Prof. Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun is an academician at Forestry Faculty of University of Papua, concentrated on Forest Botany and Resources. He is besides a prominent researcher in his field, he involves strongly on science-based policy inclusion on sub-national development. Since 2018, he is the head of the research and development agency (Balitbangda) of West Papua Province. He is also the coordinator to implement sustainable development and conservation in Papua.