How to find a Research Topic?

1. Follow the university direction (niche area)
2. Align with the national research cluster and strategic agenda
3. Consistent from the beginning until the end (people will recognize you in your field)
4. Need to set up networking from various university
5. Consider existing facilities/ avoid idea to purchase new equipment (if possible)
6. Be creative within your previous PhD/ postdoc topic
7. Start with internal university grant
8. FYP project as medium for exploration.

Source: Wan Azmi Wan Hamzah (2020), a Professor from Universiti Malaysia Pahang.