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JOHOR BAHRU<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly announces the appointment of <\/span>Prof. Dr. Hsuan-Yu Chen<\/span><\/strong> from the <\/span>Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan<\/span><\/strong>, as a <\/span>Distinguished Visiting Professor<\/span><\/strong> at the Faculty of Science, UTM.<\/span><\/p>\n The appointment will be effective for three months, from <\/span>1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027<\/span><\/strong>, reflecting the Faculty’s commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration, advancing research excellence, and expanding global scientific networks.<\/span><\/p>\n Prof. Chen is affiliated with the Institute of Statistical Science at Academia Sinica, a leading research institution recognised for its contributions to statistical theory, methodology, and interdisciplinary scientific research.<\/span><\/p>\n His appointment presents valuable opportunities for the Faculty of Science to strengthen academic and research engagement in <\/span>statistical sciences, advanced data analytics, mathematical modelling, and computational research<\/span><\/strong>. These fields play increasingly important roles in addressing complex scientific challenges and supporting evidence-based discoveries across multiple disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n Through this distinguished appointment, the Faculty aims to promote <\/span>international research collaboration, academic knowledge exchange, and postgraduate research development<\/span><\/strong>. Potential collaborative activities include research discussions, specialised academic lectures, postgraduate supervision consultations, joint research initiatives, and opportunities for collaborative scholarly publications.<\/span><\/p>\n The growing importance of statistical methodologies and data-driven approaches in modern scientific research highlights the significance of engaging internationally recognised scholars. Such collaborations can contribute to strengthening research capabilities, enhancing methodological innovation, and supporting interdisciplinary investigations involving mathematics, science, and emerging technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n The appointment also reflects the Faculty of Science’s continuous efforts to establish and strengthen strategic international partnerships with leading research institutions. Engagement with Academia Sinica offers opportunities to expand UTM’s international research networks and encourage meaningful collaborations between researchers in Malaysia and Taiwan.<\/span><\/p>\n This initiative aligns with the aspirations of <\/span>UTM ASCEND 2030<\/span><\/strong>, particularly in promoting global academic engagement, strengthening research excellence, enhancing international visibility, and nurturing a dynamic research environment.<\/span><\/p>\n The Faculty of Science warmly welcomes <\/span>Prof. Dr. Hsuan-Yu Chen<\/span><\/strong> as its Distinguished Visiting Professor and looks forward to a productive appointment that will contribute to academic excellence, knowledge advancement, and sustainable international research collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n #UTM #FacultyOfScience #UTMFSResearch #UTMASCEND2030 #DistinguishedVisitingProfessor #HsuanYuChen #AcademiaSinica #StatisticalScience #DataAnalytics #InternationalCollaboration #ResearchExcellence #AcademicPartnership<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-14-2026-07_37_57-PM.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”ChatGPT Image Oct 14, 2026, 07_37_57 PM” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JOHOR BAHRU \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly announces the appointment of Prof. Dr. Hsuan-Yu Chen from the Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science, UTM. 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