Congratulations to our scholar, Izzul Islam, a final-year Computer Science student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), on his outstanding achievement with his team at the International Innovation & Research Competition (INNOVERSE 2026) in Bali, Indonesia.

Through their project, SLECare, Izzul and his team secured the Grand Winner, Gold Award and Best Research Presentation Award. SLECare is a digital health innovation that leverages explainable AI to predict the risk of Lupus Nephritis, supporting early assessment, a better understanding of risk factors and more informed clinical decision-making.

His research was also accepted for presentation at the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress (APLAR 2026) in Seoul, South Korea, one of Asia’s major rheumatology conferences. Maintaining a First-Class academic standing and earning the Dean’s List Award every semester, Izzul has also excelled in other innovation competitions, including winning the Generative AI Vibe Hackathon 2026 and receiving the Best Clinical Award at the 17th Malaysian Undergraduate Annual Scientific Research Meeting (MUASRM).

Izzul’s achievements reflect YTM’s commitment to nurturing digital talent that brings together technology, research and innovation to create meaningful, positive impact for society.