Dr Intan is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She has garnered hands on experience by having to work for several years in the industry before becoming an academician. She concentrates on the sustainability of governance on environment especially water, urbanisation and health in the country. Dr Intan loves to work with the communities especially youth, intending to promote better health and resilience together within a good environment. She has received several national and international grants including Transboundary River grant by UNESCO and leaders programme by JENESYS. She is still learning and try to be involved in many STI research and initiatives.