Dr. Muhamad Aqmal Othman is a leading researcher in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry with a focus on sustainability. He earned his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from Hokkaido University, Japan, and has since advanced the rapid identification of natural compounds using a 13C NMR-based dereplication strategy. His work targets the development of natural and agricultural waste compounds with anti-obesity, antiviral, and anticancer properties.

Dr. Aqmal is a staunch advocate for the sustainable development of medicinal compounds. His achievements have earned him the Young Scientist Fellowship in Islamabad, Pakistan. He also leads as the local coordinator for a Japan-based research partnership and serves as assistant coordinator for a collaboration with French researchers. Dr. Aqmal’s innovative approach and leadership continue to drive progress in natural products chemistry.