Dr. Japareng Lalung is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Jap obtained his first degree from Universiti Malaya. He then pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford and a Ph.D. at Leeds University, UK. He teaches environmental management, environmental science, environmental impact assessment, and environmental forensic. He specializes in toxin-producing cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. His research involves the detection of toxin-producing bacteria in Malaysia, especially in drinking water reservoirs in Penang. His projects are also extended to other regions such as Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Antarctica.