Ir. Dr. Song Cai Li is a Chartered Engineer (IChemE) and Professional Engineer (BEM) at PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd., where she leads initiatives in sustainable process and energy technology development. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and has a proven track record in translating R&D innovations into pilot-scale applications. Her expertise includes carbon capture, process optimization, and systems modeling, with over 280 citations and an h-index of 12. Dr. Song is a strong advocate for sustainable innovation and industry-academia collaboration, combining technical depth with strategic foresight.