19/01/2025
On Friday, 17th January 2025, the delegation from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) conducted benchmarking visits to two esteemed institutions, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in the morning and Universiti Malaya (UM) in the evening.
The delegation included Prof. Madya Dr. Syarifah Nur Aqida Binti Syed Ahmad, who serves as the Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fitri Bin Yusop, the Head of Programme for Master and Knowledge Development, Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Fadzil Faisae Bin Ab. Rashid, the Coordinator of Academics for the Master of Mechanical Engineering program, and Dr. Salwani Binti Mohd Salleh, the Coordinator of Project Dissertation for the Master of Mechanical Engineering program.
In the morning, the team visited UPM's Faculty of Engineering, where they were warmly hosted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Idris Shah Ismail, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The session focused on exchanging ideas, exploring collaborative initiatives, and sharing best practices to improve UMPSA’s Master of Mechanical Engineering by coursework program. The visit to UPM provided an excellent platform to leverage its expertise and approaches in academic program development.
In the evening, the delegation continued their benchmarking efforts at Universiti Malaya (UM), hosted by Dr. Nazatul Liana Sukiman, a Senior Lecturer from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Centre of Advanced Materials, Faculty of Engineering. The session at UM offered additional valuable insights and collaborative opportunities in engineering education and advanced materials research.
These visits marked a significant step toward strengthening UMPSA’s academic programs and fostering collaboration among leading institutions. We express our gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Idris Shah Ismail at UPM and Dr. Nazatul Liana Sukiman at UM for their warm hospitality and shared knowledge. We look forward to continued partnerships for academic excellence.
