Prof. Zulkifli bin Yusop is a distinguished thought leader in Malaysia’s water and environmental landscape, with a career rooted in academic excellence, public service, and policy advisory. As a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), he brings decades of experience in hydrology, water resource management, and sustainability science to the forefront of national and regional efforts.

His leadership extends beyond academia into high-level national roles. As Chair of the Water Committee under the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), Prof. Zulkifli has been instrumental in steering Malaysia’s strategic direction on water security and resilience, advocating for evidence-based policies to tackle pressing challenges like climate change, water scarcity, and pollution.

His commitment to good governance and environmental stewardship is reflected in his appointment to the Board of Directors of Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS), where he plays a critical role in shaping sustainable water resource management for one of the country’s most populous and industrialized states.