Awards and Honors
UKM is nationally recognized as a leader and innovator in the realm of sustainability. We continue to strive for excellence and push the bounds to achieve sustainable solutions across campus. Below are many of the recognitions we have been awarded for our work in sustainability.
Commendation for Innovation in Sustainability
Minister of Natural Resources and Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad delivered the opening speech at the Annual Dinner and Leadership in Sustainability Awards organized by the Malaysia Green Building Council (GBC) last night.
The event was attended by companies and researchers involved in promoting green building sustainability through collaboration between industry, universities and communities.
On this occasion, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industrial and Society Network Affairs), Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin receives the Leadership in Sustainability Award (Commendation for Innovation in Sustainability) on behalf of the National University of Malaysia (UKM). UKM is the only higher education institution to have won this award.
For this award, UKM has sent a research project titled Decarbonization of Bertam, Penang using Twin Technology. This project is led by UKM Pakarunding (UKMP) together with Consultants from Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) led by Prof. By. Dr. Lim Chin Haw.
The UKM hopes that this recognition will encourage more consultants to lead research projects that can impact all walks of life at the national and international level.
Also present, President of Malaysia GBC, Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas; Chairman of UKMP Board, Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Hasni Ja’afar; Director of UKM’s Image Studies Center, Prof. Sr. Ts. Dr. Adi Irfan Che Ani; SERI Director, Prof. Madya Dr. Adib Ibrahim and UKMP General Manager, Mr. Ts. Yuriny Adnan.
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Blockbuster Project (Projek Gegar Gamat)
BIL. | PROJECT TITLE | PROJECT LEADER | RESEARCH CLUSTER | RESULT |
1 | Teacher Professional Development in Space Science through hands-on activity using UKM-SID System | Prof. Ir. Dr. Mardina Abdullah IPI UKM | TDT | 2 Stars |
2 | Towards One-stop Data Curation Portal for Climate Change Research in Malaysia (MyIKLIM database) | Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nizam Mohd. Said IPI UKM | SLASKP | 4 Stars |
3 | Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in Health | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emma Mirza Wati Mohamad FSSK UKM | TSE | 2 Stars |
4 | Carer-Assisted Care Programme for Stroke Survivors Living in the Community | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin FSK UKM | KPT | 1 Stars |
5 | Innovative Early Scoliosis Screening via SCOSCREEN | Dr. Asfarina Zanudin FSK UKM | KPT | 1 Stars |
6 | Innovatives Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Approach in Sustaining Dengue Vector Control | Prof. Dr. Hidayatulfathi Othman FSK UKM | KPT | 4 Stars |
7 | Neuroprotective Model for Healthy Longevity Among Malaysian Elderly | Prof. Dr. Suzana Shahar FSK UKM | KPT | 6 Stars |
National Fund – All-Part Parliamentary Group Malaysia-Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG)
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National Book Award 2023
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The World’s Most Citied Scientific Journal
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Recognition of the Climate Change Driver Earthquake Research Project
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Congratulations Dr Fazren Azmi
Congratulations to Dr Fazren Azmi, senior lecturer of the Faculty of Pharmacy who was successfully awarded the Dr Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh Research Grant 2023 today 15 August. This award was presented by YB Chang Lih Kang Minister of MOSTI and supervised by the Academy of Science Malaysia MOSTI is given to only one young researcher per year, from over 100 applications this year
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