Month: July 2025

Research is Our Culture

Benchmarking Visit from UTP: Advancing Simulation-Based Teaching and Learning with Ansys

On 24 July 2025, most of AMSERU members proudly hosted a benchmarking visit from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). The visit stemmed from connections made during the recent 1st ANSYS Academic Conference in Kuala Lumpur, where Dr. Suazlan, Dr. Sa’adah and Dr. Syazwani engaged with UTP representatives on the integration of…
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AMSERU at STEMVAGANZA 2025 | Nurturing Curiosity, Inspiring Futures

We were honoured to take part in the Karnival Kurikulum STEMVAGANZA at SMK Bandar Sunway on 23 July 2025, proudly representing the Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering Research Unit (AMSERU) from IIUM. Our exhibition featured interactive 3D-printed biodegradable designs, material samples, and real-time demonstrations of additive manufacturing. From playful coasters to bio-inspired objects (yes, even a durian!), students were engaged in…
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Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Noor Azlina Binti Hassan – LIF Global 2025 Finalist!

We are proud to celebrate Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Noor Azlina Binti Hassan, Coordinator of AMSERU, on her outstanding achievement in successfully completing the Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) Global 2025 and being selected as a Finalist representing Malaysia! 🇲🇾 ✨ “Grateful. Humbled. Inspired.”These words reflect her inspiring journey — one grounded in commitment, collaboration,…
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Graduate Research Opportunity in CFD & Nanomaterials – October 2025 Intake

Dear colleagues and prospective postgraduate students,We appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity to help us reach aspiring researchers with a passion for sustainable engineering. We are inviting applications from highly motivated individuals to join a research project based at IIUM Gombak, commencing in October 2025. The project centers on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations…
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Celebrating Research Excellence in Materials Imaging – Dr. Syazwani Mohd Zaki Shortlisted in the 2024 IOM3 Imaging Competition

In October 2024, Dr. Syazwani Mohd Zaki participated in the 2024 Imaging Competition organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), UK, a prestigious event specifically aimed at early career researchers in the field of materials science. Her imaging work, which focused on the morphology of PVA-Chitosan Hydrogel incorporated with Polyaniline, captured using…
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Congratulations, Sr. Flora Serati!

🎓 Congratulations, Sr. Flora Serati! 🎉 We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sr. Flora Serati on the successful completion of her Master viva voce with minor corrections in February 2025. Sr. Flora pursued her postgraduate journey under the supervision of Dr. Syazwani Mohd Zaki, with generous support from MARA’s Graduate Excellence Programme (GREP). Her dedication and perseverance not only…
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🎉 Congratulations to All FYP1 & FYP2 Students!🎉

🎉 Congratulations to All FYP1 & FYP2 Students! 🎉📅 Presentation Day – 13 June 2025📚 Semester 2, Session 2024/2025 AMSERU would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all students who successfully presented their Final Year Project 1 (FYP1) and Final Year Project 2 (FYP2) on 13 June 2025. Your dedication, critical thinking, and perseverance…
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🌌 STEM Day with Ts. Dr. Norhuda Hidayah Nordin: Igniting Young Minds in Space Science! 🚀

On 11 July 2025, STEM curiosity came alive at Dewan Anakku Pintar Soleh, Kuang, as excited young learners took part in STEM Day: Eksplorasi Sains Angkasa. Themed around space exploration, the event featured hands-on activities including rocket experiments, material exhibits, and a fun-filled mini science exploration session. A special highlight was the inspiring talk “Superhero…
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🎓 Alumni Achievement Highlight — Congratulations to Ir. Ts. Dr. Lailatul Harina binti Paijan 🎉

We are proud to extend our warmest congratulations to Ir. Ts. Dr. Lailatul Harina binti Paijan, a proud alumna of the PhD programme (2019) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Maleque, on her appointment as Deputy Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies) at the Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (FTKMP), Universiti Teknikal…
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🎓 Congratulations to Sr. Fatin Nurafiqah Binti Mohd Nazeri on Her Successful Viva Voce 🎓

The Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering Research Unit (AMSERU) proudly congratulatesSr. Fatin Nurafiqah Binti Mohd Nazeri (G2318434) on the successful completion of her Viva Voce / PTEM Examination for the Master of Science in Engineering (Materials Engineering) programme. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated supervisors: 🔹 Prof. Ts. Dr. Hazleen Binti Anuar…
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