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BREAKING BARRIERS WITH TUNNEL INNOVATION

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18/09/2025

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BREAKING BARRIERS WITH TUNNEL INNOVATION
Meet Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Rini Asnida binti Abdullah – a leading researcher in rock engineering and tunneling at UTM’s Faculty of Civil Engineering. She is redefining the future of underground infrastructure through smart inspection systems and strong industry-driven collaborations.

“IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE CHALLENGE. INNOVATION IS THE SOLUTION.”
INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE
From hands-on tunnel inspections to cutting-edge digital tools, Dr. Rini Asnida leads the creation of TuLIS (Tunnel Lining Inspection System)-a game-changing system that enhances safety, accuracy, and speed in tunnel inspections. Inspired by real challenges from the Meru-Menora Tunnel inspection (2019), she is making engineering safer and smarter.


“TECHNOLOGY IS ONLY IMPACTFUL WHEN IT SERVES THE PEOPLE”
IMPACT BEYOND THE SURFACE

“TO EVERY CURIOUS GIRL: EXPLORE BOLDLY. STEM NEEDS YOUR VOICE.”
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION

“ALONE WE DESIGN. TOGETHER WE ENGINEER CHANGE.”
TEAMWORK & TOGETHERNESS

BUILDING CONNECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Introducing Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Rini Asnida Abdullah, the researcher breaking barriers underground, shaping the future of tunneling innovation, and driving infra for nation building.
From the challenges of the Meru-Menora Tunnel inspection to pioneering TuLIS (Tunnel Lining Inspection System), her work at UTM’s Faculty of Civil Engineering is making tunnels safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
For Dr. Rini, technology is only impactful when it serves people. That’s why every inspection, every system, and every collaboration she leads is driven by purpose, passion, and the belief that engineering is a team effort.
She’s not just engineering tunnels. She’s engineering change — inspiring the next generation to explore boldly, think creatively, and never underestimate their brilliance!

Contact: asnida@utm.my

 

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