Dr. Hj. Muhammad Khusairy Bin Capt. Hj. Bakri is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington State University (WSU), specializing in materials and mechanical engineering. He holds a PhD (2018), MEng (2016), and BEng (2014) from Swinburne University of Technology. Dr. Khusairy's research focuses on enhancing the durability, interfacial interaction, and stability of composites through advanced thermal and chemical treatments, with an emphasis on bio-composites for sustainable and economically viable applications. With expertise in wood composites, bio-composites, biomaterials, and wastewater treatment, he has published over 279 scholarly works, including journal articles, book chapters, newspaper/bulletin, and conference proceedings. Dr. Khusairy has previously served as a Research Fellow at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and has collaborated on international research projects across Malaysia and abroad. A certified Graduate Engineer and Professional Technologist under the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT), he is also a lifetime member of the Association of Professional Technicians and Technologists (APTT). Dr. Khusairy's contributions have been recognized internationally, including being a finalist for the Alumni Impact Awards 2022 and being featured in Successful People in Malaysia 2023.