Swansea University honours Vice-Chancellor of the University Malaysia Terengganu

The Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF would like to congratulate Prof. Dato Dr. Nor Aieni Haji Mokhtar for her latest DSc (Doctor of Science) award from Swansea University, Prifysgol Abertawe.

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Swansea University has presented an honorary award to the Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Terengganu and alumna of the University, Professor Dato Dr. Nor Aieni Haji Mokhtar.

Professor Dr. Nor Aieni was presented with the DSc (Doctor of Science) award on Monday, 9 January, at Swansea University’s Great Hall by Swansea University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard B. Davies, during the degree ceremony for the College of Engineering.

Nor Aieni Haji Mokhtar joined the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 1980 as an assistant lecturer, and in 1982, she obtained an MSc degree in Ionisation Physics from what was then the University College of Swansea.

She conducted research related to Laser Technology Applications in Fluid Flows at UTM and obtained her PhD in Physics in 1992, joining the newly formed Coastal and Offshore Engineering Institute in the Department of Hydraulics and Hydrology at UTM.

Professor Dr. Nor Aieni was promoted to Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at UTM in 2000 and served as a member of the UTM Senate from 2001 to 2007.

In 2008, she was appointed Under-Secretary and Director of the National Oceanography Directorate (NOD) at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, where she played a key role in its establishment, strategizing niche areas in research and development for the maritime industry.

In 2015, she was appointed Vice-Chancellor at the University Malaysia Terengganu.

In her current role, she has introduced flexible education programs, including the University’s Massive Open Online Course on Sustainable Marine Development. She also chairs the research cluster Special Interest Group (SIG) for coastal and island studies, as well as the Special Task Force on coastal erosion, coastal engineering solutions, and Marine Renewable Energy.

On receiving her award, Professor Dr. Nor Aieni said: “My heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Council and Senate of Swansea University for bestowing me the Honorary Award. I am extremely honoured and delighted to receive this prestigious recognition. Academic leadership paired with research excellence in Institutions of Higher Learning has been my forte, and as Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Terengganu, I am inspired to forge greater cooperation between my Alma Mater, Swansea University, and our University, as well as with other Malaysian students who have had their wonderful education and memorable experiences in Abertawe.”

Presenting the award, Professor Richard B. Davies said: “Professor Dr. Nor Aieni is a brilliant STEM academic. Her career demonstrates a lifelong passion for science, and she is a true innovator, extremely adept at communicating her ideas. These are qualities of the best and most effective academics. We are very proud that Professor Dr. Nor Aieni is an active member of Swansea University’s Alumni community; she is truly an inspirational figure.”

Source: Swansea University Prifysgol Abertawe – http://bit.ly/2ipLCOP