ABDUL LATIF BIN AHMAD , Ir . Prof . Dr .
WHO ’ S WHO IN ENGINEERING MALAYSIA
2005-2010 Dean , School of Chemical Engineering , USM
2001-2003 Deputy Dean ( R & D ), School of Chemical Engineering , USM
1995-2001 Programme Chairman , Process Control Division , School of Chemical Engineering , USM
1995-Current Lecturer , School of Chemical Engineering , USM
ABDUL LATIF BIN AHMAD , Ir . Prof . Dr .
Born January , 1967
CHEMICAL ENGINEER chlatif @ usm . my
Other Professional Involvement / Affiliation
• 2020-Current : National Board Member , IChemE Malaysia
• 2016-Current : Chairman Majlis Professor Negara , Chapter USM
• 2015-2022 : Deputy Chairman , Malaysian Membrane Society
• 2010 : Chairman , Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering , Malaysian Council Engineering Deans
• 2006-2014 : Academic Accreditation Panel Member , IChemE UK
CURRENT DESIGNATION
• Professor , School of Chemical Engineering , Universiti Sains Malaysia ( USM )
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BEng . in Chemical Engineering , University of Wales , UK
• MSc . in Chemical Engineering ( Membrane Technology ), University of Wales , UK
• PhD . in Chemical Engineering ( Membrane Technology ), University of Wales , UK
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer , BEM
• Chartered Engineer , UK
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Current Professor , School of Chemical Engineering , USM
2017-2019 Director of Nexus Engineering , USM
2010-2012 Dean of Research , Fundamental Science Platform , Division of Research and Innovation , USM
AREA OF EXPERTISE
• Chemical engineering
• Membrane , science and technology
• Water treatment
• Wastewater remediation
• Climate change mitigation
• Greenhouse gases
• Environmental protection and sustainability
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION & AWARDS
• Fellow , Academy of Sciences Malaysia ( ASM )
• Fellow , IChemE , UK
• Merdeka Award , 2014
• Excellent Reseacher , MoHE , 2014
• World ’ s Most Influential Scientific Mind , Thompson Reuters , 2014
• TWAS Prize in Engineering Sciences , Academy of Sciences for the Developing World , 2012
• Top Research Scientist , ASM , 2012
• Science & Technology Award , Toray Science Foundation ( MTSF ), 2008
• Novel Engineering Solutions Award , IChemE , UK , 2008
• 20th Khwarizmi International Award , Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology , 2006
• Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water , Saudi Arabia , 2006
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