Chiam Kok Heng is an independent researcher and horticultural science graduate from Universiti Putra Malaysia with a deep passion for ferns. He conducts ecological and aesthetic studies on ferns and has collaborated with UPM and WWF on fern flora collection. An avid hiker, nature photographer, and educator, Chiam has developed education programmes and founded the Flora and Ferns Fan Page to share knowledge, aiming to raise awareness and appreciation of fern biodiversity.