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Pasir Gudang, 27 February 2025<\/em><\/span> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (FS UTM) visited BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Pasir Gudang, Johor, to explore potential collaborations in the fields of chemical sciences, environmental microbiology, sustainability, and industrial innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n Led by the Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation, and Development), Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, the FS UTM delegation engaged in insightful discussions with the BASF team, headed by En. Norazwan Sanusi, Senior Manager, Site Management, PMA Compounding, Pasir Gudang Site. The discussions centered around identifying opportunities for joint research projects, student internships, academic curricula development, and knowledge exchange initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n The FS UTM delegation included:<\/span><\/p>\n Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Manager (External and Global Engagement)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dr. Juan Matmin, Head, Green Chemistry Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dr. Fuad Mohamad, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dr. Mohamad Hamdi Zainal Abidin, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dr. Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd Abdah, Member, Green Chemistry Research Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Meanwhile, the BASF Malaysia team was represented by:<\/span><\/p>\n Ir. Ts. Hasyuri Hassan, Manager, Utilities and General Facilities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n En. Mohammad Saiful Haffiz Rahman, Executive, Utilities and General Facilities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n En. Wee Loon Chow, Assistant Manager, Site Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (UTM BSc Physics alumnus)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This strategic engagement marks an important step in strengthening industry-academia collaboration, fostering scientific research, and preparing students for real-world industrial challenges. Both parties expressed enthusiasm in leveraging their expertise to drive innovation and sustainability efforts forward.<\/span><\/p>\n The Faculty of Science, UTM, looks forward to developing impactful collaborations with BASF Malaysia in the near future, enhancing the synergy between academic research and industrial advancements.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-1.33.37-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2025-02-27 at 1.33.37 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-12.10.37-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2025-02-27 at 12.10.37 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-11.06.06-AM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2025-02-27 at 11.06.06 AM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-12.10.36-PM.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2025-02-27 at 12.10.36 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pasir Gudang, 27 February 2025 \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (FS UTM) visited BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. 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