CELEBRATING TEACHER’S DAY WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
On this Teacher’s Day, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the thoughtful messages and heartfelt wishes from my students. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and your appreciation reinforces the joy I find in this profession. Each of you has contributed to my journey as much as I have to yours, and I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of your academic lives.
#TeachersDay #Gratitude #Education #TeachingJourney #ThankYou
ACKNOWLEDGING DEDICATION: FAIZAH’S PHD VIVA VOCE
Today, we celebrate a significant milestone as my student, Faizah, completes her PhD viva voce in Geoinformatics. Her thesis on integrating GIS and BIM in building construction projects highlights her dedication and hard work.
Panel Members:
– Chairman: Prof. Sr Dr. Hishamuddin bin Mohd Ali
– Asst. Chairman: Dr. Suzanna binti Azmy
– External Examiner: Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Ts. Khairul Nizam bin Maulud (UKM)
– Internal Examiner: Prof. Sr Dr. Kherun binti Ali
– Main Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Muhamad Uznir bin Ujang
– Co. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Zulkepi bin Majid
Thank you to the panel for their support and guidance. Congratulations to Faizah for her perseverance and commitment. Wishing her the best in her future endeavors.
#PhDSuccess #Geoinformatics #AcademicJourney #TeachersDay
STUDENT ETHICS CONTACTING LECTURERS USING SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIUM – A GUIDE FROM UTM’S DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
This visual guide outlines the best practices for students when communicating with lecturers via social media platforms. Whether it’s choosing the right time to message, using appropriate greetings, or keeping discussions confidential, these tips are designed to promote respect and professionalism.
Let’s all strive to maintain these standards and ensure our digital communication is as respectful and effective as possible.
FROM MPHIL TO PROMOTION – NEVIL’S INSPIRING STORY
I am thrilled to share a moment of pride and achievement as my supervisee, Nevil Wickramathilaka, reaches a significant milestone in his career. After completing his MPhil in Geoinformatics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a perfect CGPA of 4.00, Nevil has not only excelled academically but has also made remarkable contributions to the field.
His dedication over the past two (2) years has been truly inspirational. Nevil has published five (5) journal articles in renowned Scopus/WoS indexed journals, presented his innovative research at four (4) international conferences, received two (2) prestigious awards, and registered three (3) intellectual properties related to his groundbreaking work in traffic noise visualization and noise absorption assessment via spatial interpolation.
Today, I had the honor of writing a recommendation letter for his promotion at John Kotelawala Defence University, which reflects his hard work and potential. His promotion comes with a well-deserved salary increase of around 150%.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” — Pele
THANK YOU FAIRUN! A GESTURE OF KINDNESS
Big thanks to Fairun for making the trip to UTM and for the thoughtful gift. Your gesture means a lot, and I’m grateful for our continued connection even after your time as my PhD student. Wishing you all the best in your role as an assistant professor!