Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Zul Ilham Bin Zulkiflee Lubes

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Zul Ilham is a Malaysian expert in biomass science and bioenergy, currently serving as Principal Fellow and Director at the Centre for Science and Environment Studies, IKIM. He holds a PhD from Kyoto University and is a recipient of prestigious awards from the Japan Institute of Energy and the American Oil Chemists’ Society. His research focuses on converting biomass into sustainable energy carriers and feed—supporting Malaysia’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

A Fulbright Malaysian Scholar and certified energy manager, Dr. Zul Ilham is deeply involved in academic publishing and environmental education. He actively engages with youth through energy literacy and climate action initiatives, and collaborates widely through national and international research grants. He has held various leadership roles at Universiti Malaya and is frequently invited as a speaker and visiting scholar around the world.