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Faculty of Science

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The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia emphasizes fundamental research while driving innovations that benefit communities. With a strong foundation in scientific discovery, our four departments—Physics, Chemistry, Biosciences, and Mathematical Sciences—collaborate to address global challenges and contribute practical solutions through scientific excellence. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and applying research to improve societal well-being.

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Full Report

The FRESH: FS Research Hub newsletter provides the latest updates, news, and insights from the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru. It serves as a platform to share research developments, academic views, and important announcements, fostering communication and collaboration within the scientific community at UTM.

https://science.utm.my/fresh-newsletter-fs/

Founded in 2020, the Proceedings of Science and Mathematics (Proc. Sci. Math.) serves as an academic platform for publishing high-quality research papers presented at various conferences, seminars, and student projects. Managed by the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), our proceedings cover a wide range of scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, biosciences and mathematical Sciences.

https://science.utm.my/procscimath

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to UTM on Six-Star MyRA Achievement

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) extends its warmest congratulations to UTM for achieving a prestigious six-star rating in the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA®) for 2022. This recognition is a testament to UTM's dedication and...
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New Book Release: Statistical Modelling in Medical and Economic Data

 Statistical Modelling in Medical and Economic Data   Edited by Nur Arina Bazilah Kamisan & Noraslinda Mohamed Ismail ISBN: 978-983-52-2051-7 Price: RM60   A new and invaluable resource titled "Statistical Modelling in Medical and Economic Data" has been...
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Dr Dzuliana Wins Bronze at NALI2024 for Engineering Education Innovation

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) celebrates the achievement of Dr. Dzuliana Fatin Jamil and her team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, who were awarded a Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024. Their...
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Dr Nor Azimah Wins Bronze Medal at NALI 2024 for STEM Education Project

03 October 2024, Johor Bahru – In line with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) commitment to “Innovating Solutions,” a team from the Faculty of Science has been awarded the Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 for their project,...
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Dr Taufiq Wins Bronze Medal at NALI 2024 for Innovative Charcoal Kiln Modeling Project

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) proudly announces that Dr. Taufiq Khairi Ahmad Khairuddin and his team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences have been awarded the Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024....
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Dr Nor Ain Celebrates Silver Award Win at NALI 2024

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is proud to announce that a team comprising Nor Ain Husein, Nor Akmal Fadil, Mohd Haziq Dzulkifli, Nur Hafizah Abd Khalid, and Syaza Soraya Sauli has won the prestigious Silver Award at the NALI 2024...
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Dr Hang Wins Bronze at NALI 2024 for Work-Based Learning Project

Dr. Hang See Pheng and her team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have been awarded a Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 for their project, “Engaging Academia and Industry in Teaching...
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UTM FS Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at INATEX2024 for Medical Innovation

Ir. Ts. Dr. Wan Rosmiza Wan Dagang Leads Award-Winning Medical Research on Wound Healing The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has continued its tradition of excellence, as Ir. Ts. Dr. Wan Rosmiza Wan Dagang from the Department of Biosciences...
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UTM FS Secures Silver Medal at INATEX2024 for Eco-Friendly Innovation

Associate Professor Dr. Nor Azimah Mohd Zain and Team Lead the Way in Sustainable Agriculture The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has once again proven its commitment to sustainability and innovation by winning the Silver Medal at the...
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Faculty of Science Research Project Wins Gold Medal at INATEX2024

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Faculty of Science Shines at INATEX 2024 The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has once again demonstrated excellence in innovation and research. Dr. Mira Panadi from the Department of Biosciences has been...
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ACTIVITIES

UTM FS Hosts INATEX, GUCI & NALI Award Sharing Session

Skudai, October 22, 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Faculty of Science held an insightful sharing session with the recipients of the prestigious INATEX, GUCI, and NALI awards. The event, titled Sesi Perkongsian Bersama Penerima Anugerah INATEX, GUCI &...
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Sharing Session with Award-Winning Innovator – Dr Faizuan

On 17 October 2024, the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted an online sharing session titled "Sesi Perkongsian Bersama Penerima Anugerah Inovasi". The session featured the distinguished innovator, Ts. ChM. Dr. Faizuan...
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Introduction to AI in STEM – Recycle E-Waste: Innovate Solutions

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 12 – A final competition on ‘Recycle E-Waste: Innovate Solutions’ was held at the Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Johor Bahru. The...
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STEM Interactive Showcases Cloud Chamber at INATEX 2024

On October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted the highly anticipated UTM INATEX and Festival Inovasi 2024, where STEM Interactive was invited as an exhibitor. This year’s festival, themed “Navigating the Future through Sustainable Innovative...
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UTM and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Joint Symposium

UTM-UBD Joint Symposium 2024: A Collaborative Effort in Advancing Material and Environmental Sustainability Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) recently co-hosted a hybrid symposium on 2nd October 2024, focusing on advancements...
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Sharing Session with YSN and TRSM Award Recipients

Johor Bahru, 1st October 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is proud to host an engaging sharing session featuring two distinguished researchers: ChM. Dr. Mohd Firdaus bin Abdul Wahab and Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam bin Nik Malek. The event,...
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Book Chapter Writing Workshop – Green Chemistry

