Dr. Hafiza Shukor is a Senior Lecturer specializing in biomass conversion and fermentation technology at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). She is also a Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (CoEBU). She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical and Process Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Dr. Hafiza has an excellent track record in research and innovation, with three patents (including one currently under substantive examination) and several registered copyrights. Her contributions have been recognized through multiple Anugerah Kecemerlangan Penyelidikan awards at the Majlis Anugerah Sri Gemilang UniMAP, as well as the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC) in 2017 and 2022. Her research excellence is further demonstrated by her success in securing two national Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) grants in 2016 and 2021, alongside an international research grant in collaboration with Papua New Guinea. She is actively involved in industrial collaborations, particularly in biofuel-related projects, and maintains strong research networks with leading Malaysian universities. Dr. Hafiza has served as an editor for multiple Springer book publications, contributing annually to works in renewable energy, bioresources, and sustainable technologies.