An Afternoon of Recognition for Science and Technology
Regional Conference on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
November 30, 2018
Launching of the Local and Transboundary Haze Study Report
November 30, 2018
2018 Conferment of Fellowship of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and the Announcement of the 2018 Top Research Scientists Malaysia was held on 1 November 2018 at Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad conferred 29 Fellows at the Ceremony.
In his speech, Tun Dr Mahathir acknowledged the role of science, technology and innovation to drive economic advancement and societal progress; he also stated that the nation’s economy stands to benefit from enterprises that leverage on science and technology; hence, they need to step up to ensure Malaysia’s dynamic growth.
He also said new economic areas should be identified and developed to ensure Malaysia’s prosperity and sustainability, especially with Industry 4.0 changing the way we live, work, and interact through the internet and various devices.
At the same ceremony, YM Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc was appointed as a Senior Fellow for his vast contributions towards the development of ICT field nationally and internationally, and his role as a strategist in the development of national policies.
In addition, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change YB Madam Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis presented the Top Research Scientists Malaysia 2018 recognition to 24 outstanding researchers.
TRSM identifies and recognises leading Malaysian research scientists that are actively translating their research into meaningful and impactful outcomes that significantly contribute to the nation’s socio-economic transformation.
The Fellowship of ASM is made up of the nation’s eminent scientists, engineers, and technologists whom were elected across eight disciplines of sciences every year at ASM Annual General Meeting. Please click here to download a copy of the ASM Expert Network for more information on the 2018 honourees.
List of honourees are as follows:
| ASM Senior Fellow 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Discipline |
| YM Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc | Foundation Fellow IT & Computer Sciences Discipline |
| ASM Fellow 2018 | |
| Name | Organisation |
| Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Dato’ Dr Ismail Sahid FASc | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Mazlan Abd Ghaffar FASc | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu |
| Professor Dato’ Dr Mohd Yazid Abd Manap FASc | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Paridah Md Tahir FASc | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Associate Professor Dr Siti Aisah Alias FASc | University of Malaya |
| Chemical Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Dr Chuah Cheng Hock FASc | University of Malaya |
| Professor Dr Gan Seng Neon FASc | University of Malaya |
| Professor Dr Khalijah Awang FASc | University of Malaya |
| Professor Dr Mansor Ahmad @ Ayob FASc | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Engineering Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Ir Dr Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman FASc | University of Malaya |
| Datuk Ir Abdul Kadir Mohd Din FASc | SAJ Ranhill Sdn Bhd |
| Professor Sr Dr Mazlan Hashim FASc | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Mohd Adzir Mahdi FASc | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| IT & Computer Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Ir Dr Goi Bok Min FASc | University Tunku Abdul Rahman |
| Professor Dr Mohamed Ridza Wahiddin FASc | International Islamic University Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Tharek Abd Rahman FASc | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| Mathematics, Physics and Earth Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Datuk Ts Dr Shahrin Sahib FASc | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka |
| Professor Dato’ Dr Abd Aziz Tajuddin FASc | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Maslina Darus FASc | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Professor Dr Sahrim Ahmad FASc | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Medical and Health Sciences Discipline | |
| Professor Dr Ngeow Yun Fong FASc | University Tunku Abdul Rahman |
| Professor Dr Onn Hashim FASc | University of Malaya |
| Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy FASc | MAHSA University |
| Professor Dato’ Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid FASc | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Science & Technology Development and Industry Discipline | |
| Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Ir Gan Thian Leong FASc | Brunsfield International Group |
| Professor Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei FASc | Tunku Abdul Rahman University College |
| Dr Raslan Ahmad FASc | Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology |
| Social Science & Humanities | |
| Professor Dr Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair FASc | Monash University Malaysia |
| Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin FASc | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Top Research Scientists Malaysia 2018 | ||
| Name | Organisation | Area of Expertise |
| Professor Dr Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Agricultural Information System and Technology |
| Associate Professor Ir Dr Aduwati Sali | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Mobile and Satellite Communications |
| Professor Dr Ahmad Zaharin Aris | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Environmental Chemistry and Analysis |
| Professor Dr Chai Siang Piao | Monash University | Catalyst and Reaction Engineering |
| Associate Professor Dr Chan Yoke Fun | Universiti of Malaya | Medical Virology |
| Professor Dr Chong Kok Keong | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman | Solar Energy Technology |
| Dr Hafizal Mohamad | MIMOS | Wireless Communication and Technologies |
| Professor Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Food and Biomaterial Process Engineering |
| Professor Dr Lean Hooi Hooi | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Time Series Econometrics |
| Professor Dr Lee Yeong Yeh | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Neurogastroenterology and Motility |
| Professor Dr Leong Chee Onn | International Medical University Malaysia | Molecular Pathogenesis of Cancer and Drug Target Discovery |
| Professor Ir Dr Lim Yun Seng | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman | Smart Grid and Renewable Energy |
| Professor Dr Mohamad Kamal A Rahim | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Antenna Technology |
| Professor Dr Mohd Razman Salim | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment Technologies |
| Professor Dr Mohd Talib Latif | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Environmental Issues and Assessment |
| Professor Ir Dr Ng Kok Sum | University of Nottingham, Malaysia | Chemical Engineering Design and Process Simulation |
| Professor Dr Noordin Mohd Yusof | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Machining and Production Engineering |
| Dr Nordin Ramli | MIMOS | Wireless Communication and Technologies |
| Professor Dr Rozita Rosli | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Medical Genetics |
| Professor Datin Dr Rubiyah Yusof | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Artificial Intelligence, Control Systems and Machine Vision |
| Professor Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Chemical and Process Design Engineering |
| Professor Dr Sharul Kamal Abdul Rahim | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Antenna Technology |
| Professor Ir Dr Siti Kartom Kamarudin | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Fuel Cell |
| Professor Dr Suraini Abd Aziz | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology |