Team Visit – FST

In a beautiful demonstration of academic continuity and the enduring bond between mentor and protégé, a team led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shaiful Sajab recently conducted an official visit to the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), UKM. The visit was particularly significant as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shaiful is a distinguished alumnus of the faculty. Returning to the halls where his research journey began, he took the opportunity to visit his former laboratory and reconnect with his esteemed supervisor, Prof. Ts. Dr. Chia Chin Hua.

The heart of the visit was a productive session between the visiting team and the current cohort of postgraduate students at FST. This exchange of ideas provided a platform for the next generation of researchers to gain insights from an alumnus who has successfully transitioned into a leadership role within the academic and research community. Beyond the nostalgia, the meeting focused heavily on the future. Prof. Ts. Dr. Chia Chin Hua and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shaiful Sajab discussed potential avenues for formalized collaboration. By combining the specialized resources of FST with the current research initiatives led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shaiful, both parties aim to create a powerhouse for innovation that can address contemporary industrial challenges.

This visit serves as an inspiration to the FST community, showcasing how the relationship between a supervisor and a student can evolve into a lifelong professional partnership. As the meeting concluded, there was a shared sense of excitement for the breakthroughs that this renewed alliance will undoubtedly produce. We look forward to the fruitful outcomes of this collaboration and wish both teams the very best in their upcoming joint ventures.