𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Faculty of Science, UTM visited BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Pasir Gudang, Johor on 27 February 2025 to explore academic and research collaborations in the fields of chemical sciences, environmental microbiology, sustainability, and industrial innovation.
Led by the Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation and Development), Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, the FS UTM delegation engaged in insightful discussions with the BASF team, headed by the Senior Manager, Site Management, PMA Compounding, Pasir Gudang Site, En. Norazwan Sanusi, to identify potential partnerships in research projects, student internships, academic curricula development, and knowledge exchange initiatives.
FS UTM delegates include:
Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Manager (External and Global Engagement)
Dr. Juan Matmin, Head, Green Chemistry Research Group
Dr. Fuad Mohamad, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group
Dr. Mohamad Hamdi Zainal Abidin, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group
Dr. Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd Abdah, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group
BASF Malaysia team also include:
Ir. Ts. Hasyuri Hassan, Manager, Utilities and General Facilities
En. Mohammad Saiful Haffiz Rahman, Executive, Utilities and General Facilities
En. Wee Loon Chow, Assistant Manager, Site Environment, Health, Safety and Security (alumni BSc Physics UTM)
This engagement marks a strategic step towards fostering industry-academia synergy, enhancing scientific research, and preparing students for real-world industrial challenges.
Looking forward to impactful collaborations ahead!