08/07/2026
We are incredibly proud to share that Loh Jia Cheng, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering student at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), has been selected for the prestigious CERN Summer Student Programme (CSSP) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland!
Since 2012, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI) have served as the official nomination bodies to identify and nominate outstanding Malaysian students for this prestigious programme, strengthening Malaysia’s participation in the global scientific community.
Supervised by Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Serene Lock Sow Mun, Jia Cheng’s research at UTP focuses on the atomistic elucidation of ionic liquid mixed matrix membranes for advanced gas separation applications through molecular simulation, computational modelling, and materials design approaches.
During his attachment at CERN, Jia Cheng will join the Gas Team unit, applying his expertise in computational modelling to evaluate advanced membrane materials for greenhouse gas and fluorinated gas purification. This invaluable opportunity will expose him to a world-class scientific environment, enabling collaboration with leading researchers, strengthening his research capabilities, and broadening his perspectives in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Throughout his postgraduate journey at UTP, Jia Cheng has demonstrated strong dedication to research excellence, with achievements including a Q1 journal publication, a filed copyright, recognition at the UTP Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, and contributions at national and international conferences.
His selection for CSSP 2026 is a testament to his perseverance, research potential, and commitment to scientific advancement. This achievement also highlights UTP’s continuous commitment to nurturing future-ready researchers by providing world-class research facilities, advanced computational resources, and an enabling ecosystem for innovation and interdisciplinary discovery.
We wish Jia Cheng every success in his research journey at CERN and look forward to witnessing his contributions to the global scientific community!