Ayub Sugara, S.Kel., M.Si., is a lecturer in the Marine Science Study Program at the University of Bengkulu. He specialises in marine remote sensing and geographic information systems. As a researcher, he has a strong background in development studies and space-related studies in the fields of spatial planning, coastal marine management, and small islands. He has also participated in training on the application of satellite imagery and drone technology to support large-scale and detailed mapping.