1. 1 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Introduction UTM and internationalization Prof Zaini UJANG Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Professor of Environmental Engineering zaini@utm.my www.fkkksa.utm.my/staff/zaini

2. 2 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Presentation outline Malaysia UTM Focus research Internationalization initiatives –R&D cooperation –Publications –Staff exchange –Student exchange –International staff Why UTM?

3. 3 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Looks like US flag!

4. 4 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Malaysia in brief Socio-enviro-economic outlook Population: 25+ million Race: Multiracial country (Malay, Chinese, Indian) Religion: Multi-religions (Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian etc.) Land area: Slightly smaller than the size of the UK Economy: Processed products (petrochemicals, electronics, specialty chemicals, wood-products, services), tourism, commodity (palm oil, rubber, wood), services, petroleum Income per capita: USD5000 Landscape: More than 40% forest, 40% plantation International Environmental Performance Index 2006: Malaysia ranked 9 after NZ, Sweden, Finland, Republic Czech, UK, Austria, Denmark and Canada (Japan: 14, Switzerland:16, Germany: 22, Taiwan: 24, Holland:27, USA: 28, Indonesia:79 and China:94).

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9. 9 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Before you come to Malaysia, buy a decent life insurance!

10. 10 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Scenario in Malaysia 1950s First university in Malaysia – University Malaya (moved from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur) National University of Singapore 1969 First university in after independence – USM 1974 First technical university – UTM 1998 First private university 2004 new Ministry on Higher Education 2007 Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education 2007 Strategic Action Plan for Higher Education 2007 Upgrade 5 College Universities to University status 2007 Established 4 Research Universities 2007 Establishment of Malaysia Qualification Agency 2008 Establish another 2 Research Universities 2008 Apex Universities (2)

11. 11 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Higher education in Malaysia PublicPrivate University2036 Students400,000300,000 Postgraduate20%<5% Staff with PhD qualifications40% (RU > 60%)<10% Professors10%<5% Foreign staff<10% Foreign students<10% Funding from student fees<5%100% Polytechnique, collegesStudents: 150,000

12. 12 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 UTM in brief Started as technical school in 1904 Became full-fledged university in 1974 The premier university in engineering and technology 24,000 students 30% postgraduate (Masters and PhD) 1000 foreign students (mainly Masters and PhD students) 1800++ academics / lecturers 3000++ research fellows (mostly among PhD students) RM500 million annual operating budget (80% from Government) RM50 million research funds from local and foreign grants Involved in EU, SIDA, DANIDA, JICA projects

13. 13 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 UTM faculties Civil engineering Chemical and natural resources engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Geoinformation science and engineering Biomedical engineering Biotechnology and bioengineering Built environment Science Management and human resources Social development and Islamic studies

14. 14 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 UTM research centres Environmental and water resources management (IPASA) Ibnu Sina fundamental sciences (Ibnu Sina) Artificial intelligence and robotics (CAIRO) Wireless Construction technology and management (CTMC) Coastal and off shore engineering (COEI) Malay architecture (KALAM) Process integration (PROSPECT) Chemical engineering pilot plant (CEPP) Steel technology (STC) International Business School Business and Advanced Technology Centre (BATC) 26 centres

15. 15 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Underlying global drivers DriversTrends / initiatives Global benchmarkingTHES ranking ScholarshipPeer review exercise National interestsHuman capital, IP New economyK-economy StudentshipTrans-boundary InstitutionsEffective and efficient

16. 16 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 ITEMS Student-related Staff-related Academic programs R, D & C Publications Resources – Financial & facilities Governance Key performance indicators (KPI)

17. 17 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Key performance indicators (KPI) ITEMSKPITarget Staff-relatedNumber of PhDs75% Number of international staff6/faculty (Total 160) Number of Staff with professional qualifications 20% Number of Professors15%

18. 18 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Key performance indicators (KPI) ITEMSKPITarget R, D & CAmount of grantRM30m/fac/yr % of staff involvement as PI60% Patents1/yr/fac International awards3/fac/yr National awards5/fac/yr Number of start-up companies / revenues from commercialization RM1 m/yr /univ

19. 19 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Key performance indicators (KPI) ITEMSKPITarget PublicationsNumber of papers in referred journal1/staff/yr Citation200/fac/yr The most importance criteria in rating of universities to benchmark the standing in research and staff reputation

20. 20 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Internationalization R&D cooperation Publications Staff exchanges Student exchanges Special programs –Team teaching –Case studies development –New learning methods Contract academic staff (PhDs)

21. 21 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 R&D cooperation Joint program for external funding, e.g. EU Internal funding, from Malaysia or Sweden Joint PhD supervision Similar project, but internally funded, e.g. –PHA from activated sludges –Membrane bioreactor –Modeling of activated sludges Different objectives, but similar partial funding Others???

22. 22 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Lab-scale HBR for 3 m 3 /d (without anaerobic and anoxic tanks). Funded by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

23. 23 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Publication Journals Books Chapters in books Articles in magazines

24. 24 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Staff exchanges Professors –Team teaching –PhD supervision –Joint publication Staff to embark at PhD levels –UTM provides more than 200 PhD scholarships annual for academic staff –Major destinations: UK and USA

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26. 26 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Student exchanges PhD –Sandwich / attachment – 1 or 2 semesters –Similar projects at both ends –PhD supervision –Joint publication Masters or bachelors –1 or 2 semesters – transfer credits –Master project at UTM or Lund (15 or 30 ECT)

27. 27 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 DTU students in UTM since 2000

28. 28 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Contract academic staff For PhDs 2 to 8 years academic positions in UTM –Teaching –Research –Publication –Joint collaboration with international universities Competitive package –Salary –Allowances –Free education for children –Tax-free (applicable for some) –University car

29. 29 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Contract academic staff

30. 30 Lecture: UTM and internationalization ZAINI UJANG @ Lund Univ., Sweden, 28 Feb. 2008 Thank you Terima kasih Tak!