Johor Bahru, 29 September 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's (UTM) Faculty of Science successfully organized a Book Chapter Writing Workshop yesterday at UTM Helix, C17, Faculty of Science. The workshop, held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, provided valuable insights...
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UTM FS Successfully Conducted Book Chapter Writing Workshop

Johor Bahru, 29 September 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's (UTM) Faculty of Science successfully organized a Book Chapter Writing Workshop yesterday at UTM Helix, C17, Faculty of Science. The workshop, held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, provided valuable insights...
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Strategic Meeting with Consortium of Malaysian Universities (CMU)

25 September 2024, Johor Bahru – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), hosted a significant meeting with the Consortium of Malaysian Universities (CMU) to discuss potential collaborations, especially with universities in the Shandong province,...
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Dr. Yap Yung Szen on the Architecture of a Quantum Computer

The Academy of Sciences Malaysia's Special Interest Group on Quantum Technology recently hosted an engaging webinar titled "Architecture of a Quantum Computer," presented by Dr. Yap Yung Szen. This session, part of a series aimed at advancing discussions on quantum...
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HIGHLIGHTS

INNOVATING SOLUTION

UTM FS Hosts INATEX, GUCI & NALI Award Sharing Session

by | October 22, 2024 | Activities 2024, Innovation | 0 Comments

Skudai, October 22, 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Faculty of Science held an insightful sharing session with the recipients of the prestigious INATEX, GUCI, and NALI awards. The event, titled Sesi Perkongsian Bersama Penerima Anugerah INATEX, GUCI &...
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Sharing Session with Award-Winning Innovator – Dr Faizuan

by | October 17, 2024 | Activities 2024, Innovation | 0 Comments

On 17 October 2024, the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted an online sharing session titled "Sesi Perkongsian Bersama Penerima Anugerah Inovasi". The session featured the distinguished innovator, Ts. ChM. Dr. Faizuan...
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Dr Dzuliana Wins Bronze at NALI2024 for Engineering Education Innovation

by | October 3, 2024 | Awards & Achievements, Innovation | 0 Comments

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) celebrates the achievement of Dr. Dzuliana Fatin Jamil and her team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, who were awarded a Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024. Their...
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Dr Nor Azimah Wins Bronze Medal at NALI 2024 for STEM Education Project

by | October 3, 2024 | Awards & Achievements, Innovation | 0 Comments

03 October 2024, Johor Bahru – In line with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) commitment to “Innovating Solutions,” a team from the Faculty of Science has been awarded the Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 for their project,...
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Dr Taufiq Wins Bronze Medal at NALI 2024 for Innovative Charcoal Kiln Modeling Project

by | October 3, 2024 | Awards & Achievements, Innovation | 0 Comments

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) proudly announces that Dr. Taufiq Khairi Ahmad Khairuddin and his team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences have been awarded the Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024....
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Dr Nor Ain Celebrates Silver Award Win at NALI 2024

by | October 3, 2024 | Awards & Achievements, Innovation | 0 Comments

The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is proud to announce that a team comprising Nor Ain Husein, Nor Akmal Fadil, Mohd Haziq Dzulkifli, Nur Hafizah Abd Khalid, and Syaza Soraya Sauli has won the prestigious Silver Award at the NALI 2024...
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Dr Hang Wins Bronze at NALI 2024 for Work-Based Learning Project

by | October 3, 2024 | Awards & Achievements, Innovation | 0 Comments

Dr. Hang See Pheng and her team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have been awarded a Bronze Medal at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 for their project, “Engaging Academia and Industry in Teaching...
Read More

STEM Interactive Showcases Cloud Chamber at INATEX 2024

by | October 3, 2024 | Activities 2024, Community, Innovation | 0 Comments

On October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted the highly anticipated UTM INATEX and Festival Inovasi 2024, where STEM Interactive was invited as an exhibitor. This year’s festival, themed “Navigating the Future through Sustainable Innovative...
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UTM Researchers Develop EcoFriendly Material from Pineapple Waste

by | October 3, 2024 | Innovation | 0 Comments

Skudai, October 2024 – A team of researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has introduced an innovative, eco-friendly material derived from pineapple waste that could revolutionize several industries. The breakthrough invention, named ComaPineCell Green...
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UTM Researchers Unveil Sustainable Fertilization and Eco-Friendly Innovation

by | October 3, 2024 | Innovation | 0 Comments

In an exciting development in sustainable agriculture, researchers from UTM's Faculty of Science have introduced a groundbreaking innovation titled "Sustainable Fertilization, Eco-Friendly Innovation" (Application No: IP/PT/02595). This innovative project focuses on...
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The Faculty of Science at UTM is committed to advancing impactful research that tackles industrial and societal challenges. With expertise in fields like chemistry, biosciences, physics and mathematical sciences, our researchers focus on creating innovative solutions that benefit industries and improve lives.

One of the faculty’s key goals is to generate solutions that address both industrial needs and sustainability. Through collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, we develop technologies and products that help industries enhance their processes while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our work, aligned with UTM’s “Innovating Solution” vision, delivers cutting-edge advancements that benefit industries and communities on a local and global scale.

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