Razak Faculty signed Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Swiss-ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) Association

Mohamad Syazli Fathi

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Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics (RFTI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, has signed Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Swiss-ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) Association during the Board Meeting and AGM at UTM Kuala Lumpur.

UTMKL – Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics (RFTI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Swiss-ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) Association during the Board Meeting and AGM at UTM Kuala Lumpur on 8 October 2019. The SALT Association is a non-governmental and non-profit association, which aims to promote the sharing of researching, learning, and teaching knowledge among academics, researchers, and practitioners in Europe and ASEAN through strategic collaborations. The network was established in Olten, Switzerland, on 27 May 2016, and UTM is both its board member and founding member. The LOI was signed by the Dean of RFTI, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Astuty Amrin and Chairman of SALT Association, Prof. Dr. Rolf Schaeren, strengthening the partnership between UTM and the network to enhance research collaboration and promotion of academic programmes in the areas of science, technology and innovation.

SALT Board Members

Signing of LOI Between Razak Faculty and SALT

A total of 10 international delegates were present from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern (FHNW), Switzerland; San Beda University (SBU), Philippines; Banking University (BUH), Vietnam; University of Economics HCMC (UEH), Vietnam; and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia. Also present during the meetings were Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Ir Dr. Zainai Mohamed, SALT Advisory Board; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismid Mohd Said, UTM Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhayati Abdullah, UTM International Associate Director; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Zairah Ab. Rahim, RFTI Assistant Dean and Dr. Mohamad Syazli Fathi, Chairman for Connect-Us Conference 2019. The AKEPT Director, Prof. Dr. Nordin Yahaya, who has been a valuable member of the network, was also present during the dinner to extend a warm welcome to the international delegates.

SALT Board Meeting and Dinner

Article Prepared by Dr Mohamad Syazli Fathi

For more information about the networks and alliances that UTM is a member institution of, visit https://www.utm.my/international/alliances/

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Mohamad Syazli Fathi

Mohamad Syazli Fathi is a highly accomplished academic and researcher with a wealth of experience in construction management, project management, system engineering, and sustainable development. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Razak Faculty of Technology & Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. In addition to his academic role, Mohamad Syazli has held several key leadership positions at UTM, including Deputy Dean for Research, Development & Innovation, Deputy Director for Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE), Deputy Director for the Centre for General Courses & Co-curriculum (CGCC), and Head of Construction Quality and Maintenance research group. These positions have allowed him to contribute significantly to the development and administration of various academic and research initiatives at UTM. With a strong interest in student development through co-curricular activities, Mohamad Syazli has led initiatives involving community engagement, entrepreneurship, sports, culture, innovation, leadership, volunteerism, and university social responsibility. He has also served as an academic coordinator, academic advisor, and civil engineering student society advisor, demonstrating his commitment to fostering the growth and development of students. Prior to his academic career, Mohamad Syazli worked in private sectors managing various private and national projects, including the construction of Electrical and Telecommunications Substation projects and the Malaysian flagship Telehealth project under the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). This experience has given him valuable insights into project management, engineering informatics, safety and system engineering, disaster management, and disaster informatics, which he has brought to his academic work. Overall, Mohamad Syazli is a distinguished academic and leader who has made significant contributions to the field of construction management, project management, and sustainable development. His expertise and experience have positioned him as a valuable asset to the academic community and a mentor to students seeking to excel in their fields.

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