Johor Bahru, 28 September 2024 – The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is proud to announce that several of its distinguished researchers have been awarded a total of RM 944,307 under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2024. This achievement highlights the faculty’s continuous commitment to advancing scientific research and knowledge across various disciplines.
The recipients of the prestigious FRGS grants from the Faculty of Science are:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arifah Bahar (Department of Mathematical Sciences)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shafinaz Shahir (Department of Biosciences)
- Dr. Abdo Mohammed Ali Al Fakih (Department of Chemistry)
- Dr. Fazilah Abd Manan (Department of Biosciences)
- Dr. Ganesan A/L Krishnan (Department of Physics)
- Dr. Hang See Pheng (Department of Mathematical Sciences)
- Dr. Nurul Hidayah Abdul Razak (Department of Chemistry)
- Dr. Siti Salwa Alias (Department of Physics)
The total grant amount of RM 944,307 will be used to fund fundamental research projects across diverse scientific fields including mathematical sciences, biosciences, chemistry, and physics. This funding will enable these researchers to push the boundaries of their respective fields, contributing to both national and global scientific advancement.
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) is a prestigious initiative by the Malaysian government that supports fundamental research aimed at generating new knowledge that can contribute to the country’s socio-economic growth.
The Faculty of Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to the grant recipients and looks forward to the impactful outcomes of their research projects.
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