Prof. Ma'ruf Kasim, a marine scientist and professor at Universitas Halu Oleo, is the inventor of DryAplus, a portable seaweed drying technology. This innovation is designed to support sustainable seaweed cultivation by efficiently drying seaweed, improving quality, and reducing post-harvest losses. With extensive research in marine ecology, Prof. Kasim focuses on practical innovations for the aquaculture industry, particularly seaweed farmers in Indonesia.