The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Dr. Nor Ain Husein from the Department of Physics, along with her multidisciplinary team, for winning the Silver Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2025.

Their award-winning project, titled “AI-Integrated Innovation-Based Learning with Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Approaches (For Ecopine Revolution)”, demonstrates the creative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing innovation-driven teaching and learning strategies. The project emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, sustainable design, and collaborative learning—empowering students to explore real-world challenges through AI-assisted tools and experiential learning.

The project team comprises:

  • Dr. Nor Ain Husein (Project Leader, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)

  • Syaza Soraya Sauli (FEST)

  • Siti Suraya Jaffer (SMK TASMOR, Johor Bahru)

  • AP. Ir. Ts. Dr. Nor Hasrul Akhmal Ngadiman (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)

  • Muhammad Nur Syiham Abdul Razak (Faculty of Science)

This achievement highlights UTM’s commitment to advancing educational innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, aligning with the university’s mission to nurture entrepreneurial, digitally skilled graduates ready for the challenges of Industry 4.0.

The innovation is further featured in the Faculty of Science research highlights:
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The recognition at NALI 2025 underscores the Faculty of Science’s continuous efforts to foster transformative teaching practices that merge technology, creativity, and sustainability in education—continuing UTM’s tradition of excellence in research, innovation, and academic leadership.

🔗 Explore more UTM research and innovation highlights at: https://science.utm.my/utmfsresearch/