My Blog
First Collaboration
PTX/TMZ drug taken from UPM lab and stored at -4°C in an insulated icebox The first collaboration of research activity is coming from UPM. I am collaborating with PM Ts. Dr. Amir Syahir to study PTX/TMZ drug release embedded in electrospun nanofiber. We are looking at...
Research Group
It is a must for any lecturer in Research University to have a research group. It is where we can gather a few individuals in similar/related interest areas into one group. As my principle, the background in the past is not important. The vision is what the future...
Coordinating FYP
The new semester begins in less than two months, and the upcoming final year students will be introduced to research as part of their preparation for graduation. As coordinator, I need to encourage students to develop the project title even though it is tough to do it...
Joining society
I chose to join PERINTIS and IKRAM Akademia society to expand my circle of acquaintances in academia. I knew PERINTIS from Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. 'Athif (SKE) who is the current chairman of PERINTIS and I heard about IKRAM Akademia from PM Ts. Dr. Amir Syahir (UPM) and...
Chasing deadlines
During a briefing with the SBEHS committee on my first day (1 Aug), the School's chairman mentioned about UTM-Encouragement Research (UTM-ER) grant application opportunity for new academic staff like me. However, the deadline is just around the corner (5 Aug). To be...
On my First day at UTM
Briefing with Pendaftar Introduction Meeting with SBEHS committee 1st of August 2021, as it is not my first time reporting my duty in an academic institution within a year, I felt less anxious this time around. New place, environment, culture, expectations with new...