RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Where Science Meets Society
Discovering Solutions for a Better World
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia advances research through strategic niche areas that respond to national priorities and global challenges. From nation building, health and medical technology, renewable energy, climate change and biodiversity, to advanced materials, sustainable development and digital informatics, UKM brings together multidisciplinary expertise to generate impactful knowledge, innovation and solutions for Malaysia and the world.
UKM RESEARCH AREAS
Digital and Frontier Technology
Focuses on future-driven digital technology, including IR4.0, advanced computing, network technology, advanced manufacturing, mobility, advanced structures and advanced materials.
Sustainable Resources, Environment and Smart Living
Drives research on sustainability, renewable energy, climate change, space science, biodiversity, natural resources, food security, smart communities and environmental solutions.
Health and Advanced Medicine
Supports research in cancer, obesity-related diseases, natural products and medicine, infection and immunology, public health, neuroscience, mental health, regenerative medicine and healthy ageing.
Social and Economic Transformation
Promotes cross-disciplinary research on society, economy, technology, national identity, social inclusion, wellbeing, values and future competencies.
Heritage and Civil Society
Focuses on identity, human ecology, Islam and social justice, heritage preservation, governance, rule of law, civilisation and cultural diversity.
SCIENCE RESEARCH AT UKM
From advanced medicine and renewable energy to digital technology and environmental research, UKM science transforms discovery into solutions for a better world.
- Fundamental and Applied Sciences
- Data Modelling and Mathematical Sciences
- Advanced Materials and Polymer Science
- Water, Earth and Environmental Science
- Climate Change and Atmospheric Systems
- Biodiversity and Natural Heritage
- Food Science and Food Safety
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Engineering and the Built Environment
- Sustainable Process and Industrial Technology
- Smart Cities, Architecture and Sustainable Communities
- Automotive, Transportation and Mobility
- Engineering Education
- Digital and Frontier Technologies
- Microengineering and Nanoelectronics
- Solar and Renewable Energy
- Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy
- Systems Biology, Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Cancer and Molecular Medicine
- Clinical and Translational Medicine
- Neuroscience and Mental Health
- Population and Community Health
- Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Forensic Science
- Toxicology and Health-Risk Research
- Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Development
- Clinical Pharmacy and Quality Use of Medicines
- Oral and Dental Health
SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH AT UKM
UKM social sciences research explores people, communities, culture, governance and the economy to support inclusive and sustainable development.
- Social and Economic Transformation
- Heritage, Governance and Civil Society
- Media and Communication
- Health Communication and Public Information
- Fact-Checking and Information Integrity
- Psychology and Human Well-Being
- Social Work and Human Development
- Language and Linguistics
- Malay Language, Literature and Culture
- Development, Society and Environment
- History, Politics and International Affairs
- Economics and Sustainable Development
- Global Business and Digital Economy
- Governance, Accountability and Institutional Resilience
- Value Creation and Human Well-Being
- Accounting, Management and Business
- Law, International Law and Siyar
- Malaysian and Comparative Law
- Islamic Law, Halal, Finance and Human Rights
- Theology, Philosophy and Interfaith Studies
- Da’wah, Leadership and Islamic Psychology
- Quran, Sunnah and Islamic Knowledge
- Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation
- Malay World and Civilisation
- Heritage, Archaeology and Manuscript Studies
- Malaysian and International Studies
- Regional and Area Studies
- Ethnic Studies and Social Cohesion
- Islamic Civilisation and Sustainable Society
- Education and Future Competencies
Our Research Entities
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- Institute of The Malay World and Civilization (ATMA)
- Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS)
- Fuel Cell Institute (SELFUEL)
- Institute of Islam Hadhari (HADHARI)
- Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA)
- Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS)
- Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN)
- Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI)
- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI)
- Institute of Climate Change (IPI)
- Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI)
- Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA UKM)
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