Professor Dato' Dr. Burhanuddin Yeop Majlis

Phone: +603 89118161 or +603-89256930
E-mail: burhan@ukm.edu.my

Research Areas

  • Micro/Nanoelectronics
  • Microelctromechanical
  • Systems (MEMS) and Lab on Chip
  • Micro/Nanofabrication

Professor Burhanuddin Yeop Majlis is a distinguished microelectronics expert and a key figure in Malaysian academia and technology. He received his Ph.D. in microelectronics from the University of Durham, United Kingdom in 1988, his M.Sc. in microelectronics from the University of Wales, UK in 1980, and his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from UKM in 1979. His career at UKM is marked by leadership roles, including Deputy Dean of Engineering and founder of the Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN). He also directed the UKM-TM Microelectronics Research Centre and spearheaded the creation of UKM’s research clean room. A pioneer in his field, he initiated research in microfabrication, microsensors, and GaAs technology, later securing significant funding for MEMS research. His current interests include MEMS, RFMEMS, BioMEMS, and microenergy. An accomplished author, he has published numerous academic papers and textbooks. His contributions to the field are further highlighted by his leadership positions in professional societies, such as his role as Chairman of the IEEE Electron Devices Malaysia Chapter, and his founding of the Malaysia Nanotechnology Association. He was also appointed as a Tier-1 Senior Fellow of the MIMOS Industry Advisory Group (IAG). He was honored with the Achievement in Academic Award from the IET Malaysia in 2019.

Curriculum Vitae

  • BSc (Highest Honors) Physics Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 1979
  • MSc Microelectronics University of Wales 1981
  • PhD Microelectronics University of Durham UK 1988
  1. Director(founder), Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics(IMEN), 2002 – 2018
  2. Director, UKM-Telekom Microelectronics Research Centre , 1998-2002
  3. Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UKM, 2000 – now
  4. Deputy Dean of Engineering Faculty, May 1995- April 1997, May 1997 – Dec1997.
  5. Coordinator Science Matriculation for Engineering,  22 Julai 1993 – 31 Mac 1994.
  6. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UKM, 1993.
  7. Lecturer, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UKM, 1984 – 1993.
  8. Lecturer, Department of Electronics, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, UKM, 20 Oct 1980 – 1984
  9. Tutor, Unit of Electronics, Faculty of Science, UKM, 12 Jun 1979 – Oct 1980    
  • Senior Member, The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, SMIEEE.
  • Fellow Member, Malaysian Society of Solid State Science and Technology, FMSSS.
  • Member, Electron Devices Chapter, IEEE Malaysia Section, since 1995
  • Member, SPIE, 2005
  • Non-Corporate Member, The Institution of Electrical Engineers, IEE. until 1988
  • Chapter Head, Electron Devices Chapter, IEEE Malaysia Section, 1994 – 2006.
  • Advisor, Electron Devices Chapter, IEEE Malaysia Section, 2010- now
  • President (Founder Chairman), Malaysian Nanotechnology Association (MNA), Dec 2007 – 2012