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Bios

Abu Zahrim Yaser is an Associate Professor and Dean at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, holding a PhD from Swansea University. He is the founder of the Kundasang Compost Living Lab and has published 18 books. He also served as a visiting scientist at the University of Hull and received the 2023 National Book Award.

Pramila Tamunaidu, Malaysia-Japan trained chemical engineer turned educator and researcher at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, champions circular bioeconomy, zero waste and zero hunger. With award-winning innovations and Malaysia–Japan collaborations in waste valorization, water treatment, and biofuels, she brings deep expertise and advocacy towards various cradle-to-cradle concepts.

Junidah Lamaming, is a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak specializing in nanocellulose, polymer composites, and sustainable biomaterials. An award-winning researcher and prolific author, she has published extensively and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals.