CORE EXPERTS
PROF. EMERITUS DATO’ DR. IBRAHIM KOMOO, FASc, P. Geol, FIGM, DSNS
Engineering Geology/ Environmental Geology/ Sustainability Science
Professor of Engineering Geology, UKM. More than 30 years of experience in research and advisory works on geoheritage, geotourism, and geopark development. Founder, Geological Heritage Group Malaysia (WGM); Coordinator, Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN); Vice President, Global Geoparks Network (GGN); Advisor, Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark; Chairman of the National Heritage Council, Malaysia ; Deputy President of Academy of Professors Malaysia; Distinguished Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
PROF. DATO’ DR. MOKHTAR SAIDIN, P.Geol
Archaeology & Pre-history
Professor of Archeology, USM. More than 30 years of experience in research and consultancy works on geoarchaeology and pre-historic heritage for conservation and sustainable use. Chairman, Scientific Committee of Jerai Geopark, Kedah; Chairman, Scientific Committee of Lenggong Geopark, Perak
PROF. DR. NORHAYATI AHMAD
Biodiversity & Integrated Heritage
Professor of Zoology , UKM. More than 25 years of experience in research and consultancy works on biodiversity and integrated heritage for conservation and sustainable use. Vice-Chairman, Scientific Committee of Aspiring Mersing Geopark, Johor; Member, Scientific Committee of Aspiring Kinabalu UGGp, Aspiring Lenggong and Stong Geoparks
PROF. DATO’ DR. NORZAINI AZMAN
Higher Education Policy & Governance
Professor of Higher Education, UKM. More than 25 years of experience in research and consultancy works on higher education policy and governance. Deputy Director of Department of Higher Education, Malaysia; Associate Research Fellow at the National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), USM, President of the Malaysian Society for Research and Higher Education Policy Development (PenDaPaT), Fellow of Academy of Professors, Malaysia and a Governance Board Member of University College Yayasan Pahang
Prof. Dr. Asan Ali Golam Hassan
Economy & Social Development
Professor of Economics. More than 30 years experience in research, consultancy and advisory works on economic planning and development. Currently Professor at UTM Azman Hashim International Business School, Adjunct Professor at Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies University of Malaya, Associate Fellow at Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Expert Referral Parlimentary Special Select Committee on Finance and Economy. Former Deputy Director, of Economic Planning Unit (2008 – 2010) and Member of National Consumer Advisory Council (2019 – 24), Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (2019 – 2024)