Sheriza Mohd Razali is a prominent researcher with a strong background in the field of remote sensing, environmental science, and tropical forest management. She has made significant contributions to the study of forest ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental monitoring, particularly in tropical regions. Sheriza’s research expertise spans across various areas, including the assessment of forest vegetation health, land cover classification, and climate change impacts. She has worked extensively with satellite imagery, utilizing remote sensing techniques to monitor and analyze forests, plantations, and agricultural areas. One of her key areas of focus is the use of remote sensing indices like the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) for environmental monitoring. These techniques have been crucial in her studies on forest health, peatland fire management, and vegetation productivity. Throughout her career, Sheriza has authored numerous articles and publications, many of which have been featured in highly regarded international journals such as Fire, Forests, Pertanika J. Sci. & Technol., and Journal of Tropical Biodiversity and Biotechnology. Her work is recognized for its impact on improving land and forest management practices, as well as its applications in climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Zaiton Samdin is a Professor at the School of Business and Economics and the Deputy Director at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP) at Universiti Putra Malaysia. She holds a PhD from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom.Her research interests lie in economic valuation and tourism economics, with a strong focus on sustainable tourism development. Professor Samdin explores a range of issues including the socio-economic and environmental impacts of forest plantation establishment, the public's valuation of ecosystem services (such as endangered species, national parks, and protected areas), and how these valuations can influence policy-making, decision-making, and promote behavior change. With over a decade of expertise in valuation economics, Professor Samdin has led numerous capacity-building projects aimed at enhancing the decision-making abilities of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and natural resource managers. These initiatives emphasize the use of high-quality evidence and analytical methods to support better decisions for sustainable development. Norfaryanti Kamaruddin is a researcher from Malaysia with a strong background in environmental sustainability, supply chain management, and education. She has contributed extensively to research in areas such as big data analytics, sustainable supply chains, environmental impacts of agricultural practices, and decision-making within industries like palm oil and forestry. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with other experts on a variety of interdisciplinary studies and has authored or co-authored several influential papers in reputable journals. Ruzana Adibah Mohd Sanusi is an accomplished researcher and academic known for her significant contributions to the fields of urban ecology, environmental science, and sustainable development. Her work primarily focuses on the relationship between urban environments, biodiversity, and micro-climates, with a particular interest in the role of vegetation in mitigating climate change impacts. Ruzana's academic journey has seen her engage in a wide range of research that includes studies on the ecological dynamics of urban forests, agroforestry systems, and the impact of green infrastructure on urban cooling and human thermal comfort. She has been involved in exploring how different land use systems—such as oil palm and rubber plantations—affect biodiversity and microclimates, especially in tropical regions.
