Dr. Ezerie Henry Ezechi works with the Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Dr. Ezerie obtained his first degree at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. He then proceeded for his Masters' and PhD degrees in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. Dr. Ezerie is a recipient of numerous academic awards at various exhibitions for excellent research including International Invention, innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-ENVEX), Malaysian Road Conference Invention & Innovation Exhibition (MCR-IIE) and Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE). Dr. Ezerie also received the "Best Research Award" at the 35th Science & Engineering Design Exhibition (SEDEX35) UTP, Perak, Malaysia. Dr. Ezerie's primary research interest is in Environmental Engineering, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, phytoremediation, bioremediation and renewable energy. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 scientific publications in this field. Dr. Ezerie is also an active peer reviewer for numerous reputable international journals in Environmental Engineering.