Ir. Dr. Lim Chun Hsion is a PhD and MEng in Chemical Engineering graduate from University of Nottingham Malaysia who ventured his career as risk and safety consultant, researcher and academician. He started is career as a consultant in oil and gas industry 10 years ago, involved in various projects related to process safety review including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and QRA studies. He was a researcher in rubber industry prior to the transition into academic industry. Currently, Ir. Dr. Lim holds the position as Assistant Professor in Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, delivering courses related to process safety and plant design. He is also an active Charted Engineer from IChemE. 

The research interest of Ir. Dr. Lim includes process integration and optimisation via mathematical modelling in biomass supply chain, palm oil processes, renewable energy, sustainable processes and incorporation of industry 4.0 technologies. His recent works include adaptation of HAZOP methodology to identify research gaps in the palm oil industry towards Industry 4.0, mathematical modelling for optimum oil palm harvesting and evacuation route, and economy and sustainability analysis of drone applications in oil palm plantation. He continues to work together with industry stakeholders to understand the challenges and explore the potential adaptation of industry 4.0 technologies and its optimum adaptation strategy.