Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant - June 2026! 🎉

We are delighted to congratulate the following researchers on their successful award of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant:

🌟Ms Chan Eang Teng (FCCI)
📚 Media Literacy and Public Awareness in Mitigating Deepfakes Threats in Malaysia

🌟 Dr Ho Chuk Fong (FOCS)
📚 A Negation-Aware Test-Time Paraphrasing Framework for Robust Sentiment Analysis

We wish you every success in your research journey and look forward to the valuable contributions your work will bring to academia, industry, and the community.

Celebrating the Achievement of Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj : PhD in Economics 🎉👩‍🎓📚✨

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, officially conferred on May 23, 2026. 🎓🌟 This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to academic excellence. 📖💡 Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Justina has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her insightful research and scholarly work, setting a high standard for future scholars. 📊📈✨

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Justina A/P Joseph Jeyaraj for this outstanding accomplishment and wish her continued success in her future endeavors. 🌸👏 This achievement not only marks the completion of a personal academic journey but also enhances the growing prestige of the university’s research community. 🏛️🌟🎉

May this milestone be the beginning of many more achievements and inspiring contributions ahead. 💐

🥳 We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Alliance of the Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU) Joint Research/Publication Project recipient. It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to:

Principal Investigator - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheri-Ann Tan Shu Wei (FOAS)
Project Title - Nature Meets Nanotech: Enhancing the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Polyphenolic-rich Agarwood Leaf Extract against Wound Pathogens via Encapsulation in Polymeric Nanomicelles

We look forward to the successful implementation of the project and its meaningful contributions to the scientific community.

Please join us in congratulating Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheri-Ann Tan Shu Wei on this remarkable achievement. ✨

🎉 Congratulations to the Recipients of the TAR UMT Internal Research Grant – May 2026 🎉

We are proud to congratulate the following researchers on their successful internal grant awards:

✨ Dr Tee Ker Shin (FSSH)
Project Title: Evaluating the Effect of an Emotional Learning Programme on Young Adults’ Prosocial Behaviour

✨ Dr Tay Lee Chin (FAFB)
Project Title: A Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) Perspective on Generative AI Adoption: Unpacking the Roles of Trust and Ethical Concerns in SME Decision-Making

✨ Assoc. Prof. Dr Foo Lee Peng (FAFB)
Project Title (Matching Grant): Comparing Pension Systems for Flexible Workers: Evidence from China (Hebei Case) and Malaysia

✨ Dr Tan Ling Ling (FCCI)
Project Title: The Impact of Virtual Influencers on Green Purchase Intention

✨ Dr Chong Kam Yoon (FOCS)
Project Title: Solving Partial Differential Equation of the Heston Model for European-style Continuous-installment Option with Dividend Yield using Lie Symmetry Methods

Wishing all recipients great success in their research endeavours and meaningful contributions to knowledge and innovation. 🥳💪

📢 TAR UMT at Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) Conference

TAR UMT participated in the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) Conference held on 7 April 2026 at Wyndham Grand Bangsar.

The conference is part of the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), an initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE) that connects universities and industry players to tackle real-world challenges through applied research, delivering practical and timely solutions.

The event was graced by YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education; YB Tuan Adam Adli Abd Halim, Deputy Minister; YBhg Datuk Prof. Dr. Azlinda Azman, Director General of Higher Education, and other senior officials from the Ministry.

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tang Pei Ling represented TAR UMT by showcasing BIOBEET Plus, an innovative product resulting from the PPRN research project titled “Integrated Enzyme Treatment and Probiotic Fermentation to Improve the Sensory and Functional Qualities of Beetroot Powder”.

TAR UMT’s participation reflects its continued commitment to advancing applied research and strengthening strategic collaborations with industry partners to drive innovation and impact.

We are delighted to share the key highlights from our third President’s Tea Party, held on 14 April 2026, which brought together students for an inspiring and engaging afternoon.🎉

A key highlight was the insightful dialogue session with our University’s leadership, Prof. Dato' Indera Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei (President), Prof. Dr. Loke Chui Fung (Vice President, R&D and Commercialisation), and Prof. Dr. Chin Mui Yin (Director, CPSR). Their sharing on academic journeys and career experiences provided valuable insights into postgraduate pathways and future opportunities.✨

The event also featured interactive activities, networking opportunities, and meaningful engagement with peers and facilitators, fostering a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to seeing you at the next session.🤗

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin.
Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri. ✨

We are pleased to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr Liew Chiam Wen from the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FOAS) on being recognised among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 by Stanford University and Elsevier. She has also been consistently listed for six consecutive years (2020–2025) in the Energy sub-field under Enabling and Strategic Technologies.

This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, scholarly excellence, and impactful research contributions, while further strengthening TAR UMT’s growing global research visibility and academic reputation.

🔬Graduate Research Assistant Opportunity🔬

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our research project:

✨ “SOLVENT EXTRACTION AND BIODIESEL PRODUCTION”

🌱Requirements:
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Bioscience or its equivalent from a recognised university
• Completed the degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
• Open to Malaysian citizens only
• Good command of English (oral and written)
• Hardworking, resourceful, and able to work independently
• Must register as a full-time Master’s degree student
• Commence research activities in Kuala Lumpur and other related sites as required by the project leader

Details:
📌 Position: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
⏳ Duration: 24 months
💰 Allowance: RM 2,300.00/month

📩 How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Dr Choong Shiau Huai
📧 [email protected]

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🌱 Research Assistant Opportunity 🌱

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our research project:

✨ “Deciphering correlation between Lactobacillus plantarum TAR4 fermentation-derived postbiotics and bioactivities in functional red pitaya yogurt through foodomic approaches.”

Requirements:
🎓 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science or related discipline
🧪 Skills in food analysis (proximate, antioxidant, cholesterol assays), bacterial DNA extraction & PCR

Details:
📌 Position: Research Assistant
⏳ Duration: 16 months
💰 Allowance: RM 2,300.00/month

📩 How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Yien Yien
📧 [email protected]

👉 Tag someone who might be interested or share this opportunity with your network!