Biography :

Bristi Khatun is a Bangladeshi PhD student at the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University, Malaysia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development Management from Sunway University. Her research focuses on sustainable waste management, food waste valorization, circular bioeconomy, sustainable agriculture, microplastics, and resource recovery.

Bristi is actively involved in research and academic activities related to environmental sustainability and circular economy. Her work explores innovative ways to convert food and agricultural waste into valuable resources, improve soil health, support sustainable crop production, and reduce environmental pollution. She has also contributed to research on biohydrogen production, carbon sequestration, microplastic migration, and sustainable nutrient management.

In addition to her research, Bristi has experience as a teaching assistant at Sunway University, supporting postgraduate courses in Sustainable Waste Management and Research Projects. She has also contributed to community-based food waste management initiatives in collaboration with the Majlis Daerah Batu Gajah, Malaysia.

Bristi has participated in several international conferences and scientific symposiums on waste management, environmental sustainability, and circular economy. Her achievements include the Best Oral Paper Presentation Award at the International Young Scientists Symposium 2025 and recognition for her contributions to sustainable agriculture.

Through her academic work, research, and community engagement, Bristi aims to promote practical and innovative solutions for sustainable waste management, environmentally friendly agriculture, and a resource-efficient future.