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ISSUE 40 • OCT – DEC 2011 •ISSN 1675-2023
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
• The Essence
HUMAN RESOURCE
• Welcome Aboard
• Diary
HIGHLIGHTS
• Special Convocation Ceremony
EVENTS
• Eleventh Convocation Ceremony
• UTP Holds Eighth Convocation Ceremony
in Sudan
• Reflection: An Evening with UTP Loyal
Partners
• Visit by Schlumberger Asia President
• MUHIBBAH – UTP Prestigious Scholarship
Programme In Cambodia
• Establishment of UTP Alumni International
Chapter
• Establishment of UTP Alumni, Johor Branch
• Faculty of Engineering Away Day
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
• Official Opening of the Centralized
Analytical Laboratory (CAL)
• Design & Prototyping Centre (DPC)
COLLABORATION
• MOU between UTP and 4 Industry Partners
ACHIEVEMENT
• UTP Won 8 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze and
5 Special Awards In The Innova Brussels
Exposition 2011
• Champion in the International OSS Creative
Multimedia Competition 2011
• The BSN Inter-Varsity Social Venture
Challenge 2011
• Champion – International Students Sports
Carnival 2011
• 21st Century International Arts FestivalThousand Beats of Asia
• Champion in the Dhiirathi Nakshatra 2011
CSR
• UTP Shares Solar Technology with
Local Community
• Menggapai Impian 2011
Special Convocation
Ceremony for the
President of Turkmenistan
His Excellency Mr Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was given a rousing welcome by about
350 PETRONAS staff and Turkmen students from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
at the PETRONAS Twin Towers on 8 December 2011 on his first official visit to PETRONAS
Corporate Headquarters as the President of Turkmenistan.
Continued on page 4
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the essence
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is greatly honoured to have conferred an Honorary
Doctorate in Petroleum Engineering & Technology to His Excellency Mr Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov, the President of Turkmenistan, during a Special Convocation Ceremony
held at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur on 8 December 2011. The award
was conferred by UTP Chancellor YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in recognition of
His Excellency’s significant contributions to the sustainable and efficient development of
Turkmenistan’s petroleum resources that has propelled the nation to greater heights.
The University is also proud to celebrate students’ success after their years of hard
work and challenges which culminates in receiving their scrolls during the Convocation
Ceremony. The 11th Convocation Ceremony held on 16 October 2011 at UTP was
no exception. We congratulate all the 1470 graduates from the various engineering
and technology fields on their success and wish them well in their future careers.
Further in the convo spirit, UTP also held its 8th Mini Convocation Ceremony on 19
December in Sudan where 12 of the 25 Sudanese students who graduated from UTP
received their scrolls from Puan Juniwati Rahmat Hussin, Chairman of the University’s Board
of Directors.
In its quest to foster a closer relationship with the industries as well as attain academic and
R&D excellence, the University continued to forge ahead with industry collaborations. On
13 December 2011, UTP signed MoUs with Amtech Chemcials Sdn Bhd, IDS Electronics
Sdn Bhd, IEV Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Murata Electronics Sdn Bhd. Not to forget the
immense support we have received from the industries, UTP held a thank you dinner for
its industry partners in an evening called Reflections on 1 December 2011. The University
was also proud to receive Ms Hinda Gharbi, Schlumberger Asia President, during her
maiden visit to the campus on 15 December.
The University continues to shine in the field of R&D when it achieved many awards at the
Innova Brussels Exposition 2011 while UTP students have consistently excelled in various
tournaments and competitions in the fields of sports, arts, multimedia and commerce.
We are also happy to note that UTP alumni is growing steadily with more chapters and
branches added, both on the local and international fronts. Lastly, in line with the
University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, UTP held the Menggapai
Impian 2011 programme and shared solar technology with the local community of Seri
Iskandar.
We hope 2012 will bring the Univerity closer in its journey towards excellence and achieving
Research University status. Enjoy your reading!
Editorial team
EDITORIAL TEAM
Advisor
Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim
Editor-In-Chief
Shamsina Shaharun
Editors
M Zairee Shah M Shah
Juli Murshidah Ahmad Munassor
Staff Writer
Aslinda Jamaludin
Contributors
Suhana Albakri Abu Bakar
Ahmad PG Abdullah
Assoc Prof Dr Noor Asmawati Mohd Zabidi
Nor Shahrul Abu Bakar
Photographers
Mohd Hazrin Ismail
Khalid Asyril Ismail
Circulation
Hafizah Hamzah
Nor’aini Ma’aros
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Teknologi PETRONAS. The views and opinions
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management. No article in part of in whole should
be reprinted without written permission.
