Congratulations to the Winners of IIUM Materials Lecture Competition (MLC) 2025

The IIUM Materials Lecture Competition (MLC) 2025, held on 18 August 2025, was a remarkable platform for our young talents to showcase their passion and research in materials science and engineering. Organised by IMM & IOM3 UK and proudly hosted by AMSERU, the competition highlighted innovative solutions for sustainability, technology, and human advancement.
🏆 Winner: Fathiyyah Nadhirah Abdul Fauzi
The Hidden Treasure in E-Waste: Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earths using Functionalized PVDF Membranes
🥈 Second Place: Nurul Aqilah Awang
SolarGel: Revolutionising Solar Water Generation with Smart Graphene Hydrogels
🥉 Third Place: Nabila Hamzah
Hidden Lifeline of Healthcare: Textile Electrodes for Everyday Wear
✨ Each of these works reflects the creativity, dedication, and scientific rigour of our students in addressing global challenges.
AMSERU extends heartfelt appreciation to the organising committee — Dr. Syazwani Mohd Zaki, Dr. Norhuda Hidayah Nordin, and Dr. Sa’adah Ahmad Sowi — and our esteemed judges, Dr. Norshahida Sharifuddin and Dr. Ricca Rahman Nasaruddin, for their invaluable guidance and support.
👏 Congratulations once again to all winners and participants. May this achievement inspire many more young researchers to pursue excellence in materials innovation and sustainability.
#AMSERU #IIUM #IMM #IOM3 #MaterialsScience #Innovation #Sustainability


