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Dr. Fong Chng Saun is a senior lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Universiti Malaya, where he also completed his PhD in Environmental Science, specializing in Urban Ecosystem Management. His research focuses on urban ecosystem management, particularly the urban heat island effect in tropical cities, air pollution monitoring, and sustainable development. 

His research interest in future cities involves promoting sustainable and livable urban environments that meet the needs of a growing urban population while minimizing their impact on the environment. The goal is to create sustainable, livable, and thriving urban communities that prioritize the use of innovative technologies and strategies to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste production, while improving the quality of life for residents.