Committee
The Committee of the Interdisciplinary Forum of Frontier Sciences (IFFS) is composed of distinguished scholars and experts from diverse disciplines and institutions. It provides academic leadership and strategic guidance for the Forum, overseeing the scientific program, peer-review process, and overall quality assurance to ensure a rigorous and impactful international meeting.
Zhiming Wang
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s cosmopolitan capital, where a multicultural heritage and a modern urban skyline come together to create an energetic setting for international exchange—supported by well-developed city services, public transport, and strong regional air connectivity.
Kuala Lumpur is a city that needs little explanation when it comes to diversity. In the morning, the call to prayer may echo from a nearby mosque; just steps away, the aroma of Chinese tea and pastries fills the air; by evening, the scent of Indian spices drifts through the streets. Different cultures coexist here quietly and naturally, woven into everyday life rather than displayed as spectacle.As the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is instantly recognizable by the Petronas Twin Towers, symbols of the city’s confidence in modernity. Their steel and glass forms rise above the skyline, while at street level, older neighborhoods maintain a slower, more grounded rhythm. Around Merdeka Square, colonial-era buildings stand as reminders of the city’s historical path toward independence and self-definition.
Nature plays a subtle but important role in shaping the city’s atmosphere. KLCC Park and other green spaces soften the urban density, while nearby landmarks such as Batu Caves place dramatic limestone cliffs and spiritual sites within the city’s reach. Here, nature, belief, and urban life intersect with ease.
Kuala Lumpur is also a welcoming hub for academic exchange and international dialogue. Students, researchers, and professionals from across Southeast Asia and beyond move comfortably through the city. Conversations often extend beyond formal settings, unfolding in cafés, food courts, or roadside stalls. The city does not demand consensus; it values listening and coexistence.
Contemporary Kuala Lumpur is youthful yet composed. Rather than relying on grand narratives, it reveals its character through everyday interactions and quiet connections. For visiting scholars, it offers a setting that is easy to enter and rewarding to explore, a city that feels open, warm, and genuinely connected to the world.