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WELCOME ABOARD
Elmi Johar Bin Abdul Rahman
Executive, Human Resource
Management and Administration
Noorhazrin Bin Basri
Executive, Property Management and
Maintenance Department
Hasbullah Bin Ibrahim
Technologist, Centralized Analytical
Lab (CAL)
Firmansyah
Research Scientist, MOR Hybrid Energy
System – CAR
Mohd Helmi Bin Mat Asim
Clerk, Transformation Office
Noor Ilyana Binti Ismail
Trainee Lecturer, Petroleum
Engineering Department
Prof Javier Guerrero Diaz
Professor, Geosciences
Md Habibur Rahman
Lecturer, Geosciences
Dr. Balasubramanian Periyasamy
Senior Lecturer, Chemical
Engineering Department
DIARY
October 2011
1-2
Malaysian CHESS Federation 2nd National Rapid
Chess Championship (NRCC2011)
3
Visit by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Multimedia University Melaka Campus
7-8 Visit by Politeknik Kota Bahru, Kelantan
7
Job Hunting Strategies with PETRONAS
8
UTP MTB Jamboree 2011
Visit by Masjid Al-Hidayah Taman Melawati, KL
PETRONAS Ability Test for Graduating Students
Visit by SMK Simpang Pulai Kampung Kepayang, Perak
10 Visit by SK Pasir Panjang Ulu, Kampung Gajah
11 Visit by Nadwah Kepimpinan Islam Sekolah Agama
Bantuan Kerajaan Kementerian Pelajaran
Visiting Professor Prof Pavel Bedrikovetski from
University of Adelaide Australia
Majlis Doa Kesyukuran Sempena Convo ke 11 UTP
12 Visit by Rolls Wood Group, Scotland
14-16 Convo Fair 2011
Open Innovation Challenge for Young Inventor’s Award
in conjunction with UTP Convocation
Vice Chancellor Awards Ceremony
14 Live Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) in conjunction with 11th
UTP Convo
The Launching of Centralized Analytical Lab (CAL)
15 11th Convocation Dinner
11th Convocation Ceremony
16 Tunas Cemerlang Community Services Bait Al-Amin
Educational Visit
17-18 Visit by MIMOS
18 Solving The Talent Crunch in The Oil and Gas Industry
by Accenture
19 Visit by Hydrocarbon Mozambique Company
Accreditation Assessment by MQA
20-21 Intellectual Property & Copyright Talk by Ramakrishnan
Damodharan
20 Procument Seminar Series 2011
Visit by Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Kota Putra, Besut
Terengganu
21 Visit by PCTSB Turkmenistan – Academic Excellence
Programme
22 PETRONITA Bowling Tournament
Visit by SMK Mengkuang, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau
Pinang
24 IEEE Distinguished Lecture Program by Prof Dr
Lianshan Yan of Southwest Jiaotong University
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Visit by Ma’had Attarbiyah Al-Islamiyah (MATRI)
Berseri, Perlis
25 Majlis Perjumpaan Khas YAB Timbalan Perdana
Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dengan Guru-Guru
Sekolah Agama & Tahfiz Negeri Perak di UTP
October – December 2011
Dr. Dia Hussein Abdulhameed Zeidan
Senior Lecturer, Fundamental and
Applied Sciences
Dr. Yohannes Tamirat Anbes
Post-Doctoral Researcher MOR Hybrid
Energy System – CAR
Amirul Farez Bin Sulaiman
Clerk, Information Resource Centre
Mohd Zaid Bin Zainuddin
Lab Technologist, Laboratory Facilities
and Services Unit
Ismail Mukhar Bin Ahmad Zainuddin
Security, Security Services
Suhaila Binti Mohd Zaker
Security, Security Services
Mohamad Roslan Bin Jamaludin
Security, Security Services
Mohd Razif Bin Yahaya
Clerk, Research and Innovation Office
Dr. Kiki Adi Kurnia
Post-Doctoral Researcher, MOR Green
Technology: PIL
October – December 2011
27 Visit by SMK Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang
28-30 International Student Sports Carnival 2011
30 Visit by Institution of Engineering and Technical (IET),
Multimedia University, Melaka Campus
31 Adjunct Prof Talk by Prof Dato’ Dr Haji Hamdan b Haji
Adnan
Visit by GDP Architects
International External Examiners (IEE) Visit 2011
November 2011
1-2
1-3
1
2
Career Placement Week 2011
International External Examiners (IEE) Visit 2011
Visit by SK Sultan Idris II, Teluk Intan, Perak
Visit by SK Seri Pangkor, Perak
FSIT Seminar
Seminar by The International External Examiners (IEE)
– Engaging Alumni Engineering Entrepreneurship –
The Harold Frank Institute by Prof Dr Robert G Olsen
Introduction to Geometric Function Theory by Prof Dr
Suzeini Abdul Halim
3
Visit by UiTM Puncak Perdana Campus
Visit by SK Bandar Baru Putra, Ipoh
Visit by Ufa Non-State Establisment of Additional
Vocational Training Russia
4
Visit by Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Kulim,
Kedah
Kuliah Hadith at Masjid An-Nur UTP
8
Majlis Qurban Eidul Adha & Aqiqah UTP
9
International External Examiners Seminar by
Prof Dr Kathryn N Kearins
10 Visit by SK Lekir, Sitiawan, Perak
Visit by SMA Al-Madrasah Al-Alawiyah Ad Diniah
12 Visit by SMKA Maahad Hamidiah Kepong, Selangor
15 Visit by SK Sitiawan, Kampung Sitiawan, Perak
Visit by Petro Vietnam University (PVU)
16 Seminar by Prof Pol Spanos, Rice University, USA
UTP-Technip 2nd Oil & Gas Industry Lecture SeriesDesign Best Practices
Visit by SMK Gunung Rapat, Ipoh
FASD Seminar Series 2011 – Adsorption Structure of
Thids and Arerethiols
Communication Skills Course by Counselling &
Students Development Unit
17 Sharing Session with ING-Insurance
Special Talk by Dr Jamnul Azhar Mulkan
Visit by SMK Kompleks KLIA Negeri Sembilan
Walk for Diabetes
Donation of “Mobile Solar Electricity Generator” to
SMK Seri Iskandar Perak.
