I am a Professor and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). I am also a Research Associate at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), UPM.
My current research interest is in the development of cellulose nanofiber from tropical biomass, especially oil palm biomass. I am also involved in the research related to the various applications of CNF, namely as additive in polymer biocomposites, paper, coating material, and etc.