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Join us at MTE 2024: Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards and Expo (SDG IIAE). This is where groundbreaking innovation converges with boundless inspiration, propelling visionary ideas into the spotlight. Together, let’s forge a future that transcends borders, strengthens communities, and leaves an indelible mark for generations to come. Save the date for the highly anticipated awards, set to unfold virtually from 16 to 18 October 2024.
As a pioneering initiative in the region, the Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards and Expo (SDG IIAE) is dedicated to honoring exceptional contributions that enact real, tangible change. But this isn’t merely an ordinary award ceremony; it’s a dynamic platform where brilliance illuminates the way and aspirations transform into reality.
MTE: SDG IIAE 2024 serves to provide a platform for ideas to be heard by industry, academic, entrepreneurs etc by unveiling the pivotal role of seamlessly integrating academic research with industry practices in propelling innovations toward commercial success. This approach not only enhances Innovation with high commercialization potential or have been commercialized in the local or international market will stand a greater chance of winning. but also emphasizes the significance of collaborations between academic and industry professionals. Acknowledge how innovations with high commercial potential or those already making a splash on the global and local stages are setting the pace, transforming academic breakthroughs into industry milestones.
Discover the latest technology trends and solutions in various sectors and explore the Innovation Marketplace to learn about the latest innovations and meet the people behind them.
A platform for exhibitors to network with industry experts, peers, and other like-minded individuals; build business relationships. It also offers a chance to pitch innovative ideas to potential investors and partners.
Global top research scientists, innovators and inventors flock yearly to enter MTE’s long-standing and much coveted awards.
Attendees can gain insights into the latest trends and solutions in various sectors, and learn about the future of technology and innovation.
An extraordinary event that celebrates the power of innovation, ideas, and initiatives that drive positive change in our world. Get ready to embark on a journey that paves the way for sustainability, poverty eradication, enhanced well-being, planetary protection, and a future filled with peace and prosperity.
A celebration of the most groundbreaking innovative products and solutions in the region. Across five main categories: Health & Well-being; Inclusivity; Human Capital; Environment and Natural Resources; and Economic Growth, encompassing all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Awards provide a platform to recognize and reward the most innovative and impactful technologies, fostering a vibrant community of changemakers.
Sharity Malaysia is a concept based on sharing and caring for communities. At MTE SDG International Innovation Awards, we aspire to bridge organisations and communities, to share our challenges, knowledge, experiences, and resources, and form connections to empower and help build communities better.
Sharity Malaysia will provide a universal vision, and increase the responsibility and goals for accomplishing human development. We are reminding each other that we all have a responsibility and role to play, that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
As a testament to its growth and success, MTE has now added 3 satellite events to its main annual event in Feb/March, catering to the diverse needs of businesses and individuals seeking to stay ahead of the curve. We bring you the 2 upcoming events
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Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed, FASc, is the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia. He was formerly the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation. Prof. Abdul Rahman is also a certified Professional Engineer, prominent scholar and researcher. Professor Abdul Rahman attended Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Kulim in Kedah before continuing his studies at the University of Southern California in the USA, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Subsequently, he received his Master’s degree and completed his Ph.D. in 1993 in the same field from the University of New Hampshire, USA.
Professor Abdul Rahman began his professional career as a lecturer at the School of Chemical Engineering (SCE), USM in 1993. He was one of the pioneers of the School and served as the Dean of SCE. As an active researcher, his research interests span across the areas of reaction engineering and catalysis, air pollution, wastewater treatment, fuel technology and nanotechnology. His collaboration with international researchers includes those from Osaka University and Nagaoka University of Technology in Japan; and with the University of Lorraine (France) where he has also broadened his research influence.
He has received more than 80 research grants from various national/international organisations, amounting to more than RM25 million and has published more than 600 research papers in international/national journals and conference proceedings with Scopus bibliographic database recorded H–Index of 93 and total citation around 30,656. He has also graduated more than 50 Master’s and PhD students.
As a result of his excellent research achievements, he has received more than 60 national/ international awards, honors and recognitions, viz; Malaysia Toray Science Foundation Award and Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) (2012); Malaysia’s Rising Star Award (2015); MARA/MRSM Icon (2017) and Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate (2018, 2019 & 2021). Apart from his extensive research work, Professor Abdul Rahman has been instrumental in the success of the University’s cooperation and partnership with the industry. His active involvement in the Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology Centre (CREST) has seen a boost in collaborative R&D projects between USM and the industry.
At the national level, Professor Abdul Rahman serves as the Technical Advisor for the Public Private Research Network (PPRN) and Evaluation Panel for Translational Research@MOHE under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. He is a Field Expert in the Nanotechnology Area and Project Leader of National Graphene Consortium under the National Nanotechnology Centre. As a fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), he has been appointed by ASM as the Industry Focus Group Leader for the Malaysia Science, Technology, Innovation Master Plan (STIMP) 2020-2030 and recently appointed as Chairman of the Task Force on National Nanotechnology Policy and Strategy (NNPS) 2021-2030.
