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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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FS RESEARCH MONTH 2025

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.

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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.

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UTM Physicist Secures Prototype Development Fund for Eco-Friendly Microplastics Extractor

JOHOR BAHRU, 22 November 2025 — The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Ts. Dr. Fariza Hanim Suhailin from the Department of Physics for successfully securing Prototype Development Fund 1 amounting to RM30,000 under the...

FS UTM Book on Plant Tissue Culture

NEW BOOK RELEASE BY UTM PRESS"Plant Tissue Culture Applications for Valuable Crops" Now Available Johor Bahru, 21 November 2025 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) proudly announces the release of its latest scholarly publication titled "Plant Tissue Culture...

UTM FS Researcher Secures Prototype Development Fund to Advance Roselle-Based Product Innovation

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), is proud to congratulate Ts. Dr. Siti Pauliena Mohd Bohari from the Department of Biosciences for successfully securing the Prototype Development Fund 1 amounting to RM30,000...

UTM FS Researcher Awarded UTM-FR Grant to Advance Sustainable Biopolymer Production

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Dr. Nur Izzati bt. Mohd Noh from the Department of Biosciences for securing a UTM Fundamental Research (UTM-FR) grant amounting to RM70,000. This...

UTM Bioscience Researcher Secures UTM-FR Grant to Advance Plant Molecular Response Studies

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Dr. Fazilah binti Abd Manan from the Department of Biosciences for successfully securing a UTM Fundamental Research (UTM-FR) grant worth RM70,000. This...

UTM Bioscientist Awarded UTM-FR Grant for Promising Neuroprotection Research

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Dr. Mohd Aizuddin bin Mohd Lazaldin from the Department of Biosciences for successfully securing a UTM Fundamental Research (UTM-FR) grant amounting to...

UTM Researcher Awarded Grant to Study Household Food Expenditure Patterns

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), is delighted to congratulate Dr. Nur Syazwin binti Mansor from the Department of Mathematical Sciences for securing a Geran Penyelidik Baharu worth RM20,000. This recognition...

UTM Physicist Secures UTM-FR Grant to Advance Clean Energy Catalyst Research

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Kamarulzaman bin Raja Ibrahim from the Department of Physics for successfully securing a UTM Fundamental Research (UTM-FR) grant...

UTM FS Researcher Awarded New Grant to Advance Mathematical Modelling

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), is pleased to congratulate Dr. Azizi bin Rosli from the Department of Mathematical Sciences for securing a Geran Penyelidik Baharu worth RM20,000. This award reflects UTM’s...

New Grant Boosts UTM FS Research on Food Safety

JOHOR BAHRU, 18 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Dr. Amirah Farhan Kamaruddin from the Department of Chemistry for successfully securing a Geran Penyelidik Baharu amounting to RM20,000. This achievement...

UTM Hosts Science Seminar Series Featuring Experts from Malaysia and Indonesia

Johor Bahru, 1 December 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organised another instalment of the Science Seminar Series, bringing together academic experts to share insights on cutting-edge developments in nanomaterials and...

UTM–Iraq Collaboration Enhanced Through Webinar on Advances in Mathematical Theory and Applications 2025

The Dynamical System Modelling (DSM) Research Group, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organised the Webinar on Advances in Mathematical Theory and Applications 2025 on 26 November 2025....

UTM Faculty of Science Organises Publishing Clinic on Final Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Johor Bahru, 13 November 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), continues its commitment to research excellence and scholarly writing through the latest installment of its Siri Klinik Penerbitan (Publishing Clinic Series). The fourth...

Kyoto University Researcher Shares Insight on Trace Organic Chemicals in Wastewater at UTM Science Seminar Series

JOHOR BAHRU, 23 October 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted another enlightening session of its Science Seminar Series, featuring Assist. Prof. Dr. Haruka Takeuchi from the Research Centre for Environmental Quality Management,...

Faculty of Science UTM Strengthens Collaboration with Henan Institute of Science and Technology, China

Johor Bahru, 22 October 2025 — The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), had the honour of welcoming a distinguished delegation from the Henan Institute of Science and Technology (HIST), China. The visit, held on 22 October 2025, signifies a key...

