{"id":7821,"date":"2026-02-13T10:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=7821"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:50:59","slug":"asm-explores-collaboration-with-concordia-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-explores-collaboration-with-concordia-university\/","title":{"rendered":"ASM Explores Collaboration with Concordia University"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASM hosted a visit from Professor Dr Sofiene Tahar of Concordia University<\/a>, Canada, on 14 January 2026.<\/p>\n

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Professor Sofiene signing the ASM Guest Book.<\/p><\/div>\n

The meeting provided valuable insights into Canada\u2019s industry-driven research ecosystem and opened avenues for potential collaboration between Malaysia and Canada.<\/p>\n

Professor Dr Sofiene Tahar<\/a>, a Professor at Concordia University, shared his expertise in microprocessor and system-on-chip verification, highlighting his leadership in establishing industrial-based laboratories that closely integrate academia with industry needs.<\/p>\n

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Professor Sofiene.<\/p><\/div>\n

He explained that in Canada, research funding is largely tied to industry commitment, ensuring that projects are high-impact, industry-relevant, and focused on tangible outcomes rather than publications alone.<\/p>\n

This approach creates a win-win ecosystem where industries gain skilled talent, students acquire hands-on experience, and research delivers practical value.<\/p>\n

He also emphasised the critical importance of verification in semiconductor-related products development, noting that up to 70\u201380% of project budgets are allocated to verification to ensure reliability and safety before market entry.<\/p>\n

Drawing from real-world examples, he illustrated how rigorous verification underpins aviation safety<\/a>, modern vehicles, household electronics, and increasingly complex systems ranging from smartphones to AI-enabled cars.<\/p>\n

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Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc.<\/p><\/div>\n

Academician Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc<\/a> highlighted ASM\u2019s structured stakeholder engagement approach in developing and adopting science, technology, innovation and economy (STIE) policies.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t