The delegation of Curtin University, Miri visited Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus (UPMKB) on 7 December 2022 to discuss cooperation in the field of research.

The collaboration program between the Institut EkoSains Borneo (IEB), UPMKB and Curtin Universityin the field of research will have great benefits and impacts in the field of research in Sarawak especially.   The combination of knowledge, expertise, natural resources and infrastructure facilities enables UPMKB and Curtin University researchers to solve complex scientific questions and develop research.   . In addition, the researchers were also exposed to a variety of new perspectives that could attract more funding at the international level.

Also celebrating the delegation from Curtin University were Dr. Tunung Robin (Head of Borneo Ethnic Laboratory, IEB), Dr. Latifah Omar (Head of Borneo Biodiversity Laboratory, IEB), Dr. Tan Toh Hii (Lecturer of the Department of Animal Sciences and Fisheries), IEB Associate Researcher and IEB Research Officer.

The Curtin University delegates who have attended are;

1. Prof Tuong Thuy Vu - Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Science (FOES)
2. Prof Nagarajan Ramasamy - Dean, Research and Development
3. Fidella Tiew - Director,  School of Pre-U and Continuing Education
4. A/Prof John Lau Sie Yon - Associate Dean of R&D, FOES
5. Dr Lim Chye Ing - Associate Dean of External Engagement, FOES
6. A/Prof Ling Huo Chong - HoD, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
7. A/Prof Garenth Lim King Hann - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
8. A/Prof M. Prasana - HoD, Department of Applied Science (Geology)
9. A/Prof Wong Kwong Soon - HoD, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
10. A/Prof Moola Mohan Reddy - Mechanical Engineering Department
11. A/Prof Law Ming Chiat - Mechanical Engineering Department
12. A/Prof Bridgid Chin Lai Fui - Chemical and Energy Engineering Department
13. Tan Yie Hua - Senior Lecturer, Chemical and Energy Engineering Department
14. Mahmood Bathaee- Chemical and Energy Engineering Department
15. Lee Yih Nin - Lecturer, Department of Applied Science (Aquaculture)

Institut EkoSains Borneo welcomes the delegation of Curtin University, Miri and hopes that this collaboration achieves its objectives and goes smoothly and successfully.

Date of Input: 13/12/2022 | Updated: 13/12/2022 | lanz