development for Teaching and Learning and Education Techonology to enhance teaching and learning.

She is passionate and committed to the development of STEM educators to make a difference in students' life through authentic and deep learning approaches. Her passion is demonstrated by her desire to constantly improve herself through lifelong learning. This is evidenced by the string of qualifications she has attained. She holds a Master in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of NUS, and is currently pursuing a programme leading  to  a  Master of Training and Development from Griffith University, Australia. She is a dentist by training and an accomplished researcher. Her works have won awards at major international symposiums. She is also ACTA certified and holds a Diploma in Teaching English as another language.

Girija was a recipient of the outstanding facilitator award in Republic Polytechnic and  is also  an accomplished curriculum designer. She is certified as a specialist problem crafter in RP, an award given to less than 5% of candidates.

For her devotion to education and contributions to RP, Girija was conferred the National Day Award 2018 Public Administration  Medal (Bronze).

Mas Nida Md. Khambari is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Foundations of Education, Faculty of Educational Studies. Her research interests include the use and impact of technology specifically interactive whiteboards and laptops in education, the Cultural Historical Activity Theory, and emerging technology trends in education. She received her PhD in 2014 in Curriculum and Instruction (Educational Communications and Technology) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She joined Universiti Putra Malaysia in August 2008 as a tutor in Educational Technology and was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in July 2014.

Yohandri, associate professor in Physics Department, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Padang, Indonesia. He received his B.Sc. degree in physics specializing in physics instrumentation from State University of Padang, Indonesia, in 2001 and M.Sc. degree also in physics from Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, in 2005. Ph.D degree from Graduate School of Advanced Integration Science, Chiba University, Japan in 2012. In 2012, he was with the Center for Environmental Remote Sensing (CEReS), Chiba University, as a research assistant, and from 2012 to 2013.