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The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly congratulates Mr. Chew Zi Khang<\/strong> from the Department of Chemistry<\/strong> for securing the Overseas Research Grant<\/strong> from the Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Japan<\/strong>, amounting to JPY 400,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Mr. Chew\u2019s research, titled \u201cImpactful Monitoring Based on Novel Electroseparation Technique for Emerging Polyethylene and Polypropylene Nanoplastic Contaminants in Malaysia Environmental Water,\u201d<\/em> is set to run from October 2025 to September 2026<\/strong>. The study addresses the increasing environmental threat posed by nanoplastics and proposes a new electroseparation method for enhanced detection and analysis of these pollutants in Malaysia\u2019s water ecosystems.<\/p>\n This outstanding achievement is made under the supervision of:<\/p>\n Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Aemi Syazwani Abdul Keyon<\/strong> (Main Supervisor),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n ChM. Dr. Fazira Ilyana Abdul Razak<\/strong>, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Prof. Dr. Michael Breadmore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This international research grant reflects the global recognition of UTM\u2019s postgraduate talent and its commitment to cutting-edge research in environmental chemistry and sustainability. The project also strengthens UTM’s research footprint in developing innovative, real-world solutions for pollution monitoring and environmental safety.<\/p>\n The Faculty of Science extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Chew Zi Khang and his supervisors for this impactful milestone and wishes them continued success.<\/p>\n\n