Ahmad Hafiz Zaini, a third-year engineering student from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), completed a research internship at The University of Tokyo, focusing on the circular economy and second-life electric vehicle battery health diagnostics. The internship provided him with hands-on research experience, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of sustainable engineering. His experience highlights the value of international research exposure in developing technical skills and building academic networks.

Dr. Uswah Khairuddin, a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), has completed the first year of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Global Faculty Fellowship at Imperial College London. She is applying AI to rainfall modelling for better flood-risk prediction in Malaysia, and the fellowship has provided her with opportunities for technical learning, collaboration, and international collaboration. The second year of the fellowship will allow her to carry the work back to UTM, sharing new methods and research practices with students and colleagues.

UTM researchers won two categories, two Highly Commended recognitions, and a finalist position at the 2026 IChemE Malaysia Awards, and a Highly Commended recognition at the 2026 Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability. The university’s projects, including PalmEye and O3AT, were recognized for their contributions to sustainable agriculture, digitalization, and bio-based textiles. The wins will also qualify the teams to compete in the IChemE Global Awards 2026.