{"id":1802,"date":"2025-05-22T01:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T01:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=1802"},"modified":"2025-05-24T01:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T01:11:17","slug":"utm-strengthens-ties-with-cemseal-industries-to-foster-academia-industry-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2025\/05\/22\/utm-strengthens-ties-with-cemseal-industries-to-foster-academia-industry-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM Strengthens Ties with Cemseal Industries to Foster Academia-Industry Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"516\"><em data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"134\">22 May 2025 | Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru<\/em> \u2014 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to strengthen its industry engagement through a strategic visit to Cemseal Industries Sdn. Bhd., a leading name in construction chemicals and advanced materials. The visit, held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Cemseal\u2019s headquarters in Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru, served as a follow-up to Cemseal\u2019s initial visit to UTM on 24 April 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"1094\">The UTM delegation, representing the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, included Dr. Juan bin Matmin, Dr. Naharullah Jamaluddin, Dr. Najaa Mustaffa, Dr. Nurul Hidayah Abdul Razak, and Dr. Muhammad Amirul Aizat bin Muhammad Abdah (ChM). The team was warmly received by Cemseal\u2019s executive and operational leadership, led by CEO Mr. Heng Meng Seng and COO Mr. Hing Kai Sen, along with Product Operational Manager Mr. Kang Ee Kin and QC Officers Ms. Nur Ishamina Sharul Hisham, Ms. Seri Syahinda Samsudin, Ms. Nor Hidayati Mohd. Nazri, and Mr. Mohamad Amminuddin Wahab.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1366\">The visit featured a comprehensive tour of Cemseal\u2019s facilities, including their manufacturing floor, warehouse, and research and development laboratory. This provided the UTM team with valuable insights into Cemseal\u2019s innovation pipeline and technological capabilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1417\">A focused discussion session followed, exploring:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1674\">\n<li data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1496\">\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1496\">The drafting of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to formalize collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1570\">\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1570\">Joint research initiatives with potential funding support from Cemseal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1674\">\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1674\">Internship placements and industry training for UTM students, aimed at nurturing future-ready talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1951\">Both sides expressed strong interest in moving forward and agreed to conduct follow-up meetings to finalize the LoI and supporting documentation. The visit marks a significant milestone in building a sustainable, mutually beneficial partnership between academia and industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For more updates on research collaborations and innovation at the Faculty of Science, visit: <a data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2122\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"cursor-pointer\">https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#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\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-23-at-10.45.44-AM.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WhatsApp Image 2025-05-23 at 10.45.44 AM&#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\/2025\/05\/cemseal.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;cemseal&#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>22 May 2025 | Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru \u2014 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to strengthen its industry engagement through a strategic visit to Cemseal Industries Sdn. 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