Dr. Debbra Toria Nipo is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Her research interests span economics, panel data analysis, and business management, with focus on digital innovation, sustainability, human development, and rural entrepreneurship. She has led and contributed to multiple funded research projects, published in high-indexed journals and international book chapters. At present, she is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Development and Policy (CEDP), UMS.

Dr. Debbra Toria Anak Nipo holds Ijazah Doktor Falsafah (Pengurusan Perniagaan) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Shah Alam , among other qualifications, and has established themselves as a respected expert in their field.