Ideris Aini

Aini Ideris, a renowned scientist in avian medicine, pioneered animal vaccines development in Malaysia. Her research interest is in avian respiratory and immunosuppressive diseases. She plays an instrumental role in advancing efforts towards food security and sustainable food production in developing countries. As a distinguished scientist, Aini was elected to various fellowships, such as, Senior Fellow Academy of Sciences Malaysia (FASc), Fellow Islamic World Academy of Sciences (FIAS), Founding Fellow Malaysian College of Veterinary Specialists (FMCVS), Fellow The World Academy of Sciences, Fellow Malaysian Scientific Association (FMSA), and also elected as an Inaugural Member Hall of Honour, World Veterinary Poultry Association, for her contributions in scientific research and outstanding leadership. Aini has won various national and international awards. She sits on various councils. She has a wealth of experience in administration as well as an educator. She was the eighth Vice Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia (2016–2020) and is currently the Pro-Chancellor of the International Medical University IMU, since 2021. She is also Council member of UCSI University since 2024.