{"id":2495,"date":"2024-12-28T10:10:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T10:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:12:05","slug":"utm-biosciences-expert-shares-insights-at-petrosains-playsmart-johor-bahru-biotechnology-for-a-greener-energy-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/2024\/12\/28\/utm-biosciences-expert-shares-insights-at-petrosains-playsmart-johor-bahru-biotechnology-for-a-greener-energy-future\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM Biosciences Expert Shares Insights at Petrosains PlaySmart Johor Bahru: Biotechnology for a Greener Energy Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/622\/2025\/04\/Meet-th-expert-Nurashikin.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Meet-th-expert Nurashikin&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"731\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"331\">28 December 2024 | Johor Bahru<\/strong> \u2014 In conjunction with the <em data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"386\">PETRONAS Planting Tomorrow<\/em> initiative themed <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"435\">&#8220;Cleaner Energy Solutions&#8221;<\/strong>, Dr. Nurashikin Ihsan, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), was invited as a featured speaker at the <em data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"626\">Meet the Expert<\/em> session hosted by <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"682\">Petrosains PlaySmart\u2122 Johor Bahru<\/strong>, held at the Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Johor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1147\" class=\"\">Her talk, entitled <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"822\">\u201cTiny Life, Big Impact: Biotechnology for a Greener Energy Future\u201d<\/strong>, captivated the public and young learners by showcasing how microbes and other tiny lifeforms can be harnessed for sustainable energy innovations such as biofuels and waste-to-energy systems. Her presentation emphasized the role of biotechnology in accelerating <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1115\">cleaner energy transitions<\/strong> and reducing carbon footprints.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1311\" class=\"\">This outreach program is part of the university\u2019s continuous commitment to supporting the <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1294\">United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, particularly:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1416\">\n<li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1354\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1354\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1352\">SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1383\">SDG 13: Climate Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1416\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1416\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1416\">SDG 4: Quality Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1807\" class=\"\">The event also highlighted UTM&#8217;s proactive <strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1510\">collaboration with NGOs and industry partners<\/strong> like Petrosains in <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1615\">student volunteerism, research programs, and development of educational resources<\/strong>. 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