Prof Dr. Ismail Zainol is currently working as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.  He completed his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry at National University of Malaysia. Then he obtained his PhD in Polymer Science and Technology from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom. His research interest includes polymer composite, biomaterials and biodiesel. He has total experience of 26 years in materials research and lead several national and international grants. He has total more than 50 research publications and 4 patents.