Dr William Chong is an academic leader in engine tribology and durability under low-carbon fuels, with particular expertise in sustainable bio-based lubrication systems and thermochemical conversion of waste-derived fuels. He currently serves as as Research Fellow of the Institute for Sustainable Transport (IST-HICoE) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where he leads multidisciplinary research programmes spanning nanoscale surface characterisation, lubricant formulation, and system-level durability evaluation. His work integrates advanced experimental techniques, including atomic force microscopy, with physics-based modelling to link molecular-scale interactions to macroscopic tribological performance, supporting the development of lubrication solutions compatible with emerging low-carbon and hydrogen-enabling engine systems.