Miftah is lectrurer in IPB University at Forest Products Department and he also certified Senior Professional Engineer with over five years of experience in forest products research and industry. His qualifications include forest products undergraduate and master's degrees from IPB University, as well as experience working on international sustainability projects. His research interests are diverse, ranging from arboriculture to wood protection against termites and fungi, as well as the economics of forest products and wooden structures. Currently, Miftah is a PhD student at Mississippi State University.