Dr Rosnani Hasham
Senior Lecturer
Dept of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering,
School of Chemical and Energy Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Dr Rosnani Hasham has completed her PhD in Biochemical Engineering from Dongguk University, South Korea, related to Skin Barrier Function and Anti-photoageing ingredients. Prior to that, she completed her MEng in Bioprocess and BEng (Hons) in Chemical-Bioprocess from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She also holds a Diploma in Aromatherapy and Holistic Massage from International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), UK. She has dedicated her career to the concepts of skin health and the development of cosmeceutical and aromatherapy formulations that help in restoring skin to its original health and beauty. She is currently Manager of Cosmeceutical, Fragrance and Cell Culture Research Unit in Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, having been actively involved in R&D and commercialization of cosmeceutical and aromatherapy products for the past 14 years. She has participated as an advisor of Bakawali SPA at Phyto Biznet Sdn Bhd, formerly known as CEPP Aromatherapy Centre. She has conducted lectures and courses all over Malaysia and educates the technique and philosophy to hundreds of aromatherapy practitioners. There are several recognitions and awards have been granted to Dr Rosnani including Biotechnology Innovation of The Year Award at BioInnovation Awards BioMalaysia 2013.