Dr. Kosheela is a senior researcher at the Synthesis and Product Development Unit of the Advanced Oleochemical Technology Division (AOTD), at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) in Malaysia, possesses a strong academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Environmental & Life Science from Trent University, Canada (2020), and both a M.Sc. (2005) and B.Sc. (2003) in Bioresource, Paper and Coating Technology from University Science Malaysia. Her professional accomplishments include receiving over 21 awards both locally and internationally, alongside the publication of 31 refereed journal articles and 5 patents. Her research is centered on the innovative design and development of sustainable and cost-effective vegetable oil-based monomers and polymers for practical, real-world applications, with specific interests in sustainable bio-based monomers and polyols, waterborne polyurethane dispersions and coatings, and bio-based materials for thermal energy storage.
