Prof. Irwan Effendi,    Marine Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia. 
B.Sc University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
M. Sc Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
Ph. D Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
1)    Marine Microbiology    
2)    Aquaculture    
3)    Marine Biotechnology
4)    Marine Ecotourism    
5)    Marine Conservation    
6)    Aquatic Ecology

He joined the editorial board of Transnational Supply Chain Research on October 9, 2025, as an editorial member.