The Asian Scientist 100
Witri Wahyu Lestari
Lecturer
Institution
Sebelas Maret University
Country
Indonesia
Field
Agricultural Sciences
Lestari, whose research focuses on the conversion of palm oil and other natural resources into biofuel, was named a finalist of the 2016 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women.
(Photo: Qonita Awwaliya/USAID)
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