Today, while most would consider it an off day, my hours were once again devoted to official responsibilities that reflect the continuous commitment required in academia and governance. In the spirit of Merdeka—where sacrifice and service define our … [Continue reading]
A Day of Governance and Grants: JKP JTNCPI, JKP RMC, Grant Briefings, and Audit in Motion
Posted on August 29, 2025 ·
Today unfolded as one of those days where the boundaries between leadership, scholarship, and administration seemed to blur into one continuous flow of responsibility. The morning began at Dewan Senat Ainuddin Wahid, Canseleri UTM, where I … [Continue reading]
From Classroom to Community: CQI Reporting and IBD Wellness Day Presentation
Posted on August 28, 2025 ·
Today was one of those days where official responsibilities seemed to overlap endlessly. I began by presenting my CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) and CRR (Course Review Report) for two courses I taught last semester: Occupational Safety in … [Continue reading]
From Early Morning Assessments to Strategic Research Meetings – A Day in Service of UTM’s Research Management
Posted on August 13, 2025 ·
Today started early, by 8:00 a.m., I was already engaged in the Fast Track Qualifying Assessment for Iyliana Hylda Fitri Haron, conducted online via Cisco Webex. I had informed the panel beforehand that I could only stay until 9:00 a.m., as I needed … [Continue reading]
A Rare Free Morning, Productive Work, and an Afternoon of Strategic Discussions
Posted on August 12, 2025 ·
Today, I was fortunate to have an unexpectedly free morning after the Postdoc Monitoring Session scheduled earlier was cancelled. For someone in an administrative role like mine, uninterrupted time during office hours is a rare and precious … [Continue reading]
A Day at the RMC: Driving Research Excellence Through Strategic Management (via JKP Meeting)
Posted on August 11, 2025 ·
Today’s main focus was participating in the Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan (JKP) of the Research Management Centre (RMC), a vital platform for steering UTM’s research ecosystem towards greater impact. The day began early, at 7:30 am, with me … [Continue reading]
Spending My Sunday for METE1153: Occupational Safety in Energy System eLearning for Short Semester
Posted on August 10, 2025 ·
Today, while most people were enjoying a relaxing Sunday, I spent a big chunk of my day preparing the e-learning materials for my Master of Energy course, METE1153 – Occupational Safety in Energy Systems. This short semester is my first, and I have … [Continue reading]
Sustainability in Engineering Education: Reflections from the International Engineering Education Symposium 2025
Posted on August 9, 2025 ·
Today marked a vibrant exchange of ideas and innovations at the International Engineering Education Symposium 2025, themed "Sustainability in Engineering Education", hosted by Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh. The … [Continue reading]
Morning to Afternoon with the PDRU Postdoc Monitoring Team
Posted on August 8, 2025 ·
Today, my morning and early afternoon were dedicated to an important task, serving as part of the PDRU postdoc monitoring team. The monitoring session was held at UTM RMC, divided into two panels. The first team consisted of Prof. Dr. Farid Said and … [Continue reading]
2025 Career Discovery Workshop at Sunway University
Posted on August 7, 2025 ·
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 … [Continue reading]
