KUALA LUMPUR — Three young Malaysian scientists have been selected to represent the country at the prestigious 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, currently taking place in Lindau, Germany, from June 28 to July 3. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) announced the chosen delegates: Dr Nur Liyana Mohammed Yusof, 34, a pharmacology lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM); Dr Pershaanaa K. Manogran, 29, a postdoctoral physics research fellow at Universiti Malaya (UM); and Dr Ruth Naomi Manuel, 31, a postdoctoral fellow at the UM Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences.
Driving Innovation on Global Stage
The interdisciplinary anniversary edition of the meeting is themed around Resilience, Information, Integrity and Life. The event brings together more than 600 young researchers and roughly 75 Nobel Laureates from across the globe to collaborate beyond traditional scientific boundaries.
| Delegate | Institution | Primary Research Focus |
| Dr Nur Liyana | UKM | Myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion injury and acute myocardial infarction therapies. |
| Dr Pershaanaa | UM | High-performance electrode materials and integrated energy storage systems. |
| Dr Ruth Naomi | UM | Obesity, the gut-brain axis, neuroscience, and computational modelling. |
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang stated that Malaysia’s presence at global forums reflects the government’s steadfast commitment to fostering future-ready capabilities. This push directly mirrors the core objectives of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which prioritises deep exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), digital literacy, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Nurturing Future Leaders
Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) president and Science, Technology and Innovation Adviser to the Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen, highlighted the summit as a crucial mechanism for expanding national research networks. He explained that bridging the gap between local talent, international peers, and Nobel Laureates allows Malaysian researchers to engage in high-level exchanges and collaborate on intricate global challenges.
To date, 92 Malaysian scientists have participated in the prestigious forum via ASM nominations, successfully embedding the nation within an international academic network of over 200 leading scientific institutions. Organised by the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, the annual gathering offers emerging researchers a unique opportunity to interact with Nobel Laureates through specialized masterclasses, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops.
