{"id":7324,"date":"2025-07-17T09:41:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T01:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=7324"},"modified":"2025-09-09T10:10:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T02:10:32","slug":"malaysian-scientists-shine-at-lindau-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/malaysian-scientists-shine-at-lindau-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Scientists Shine at Lindau 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia made its mark on the global scientific stage once again as three outstanding young scientists represented the nation at the 74<sup>th<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindau-nobel.org\/\">Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings<\/a>, held in Germany from 29 June to 4 July 2025. The annual gathering brought together Nobel Prize winners and the next generation of scientific minds, with this year\u2019s focus on chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting welcomed around 35 Nobel Laureates and more than 600 young scientists from 84 countries, offering a unique platform for cross-generational dialogue and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia\u2019s representatives were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nur Diyan Mohd Ridzuan, PhD candidate in Applied Sciences by Research (Applied Chemistry) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utp.edu.my\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">Universiti Teknologi Petronas<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ts Dr Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar, Senior Lecturer at the Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usm.my\/ms\/\">Universiti Sains Malaysia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>ChM Dr Mak Kit Kay, Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/imu.edu.my\/\">International Medical University of Malaysia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_7328\" style=\"width: 1450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7328\" class=\"wp-image-7328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan.jpg\" alt=\"lindau 2025 malaysian young scientists - nur diyan\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-56x75.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-563x750.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-nur-diyan-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nur Diyan Mohd Ridzuan, PhD candidate in Applied Sciences by Research (Applied Chemistry) at Universiti Teknologi Petronas.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7326\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7326\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara-56x75.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara-563x750.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-ana-masara-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, 691px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ts Dr Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar, Senior Lecturer at the Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7327\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7327\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay.jpg\" alt=\"lindau 2025 malaysian young scientists - mak kit kay\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-56x75.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-563x750.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists-mak-kit-kay-480x639.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ChM Dr Mak Kit Kay, Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, International Medical University of Malaysia.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more than 70 years, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings have provided an international platform for young scientists to interact with Nobel Laureates since its establishment in 1951.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia\u2019s Minister of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosti.gov.my\/\">Science, Technology and Innovation<\/a>, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, described the event as a transformative opportunity for the nation\u2019s rising talents. He said the participation reflected Malaysia\u2019s commitment to <em>Daya Cipta<\/em>, one of the core values of the <a href=\"https:\/\/malaysiamadani.gov.my\/\">Malaysia MADANI<\/a> framework. \u201cBy engaging with Nobel Laureates and global peers, our young scientists returned with knowledge and networks that amplify Malaysia&#8217;s scientific capabilities and global standing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Echoing this sentiment, ASM President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/experts\/profile\/itcs0002\/\">Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc<\/a> said the consistent effort to send Malaysian scientists to the Lindau Meetings underscored ASM\u2019s commitment to developing world-class talent. \u201cOur young scientists had the opportunity to introduce their research and expertise, potentially opening doors to collaborations with scientists in world-class facilities,\u201d he said, noting that many world-renowned scientists, including those in ASM\u2019s Expert Network, attended Lindau in the early stages of their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week-long programme, participants engaged directly with Nobel Laureates in both formal and informal settings. The formats ranged from lectures showcasing pioneering research to interactive Agora Talks and panel discussions on pressing global challenges. The meeting also facilitated extensive networking, enabling young scientists to share their research and build meaningful collaborations across borders.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2004, ASM has served as the official nominating body for Malaysia, identifying and putting forward promising candidates each year for evaluation by the Lindau Scientific Review Panel. With the inclusion of this year\u2019s delegation, a total of 89 Malaysian scientists have participated in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three young Malaysians joined Nobel Laureates at the 74th Lindau Meeting in Germany, fostering global dialogue and collaborations in chemistry research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1471],"tags":[505,54,1477,55,126,672],"class_list":["post-7324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-july-2025","tag-chang-lih-kang","tag-lindau","tag-lindau-2025","tag-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting","tag-mosti","tag-tengku-mohd-azzman-shariffadeen"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/lindau-2025-malaysian-young-scientists.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pajCBQ-1U8","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7324"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7331,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7324\/revisions\/7331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}