Dr Ateff Yusof

A researcher in learning and experimental psychology since 2010, Dr Ateff Yusof focuses on reducing anxiety through mobile tech. He holds a PhD in Education from UNSW and has worked with AirAsia, SIRIM, the Ministry of Education and more. He’s an APA affiliate and mental health advocate with 15+ years’ experience.

Masterclass: Turning Anxiety to Ability

Hema Letchamanan

Senior lecturer at Taylor’s University, Hema champions inclusive education for vulnerable children—including refugees, migrants, and Indigenous communities—in Malaysia, the UK, and Nepal. She founded Projek BacaBaca and works on teacher training and curriculum reform.

Masterclass: Cultural Competence in Action

Dr Joseph Malaluan Velarde

Senior lecturer at Taylor’s University and Director of Taylor’s Impact Lab: Education for All, Dr Velarde has 15+ years’ experience in schools across Malaysia and the Philippines. He researches school leadership, English language teaching, and diversity, and authored Leading in Multicultural Schools in 2023.

Masterclass: Cultural Competence in Action

Dr Thivilojana S. Perinpasingam
Senior lecturer at Taylor’s University, Dr Thivi specialises in tech-integrated teaching and innovative instructional strategies. Her recent research in SEARCH Journal explores ENGAGEVR virtual role-play to prepare future teachers in Malaysia.

Masterclass: Transforming Teacher Training

Dr Tan Shin Yen
A Senior Lecturer at Taylor's University, Dr Tan holds a PhD in Education from University of Malaya (UM). Her research focuses on teacher education, English education, and classroom discourse. Her recent work appears in Asia-Pacific Education Researcher and Educational Research.

Masterclass: Transforming Teacher Training

Dr Neerushah Subarimaniam
An educator and certified counsellor, Dr Neerushah holds a PhD in Guidance and Counselling. She explores resilience, self-efficacy, and spiritual well-being. She has conducted training for secondary and university students, teachers, refugee educators, and community leaders, and publishes extensively on ethics, higher education, and counsellor education.

Masterclass: Crisis Management and Trauma-Informed Teaching​

Rajalakshmi Ganesan
A psychologist and Founder of RiZe Academy, Rajalakshmi has 16+ years in education and 18 years in training. She specialises in Positive Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Recovery Coaching for Narcissistic Abuse, integrating NLP and innovative methods to empower educators, students, and professionals.

Masterclass: Health and Wellness for Resilient Teachers