JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 – The Department of Physics proudly hosted the FYPhi Symposium 2025 on June 17, 2025, celebrating the culmination of undergraduate research with a vibrant display of innovation and scientific inquiry. The event featured more than 68 poster presentations, covering a wide range of physics-related topics, including advanced materials, quantum simulations, environmental sensors, and green energy technologies.
Dr. Roslinda Zainal, Head of the Department of Physics, emphasised in her opening remarks the importance of research exposure for undergraduates. She stated, “This symposium is more than just a platform for presentations; it celebrates your scientific journey, critical thinking, and resilience throughout your final year.”
The FYPhi Symposium 2025, held at the Science Faculty Square (Dataran Fakulti Sains), showcased the creativity, innovation, and hard work of our final-year Physics students. One of the most engaging segments of the symposium was the Visitor’s Choice Poster Presentation, where attendees voted for the posters that impressed them the most in terms of content, clarity, and visual appeal. The awards were proudly sponsored by academic staff from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
The symposium garnered positive engagement from academic panels, industry representatives, and fellow students. Evaluators praised the clarity and depth of the research presented throughout the sessions. Outstanding projects were recognised with Best Poster and Best Presentation Awards. The following students received these honours for their winning projects:
| Student’s name |
Title |
| Mohammad Shameen Sahman | The effect of zinc oxide and ammonium thiocyanate in carboxymethyl cellulose polymer electrolytes for rechargeable proton energy |
| Muhammad Fariz Zulkiply | Electrical and physical properties study of carboxymethyl cellulose-ammonium thiocyanate embedded nanoparticle zinc oxide-based polymer electrolytes |
| Muhammad Fazri Jasmin | Effect of annealing and quenching on the corrosion behaviour, microhardness, and microstructure of SS400 steel |
| Noor Aniesya Mohamad Amin | Enhancing antibacterial activity of mesoporous bioactive glass through Ag2O integration |
| Sayed Tahlil Hossain | Electron paramagnetic resonance dosimetry of potassium bitartrate and potassium tartrate hemihydrate |
| Hafiz Mazlan | Simulation-based radiation study of recbe and cth for the comet experiment |
| Nooraiffah Mariana Abdul Rahman | Delayed gamma rays for ordinary muon capture on molybdenum-100 |
| Tang Hou Yin | The relationship between o/n2 ratio and the differences in occurrence rates of equatorial plasma bubbles EPBS in the west and East Malaysia |
| Nurul Aishah Mohd Jasni | Effects of geomagnetic storm activity in April 2023 on the low-latitude ionosphere |
| Fatin Fasihah Hashim | Temperature variation effect for particle tracking using a cloud chamber |
| Chai Kai Quan | Characterisation of whey products using libs and FTIR techniques for adulterant detection and quality profiling |
| Elissa Dahlia Md Johani | Quantitative analysis of elemental components in white rice and brown rice using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy |
| Darrina Zaharuddin | Pulsed laser ablation of antimony (sb) nanoparticles for photodegradation in naproxen sodium |
| Nur Sabrina Afifah A Karim | Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser utilising Ti3ALC2 mxene-based saturable absorber |
The representative of final-year student Mohd Hafiz Mazlan shared his experience: “The symposium boosted my confidence in communicating my work and provided valuable feedback for future improvements.”
The department expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all coordinators, supervisors, evaluators, and student participants whose dedication contributed to the success of the event. The FYP Symposium continues to be a cornerstone of the department’s academic calendar, fostering a research-driven culture and preparing students for future scientific and industrial endeavors.
