On Thursday, 7 August 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the 2025 Career Discovery Workshop at Sunway University, themed “Eco-Tech Revolution: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future”. The program ran from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and brought together academia, industry leaders, and aspiring engineers for a full day of knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration.
The opening ceremony was led by IChemE Chair, Ir. Zainab Kayat from PETRONAS, alongside the Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at Sunway University, Prof. Ir. Danny Ng.
The day began with an engaging Keynote Speech on Sustainability in Water Technology, delivered by Mr. Upathiran from Putrionas Group Technical Solution. He highlighted 3R initiatives in processing plants, current trends in water technology and treatment, and career development opportunities — a strong reminder that chemical engineers can lead impactful environmental projects while exploring new career paths.
I was invited to be a panelist in the Forum Session on Integrating Palm Oil-Based Biofuels into Existing Oil & Gas Infrastructure: Challenges and Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Transition. Together with other experts, including Sr Suthagram Suppiah from PETRONAS and Prof. Dr. Dominic Foo from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, we explored critical topics such as infrastructure compatibility, performance issues, supply chain logistics, economic viability, environmental impacts, advanced processing technologies, and policy support. My contribution focused on the integration of palm oil-based biofuels and the technological advances needed for successful adoption.
The workshop also included a Resume Building session by Ms. Iman Raufan, who shared practical tips for writing impactful resumes in PDF format and demonstrated how AI tools can enhance precision and efficiency while maintaining a personal touch.
Beyond the sessions, we were taken on a lab tour of Sunway University’s Engineering Department. The facilities were world-class — modern, advanced, and still expanding. We visited four floors of laboratories, including several chemical engineering labs still under construction. It was impressive to see the commitment to providing cutting-edge resources for students and researchers.
The event was also a great opportunity to network. I met new experts from IChemE, PETRONAS, a professional resume service company, and fellow academics from Monash University and Sunway University. It was inspiring to see Sunway’s remarkable progress — having leapt more than 150 positions in the QS World University Rankings, the largest jump for any university globally, and currently employing 2 of the world’s top 1% researchers and 36 of the top 2% researchers.
Overall, it was a marvelous experience — a day that not only allowed me to share knowledge but also witness firsthand the passion, ambition, and world-class growth of Sunway University as it works tirelessly to be among the best.
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