Encik Sharifuddin Bin Zainal is a distinguished researcher at Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Kreatif, University Malaysia Sabah. Their research focuses on Creative Drama- theatre comunity, theatre in education. Sabah Traditional Theatre- Ritual Based Performances .

As a member of Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Kreatif, they contribute significantly to the academic and research community at UMS through their expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in their field.

Encik Sharifuddin Bin Zainal holds SARJANA KOMUNIKASI (PENGAJIAN SKRIN) from Universiti Sains Malaysia , among other qualifications, and has established themselves as a respected expert in their field.