In conjunction with the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting taking place in Lindau, Germany, from June 28 to July 3, three young Malaysian scientists have been selected to proudly represent the country. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) announced that the selected representatives are:
Dr Pershaanaa K. Manogran, 29, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Department of Physics, Universiti Malaya (UM).
Dr Ruth Naomi Manuel, 31, a postdoctoral fellow at the UM Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences.
Dr Nur Liyana Mohammed Yusof, 34, a Department of Pharmacology lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
While Dr Pershaanaa specialises in high-performance electrode materials and integrated energy-harvesting-storage systems for next-generation hybrid supercapacitors, Dr Nur Liyana’s research focuses on myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion injury, cardioprotection, and novel therapeutic strategies for acute myocardial infarction. Dr Ruth’s research, meanwhile, centres on obesity, the gut-brain axis, neuroscience and computational modelling to further comprehend how metabolic disorders and environmental factors influence brain function, cognition and behaviour.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Datuk Chang Lih Kang reported that Malaysia’s participation in global scientific platforms such as the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting reflects the government’s commitment to nurturing future-ready talent in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).
“The 13th Malaysia Plan places strong emphasis on developing future-ready talent across the learning continuum, including through greater exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), digital skills and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
“Participation in programmes such as the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting provides our young scientists with global exposure, networks and perspectives that are essential to strengthening innovation, national competitiveness and high-value growth,” he said.
Described as important, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) president and Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Adviser to the Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen, noted that it is a rather significant platform within the field in cultivating scientific leadership and strengthening Malaysia’s research ecosystem.
“By connecting our young scientists with Nobel Laureates and peers from around the world, we are enabling Malaysian talent to engage in high-level scientific exchange, build meaningful collaborations and contribute to solutions for complex global and national challenges,” he said.
Themed around Resilience, Information, Integrity and Life, the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting intends to explore how today’s scientific challenges increasingly transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The Malaysian delegates will join more than 600 young scientists and about 75 Nobel Laureates worldwide for the interdisciplinary anniversary edition of the meeting.
Organised annually by the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, the programme provides emerging researchers opportunities to engage directly with Nobel Laureates through lectures, Nobel Hours, Science Walks, Laureate Lunches, workshops, Next Gen Science sessions, panel discussions and networking activities that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and international engagement. Placing Malaysia within the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting’s global network of more than 200 academic partners and leading scientific institutions, to date, 92 Malaysian scientists have participated through ASM nominations.
Source: Malay Mail