19-20 UTP Badminton Tournament 2011
20 “Ash in The Ashes” by Tronoh Theater Shop
22 Visit by Sponsorship Department MARA
25
26
30
Visit by Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang
Job Hunting Strategies with Cameron
Meeting with HRD Services Global Education Link
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Writing a Winning Business Plan Workshop
Talk by Orphan Care
December 2011
1
Visit by Material Characterization, International Islamic
University Malaysia (IIUM)
MOU Signing Ceremony with Helsinki and Radiation
Physics
Tau-Delta Seminar Series by Prof Gregory Kozlowski
from Department of Physics,Wright State University
Dayton, USA
Visit by UPSI (Finance Department)
3
Visit by Fakulti Senirupa dan Desain, Institut Teknologi
Bandung, Indonesia
PETRONITA Northern Region Meeting
5
Visit by Siberia Federal University Institute of Oil & Gas
Russia
6
Job Hunting Strategies with Intel Technology
7
Visit by Pejabat Pentadbiran Agama Islam Teluk Intan
Perak
8
Special Convocation Ceremony for HE President of
Turkmenistan
9
Visit by Embassy of The A.R. of Egypt
12 Visit by Radiation Physics Sdn Bhd (RPSB)
MOU Signing Ceremony between UTP & Industry
Partners: Murata,IEV,Amtech & IDS
13 Visit by Soran Varsity, Kurdistan
Visit by Schlumberger Asia
15 Engagement with Schlumberger “The Oil & Gas
Industry: Creativity,Innovation & Integration Towards
Excellence” by President of Schlumberger Asia
16 UTP Marathon 2011
17 “Maharaja Beruk” by Tronoh Theater Shop
17-18 EduCamp 2011
20 Menggapai Impian 2011
20 Inaugural Talk by Prof Dr Yoshimitsu Uemura
21 Launching of ESTCON 2012 & Media Conference on
UTP achievement at Innova Brussels 2011
Visit by Huawei Technologies Sdn Bhd
22 Visit by Kolej Matrikulasi Changlun Kedah
23 Visit by Professor Dr Prema Arasu, Vice Provost &
Associate VP International Programs, Washington
State University
31 Visit by SNL
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Waving the Turkmen, Malaysian and
PETRONAS flags, the crowd clapped
and cheered while the Turkmen students
chanted “Arkadaga Shohrat” (Fame to our
leader) as His Excellency was escorted to
the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP)
by members of the PETRONAS Board,
EXCO, Management Committee as well
as management and representatives from
PETRONAS Businesses. Also present were
Minister in Attendance Foreign Minister YB
Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman and representatives
from
the
Turkmen
and
Malaysian
Governments.
leadership, excellence and contributions in
their respective professions of field work in
academia and society.
The visit is part of His Excellency’s State
Visit to Malaysia, which included a Special
Convocation Ceremony by UTP conferring
an Honorary Doctorate in Petroleum
Engineering & Technology to the Turkmen
President. The honorary doctorate is in
recognition of His Excellency’s significant
contributions to the sustainable and efficient
development of Turkmenistan’s petroleum
resources that has propelled the progress of
the Central Asian nation to greater heights.
In his speech which was translated to the
Turkmen language, Dato’ Shamsul said that
PETRONAS had sponsored more than 90
students to study at UTP in a wide range of
engineering and technology programmes
relevant to the industry.
The award is the highest honour conferred
by UTP to individuals in recognition of proven
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In the ceremony held at the DFP, His
Excellency Mr Berdimuhamedov received
the award flanked by YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir
Mohamad, Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS and Adviser to PETRONAS as
well as YBhg Dato’ Shamsul Azhar Abbas,
UTP Pro Chancellor and PETRONAS
President & CEO. YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal
Abidin Hj Kasim, UTP Vice Chancellor
delivered the citation.
“They form a tangible link between the
nations and we hope that they will absorb
the experiences, knowledge and expertise
which we hope will benefit them in the
future,” he added.
In his acceptance speech delivered in
the Turkmen language, His Excellency
Mr Berdimuhamedov said: “Today is a
milestone event in the history of our country.
This conferment of the honorary doctorate
by this reputable (institution) to me is a fact
that makes me proud and very happy.
“I would like to say that we enjoy a long
standing cooperation in relation to the
friendship and brotherhood with Malaysia
and I accept this honorary title to be a sign
of friendship and distinction for Turkmenistan
and its people and acknowledgement of the
constructive furtherance of our long standing
successful cooperation,” he added.
The Turkmen leader also urged the 43
Turkmen UTP students present at the
ceremony to do well in their studies, return
home and contribute to the progress of their
country.
“We are very proud to have our leader here
and it was great for him to motivate and
encourage us in our studies. It was the
most exciting moment for me,” said Nyrat
Durdyev, Final Year student in Information
Communication Technology at UTP.
EVENTS
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Eleventh Convocation Ceremony
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
celebrated its 11th Convocation Ceremony
on Sunday, 16 October 2011.
This year, UTP witnessed a total of 1470 of its
students graduating in their respective fields
of studies. Out of this figure, 41 was for PhD,
80 for MSc and 1349 were undergraduates
from various programmes i.e Chemical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical
& Electronics Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Business Information Systems
and Information and Communication
Technology. 121 were postgraduates from
Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics
Engineering,
Chemical
Engineering,
Mechanical
Engineering,
Information
Technology
Engineering,
Petroleum
Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience. All
graduates received their scrolls from UTP
Chancellor, Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
and the Pro Chancellor, Dato’ Shamsul Azhar
Abbas at the University’s Chancellor Hall.
The ceremony was also attended by Puan
Juniwati Rahmat Hussin, UTP Chairman of the
Board of Directors, UTP Vice Chancellor Datuk
Dr Zainal Abidin Haji Kasim, representatives
of various local universities, members of the
University’s board of directors and PETRONAS
Management Committee members.
