Onrizal

Mr. Onrizal, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Tropical Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation at the Faculty of Forestry, University of North Sumatra (USU), with extensive experience in the field for nearly 30 years, not only in Indonesia but also in Southeast Asian countries. He has been involved in various studies of tropical forest ecology and biodiversity conservation funded by national and international agencies. He also serves on various ecological restoration projects and community engagement in environmental services and habitat restoration. He has extensive experience working with governments, business organizations, communities, and NGOs at the local, national, and international levels. He has worked with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, various local governments, international organizations/agencies (such as USAID, JICA, KOIKA, the World Bank), local communities, and NGOs (local, national, and international) in various locations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. As an associate professor, he is responsible for delivering lectures and practicals, including courses in ecology, restoration, and conservation of tropical forest biodiversity, including primatology, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also supervises undergraduate and graduate students for their theses not only at USU but also at several universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and UK.