JOHOR BAHRU – Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) menzahirkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Prof. Madya Ir. Ts. Dr. Rini Asnida Abdullah atas pelantikan beliau sebagai Pengerusi (Chairman) Tunnelling & Underground Space Technical Division (TUSTD) di bawah Institusi Jurutera Malaysia (IEM) bagi sesi 2026/2027.
Pelantikan rasmi ini diumumkan bersempena Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan (AGM) TUSTD 2026, yang turut menyaksikan barisan kepimpinan baharu bersama Ir. Syahmizzi Ifwat bin Azharnim (Timbalan Pengerusi), Ir. Sarah Chen Yie Chin (Setiausaha/Bendahari), dan Ir. Frankie Cheah Peng Leong (Penasihat).
Melangkah Keluar dari Menara Gading: Kepentingan Membina Jaringan (Networking)
Kejayaan Dr. Rini ini bukan sekadar satu penghormatan peribadi, malah merupakan satu contoh terbaik (role model) bagaimana warga akademik UTM mampu meluaskan pengaruh dan kepakaran melangkaui sempadan kampus.
Penglibatan aktif dalam badan profesional seperti IEM membuka ruang yang sangat luas untuk:
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Merapatkan Jurang Akademik & Industri: Membawa realiti dan cabaran industri penstrukturan bawah tanah ke dalam dewan kuliah, sekali gus meningkatkan kualiti graduan.
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Kolaborasi Strategik: Membuka peluang penyelidikan berimpak tinggi, dana industri, serta perkongsian kepakaran teknikal bersama pakar-pakar dari luar.
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Memperkasa Visibiliti UTM: Meletakkan jenama kepakaran UTM di barisan hadapan dalam penentuan polisi, standard kejuruteraan, dan projek-projek mega negara.
Inspirasi Buat Semua Warga Pendidik FKA
Sinergi di luar kampus adalah kunci kepada kelestarian kerjaya seorang ahli akademik masa kini. Pencapaian Dr. Rini membuktikan bahawa kepakaran pensyarah UTM sentiasa ditagih dan diiktiraf di peringkat nasional.
Semoga pelantikan ini menjadi pemangkin semangat buat rakan-rakan pensyarah yang lain untuk terus aktif melangkah keluar, menyertai jawatankuasa teknikal, dan mengembangkan jaringan profesional selebar-lebarnya. Apabila industri dan akademik bergerak seiring, di situlah inovasi sebenar tercipta!
Selamat menjalankan tugas dengan jayanya buat Dr. Rini Asnida dan barisan jawatankuasa baharu TUSTD IEM bagi sesi 2026/2027!
#InnovatingSustainableSolutions #UTMAscend2030 #WargaFKACemerlang #IEM #TUSTD
Outstanding Achievement: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Rini Asnida Appointed as Chairman of TUSTD, IEM
JOHOR BAHRU – The Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) extends its warmest congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Rini Asnida Abdullah on her appointment as the Chairman of the Tunnelling & Underground Space Technical Division (TUSTD) under The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) for the 2026/2027 term.
The official appointment was announced during the TUSTD 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which also introduced the new leadership line-up, including Ir. Syahmizzi Ifwat bin Azharnim (Deputy Chairman), Ir. Sarah Chen Yie Chin (Secretary/Treasurer), and Ir. Frankie Cheah Peng Leong (Advisor).
Stepping Out of the Ivory Tower: The Power of Networking
Dr. Rini’s achievement is not just a personal milestone, but a prime example of how UTM academicians can expand their influence and expertise far beyond the campus walls.
Active participation in professional bodies like IEM unlocks massive opportunities to:
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Bridge the Academia-Industry Gap: Bring the real-world challenges of the tunneling and underground sector directly into the classroom.
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Drive Strategic Collaborations: Open doors for high-impact research grants, industrial funding, and knowledge-sharing with external experts.
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Elevate UTM’s Visibility: Position UTM’s expertise at the forefront of national policy-making, engineering standards, and mega infrastructure projects.
An Inspiration to All FKA Faculty Members
Thriving outside the campus is the key to a sustainable and impactful academic career today. Dr. Rini’s appointment proves that UTM lecturers possess the world-class expertise demanded by the industry.
May this success inspire more faculty members to step out, lead technical committees, and expand their professional networks to the fullest. When academia and industry walk hand-in-hand, true innovation happens!
Wishing Dr. Rini Asnida and the new TUSTD IEM committee a successful and productive 2026/2027 term!
#InnovatingSustainableSolutions #UTMAscend2030 #WargaFKACemerlang #IEM #TUSTD