This year’s Chancellor Awards were
presented to Lai Chin Leong (Civil
Engineering) for Gold, Muhamad Aiman Bin
Jamaludin (Petroleum Engineering) for Silver
and Kuhanesapathy A/L Thavaras Pathy
(Chemical Engineering) for Bronze.
On 8 October 2011, as a Convofair kickoff event, UTP MTB Jamboree 2011 which
is a 42km cycling event was held involving
more than 400 riders from all over Malaysia
including riders/teams from as far as
Terengganu and Malacca.
Parallel to the jamboree, a CSR programme
was also carried out involving the
surrounding community. 20 new mountain
bikes which were donated by individuals and
various departments in UTP were handed
over to selected less fortunate students who
had achieved academic excellence in their
respective schools. The selected schools
were SRK Tronoh, SRJK (C) Tronoh, SRJK
(T) Tronoh and SRK Sri Tronoh.
On 14 October 2011, UTP was highlighted
in Malaysia Hari Ini on TV3. The 2 hours
and 30 minutes live programme involved
interviews with the Vice Chancellor
and Deputy Vice Chancellors, Academic
and Research Exhibition (AcadRex2011),
Anugerah PENCIPTA Muda 2011 (which
was participated by more than 20 primary
and secondary schools), performances by
UTP students and many more.
On 15 October, a convocation dinner
was held and attended by YABhg Tun Dr
Mahathir bin Mohamad as the guest of
honour, PETRONAS and UTP Management
members and the graduates. The audience
enjoyed exciting performances by UTP
Performing Arts Group (UPAG), Tronoh
Theater Shop (TTS), UTP Virtuoso Group,
UTP Bhangra Group and UTP International
Cultural Group. It was an emotional yet
memorable event for the graduates when
they were presented with a special montage
of their university days.
UTP and the Student’s Representative
Council had also organised a three-day
festivity at its campus in Bandar Seri
Iskandar. The ConvoFair, held from 14 to
16 October 2011, was officiated by YBhg
Datuk Haji Omar Bin Abdul Rahman, Deputy
Secretary General, Ministry of Higher
Education Malaysia. Various activities took
place during the ConvoFair which included
performances by the guest artistes, Mirwana
and Muzzy Band.
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EVENTS
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UTP Holds Eighth Convocation Ceremony in Sudan
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
held its 8th Convocation Ceremony in the
Republic of Sudan on 19 December 2011.
This year, 12 of the 25 Sudanese students
who graduated from UTP received their
scrolls from the Chairman of the ITPSB Board
of Directors and PETRONAS Vice President
of Human Resource Management Puan
Juniwati Rahmat Hussin, at the PETRONAS
Sudan Complex in Khartoum.
“We are very pleased with the success of
our graduates as evidenced from successful
job employment upon completion of their
studies,” said Puan Juniwati, adding that of
the number of graduates in this year, 90%
have secured permanent work placements
within six months in Malaysia and abroad.
The ceremony was witnessed by Sudan’s
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific
Research, His Excellency Professor Khamis
Kajo Kunda, Chairman of PETRONAS Sudan
Operations Encik Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab,
representatives of various local universities
as well as proud members of the graduates’
families.
In his speech, the Minister commended
PETRONAS for its efforts in helping to
produce qualified Sudanese professionals
through scholarship awards to UTP. He
hoped more Sudanese youths would be
given the same opportunity in the future.
The undergraduate and postgraduate
degree recipients majored in the fields of
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Electrical & Electronics Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering. Amongst the
graduates, nine qualified as Doctors of
Philosophy, seven others received their
Master of Science scrolls and another nine
received their Bachelor in Engineering
degrees.
Most of these graduates were awarded
scholarships from PETRONAS to further
their studies in UTP. The post-graduate
candidates were handpicked from local
universities to strengthen their credentials
as well-trained educators and give back to
the community upon their return to Sudan.
The undergraduates were selected from
amongst the best students in Sudan to
provide a sound stepping stone to help them
start their careers.
Sudanese make up the largest number of
international students in UTP. So far, the
university has produced 148 Sudanese
graduates, including the recipients this
year. There are currently 99 undergraduate
and 90 postgraduate students from Sudan,
both PETRONAS sponsored and privatelyfunded, still studying in UTP.
Reflection: An Evening
with UTP Loyal Partners
Since its establishment, UTP has been very focused in its effort to
foster a close relationship with the industries. Throughout the years,
many collaborations have been secured in various areas especially
in research and development. Apart from that, this also led to
awarding of scholarships, event sponsorship, internship and career
placement.
Until today our industry partners have been very significant in
supporting the University in achieving its vision and mission. Thus in
recognising this effort, the University had organised an appreciation
dinner for all its industry partners.
‘Reflection: An Evening With UTP Loyal Partners’ was held on
1 December 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Graced
by YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim, the Vice Chancellor, the
event was attended by 130 representatives from 72 companies.
Throughout the evening, the audience were kept entertained by
exciting performances from the UTP Performing Arts Group while
enjoying their dinner.
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COLLABORATION
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MOU between UTP and
4 Industry Partners
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
in its quest to attain academic and R&D
excellence had signed MoUs with four
industry partners at the University on 13
December 2011. UTP was represented by
its Vice Chancellor, Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin
Hj Kasim and Associate Professor Dr Abdul
Rashid b Abdul Aziz, Deputy Vice Chancellor
of Research & Innovation.