UTM Faculty of Science Explores Penang’s STEM Ecosystem for Future UTM STEM Centre

15–16 October 2025, Penang – In a strategic move to enhance its STEM outreach and innovation ecosystem, the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), conducted a benchmarking visit to several key institutions in Penang renowned for their impactful...

Hands-On Workshop: Master Cancer Cell Culture Techniques with UTM and Biotek Abadi

The Cancer and Infectious Diseases Research Group (CAID), Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with Biotek Abadi, proudly presents a hands-on workshop titled “Cancer Cell Culture Techniques Workshop: Functional Assessment by...

Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration: ExxonMobil Visits UTM Mathematical Optimization Research Group

9 October 2025, Kuala Lumpur – The Mathematical Optimization Research Group (RGMO) from the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), welcomed delegates from ExxonMobil’s Modeling Optimization and Data Science (MODS) division in a strategic courtesy...

UTM Workshop on Transcriptomic Data Analysis Builds Bioinformatics Skills Among Researchers

The Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organized a two-day Workshop on Transcriptomic Data Analysis for Beginners on 29–30 September 2025 at Bilik Helixs, Block C17, Faculty of Science, UTM.The program was...

FRESH Newsletter August 2025 Edition Highlights FS UTM’s Research, Innovation, and Community Impact

The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), is proud to announce the publication of the FRESH Newsletter August Edition (Issue 02/2025)—a vibrant and inspiring chronicle of scientific excellence, community outreach, and academic achievements that...

HIGHLIGHTS

INNOVATING SOLUTION

ChM Dr Roswanira Awarded PRGS Grant for Nanobiobased Forensic Prototype Development

Johor Bahru, 8 November 2025 — The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Roswanira Abdul Wahab from the Department of Chemistry for successfully securing the Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) under...

UTM Knowledge Transfer Programme Transforms Kampung Pasir Tampoi through Compost-Based Green Garden Project

In a meaningful effort to foster environmental sustainability and community empowerment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through the Faculty of Science has once again demonstrated its commitment to impactful knowledge transfer. Under the UTM KTP@Faculty banner,...

UTM KTP Seminar Inspires Students through STEM and Chemistry Career Program

Johor Bahru, 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through its Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP@Faculty), successfully conducted an impactful outreach initiative titled “STEM & Chemistry Career Program.” Led by ChM. Ts. Dr. Mohamad...

Empowering Youth Through Awareness: UTM’s CAID Program Illuminates the Dangers of UV Rays and Skin Cancer

Skudai, Johor – 12 October 2024 – The Cancer and Infectious Diseases (CAID) research group from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the KTP@Fakulti initiative, launched a meaningful community engagement effort focused on raising awareness about skin cancer...

Strengthening Mathematical Understanding through KTP@Faculty

Strengthening Mathematical Understanding through KTP@Faculty: UTM Empowers SMK Pulai Jaya Students via Peer-Led STEM Workshop Johor Bahru, June 2025 – As part of the UTM KTP@Faculty 2024 initiative, the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science,...

Microalgae for a Sustainable Future: UTM’s KTP Seminar Empowers Students with Green Innovation

Johor Bahru, October 2024 – In an effort to promote environmental awareness and biotechnological innovation among school communities, the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully organized a Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) Seminar titled...

UTM Brings Science to Life in Primary Schools Through STEM Knowledge Transfer Program

Johor Bahru, 5 October 2024 & 5 August 2025 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), continues to demonstrate its commitment to community engagement through a dynamic Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) that brings science directly into the...

UTM Strengthens Forensic Science Awareness Through Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP)

Johor Bahru, 2024 – The Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to champion community engagement through knowledge-sharing initiatives. One of its key efforts is the implementation of the Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) titled “Forensic...

Empowering Preschool STEM Learning: UTM and KEMAS Johor Collaborate Through Knowledge Transfer Program

Johor Bahru, 18 September 2024 – The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with KEMAS Negeri Johor, has successfully conducted the Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) titled “Pembangunan dan Aplikasi Buku Bertema Sains Alam Semulajadi...

Organic Roselle-Based Products: UTM and SMK Skudai Collaborate to Promote Green Technology

Johor Bahru, 2025 – A high-impact community engagement project has taken root under the KTP-Faculty 2024 Grant titled “Development of Organic Roselle-Based Products Using Green Extraction Technology.” The project is led by Ts. Dr. Siti Pauliena Mohd Bohari from the...

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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