Jane Abigail Santiago
De La Salle University, Philippines
Jane Abigail M. Santiago-Santos is a molecular biologist and bioinformatics researcher with strong expertise in genomics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and computational analysis. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education through a sandwich program between Western Michigan University (USA) and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (Philippines). A licensed professional teacher, she has taught bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, systematics, and general biology at De La Salle University and the University of the East. A Fulbright Visiting Scholar at New York University’s Center for Genomics and Systems Biology, she has worked extensively with large-scale genomic datasets and advanced bioinformatics pipelines. Her research spans marine biodiversity, population genomics, coffee genomics, molecular marker development, and in silico analyses in health and disease. Jane is also a recipient of an award from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), recognizing her contributions to scientific research and capacity building. She has delivered numerous workshops on DNA extraction, PCR, and R programming, and has authored multiple publications. Her work continues to strengthen molecular biology and bioinformatics education and research in the Philippines.
Anusron Chueasamat
Kasetsart University, Thailand
Dr. Anusron Chueasamat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Farm Mechanics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Thailand. His work focuses on advancing engineering solutions for modern agriculture, with expertise spanning soil mechanics, structural design, image processing, microcontroller applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Agr. in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, and a First-Class Honors B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. Dr. Anusron has led and contributed to several national research initiatives, including smart imaging for log-volume measurement, impurity-sorting technologies for food processing, and innovative cricket-farming systems for future food development. His recent publications address slope stability under extreme rainfall, deep-learning methods for impurity detection in agricultural products, and IoT-based innovations for agricultural education.
Siti Khairiyah Mohd Hatta
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Dr. Siti Khairiyah Mohd Hatta is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, with expertise in ecological entomology, agricultural biodiversity, and sustainable agroecosystem management. She earned her PhD in Ecological Entomology from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, where her doctoral research examined the pollination ecology and species-specific mutualism between Ficus deltoidea and its fig wasp pollinators (Blastophaga spp.). Her research focuses on insect–plant interactions, understory and epiphyte vegetation dynamics, and the role of biodiversity in enhancing ecosystem functions within managed agricultural landscapes, particularly oil palm agroecosystems. Dr. Siti Khairiyah has led and contributed to numerous nationally funded research projects and industry-linked conservation grants, addressing pollinator ecology, insect diversity, and habitat management for sustainable agriculture. She has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and research coordination at UiTM. Dr. Siti Khairiyah regularly serves as an invited speaker, reviewer, and technical committee member for international conferences and journals. Her work aims to integrate ecological science with practical strategies to promote biodiversity conservation, agricultural resilience, and ecosystem sustainability in tropical regions.
Ng Lee Chuen
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Ng Lee Chuen is a prominent academic and research leader in crop science at the Faculty of Food Sciences and Agrotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). She serves as a senior lecturer in the Crop Science Programme, leader of the Bio-interaction and Crop Health Research Group, and head of graduate research coordination for crop and livestock production, reflecting her strong leadership and academic standing. Dr. Ng’s research expertise encompasses plant disease management, plant-microbial interactions. Her current work focuses on innovative and sustainable solutions, including the use of halotolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria to alleviate soil salinity stress and the application of nano-silicon technology to mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. Dr. Ng serves is also a certified Professional Technologist with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), actively contributing to academia, industry, and society.
Boon Yih Tien
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Dr. Boon Yih Tien is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Negeri Sembilan Branch, Kuala Pilah Campus, Malaysia. She obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Process Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering in Process and Food Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is a registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and a Graduate Technologist under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Dr. Boon’s academic and research interests lie in food processing and engineering, unit operations, food quality and preservation, drying and encapsulation technologies, biodegradable and active food packaging, and process optimisation using response surface methodology (RSM). Her research emphasizes sustainable food systems, valorisation of agro-industrial by-products, and development of functional food ingredients and packaging solutions aligned with environmental sustainability goals. She has been actively involved in various institutional and national research grants, including projects on edible and biodegradable films, spray-dried flavour encapsulation, and optimisation of drying processes. Dr. Boon has published her research findings in peer-reviewed journals and international conference proceedings and has presented her work at both national and international platforms. In addition to research, Dr. Boon plays an active role in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to food engineering and unit operations. She is also involved in academic administration, outcome-based education (OBE) implementation, curriculum quality assurance, and community engagement activities. Her contributions to innovation and teaching have been recognised through multiple awards at national and international invention and innovation exhibitions.