INDUSTRY
There was significant growth in industry relationships in 2016,
through high impact collaborations involving research projects,
career development and student engagements. Research
collaborations were established with the following organisations:
• CCM Innovations – development of innovative coating
materials for gloves.
• Daikin Research & Development – enhance forced
convective heat transfer of air conditioning units.
• Inno Biologics Sdn Bhd – development of the world’s first
PH-sensitive inorganic nanoparticles.
Professor Mohan Krishnamoorthy, Pro Vice Chancellor of
Industry Partnerships, Monash University, held meetings with
CCM Innovations, MIMOS Berhad, and Lee Choo Boo, CEO
of ItraMAS, a key partner associated with the School of
Engineering’s mechatronic engineering department.
YB Datuk Seri Panglima Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology
and Innovation, together with Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey
Cheah, AO, Chairman of the Board of Monash University Malaysia, were
given insights into each invention at the Innovation and Collaboration Day.
In July, 15 students from the Schools of Engineering,
Business, Science, and Arts and Social Sciences participated
in the 2016 Green Steps program. This was the first time
industry offered internships to Green Steps participants after
completing their 5-day intensive training program and
an on-campus sustainability project. The participating
organisations were Biji-Biji, General Electric, Eagleburgmann,
and Kuala Lumpur Center for Sustainable Innovation.
In August, the first Innovation and Collaboration day, organised
by the Research Management office, featured a total of 19
inventions and 44 research projects by Monash Malaysia
researchers, many of which were developed in collaboration
with industry partners. The event was graced by Datuk Seri
Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science,
Technology and Innovation.
Doing a selfie together with Alois Hofbauer,
Managing Director of Nestle Malaysia.
In an effort to prepare our students for the challenges of
the workforce, the Employment and Career Development
office initated the Professional Transition Program, which
involved sharing by Astro, BDO, KPMG, Nestle, and
GradMalaysia. A Monash Internship and Career Fair (MCIF
2016) was also held. The 2-day fair involved 31 employers,
and a record turnout of 3,028 students. For the first time,
the MCIF also involved two professional bodies, MICPA and
CPA, as well as Monash Malaysia as an employer.
Other career related events held on campus included
the following:
• Unilever One Amazing Day
• Maybank Go Ahead Challenge
• Nestle Day
• Shell 125th Year Celebrations
The year closed on a positive note with the inaugural Monash
Industry Appreciation Reception 2016, held as a gesture of
recognition to Monash Malaysia’s industry partners. The
networking reception and cocktail dinner was attended by 50
esteemed individuals from various industries.
BASF Kids Lab celebrated its 10th year in Malaysia.
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