Committee
Dr. Christina Gertrude Yap
Conference Chair
Associate Professor (Biomedical Sciences)
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Monash University
Malaysia
Dr. Christina G.Y. received her Ph.D. from Monash University’s Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2012. Her primary research interests encompass the role of early biomolecules in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndromes, the functionality of drug- metabolizing enzymes, and the complexities of obesity.
Currently serving as an academic member in Biomedical Sciences at the School of Medicine, Monash University Malaysia, Dr. Christina contributes significantly to the institution’s educational and research missions. She delivers Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Histology, and Physiology instruction for the MD program, and teaches the Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition course.
In the realm of medical education research, Dr. Christina’s expertise lies in innovating and assessing methodologies to enhance student engagement during instructional sessions, thereby ensuring the effective transmission of knowledge and fostering active learning environments.
Arshad Refai
(MBA (UK), MDipBA, CDMP, ACPM)
Conference Convener
Founder & CEO
R & R Knowledge Solutions,
Sri Lanka 
Arshad Refai is the Founder and CEO of R&R Knowledge Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, an organization committed to leveraging knowledge for career development and community enhancement, both locally and globally. Arshad has an MBA from the University of Northampton, UK, a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation and a Managerial Diploma in Business Administration from Pearson, UK. He is currently reading for his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
His professional journey is equally impressive, having transitioned from a Fund Administrator to assume pivotal leadership roles in the conference industry. He has served as the Head of Research and Planning, Head of Business Intelligence and Head of Media and Marketing with nearly a decade of experience and over 75 international conferences under his belt, Arshad brings a wealth of expertise to this platform. He was also the Head of International Curriculum at Knowledge Planet powered by Physics Wallah, Gulf’s Largest Network of Test Preparation Centers with 13 branches in the UAE.
Arshad also serves as a Knowledge Exchange Specialist in the board of Associate Consultants at K&O Global Consultants based in the US and is a also a Certified Digital Marketing Specialist conferred by the Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing.
Arshad is an Associate member of the Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka. He is a Consultant Coach for Public Speaking, an Instructor for IELTS, Tutor for Advanced Level Economics and Business Studies, a Conference Convener and a Content Writer.
Arshad Refai
(MBA (UK), MDipBA, CDMP, ACPM)
Conference Convener
Founder & CEO
R & R Knowledge Solutions,
Sri Lanka
Arshad Refai is the Founder and CEO of R&R Knowledge Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, an organization committed to leveraging knowledge for career development and community enhancement, both locally and globally. Arshad has an MBA from the University of Northampton, UK, a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation and a Managerial Diploma in Business Administration from Pearson, UK. He is currently reading for his phD in Strategic Management at Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
His professional journey is equally impressive, having transitioned from a Fund Administrator to assume pivotal leadership roles in the conference industry. He has served as the Head of Research and Planning, Head of Business Intelligence and Head of Media and Marketing with nearly a decade of experience and over 75 international conferences under his belt, Arshad brings a wealth of expertise to this platform. He was also the Head of International Curriculum at Knowledge Planet powered by Physics Wallah, Gulf’s Largest Network of Test Preparation Centers with 13 branches in the UAE.
Arshad also serves as a Knowledge Exchange Specialist in the board of Associate Consultants at K&O Global Consultants based in the US and is a also a Certified Digital Marketing Specialist conferred by the Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing.
Arshad is an Associate member of the Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka. He is a Consultant Coach for Public Speaking, an Instructor for IELTS, Tutor for Advanced Level Economics and Business Studies, a Conference Convener and a Content Writer.