The book is among the first two publications released by UTM Press through this initiative, which was inspired in early 2026 by UTM Vice-Chancellor, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim. The programme aims to transform valuable postgraduate research into accessible academic books, expanding the reach and impact of scholarly contributions beyond traditional theses.
Antibacterial Zeolites highlights research in advanced functional materials, particularly the application of zeolite-based materials for antibacterial purposes. The publication reflects Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam’s research expertise in nanomaterials, antibacterial technologies, and the development of functional materials for biological and biomedical applications.
The publication also demonstrates the Faculty of Science’s commitment to promoting high-quality research outputs and translating scientific knowledge into scholarly resources that can benefit researchers, postgraduate students, academics, and the wider scientific community.
Alongside Antibacterial Zeolites, UTM Press also released Innovation Imperatives: Transforming Universities for Quadruple Helix, authored by Farah Atiqah Sharif from the Faculty of Management. Both publications mark the successful introduction of the Thesis to Book initiative, providing a platform for UTM researchers to transform their academic research into published books.
The initiative is supported through collaboration among UTM Press, the Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), the School of Graduate Studies, the Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), the UTM Library, and participating faculties.
The Faculty of Science congratulates Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam on this publication achievement, which contributes to the university’s efforts to strengthen its scholarly publishing culture, enhance research visibility, and promote knowledge dissemination.
Both books are available online through the official UTM Press Thesis to Book platform:
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UTM lecturers, graduates, and students interested in converting their research into academic books are encouraged to participate in the initiative by contacting the UTM Press editorial team at researchbook@utm.my.
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