The signing ceremony marked the
University’s
collaboration
with
the
industries in various aspects. Details of the
collaboration are as listed below:
1. Amtech Chemicals Sdn Bhd
Areas of Collaboration: Research and
Development on corrosion inhibitors
Signatories: Ir. Abdul Aziz Mohamed Amin,
Executive Chairman and En Rezzuan Shah
Jamal Shah, Managing Director
UTP’s collaboration with Amtech will see
joint development of high temperature
high pressure test/flow loops for corrosion
inhibitors at UTP, field application and
monitoring
of
corrosion
inhibitors,
performance testing of Amtech’s chemical
products as well as development of software
and on-line corrosion predication. UTP
and Amtech will also have joint education
programmes such as information sharing
sessions, lectures and seminars on
related research areas, student internship
and postgraduate students’ attachment
opportunities, joint application of R&D grants
and students and faculty attachments to
Amtech’s field operations.
2. IDS Electronics Sdn Bhd
Areas of Collaboration: Sharing of
facilities. Staff attachment opportunities
and student internship
Signatories: Mr KS Ong, Chief Executive
Officer and En Ahmad Sultan, Senior
R&D Manager
The MoU between the University and IDS
Electronics Sdn Bhd will see both parties
enjoy the sharing of facilities, information
sharing
sessions,
staff
attachment
opportunities as well as student internship
opportunities. Currently, IDS supports the
University in wafer sawing services of MEMS
microchip prototype. With this support, UTP
has moved one step forward in completing
the prototype development. UTP is looking
forward towards further R&D collaboration
with IDS in the future especially in special
package development of the microchip
products.
3. IEV Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Areas of Collaboration: D e v e l o p i n g
a Marine Growth Sensitivity Model to
evaluate structural and cost benefits of
controlling marine growth on structures
slated for marginal field development.
Signatories: Mr Juzer Bin Nomanbhoy,
Managing Director
Other areas of collaboration also include
developing cost estimation models for
decommissioning of offshore structures and
innovative technologies for marginal field
development as well as Rigless Solutions for
Well Plug and Abandonment.
4. Murata Electronics
Areas of Collaboration:Collaborative
research and sharing of expertise
especially in developing electronics
components
Signatories: Mr Yoshihiro Tanaka,
Managing Director and Dr. Wong Yik
Ming, General Manager
The MoU with Murata will involve sharing
of expertise in curriculum development,
industry visits, industrial placements,
enrolment of Murata staff in relevant courses
as well as academic collaboration and joint
activities such as conferences, workshops
and seminars. Specifically, Murata will offer
one scholarship for UTP undergraduate
students annually. Murata will also be
sharing its experiences with UTP students
by participating in the Adjunct Lecture
programme.
Also present during the ceremony were
UTP Management Committee and Senate
Members.
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ACHIEVEMENT
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UTP Won 8 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
And 5 Special Awards In The Innova
Brussels Exposition 2011
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
maintained its excellence in the field of
research when it won 8 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze
and 5 special awards for the 12 innovations
that were exhibited at the Innova Brussels
Exposition 2011.
The exposition which was held from 17 – 19 November 2011 at
Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique, Brussels was organised by
The Idea Monopoly. The objectives of this event was to promote
original prototypes, new designs and techniques, and also
stimulates interaction and commercial contacts between inventors,
manufacturers, distributors and financial partners.
Below are the details of the results:
1.INTEGRATED STEAM CATALYTIC ADSORPTION (ICA)
GASIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ENRICHED HYDROGEN
PRODUCTION FROM OIL PALM WASTES
Inventor/s: Dr Murni Melati Ahmad & AP Dr Suzana Yusup
Achievement:
Gold medal with mention
Special Awards: i. Special Award – Sustainable Development
INNOVA 2011
ii. Special Award by World Intellectual Property
Organization for the best invention presented
by a woman inventor.
2.BOS – GAS FLOW MEASURE
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Abdul Rashid A Aziz
Achievement:
Gold medal
5. DUCTACRETE
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Nasir Shafiq & Prof Dr Muhd Fadhil
Nuruddin
Achievement:
Gold medal
6. WIT (WAVE INTEFERENCE TERMINATOR)
Inventor/s:
Dr Wong Peng Wen
Achievement:
Gold medal with mention
Special Award: Prize of Brussels Innova
7.DUMORE (WAVE DUAL MODE RESONATOR)
Inventor/s:
Dr Wong Peng Wen
Achievement:
Gold medal
Special Award: Prize of Brussels Innova
8.TRIMORE (WAVE TRIPLE MODE RESONATOR)
Inventor/:
Dr Wong Peng Wen
Achievement:
Gold medal
9.BOS – GAS CONC MEASURE
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Abdul Rashid A Aziz
Achievement:
Silver medal
10. BIO-GASOLINE FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE VIA
CATALYTIC CONVERSION PROCESS (BIOGAX)
Inventor/s:
Dr Murni Melati Ahmad, AP Dr Suzana Yusup
and Prof Yoshimitsu Uemura
Achievement:
Silver medal
3.BOS – FLAME TEMP MEASURE
11. LUBE-PLASTICIZER
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Abdul Rashid A Aziz
Achievement:
Gold medal
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Nasir Shafiq, Prof Dr Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin
and AP Dr Shamsul Rahman M Kutty
Achievement:
Silver medal
Special Award: Prize of Charles Picqué, Minister- President
4. ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR BOILER TRIPS
Inventor/s:
Special Award: Prize of the Association of Polish Inventors &
Rationalizers
Inventor/s:
AP Dr Hussain Al-Kayeim
Achievement:
Achievement:
Bronze medal
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AP Dr Hussain Al-Kayeim
Gold medal
12. ORTHOPTIC THERAPY DEVICE
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Champion in the International OSS
Creative Multimedia Competition 2011
Eight students from the Computer & Information Sciences Department participated in
the 2011 International Open Source Society (OSS) Creative Multimedia Development
Competition
(http://mygosscon.oscc.org.my/2011/multimedia-competition-2011).
