USM PENANG, 28 December 2022 - Five academicians from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have been selected as new members of the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) effectively beginning 16 December 2022 until 31 December 2025.

They are Dr. Thaigarajan Parumasivam (School of Pharmaceutical Sciences); Dr. Siti Hawa Ngalim (Advanced Medical and Dental Institute /AMDI); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cheah Chee Ban (School of Housing, Building and Planning); Ts. Dr. Chew Xinying (School of Computer Sciences); and Dr. Khaw Khai Wah (School of Management).

The USM top management would like to congratulate all of them and with this appointment, it is hoped that they will continue to shine, not only in USM, but also at both the national and international levels as well.

They are among the 32 new members and 13 affiliates of YSN-ASM. They were formally introduced at the YSN-ASM 10th Anniversary Dinner on 17th December 2022, which celebrates the 10-year journey of YSN-ASM.

The President of ASM, Professor Emerita Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail FASc, in her Presidential Speech, highlighted that YSN-ASM members are urged to participate in materialising and thriving as the 'Changemakers' following the ASM Strategic Plan 2021-2025.

“Therefore, they need to be mission-oriented in harnessing Science for a better future for humanity and the planet,” she added.

Text: Hafiz Meah Ghouse Meah
Photo: Ebrahim Abdul Manan