During his presentation, Professor Dr. Zaidul Sarkar discussed advanced research opportunities in food science, food technology and nutrition science, and also highlighted prospects for international research collaboration, securing research funding, and participating in overseas research programmes.

Notably, Professor Zaidul Sarkar is a researcher in food science and nutraceuticals, and also currently serving as a professor in the Food Science Programme at Northern Marianas College. Prior to this, he worked as a Professor of Nutraceutical Technology at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and as an Associate Professor of Food Science at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He has also held postdoctoral, visiting professor and collaborative research positions in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and several other countries.