The
competition was held in conjunction with the Malaysia Chief Information Officer (CIO) &
Malaysian Government Open Source Conferences 2011.
The competition was open to all individuals aged 18 years and above; at the same time
must be students in any institution of higher education worldwide. It was organised by
the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation & Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) in
collaboration with the Open Source Competency Centre (OSCC).
The final round of the competition involving 7 short-listed teams was held at the PICC,
Putrajaya, from 29-30 November 2011. UTP produced a video montage entitled “Make
Everything Happen”.
The team, which emerged as champion for the competition, proudly took home a cash prize
of RM 30,000.
The video montage which has been uploaded to YouTube can be viewed via the following
link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLxMmjBUIIo&feature=player_embedded.
The BSN Inter-Varsity Social Venture Challenge 2011
5 students from the Computer & Information
Sciences Department participated in the
Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Inter-Varsity
Social Venture Challenge 2011 (http://www.
mybsn.com.my/socialventure/index.htm)
with their social venture business proposal
entitled ‘E-Commerce for Youngsters’.
The project was short-listed from 38 total
submissions from public & private higher
learning institutions across the nation. The
final round was held at the Sheraton Imperial
Hotel, KL from 3-5 December 2011 involving
the best 8 teams in which the students had
to present their project to panels comprising
of financial institution representatives,
industrial experts, social-venture capitalists
and media representatives.
The project clinched a Merit Award
comprising a cash prize of RM 5,000 and RM
1,000 worth of book vouchers. In addition,
the team also received special invitation to
participate in the Regional DiGi Challenge
for Change Competition 2011 in Penang.
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ACHIEVEMENT
Champion – International Student Sports Carnival 2011
The Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
contingent managed to uphold the title of
OVERALL CHAMPION for two consecutive
years at the International Student Sports
Carnival (ISSC) by winning seven gold
medals in Volleyball (Male & Female),
Relay (Male & Female), Tug-of-War (Male &
Female) & Sepak Raga Bulatan as well as
a bronze medal in Badminton. The event
was held at UTP from 28 to 30 October 2011.
More than 1000 international student
athletes from 32 institutions of higher
learning in Malaysia took part in the
tournament. It was jointly organised by the
Ministry of Higher Education and hosted by
UTP. Eight games namely Futsal, Netball,
Volleyball, Basketball 3-on-3, Sepak Raga
Bulatan, Tug-of-War, Badminton and
Campus Relay were contested.
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The tournament was officiated by YBhg
Dr Mohamed Ali Abdul Rahman, Director,
Governance Division (Private Higher
Education Institutions), Department of
Higher Education, Ministry of Higher
Education (MOHE) representing YBhg
Dato’ Professor Dr Rujhan Mustafa, the
Department’s Director General.
Also present during the ceremony were
YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim, Vice
Chancellor of UTP; Tuan Haji Mohamed
Noor Rosli Baharom, Deputy Vice Chancellor
of Student Affairs & Alumni, members
of management from all participating
institutions of higher learning, staff and
students of UTP.
The International Student Sports Carnival
was first organised in 2007 with the objective
to inculcate healthy and productive
integration amongst international students
from various ethnics and nationalities with
local students of public and private higher
learning Institutions. It is aimed to promote
a competitive spirit and instil a sense
of cohesion. It is also meant to produce
graduates who are positive in their outlook,
proactive, constructive and creative in their
thinking.
The prizes were given away on the final day
by Puan Wan Nadiah Wan Daud, Principal
Assistant Director, Development & Student
Affairs Division, Department of Higher
Education, MOHE accompanied by Tuan
Haji Mohamed Noor Rosli.
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21st Century International Arts
Festival-Thousand Beats of Asia
The University won 6 Gold Awards and
3 Silver Awards in the 21st Century
International Arts Festival-Thousand Beats
of Asia organised by the Cultural Arts
Development Singapore. The event was
held at the Genting Highlands Convention
Centre from 21 – 24 November 2011 and
UTP was represented by 57 members of the
Chinese Orchestra and the Performing Arts
Group (UPAG).
The objectives of this festival are:
• To promote arts, music and culture
internationally
• To inculcate the appreciation for fine arts
• To promote cultural exchange amongst
participants
• To provide a platform to showcase their
talent
A total of 5000 performers including
professional and amateur groups from
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China and
the Philippines participated in the four
categories: Dance, Band, Chinese Orchestra
and Choral.
The University’s Cultural Group also took the
opportunity to foster networking with other
performing arts groups since the festival also
included other activities such as workshops,
seminar, discussions and meetings.
The UTP Performing Arts Group (UPAG) won
2 Gold Awards in the Malay Dance category,
1 Gold in the Chinese Dance Category and
1 Gold in the Indian Dance Category. The
UTP Chinese Orchestra won 2 Gold awards
and 3 Silver Awards in the Ensemble Chinese
Orchestra Category.
Champion In The Dhiirathi Nakshatra 2011
16 members of UTP Bhangra Group (Gajjdi Jawani) won the first
place in the annual dance and singing competition “Dhiirathi
Nakshatra 2011” organised by the Indian Cultural and Language
Society (ICLS) of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar
Campus in collaboration with Pertubuhan Artis-Artis India Malaysia
(PAAIM) held on 19 November 2011 at Seri Sedaya International
School Hall, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
The team brought back home RM500 and a trophy in the dance
category while HELP University College was the first runner up
followed by Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology University
(APITT) as the second runner up. Special commend was given for
the coordination and the props used such as the additional dholists
(drums).
