{"id":1315,"date":"2024-12-12T02:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T02:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=1315"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:19:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:19:50","slug":"siifs-2024-industry-connect-shaping-academic-excellence-with-alumni-perspectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2024\/12\/12\/siifs-2024-industry-connect-shaping-academic-excellence-with-alumni-perspectives\/","title":{"rendered":"SIIFS 2024: Industry Connect \u2013 Shaping Academic Excellence with Alumni Perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<\/strong>, through the <strong>Department of Biosciences<\/strong>, organized a successful <strong>Industry Connect<\/strong> session on <strong>December 12, 2024<\/strong>, as part of the ongoing <strong>Faculty of Science Industrial &amp; Innovation Showcase (SIIFS 2024)<\/strong>. The event took place at the <strong>Auditorium Al-Razi, T02<\/strong>, and ran from <strong>10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Alumni Speaker: Dr. Mohd Waznul Adly bin Mohd Zaidan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The session featured an engaging talk by <strong>Dr. Mohd Waznul Adly bin Mohd Zaidan<\/strong>, a Senior Research Officer at the <strong>Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)<\/strong>. Dr. Waznul, a proud UTM alumnus with a <strong>B.Sc. in Industrial Biology (Class of 2004)<\/strong>, brought valuable insights from his extensive experience in the <strong>Agri-Omics and Bioinformatics Programme<\/strong> under the <strong>Biotechnology &amp; Nanotechnology Research Centre<\/strong> at MARDI.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Key Themes of the Presentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Dr. Waznul\u2019s presentation, titled <strong>\u201cShaping Academic Excellence with Alumni Perspectives,\u201d<\/strong> provided students and researchers with valuable industry insights and career guidance. The key areas of his talk included:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><strong>Personal Journey &amp; Career Path<\/strong>: Reflections on his career progression and experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Role at MARDI<\/strong>: Responsibilities and contributions in agricultural research and biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture<\/strong>: How biotechnological advancements are revolutionizing the agricultural sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Insights and Tips for Students<\/strong>: Practical advice for those looking to transition from academia to industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical Considerations and Social Responsibility<\/strong>: The importance of ethics and responsibility in scientific research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Bridging Academia and Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>Industry Connect<\/strong> session aimed to strengthen the bridge between academia and industry by giving students a real-world perspective from accomplished alumni. Dr. Waznul highlighted how academic excellence, coupled with industry awareness, can prepare future graduates to excel in their careers and contribute to national development.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Inspiring Future Researchers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The session concluded with an interactive Q&amp;A segment, where students engaged with Dr. Waznul to gain deeper insights into career opportunities and the future of biotechnology. This initiative reinforces the Faculty of Science\u2019s commitment to <strong>preparing students for impactful careers<\/strong> and fostering strong connections with industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For more information about <strong>SIIFS 2024<\/strong> and upcoming events, visit <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" href=\"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\"><span>science<\/span><span>.utm<\/span><span>.my<\/span><span>\/utmfsresearch<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-08-at-4.33.42-PM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2024-12-08 at 4.33.42 PM&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-12-at-12.20.27-PM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2024-12-12 at 12.20.27 PM&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-12-at-12.40.03-PM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2024-12-12 at 12.40.03 PM&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-12-at-12.27.37-PM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2024-12-12 at 12.27.37 PM&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-12-at-12.27.35-PM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2024-12-12 at 12.27.35 PM&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Department of Biosciences, organized a successful Industry Connect session on December 12, 2024, as part of the ongoing Faculty of Science Industrial &amp; Innovation Showcase (SIIFS 2024). The event took place at the Auditorium Al-Razi, T02, and ran from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 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