M.Devendran Manogaran is currently a research officer and part-time PhD student attached to the HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia. He was conferred with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with Honours from UTP in 2018 and a Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution in 2021. His current research interest is in the field circular bioeconomy and bioprocesses, primarily anaerobic digestion of biomass waste. He is an Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). His has also earned multiple first place and best presenter accolades for his participation in competitions and conventions including the 8th International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition 2022; 48th Science & Engineering Design Exhibition; and Sustainable Product Innovation from Palm Waste Competition in conjunction with CEO Day@UKM, co-organized by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB); to name a few.