Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mawaddah Azman is a leading expert in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, specializing in Otology and Neurotology. She is renowned for her expertise in complex hearing implant surgeries, including cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids, as well as Endoscopic Ear Surgery and Lateral Skull Base procedures. Dr. Mawaddah spearheads the UKM Cochlear Implant Program and the Cleft Palate Team, and is a Ministry of Health-appointed trainer for pediatric ORL subspecialty, shaping the next generation of surgeons across Malaysia and the region. Her extensive contributions include numerous publications and active research.