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Official Opening of The Centralized
Analytical Laboratory (CAL)
The Centralized Analytical Laboratory (CAL)
was officially opened by Puan Juniwati
Rahmat Hussin, Vice President of Human
Resource Management, PETRONAS on 15
October 2011. The event was attended by
members of UTP’s Management Committee
and personnel from CAL. The ceremony
began with ribbon cutting in front of CAL’s
office followed by a tour of the lab facilities.
The Centralized Analytical Laboratory (CAL)
is one of the service centres established
under the Research & Innovation division
of UTP. It is equipped with state-of-the-art
analytical instrumentation for microscopy,
spectroscopy
and
chromatography
analyses. CAL aims to promote research
excellence by ensuring that the requested
analytical services comply with international
standards and is timely delivered to all
customers. The centre was set up to serve the
research needs of UTP researchers as well
as service requirements by external parties
from industries, research organisations and
other universities. CAL provides analytical
services for various projects in green
technology, solar energy, nanotechnology,
oil, gas and petrochemicals disciplines.
Design & Prototyping Centre (DPC)
A Service Centre under the Advanced Technology &
Innovation Centre (ATIC), DPC is readily available to
support key components for UTP Research communities
and industries. and is located at Block 16.
DPC offers:
Concept Development – Project Design and Engineering,
Detail Drawings, 3-Dimensional Solid Modeling, Conceptual
Styling and Feasibility, Design for Manufacturing and
Assembly.
Advance Prototyping Services – Rapid Prototyping,
CNC Machining, Perspex/Acrylic Complex Cutting, Metal
Complex Cutting.
Testing & Design of Experiments (DOE) – Full
Programme Management, Experimental Setup & Support,
System & Component Testing, Quality Improvement,
Product Development & Evaluation, Structural Analysis /
Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
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Visit by Schlumberger Asia President
15 December 2011 marked another
milestone between Schlumberger and
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS when Ms
Hinda Gharbi, Schlumberger Asia President
made her maiden visit to the University with
the objective of enhancing the collaboration
between UTP and Schlumberger.
The entourage included En. Azhar Abdullah,
Schlumberger Asia VP Testing (SLB-UTP
Ambassador) and Mr. Rasik Bahadur,
Schlumberger Asia VP Human Resources.
To mark the occasion, UTP Vice Chancellor
YBhg Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim and
Ms Hinda Gharbi launched the Ambassador
Programme between the University and
Schlumberger by signing a plaque.
Among highlights of the visit was a
presentation by Ms Gharbi on “The Oil and
Gas Industry – Creativity and Innovation
Towards Excellence” which was attended by
more than 200 staff and students.
The Schlumberger entourage also visited
the Information Resource Centre (IRC),
SEACARL and EOR Labs.
Towards the end of the visit, YBhg Datuk
Dr. Zainal Abidin and Ms Gharbi officially
opened the UTP-Schlumberger Alcove,
located at Pocket D.
MUHIBBAH – UTP Prestigious Scholarship
Programme In Cambodia
took place at the head office of Muhibbah
Engineering (Cambodia) in Mondial Centre,
Phnom Penh.
On 19 November 2011, UTP marked another
significant smart partnership with one of the
best construction engineering companies in
Malaysia, Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd
(MEB). MEB has awarded ‘Muhibbah-UTP
Prestigious Scholarship’ to two students
to further their studies in UTP. The event
The scholarship recipients will pursue their
studies in Civil Engineering and Petroleum
Engineering programmes. Furthermore,
Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd. had agreed
to provide two scholarships per year to
Cambodian students to study at UTP for the
next five years.
The scholarship was presented by the
Executive Director of Muhibbah Engineering
(Cambodia) Co. Ltd, Oknha Khieng Hann.
The event was highlighted by the local
media and was given wide publicity by
the local TV stations and newspapers. The
scholarship awarded to these students is
the contribution from Muhibbah Group and
UTP to the people of Cambodia towards
enhancing their human resource capabilities
through education.
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Establishment of UTP Alumni
Thailand International Chapter
With the increasing number of international
graduates, the Career Advisory and
Alumni Unit (CAAU) has established its
7th international chapter in Thailand. The
official establishment of UTP Alumni Thailand
Chapter (TAA) took place in the city of Hat
Yai, Thailand on 11 December 2011 and
was witnessed by Tn. Hj. Mohamed Noor
Rosli Baharom, UTP Deputy Vice Chancellor
of Student Affairs & Alumni and En Rosedi
Ismail Liaison Officer of Trans Thai-Malaysia
Limited (TTM). In his officiating speech, Tn.
Hj. Mohamed Noor Rosli conveyed his hope
that this 7th UTP Alumni International Chapter
would do well and be active in the future
especially in giving back to their alma mater
and the society.
TAA has conducted activities such as
regular visits to UTP to assist Thai students,
and has conducted English and Engineering
Workshops to school students in Thailand.
TAA has expressed its hope in playing a
more vital role in the future to complete the
cycle of Energy Receive, Energy Return.
The fruitful event was concluded with a
sharing session among UTP representatives
and the participants about the roles of
CAAU and alumni in increasing the level of
employability among UTP graduates.
Earlier, on 10 December 2011, the
University’s Career Advisory & Alumni
Unit together with the University’s Alumni
Association, TAA and the Thailand Student
Association (TSA) had collaborated in a
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Programme held in Hat Yai.
