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Johor Bahru, 8 November 2025<\/em> \u2014 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of four researchers from the Department of Mathematical Sciences<\/strong> who have successfully secured the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)<\/strong> awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These prestigious grants recognise innovative research that advances mathematical modeling, environmental sustainability, and applied computational analysis\u2014reflecting the department\u2019s commitment to pioneering impactful scientific contributions.<\/p>\n Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shariffah Suhaila Syed Jamaludin<\/strong> received RM107,800.00<\/strong> for her project titled \u201cA Novel Integrated Multi-Order Markov Chains and Hierarchical Copula Structures for Tropical Wet-Day Dynamics.\u201d<\/em> Her research focuses on improving rainfall modeling and prediction accuracy for tropical climates through advanced probabilistic frameworks.<\/p>\n Dr. Farhana Johar<\/strong> was awarded RM101,400.00<\/strong> for her project, \u201cAdvancing Fundamental Modeling of Leachate Generation by Integrating Evapotranspirative Losses in Malaysia’s High-Humidity Landfills.\u201d<\/em> The study aims to enhance environmental sustainability by refining landfill leachate modeling and incorporating hydrological and climatic interactions.<\/p>\n Dr. Muhamad Hanis Mohd Nasir<\/strong> secured RM126,400.00<\/strong> for his research on \u201cDevelopment of Type-2 Diabetic Population Model with Time-Delay Parameter in Disease Progression and Complication.\u201d<\/em> His project seeks to provide a deeper understanding of diabetes progression dynamics through mathematical modeling, contributing to better disease management strategies.<\/p>\n Prof. Dr. Sharidan bin Shafie<\/strong> received RM70,500.00<\/strong> for his project entitled \u201cMagnetohydrodynamic Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid Dynamics on Inclined Surfaces with Melting Effects.\u201d<\/em> His work explores hybrid nanofluid behaviors under magnetic and thermal influences, with applications in energy and materials engineering.<\/p>\n Collectively, these projects reflect the Faculty\u2019s strong interdisciplinary approach\u2014bridging mathematics with environmental science, health modeling, and advanced materials research.<\/p>\n The Faculty of Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients for their dedication, innovation, and contributions toward advancing UTM\u2019s research excellence.<\/p>\n