This morning began like many others at the Project Management and Monitoring Division (PMMD) of RMC, juggling multiple project-related tasks, monitoring updates, and assisting researchers with their grants (from far). Today, however, had an extra … [Continue reading]
From RMC Teh Tarik to Sunway: A Day of Projects, Consultations, and Preparation for IChemE Career Discovery Workshop 2025
Posted on August 6, 2025 ·
Understanding QS World University Rankings: Insights from the Special Briefing at UTM
Posted on August 5, 2025 ·
Today, I had the opportunity to attend a special talk on the QS World University Rankings, by Mr. E. Way Chong, held at Dewan Kuliah 7, N24, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The session was conducted by representatives from Quacquarelli Symonds … [Continue reading]
Reviewing Papers for REES 2025 – A Meaningful Afternoon Task
Posted on August 4, 2025 ·
After lunch today, I had the opportunity to join the REES 2025 paper decision workshop — a critical and exciting session as part of the preparation for the upcoming Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES 2025). For those unfamiliar, REES … [Continue reading]
A New Challenge: Designing METE1153 for the Short Semester
Posted on August 3, 2025 ·
About three weeks ago, I received unexpected news: students had registered to take Occupational Safety in Energy Systems (METE1153) during the short semester break. I was honestly quite shocked, as I had been hoping for a well-deserved academic … [Continue reading]
FRGS 2025: A Sudden Turn, a Tight Deadline, and a Research Mission That Matters
Posted on August 2, 2025 ·
The Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), funded by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), faced an unexpected disruption in early February 2025 when the MyGRANTS system abruptly went offline. Since then, the fate of FRGS proposals and the many … [Continue reading]
Engineering Identity Development: A National Responsibility
Posted on August 1, 2025 ·
Today, after lunch, I set aside time for a PhD consultancy session with my engineering education student, Izwan. He has been a full-time PhD candidate for the past three years, and his research focuses on the development of a framework for … [Continue reading]
Productive Public Holiday: EIF Proposal Submitted and Thesis Review Completed
Posted on July 31, 2025 ·
Today is Thursday, but it’s an official holiday in Johor in conjunction with the Hol celebration. I took this opportunity to focus on academic work, especially finalizing my Engineering Information Foundation (EIF) proposal draft. Fortunately, I had … [Continue reading]
PhD Viva for Tan Wan Ting – Exploration of PFAD to Biodiesel
Posted on July 30, 2025 ·
Today, the PhD viva session for my student, Tan Wan Ting, was successfully conducted. Her research focused on the conversion of PFAD to biodiesel using a sulfonated sago pith waste catalyst, an innovative and sustainable approach to renewable fuel … [Continue reading]
Attending Sesi Ujibakat Innovathon Musim ketiga 2025
Posted on July 29, 2025 ·
The audition session for the third season of Innovathon in the southern region of Malaysia was held at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) on 29 and 30 July 2025. My wife and I participated in this audition. It was a truly fascinating … [Continue reading]
RMC Strategy Review & BTSS Workshop 2025: Two Days of Focused Reflection and Commitment
Posted on July 28, 2025 ·
On 28–29 July 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the Strategy Review and BTSS (Business Technical Support System) Workshop organized by the Research Management Centre (RMC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The workshop was held at Pulai … [Continue reading]
