Dr. Pushpalatha M. Palaniappan is a distinguished researcher at Institut Marin Borneo, University Malaysia Sabah. Their research focuses on Biology of marine reptiles in Sabah. .

As a member of Institut Marin Borneo, they contribute significantly to the academic and research community at UMS through their expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in their field.

Dr. Pushpalatha M. Palaniappan holds Doktor Falsafah from Australian National University , among other qualifications, and has established themselves as a respected expert in their field.