I am deeply grateful and honoured to share that I have been promoted to the position of Special Professor C (VK07) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), effective 18 August 2026.
This achievement represents an important milestone in my academic and professional journey. It reflects many years of commitment to teaching, research, innovation, postgraduate supervision, academic leadership, publication, and collaboration with colleagues and research partners in Malaysia and internationally.
Throughout this journey, I have had the privilege of working with outstanding mentors, colleagues, collaborators, students, research assistants, industry partners, and administrative staff. Their support, trust, encouragement, and willingness to work together have contributed greatly to my academic development and research achievements.
My research journey has focused strongly on applied materials science, nanomaterials, green nanotechnology, biomaterials, antibacterial materials, cytocompatibility, sol–gel technology, and materials for biomedical applications. More recently, my work has expanded into areas such as living materials, bioinks, 4D printing, sustainable nanomaterials, and translational research, supported through national and international research collaborations.
I am particularly grateful for the many opportunities to establish research networks, lead and participate in funded projects, publish research findings, supervise students, develop innovations and intellectual property, and collaborate with universities, research institutions, and industry partners.
This promotion is therefore not an individual achievement alone. It is also a reflection of the collective support and collaboration of the many people who have been part of my academic journey.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to my family, teachers, mentors, colleagues, collaborators, students, staff, research partners, and friends for their continuous support, encouragement, prayers, and trust.
Alhamdulillah, I accept this promotion with gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility. I hope that this new milestone will motivate me to continue contributing to impactful research, meaningful innovation, academic development, student mentorship, and stronger research collaboration.
Insya-Allah, I look forward to continuing this journey by creating knowledge, strengthening research networks, supporting young researchers, and contributing to UTM, the scientific community, industry, and society.
Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek
Department of Biosciences
Faculty of Science
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
