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JOHOR BAHRU, 1 September 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), continued its Science Seminar Series 2026<\/strong> with a seminar entitled \u201cSurviving the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Mathematics.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The session featured Prof. Dr. Kim Hyun-Min<\/strong>, Director of the Industrial Mathematics Center, Pusan National University, South Korea<\/strong>, who shared perspectives on the increasingly important role of mathematics in navigating the technological transformation associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.<\/p>\n Held at HELIxS, C17, Faculty of Science, UTM<\/strong>, the seminar highlighted how mathematical thinking, modelling and analytical approaches can support innovation across rapidly developing fields driven by digitalisation, automation and advanced technologies.<\/p>\n During the session, Prof. Dr. Kim discussed the relevance of mathematics as a fundamental tool for understanding complex systems, solving industrial problems and supporting data-driven decision-making. The seminar also illustrated how mathematical knowledge can contribute to emerging technological areas and strengthen the connection between academic research and industrial applications.<\/p>\n The programme provided academic staff, researchers and students with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the contribution of mathematics to contemporary scientific and technological challenges.<\/p>\n The seminar also reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in connecting mathematics with engineering, computing, data science and industrial innovation.<\/p>\n Through the Science Seminar Series<\/strong>, the Faculty of Science continues to provide a platform for international knowledge exchange and engagement with distinguished researchers from leading institutions around the world.<\/p>\n The programme supports the aspirations of UTM Ascend 2030<\/strong> by strengthening international academic networks, promoting interdisciplinary research and 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