MAD Stories

MAD Stories: Stories of the Malaysian Academic Diaspora. A podcast that brings to the fore the stories of Malaysian and Malaysia-heritage academics based outside of Malaysia. Through their journeys, this podcast showcases the diverse expertise and experiences of the Malaysian academic diaspora while inspiring early-career academics as they navigate the challenges of building academic careers. Host & Producer: Ashraf Shaharudin. Instagram: @myacademicdiaspora

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  Episode #13

  Khai Chung Ang - Indigenous Genomics, 3D Microanatomical Atlas, Ecotoxicology

  Jul 10, 202649 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Khai Chung Ang shares his inspiring journey from Malaysia to the US, exploring his research in genetics, human adaptation, and innovative bioinformatics tools. Listen to his story on how integrative approaches and community engagement drive breakthroughs in biological sciences. Dr. Ang is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, USA.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #12

  Aizuddin Anuar - Rural Education, Postcolonialism, and Development

  May 29, 202659 minS1

  <p>In this insightful interview, Dr. Aizuddin Muhammed Anuar talks about Malaysia's 60-40 (STEM vs. Arts) policy, rural education, postcolonialism, and development. He also shares his academic journey from chemical engineering to education and his advice for early-career academics. Dr. Aizuddin is currently an Assistant Professor at Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China. His book, Postcolonial Education and Development in Peripheral Malaysia: Building Scientific Aspirations, is forthcoming in September 2026.</p>

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  Haizal Hussaini - Oral Cancer, Muslim Chaplain, and Returning to New Zealand

  May 24, 202646 minS0

  <p>In this fascinating interview, Prof. Haizal Hussaini talks about returning to his alma mater in New Zealand after almost two decades in Malaysia, his research in oral cancer immunology, his public health engagement initiatives with the Māori and Pacific communities, and his role as a Muslim chaplain. Prof. Haizal is currently a Professor at the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand. He is now one of New Zealand’s only two active academic oral pathology specialists. </p>

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  Episode #10

  Peng Weng Kung - Frugal Engineering, Multidisciplinarity, and Quantum Information

  May 17, 202624 minS1

  <p>Professor Peng Weng Kung shares his academic journey that brought him to different continents, his innovative malaria diagnostic tool that led him and his team to be listed in the '100 Global Thinkers' by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2014, and his insights on multidisciplinary research and frugal engineering. Professor Peng is currently a Professor at the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, University of Osaka, Japan.</p>

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  Episode #9

  Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh - Mentorship, Internationalisation of Higher Education, and Student-Centred Learning

  May 8, 202640 minS1

  <p>In this interview, Dr. Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh shares her academic journey from Malaysia to Australia, her research on internationalisation of higher education, and her insights on teaching, mentorship, and balancing academic responsibilities. She also highlights the importance of passion and giving back. Dr Singh is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University, Australia.</p>

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