Date: 16th July 2025Venue: Seminar Room, Level 4, Library, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)Participants: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Dr. Nurzal Effiyana, and Wan Akmal Izzati (AJEE Journal Manager)Driver: Mr. Hussin (UTM Driver) We … [Continue reading]
Sharing Session with RC and RG from Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA) on Research Grant Opportunities
Posted on July 15, 2025 ·
Date: 15 July 2025 | Time: 2:30 PM | Venue: BMU, Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), UTM I was invited by the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), UTM to deliver a sharing session on available research grants during their Research Centre (RC) and … [Continue reading]
Debriefing Meeting – PMMD and FD
Posted on July 14, 2025 ·
Examiners' Report form for Qualifying Assessment to PhD The last Debriefing Meeting I chaired was held in March 2025, during which Dr. Wan Hairul served as our Senior Research Manager (SRM). However, his tenure at the Research Management Centre … [Continue reading]
Invigilating Final Exam for METE1153 ODL: Occupational Safety for Energy System
Posted on July 13, 2025 ·
It’s a peaceful and fulfilling Sunday, a day off in the calendar. My day began with attending the Pengajian Kitab (Kitab Faridatul Faraid) at my local surau after Subuh. I returned home shortly after 8:00 a.m., mentally preparing for the final … [Continue reading]
Weekend Commitment: Supporting a SPACE Final Year Project Student
Posted on July 12, 2025 ·
Weekends are typically seen as a time for rest and personal renewal, especially for most employees. However, for academicians and lecturers, weekends can often be just another extension of our academic responsibilities. While Saturday and Sunday are … [Continue reading]
Inspection Visit: Ventilation Piping of the Chemical Cabinet at the CREG Laboratory
Posted on July 11, 2025 ·
Last week, I was approached to assist and provide professional advice regarding the ventilation piping system of the chemical cabinet at the CREG Laboratory. The request was made following the advice of Dr. Kamarizan Kidam, the Safety Head at the … [Continue reading]
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) 2025 Briefing
Posted on July 10, 2025 ·
It’s that time of the year again. UTM has just received notification from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) regarding the release of the Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS). In response, I was entrusted to conduct the PRGS briefing session, … [Continue reading]
Visual Communication Through Freehand Training (VCTF)
Posted on July 9, 2025 ·
Last week, I was informed by my friend from MCKK, Amirul Iskandar, that he and Dr. Ruzaimi would be coming to UTM to conduct the Visual Communication Through Freehand (VCTF) training. Unfortunately, yesterday was completely occupied. Alhamdulillah, … [Continue reading]
A Visit by SPRM: An Opportunity for Us to Assist Them
Posted on July 8, 2025 ·
Something unexpected beyond my schedule took place and dominated majority of my time today. As I was attending a meeting at the Research Alliance office at 9:00 AM regarding the New Funding Formula (NFF), scheduled to end just before 11:00 AM, I … [Continue reading]
Discussion Related to Integrity Issues / LPBUTM Governance Committee Meeting No. 1 / 2025
Posted on July 7, 2025 ·
Today, I have been called to participate in a discussion (3 to 5pm) on the following matter (Perbincangan Berkaitan Isu Integriti / LPB Mesyuarat JK Tatakelola UTM Bil 1 / 2025). Despite having other important and urgent tasks, I allocated some time … [Continue reading]
