Merlela M. is currently a Materials & Corrosion Engineer at Sabah Shell Petroleum Company. With a solid foundation in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Merlela has previously held roles as a Research Engineer and in various executive positions at PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., focusing on risk-based inspection and corrosion management. Their research work includes published technical papers on crude oil properties and mitigation techniques for wax issues. Merlela’s expertise encompasses risk-based inspection methodologies, corrosion control, and ensuring the integrity of offshore oil and gas facilities.