Discover the range of prestigious awards and recognitions presented by the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. From research accolades to student achievements, explore the honors that highlight outstanding contributions within our field.
1. 13th IEM Chemical Engineering Design Competition 2024/2025
Recently, our students won first place in the 13th IEM Chemical Engineering Design Competition 2024/2025, organised by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), held on 12 July 2025.We are proud to announce that the team emerged as the champion among 26 teams from 11 institutions. This year’s competition focused on the Methylcyclohexane-Toluene-Hydrogen (MTH) system for hydrogen production — a hydrogen storage system that emphasises innovation through sourcing hydrogen from sustainable origins.
The team presented their innovation titled 'MTH Storage System for Hydrogen Produced from Palm Oil Biodiesel-derived Crude Glycerol'.
From left to right in order:
- Lau Zhen Zhoa, Y2 Chemical with Environmental Engineering 2024/25
- AVEVA Sponsor Representative
- Gay Jia Xin, Y2 Chemical with Environmental Engineering 2024/25
- Chong Xue Zhienm, Y3 Chemical with Environmental Engineering 2024/25
- Ryan Soh Zhe Hse, Y3 Chemical with Environmental Engineering 2024/25
- Collen Yang (rightmost), Y3 Chemical with Environmental Engineering 2024/25
2. Lord Dearing Award 2022 - Dr Joyce Tiong
3. Lord Dearing Award 2022 - Dr Vasanthi
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- The DaSilva Award 2018
- IEM 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Paper Competition 2017
- Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian Awards 2017
- International Conference and Exposition on Inventions 2017
- ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2017
- IChemE Young Academic of the Year 2016
- Top 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Scientist Malaysia 2016
- IEM Young Engineer Award for the year 2015
- Vice Chancellor Award 2014 - 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham
- SCEJ Award for Outstanding Asian 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@er and Engineer 2013 - Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
- The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award 2012 - Junior Chamber International (JCI)
- IChemE Young Chemical Engineer Award 2012
- IEM Young Engineer Award for the year 2010
- Innovator of the Year Award 2009 - Institution of Chemical Engineers UK (IChemE)
5. Graduating Student Awards
Graduating Student Awards 2022
| Type of Awards (Sponsor) | Recipient |
|---|---|
| The Best BEng Student Award | Chin Weng Yuen |
| The Lifelong Learning s-CPD Award (Sponsored by Careers Advisory Service) |
Chin Weng Yuen |
| The Best MEng Student Award | Heng Yi Peng |
| The Best MEP Advanced Design Project (Sponsored by Weir Minerals Malaysia) |
Heng Yi Peng |
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The Best DPX Plant Design Project |
Lee Ho Yan |
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The Best MEP 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Paper |
Wong King Fei |
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The Best Group for MEP Showcase Poster |
Chai Chang Zheng |
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The Lifelong Learning s-CPD Award |
Tan Xin Min |
Graduating Student Awards 2021
| Type of Awards (Sponsor) | Recipient |
|---|---|
| The Best BEng Student Award |
Anuj Gupta |
| The Best MEng Student Award |
Lim Chiy En |
| The Best MEP 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Paper (Sponsored by Kirridharhapany A/L T. Radhakrishnapany) |
Quah Heam Boon |
| The Best MEP Advanced Design Project (Sponsored by Ir Chong Chee Siong) |
Lim Chiy En |
| The Best DPX Plant Design Project Student (Sponsored by;Novozymes Malaysia Sdn Bhd) |
Chua Xin Yi |
| The Best Group for 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Showcase Oral Presentation (Sponsored Asian Kitchen Sdn Bhd) |
Chong Jing Wen Ong Ye Shian Loh J Han |
| The Best Group for 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Showcase Poster (Sponsored byWellcome Pharmacy) |
Chong Jing Wen Ong Ye Shian Loh J Han |
6. IChemE Students chapter Awards
- The Best Student Chapter, IChemE Malaysia Awards 2022
- The Best Student Chapter, IChemE Malaysia Awards 2022