Theme: Luminosity

“Luminosity! The word itself brings to mind the brightness of an object, it can also mean the quality of being intellectually brilliant, enlightened, and inspired. At TEDxSunwayUniversity, we are delighted to have you on this journey with us to encourage the spread of luminous ideas, to be enlightened and inspired by individuals with unequal luminosity. We believe that within you lies the light of a thousand brilliant ideas and together, we will share and spread these ideas with our community.“

Sunway University
Jalan Universiti
Bandar Sunway
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 46150
Malaysia

Alexander Lee Seng Hoo

Face and Body Painting Artist

Alexander believes that everyone possesses some kind of creative and artistic ability, but is often restricted by fear and self-doubt. He hopes to inspire confidence in others to create art. The hardcore hot chocolate and pizza lover, and a face and body painter, has participated and won several on-line-held international body painting competitions.

BACK2BASIXX -

Malaysian "Man Band"

Believing they were brought together by fate, the 5 members of the group began singing together in various events and stages 2 years ago. Back2Basixx just recently released their debut track, "Senyuman", a song dedicated to their family, friends and fans for their love and support. Kyle G, B-Slique, Devon C, Chris and Daryll are now working on their second single which will be available end of 2016.

Christopher Tan

Nanoblock Brick Artist

Christopher Tan is an internationally renowned award winning nanoblock brick artist based in Malaysia. His unrelenting passion for popular culture, eccentric art and architecture has been the driving force behind the successful creation of over 360 distinctive designs.

Dato' Wei Chuan Beng

Adjunct Professor, Managing Director of REDtone International Bhd

Dato' Wei Chuan Beng, is the Managing Director of REDtone. He started REDtone Telecommunications Sdn Bhd in 1996 with two other partners. As one of the founding members of the REDtone Group, he is instrumental in shaping the Group's business relations and policies.

Datuk Dr. Mazlan Othman

Academician Professor Emerita

Datuk Dr. Mazlan is Malaysia's first woman astrophysicist. She worked to create a curriculum in astrophysics at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), as well as building public awareness and understanding of astronomy and space issues. In 2007, Datuk Dr. Mazlan spearheaded the Angkasawan Programme which saw the launch of the first Malaysian astronaut to the International Space Station.

Dr. Mohd Nazimi Abd Jabar

Associate Professor and Consultant of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Mohd Nazimi is an Associate Professor and a consultant of oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He was the key person for the start and in certain surgical condition, to combine the use of cutting edge maxillofacial surgical technology involving 3D-printing, computer-assisted planning and maxillofacial navigation surgery.

Kang Xiang Khor

CEO of Techcare Innovation

Khor Kang Xiang is passionate in translating engineering knowledge to help the needy. Despite his young age, he is the co-founder and CEO of Techcare Innovation Sdn Bhd, a company that develops compact and portable rehabilitation robots for people who need rehabilitation training.

Professor Naveed Ahmed Khan

Head of the Department of Biological Sciences in Sunway University

Professor Naveed Ahmed Khan maintains a broad interest in all aspects of infectious diseases. His research has been published in more than 165 peer-reviewed publications, 7 books and 5 chapters. His recent work on "animals living in polluted environments could be rich stores of new antibiotics" gained worldwide media attention.