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USM RECORDS RM3 MILLION IN COMMERCIALISATION VALUE, STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

USM PULAU PINANG · 1 October 2026
Commercialisation Appreciation Ceremony USM

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continues to strengthen the national innovation and commercialisation agenda as the commercialisation value from the technology licensing and product sales reached RM3 million in 2025, compared to RM1.22 million in 2024.

This encouraging achievement was celebrated by USM Vice-Chancellor together with USM senior management at the Commercialisation Appreciation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 Assessment Year, held at the VIP Lounge, Level 6, Chancellory Building, USM.

USM Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, said the achievement is the result of the collective efforts of researchers and university community at various levels in strengthening USM’s innovation and commercialisation ecosystem. According to him, commercialisation efforts should continue to be grounded in USM’s strengths in education and research, while strengthening industry-driven innovation by identifying industry needs and partners from the early stages of research.

USM Vice-Chancellor speaking at the event

“This approach is important to ensure that research outcomes have a clear direction and can be translated into innovations that meet the needs of users and industry,” he added. Abdul Rahman encouraged researchers to focus on specific areas of expertise to enhance the impact of research and strengthen USM’s position in strategic fields. He said that commercialisation should also be viewed from the perspective of social innovation, which provides benefits and meaningful impact to society.

In addition, he emphasised that university-industry relations should be continuously developed to create more opportunities for collaboration in research, consultancy, technology development, and commercialisation. He added, such collaborations should prioritise three key elements, namely integrity, timeliness and quality, to ensure that the outcomes meet industry needs.

USM Senior Management at the ceremony

Abdul Rahman also said that the recognition is expected to serve as a catalyst for continued efforts to strengthen innovation and commercialisation at USM, thereby translating knowledge and research into innovations that create value and meaningful impact. In the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA) rating, USM also recorded an excellent achievement in Section E – Innovation, portraying the university’s continued efforts to strengthen its innovation and commercialisation ecosystem.

Presentation of Appreciation Award

Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, Professor Dr. Habibah A Wahab; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Industry and Community Network, Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran; Director of Institutional Planning and Strategic Centre (IPSC), Professor Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd; and Director of the Centre for Innovation and Consultation (CIC), Research and Innovation Division, Professor Dr. Mohd Hazwan Hussin.

Award recipients receiving certificates

The ceremony also witnessed the presentation of the USM Commercialisation Appreciation Awards to 45 recipients in recognition of their contributions towards strengthening the university’s commercialisation agenda.

List of Commercialisation Appreciation Award Recipients:

  1. Professor Ts. Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid, School of Biological Sciences, USM
  2. Associate Professor Dr. Amirah Mohd Gazzali, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM
  3. Ts. Dr. Asmida Isa, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  4. Associate Professor Dr. Fatanah Mohamad Suhaimi, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  5. Associate Professor Dr. Intan Juliana Abd Hamid, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  6. Associate Professor Dr. Jagadheswaran A/L Rajendran, Centre for Excellence in Microelectronic Design Collaboration (CEDEC), USM
  7. Dr. Johari Abdullah, School of Dental Sciences, USM
  8. Dr. Karpal Singh A/L Dara Singh, Graduate School of Business, USM
  9. Dr. Lee Lay Wah, Retired, School of Educational Studies, USM
  10. Associate Professor Dr. Leh Cheu Peng, School of Industrial Technology, USM
  11. Associate Professor Dr. Low Hui Min, School of Educational Studies, USM
  12. Associate Professor Dr. Majid Khan Majahar Ali, School of Mathematical Sciences, USM
  13. Associate Professor Dr. Mazidatulakmam Miskam, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  14. Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Aizat Abas, School of Mechanical Engineering, USM
  15. Associate Professor Dr. Bakhtiar Affendi Rosdi, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  16. Dr. Mohd Nadhir Ab Wahab, School of Computer Sciences, USM
  17. Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Rizal Arshad, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  18. Dr. Mohd Shahrimie Mohd Asaari, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  19. Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Sharizal Abdul Aziz, School of Mechanical Engineering, USM
  20. Dr. Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa, School of Medical Sciences, USM
  21. Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Akbar Jalaludin Khan, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  22. Professor Dr. Norazmi Mohd Nor, School of Health Sciences, USM
  23. Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail, School of Aerospace Engineering, USM
  24. Associate Professor Dr. Norzaini Zainal, Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR)
  25. Ts. Dr. Nur Azzalia Kamaruzaman, National Poison Centre (PRN), USM
  26. Associate Professor Dr. Nur Faeza Abu Kassim, School of Biological Sciences, USM
  27. Dr. Phoon Hooi San, School of Educational Studies, USM
  28. Associate Professor Dr. Raa Khimi Shuib, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM
  29. Associate Professor Dr. Rabeta Mohd Salleh, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  30. Associate Professor Dr. Rafidah Zainon, Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), USM
  31. Associate Professor Dr. Sabreena Safuan, School of Health Sciences, USM
  32. Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Shankar A/L Karuppayah, Cyber Security Research Centre (CYRES), USM
  33. Professor Dr. Sreeramanan A/L Subramaniam, School of Biological Sciences, USM
  34. Professor Ir. Dr. Widad Ismail, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  35. Associate Professor Dr. Tan Joo Shun, School of Industrial Technology, USM
  36. Dr. Tuan Nadrah Naim T Ismail @ T Manah, School of Dental Sciences, USM
  37. Associate Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Yusof Rahiman Wan Abdul Aziz, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM
  38. Professor Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, School of Health Sciences, USM
  39. Dr. Zuraida Zainun, School of Medical Sciences, USM
  40. Dr. Zuratul Ain Abdul Hamid, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM
  41. Professor Dr. Asrulnizam Abd Manaf, Centre for Excellence in Microelectronic Design Collaboration (CEDEC), USM
  42. Professor Ir. Dr. Cheah Chee Ban, School of Housing, Building and Planning, USM
  43. Dr. Muaz Mohd Zaini, School of Industrial Technology, USM
  44. Professor Ir. Dr. Srimala A/P Sreekantan, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM
  45. Professor Dr. Mohd Hazwan Hussin, School of Chemical Sciences, USM
Group photo of award recipients and USM management
Text: Nurismahani Situah, Intern@MPRC, USM
Photo: Mohd Fairus Md Isa
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