Prof. Arshad Adam Salema

Prof. Arshad Adam Salema

Monash University Malaysia

Dr. Arshad Adam Salema is an Associate Professor and Course Director of the Master of Applied Engineering program at Monash University, Malaysia, and stands at the forefront of renewable and sustainable energy solutions with a relentless passion. He earned his Ph.D. and Master's from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pune, India, and worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. Salema is actively engaged with both industrial and government projects. His collaborations span diverse sectors, including transportation, the palm oil industry, oil and gas, waste management, bioenergy, and the Ministry. Dr. Arshad has published more than 75 articles in reputable journals and conferences, with a Google h-index of 28. He is a registered Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Engineers, India, as well as a Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia. His work focuses on biomass, sustainable fuels and chemicals, thermochemical conversion, microwave processing, waste management, and energy materials. He has received multiple awards, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award 2025, Dean's Education Teaching Excellence Award 2025, and Pro-Vice Chancellor Research Engagement and Impact Award 2023.

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University, Malaysia