Dr. Lau Woei Jye presently serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His primary research focus revolves around membrane science and technology, with a particular focus on water and wastewater treatment. Dr. Lau has made notable academic strides, having authored over 300 scientific papers and boasting an h-index of 59. In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Lau has a strong presence in the realm of intellectual property, having secured 15 patents in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. Actively engaged in the academic community, Dr. Lau serves as an editor for Water Reuse (International Water Association) and Chemical Engineering Research and Design (Elsevier). Over the course of his career, Dr. Lau has garnered multiple accolades, such as the Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship, TUBITAK’s Fellowships for Visiting Scientists, the ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme Award, the AUN/SEED-Net’s RC Grant Award, and recognition as one of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM). Presently, he serves on the Management Committee of the IWA Specialist Group on Membrane Technology, alongside coordinating the Malaysia Alumni of Sakura Science Association (MASSA), affiliated with the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).