LKC FES IAP Meeting at Sungai Long Campus

LKC FES academics with IAP members

An Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) Meeting was organised by UTAR Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 22 October 2024.

The IAP Meeting provided a platform for cross-departmental discussions, fostering collaboration and dialogue between UTAR academics and the invited industry experts. By sharing insights on current industrial trends, the meeting aimed to tackle important issues, including competitive remuneration such as minimum wages and salary increments for people working in the field, the flexibility in combining remote and in-office work (hybrid working), and the university’s role in talent recruitment.

Chairing the meeting was LKC FES Dean Prof Ts Dr Yap Wun She, along with other LKC FES deputy deans, heads of departments and academics.

Prof Yap sharing the overview of UTAR

During the meeting, Prof Yap provided the IAP members with an overview of UTAR, including the university’s vision and mission as well as details about its two campuses. He highlighted that LKC FES is the largest faculty at UTAR and discussed the programmes offered. He also shared the research centres within LKC FES and displayed the organisational chart, introducing the deputy deans and heads of departments to the IAP members.

The IAP members who attended the meeting were Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad Technology Architecture Vice President Mr Melvin Lee Aik Pueh, IPM Professional Services Sdn Bhd Founder and Managing Director Ir Dr Justin Lai Woon Fatt, PRefChem General Manager Mr Tan Wei Chen, Petronas Process Safety Technical Professional Ir Chong Shin Lee, Armamentarium Consulting Consultant Ir Shamila Ariaratnam, GoAutomate S/B Managing Director Mr Tan Wei Qiang, WW Quantity Surveying Consultancy Principal Sr Neoh Wen Wan, IJM Land Contract Manager Sr Goh Pei See, TM Berhad/TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd Assistant General Manager Mrs Arnida binti Amdan, ER Consult Senior Associate Mr Lee Jun Yip, Go Terra Property Management Services Sdn Bhd Director Ts Fong Yit Meng, Advanced Micro Devices Global Services (M) Sdn Bhd Senior Member of Technical Staff Mr Low Pit Fuh, Vitrox Corporation Berhad Specialist Engineer Dr Tan Chun Aun, The Architectural Network Sole Proprietor/ Principal Ar Chow Yeut Keong, BYG Architecture Sdn Bhd Director Ar TPr Reg Conservator Michael Ong Chin Keong, Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Berhad Strategic Analytics Head Mr Lim Jue Yao, DCAP Commercial/DCAP Holdings Data Science Head Dr Chong Zan Kai, CACEIS Malaysia Sdn Bhd Associate Director Mr Sim Ken Yang, CIMB Group Director Ms Phoon Hoi Fen, Duriane Professionals Sdn Bhd Director Ir Mah Way Sheng, PT Bayan Resources TBK Director – Chief Operating Officer Mr Lim Chai Hock, A T Goh Architect Principal Ar Dr Goh Ai Tee, Archicentre Sdn Bhd Founder Director Ar Dr Tan Loke Mun, PIKOM, The National Tech Association of Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Mr Ong Kian Yew, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Finance Deputy Director Mr Chong Ka Foo (UTAR alumni), and Eversendai Corporation Bhd Contract and Commercial Manager Mr Tarman Verasingam (UTAR alumni).

The meeting concluded with Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering academic Dr Hafiz bin Basarudin, Department of Surveying Head Dr Felicia Yong Yan Yan, Department of Architecture and Sustainable Design Head Ts Dr Tan Kok Hong, Department of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering academic Dr Kwan Ban Hoe, Department of Chemical Engineering Head Dr Ng Law Yong, Department of Civil Engineering Head Ir Ts Dr Yip Chun Chieh, Department of Computing Head Ts Dr Hoo Meei Hao and Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences Dr Wong Voon Hee sharing the feedbacks received from the IAP members on the issues discussed, followed by a lab visit.

UTAR is committed to sustained excellence by working closely with industry experts to develop its curriculum. This collaboration improves educational quality and enriches teaching methods with valuable industry insights and real-world examples. As a result, graduates are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of today’s workforce, helping UTAR maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Clockwise, from left: Dr Hafiz, Dr Felicia Yong, Dr Kwan, Dr Tan sharing the feedback received from the IAP members

Clockwise, from left: Dr Wong, Dr Hoo, Dr Ng and Dr Yip sharing the feedback received from the IAP members