Dr. Muhamad Aqmal Othman is a leading researcher in Bioorganic and Medicinal chemistry focusing on sustainability. He earned his Ph.D. in Life Science 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.