The programme took place at the SOS
Children Village, which is under an
international umbrella organisation, SOS –
Kinderdorf International – an independent,
non-governmental
international
development organisation which has been
working to meet the needs and protect
the interests and rights of children since
1949. The village focuses on orphans,
abandoned and needy children. In this
half day programme, the alumni members
conducted various kinds of games
and competitions for the children, which
consisted of inspirational and motivational
elements.
The University’s Alumni Association and
Career Advisory & Alumni Unit also donated
various sports equipment to the SOS
Children Village.
Establishment of UTP Alumni, Johor Branch
UTP Alumni welcomed another addition to its family through the
establishment of its branch in Pasir Gudang, Johor on 9 December
2011. Ms Penny Goh, representative of UTP Alumni Association shared
on the association’s activities. En Talhah Hasan, Senior Manager of
Student Support Services Department officiated the event.
In conjunction with the establishment, the Career Advisory &
Alumni Unit and the Alumni Association took the opportunity to visit
‘Persatuan Kebajikan Darul Hanan’ in Pasir Gudang. During the visit,
they also donated story books, reference books for SPM, stationery
and sports equipment. En Talhah also led the discussion with Puan
Nurhayani Bt Islam, the principal of the centre on how the Alumni
members in Johor can play a role in helping the students to improve
their studies.
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UTP Shares Solar Technology with Local Community
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) donated a mobile solar
electricity generator designed by a team of students and lecturers
to SMK Seri Iskandar recently.
The team was headed by Associate Professor Dr Balbir Singh
Mahinder Singh from UTP’s Academic Central Services. He said
that apart from harnessing the power of solar energy into usable
electricity, the mobile generator will also serve the purpose of
providing awareness related to the use of solar energy as an
alternative source of energy.
SMK Seri Iskandar would be strategic for the dissemination of
information regarding how solar electricity can be generated, to the
students, teachers, parents and other members of the surrounding
community.
According to Dr Balbir, the solar powered electricity generator can
provide up to 500 Watts of electrical power. During the day, the
electricity generated can be utilised directly and battery is used
for storing the electrical energy to be used at night. The amount of
energy that can be stored in the battery is approximately 1.2 kWh. A
fully charged battery can light up to six 14 Watt energy saving bulbs,
throughout the night.
The mobile generator can be used to supply electricity to power
up the school’s Science Garden. Students, teachers, parents and
member of the public can utilise the solar electricity to power up their
appliances via the power outlets available at the mobile generator.
The school is also planning to utilise the mobile generator for
teaching of Physics and Living skills subjects.
The initiative is part of UTP’s Corporate Social Responsibility
projects that focuses on the latest technology for the betterment of
the community and towards nurturing innovative minds.
UTP Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim handed over
the mobile solar electricity generator to the school’s principal, Puan
Mashitah Ismail on 17 November 2011 at the school. The event was
witnessed by district education officers, UTP staff, teachers and
students.
Giving back to the community through research and innovation has
always been emphasised by UTP, as it aspires to be a Leader in
Technology Education and Centre for Creativity and Innovation as
well as to produce well-rounded graduates who can become the
pillars of national development in the future.
Faculty of Engineering Away Day
Faculty of Engineering (FoE), Universiti
Teknologi PETRONAS has organised its
inaugural Away Day Programme which
was held from 18 to 20 December 2011 at
Teluk Dalam Resort, Pulau Pangkor. Dean
of Faculty of Engineering, Heads and
Deputy Heads of Department (DHoDs)
of respective faculties; Chemical, Civil,
Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical and
Petroleum Engineering as well as Petroleum
Geoscience Departments attended this
Away Day Programme.
ahead in our journey to become a Research
University (RU) by 2013.
The objective of this Away Day Programme
is to strengthen ties among the departments
in the Faculty of Engineering. Prof Ir Dr
Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin, Dean of the Faculty
of Engineering, in his opening remarks said
that the strong bond between the faculty
members is very crucial in order to form
a dynamic team to face any challenges
Prof Ir Dr Muhd Fadhil in his closing remarks
thanked all participants for attending this
important programme. It was a fruitful
discussion in an informal environment and it
is hoped that the cooperation will continue
further in our future endeavour to support
our university’s aspiration.
The programme started on the first day with
Engineering Faculty Academic Committee
(EFAC) meeting on 18 Dec 2011 followed by
a Strategic Workshop on the second day to
streamline and synergise strategies as well
as initiatives in achieving UTP’s target to
achieve RU status in 2013. The final day was
allocated to conduct the PPA review session
for the faculty level.
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Menggapai Impian
2011
The University places great emphasis in undertaking its social
responsibility towards the surrounding communities. This has been
one of the best main initiatives taken by the University to reach to the
communities outside the campus and one of the ways to keep up
with the spirit of sharing and giving to those in need.
Organised for the 5th time this year, ‘Menggapai Impian’ was held on
20 December 2011 with the aim to enhance the learning experience
of the underprivileged in order for them to enjoy a better learning
environment. This year 57 students consisting of both primary &
secondary level from 3 orphanages, Persatuan Kebajikan KanakKanak Yatim Rumah Wawasan Manjung, (non Muslim), Pertubuhan
Anak-anak Yatim Diamond Hope, Ayer Tawar (non Muslim) and
Rumah Anak Yatim Darussalam, Tambun were invited to the
programme. Under this initiative, UTP staff sponsored a minimum
of RM100.00 in the form of school uniforms, shoes, stationery and
school bags for the new school year.
Besides enjoying their gifts, lunch and balloon games, we hope that
the contribution will also lessen the burden of the children and spur
them to study hard.
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