SKUDAI, Aug 25 – The Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FKT) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with the Malaysian Nuclear Society (MNS), has launched the International Nuclear Science, Technology & Engineering Conference (INuSTEC2025) at UTM Johor Bahru. This annual conference is hosted by various universities across Malaysia and serves as a platform for academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and students to discuss the latest advancements in nuclear science and technology.
With the theme “Nuclear Science and Technology for Socio-Economic Development”, the three-day event explores nuclear innovation in energy, health, and sustainability, in line with Malaysia’s National Nuclear Technology Policy 2030 (DTNN2030), which envisions nuclear science as a key driver for sustainable socio-economic growth.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Rosli Md Illias, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) of UTM, alongside Prof. Ir. Dr. Rahmat Mohsin, Dean of FKT; Dr. Abdul Aziz Mohamed, President of MNS; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khaidzir Hamzah, Chair of INuSTEC2025; and Dr. Mohsin Mohd Sies, Coordinator of the Nuclear Engineering Program at UTM.
The conference began with a keynote address from Ir. Ts. Dr. Shamsul Amri Sulaiman, Chief Technology & Engineering Officer (CTEO) of TNB Power Generation (TNB GENCO), who emphasized the crucial role of nuclear energy in Malaysia’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy mix. Subsequent keynote sessions featured local and international experts from Indonesia, South Africa, and China, who provided valuable insights into the latest developments in nuclear technology in their countries. These international perspectives offered participants a comparative look at how nuclear science and technology are leveraged globally for sustainable growth and how Malaysia can adopt similar strategies.
The participation of both international and local industry stakeholders, including ROSATOM, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), TNB GENCO, MyPOWER, LunarCore Energy, REM Energy, Reltech Lab, AVIS Malaysia, ACI Sciences, and many others, created an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and future collaborations.
In conjunction with INuSTEC2025, the Nuclear Youth Competition engaged students from schools and universities to foster interest in nuclear science and technology, reflecting the conference’s commitment to nurturing future talent. A post-conference workshop titled “Introduction to Welding and Inspection: The Role of Certification and Standard Ecosystem” is scheduled for August 27, 2025. This workshop aims to provide technical knowledge and skills, further bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications. With strong support from both academia and industry, INuSTEC2025 serves as a vital platform for advancing nuclear science and technology toward sustainable development.
