Professor Dr. Justin Sentian
Professor of Atmospheric Science
Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Professor Dr. Justin Sentian is a renowned atmospheric scientist, currently leading the Climate Change Research Lab and Polar Research Group at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. With a wealth of experience, he has previously held key positions such as Director of UMS EcoCampus Management Centre and UMS Centre of Industrial and Community Network. His academic journey includes earning a Commonwealth Scholarship for his master's degree at the University of East Anglia and a scholarship from the Government of Malaysia for his doctoral studies in atmospheric chemistry and climate change at Lancaster University. Additionally, he has served as an Environmental Control Officer at the Federal Department of Environment and is currently a member of the Sabah State Government Environmental Protection Council.
His research and publication contributions primarily span across atmospheric chemistry, climate change, air quality and environmental impact assessment. He has presented over 150 papers at international and national conferences and has published over 80 peer-reviewed research papers and six books. He has established robust international research collaborations and partnerships with prestigious research groups and institutions in Europe, Asia, and South America. In addition to his climate change research in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, he is now conducting research in Antarctica, focusing on ozone, halocarbon, and climate change in extreme weather conditions. He holds the record in the Malaysian Book of Records as the first Malaysian to conduct research in Antarctica during the winter season and the longest Malaysian resident for seven months.
As a registered consultant with the Department of Environment, he is actively involved in environmental consultancy work such as impact assessments, auditing, and management plans. His expertise as a climate change specialist for the Asian Development Bank has been instrumental in assessing vulnerability in Sabah and contributing to projects in Tun Mustapha Park and Turtle Island Park. He has played a key role in formulating environmental policies and action plans in Sabah, especially in air quality and climate change. Recent projects include evaluating the green economy's inclusivity in Sabah for the Asia Foundation and studying biofuel crop development through forest restoration for WWF. His dedication to environmental sustainability and climate change research has had a significant impact locally and internationally.
