Our Alumni

"After SPM, I enrolled into the Foundation in Engineering programme in the earlier days of UNM, having studied in the MISC building at the centre of KL before the full-fledged campus was built in Semenyih. Although the class sizes were small with a handful of lecturers then, I had an engaging learning experience with good interactions with both lecturers and peers. Appropriate equipment was available to facilitate the hands-on learning of practical skills.

After completing the MEng (Hons) programme from UNM, I worked as an M&E consultant for an established Malaysian firm for 2 years before accepting a scholarship to pursue my PhD in Engineering at both the China and UK campuses of the University of Nottingham. I am proud to have studied in all 3 of its global campuses, and have enjoyed every single moment of my student life there.

With my PhD degree from the University of Nottingham UK, I joined FFM Berhad as the Project Engineer for the Group. FFM Berhad is the largest flour miller in Malaysia with strong presence in the animal feed milling, livestock, and consumer products footprint. While I continued to exercise my engineering knowledge by managing and executing projects for the Group (ranging from building constructions to process improvements), my engineering background and problem-solving acumen had helped me tremendously in my career. I was then given an opportunity to serve as the Deputy General Manager of Johor Bahru Flour Mill (a subsidiary mill of FFM in Pasir Gudang). I was involved in managing the day-to-day operations of the plant with over 300 employees, where I picked up essential skills and knowledge in plant management by engaging both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the company’s objectives.

In 2021, I was promoted to assume the portfolio of the General Manager for the Group Feed and Livestock at the headquarter, overseeing the businesses sales, bottom line, and everything in between of these divisions. Being in the same Group, I am also overseeing the operations and projects of the various factories.

Having undergone the Nottingham engineering programme from Foundation Studies to UG and then to PhD across all the campuses, I would describe my Nottingham learning experience as wholesome which had equipped me with strong foundation in both knowledge and attitude essential to my achievements and successes today. "

"M3 at UNM provided me with the platform during which I gained valuable knowledge, especially on mechanical systems which have been useful in my career. Apart from construction projects and facilities management (for theme parks, casinos, malls and hotels), I had also been heavily involved in several energy efficiency initiatives at my previous jobs (including pumps, chillers, lighting and air compressor systems). I am now a competent steam engineer (Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan), a green building index facilitator (GBI) and a registered electrical energy manager (Suruhanjaya Tenaga)."

"The Mechanical Engineering course offered by M3 at UNM covers a wide range of necessary knowledge and skillsets essential for its graduates (including product design, manufacturing process and material properties) that allowed me to land a good job after graduation. Lecturers went in-depth with many industry-relevant topics and provided insights on how the technical knowledge could be applied to certain problem-solving processes in real life. The hands-on practical sessions were very useful in simulating actual scenarios that I might encounter at work as a practising engineer.

I am particularly pleased with my student experience in M3 at UNM as the course developed my understanding in engineering fundamentals, enabling me to apply the basic theories and mathematics when designing and integrating a product in my day-to-day job. This has accelerated my career path as I gained more opportunities by working in cross-functional teams.  A great example is that, while some individuals might need to run trials to determine the root causes for engineering problems, the fundamental engineering knowledge I possessed allows me to save time and do away with this through a basic fault-tree analysis."

"It was a great pleasure to be a part of the M3 family. Prior to choosing UNM to pursue my degree, I had already heard of its distinctive reputation as one of the premier engineering institutions in the world. Indeed, the academic syllabus and learning process have equipped me with the necessary technical and soft skills which are essential in the industry. I benefited tremendously from the compulsory 12-week internship programme, Group Design and Make module in Year 3, as well as the Year 4’s Individual Final Year Project module.

The learning curve was steep from the practical aspect. However, with lecturers’ guidance and extensive resources, it was exceptionally gratifying to have learned additional skills outside of the lectures. I had sufficient independence to curate my own learning path by selecting optional modules that I was interested in. Lecturers were also supportive in terms of project scopes and execution methods as proposed by students. Having worked in the industry for more than two years now, I am now excited to lead an upcoming industrial research collaboration with M3 engineering students. I believe the research will greatly benefit both academia and industry."

"I always have the passion to learn how things work and how to create them. In M3 at UNM, I developed as a person first before training to become an engineer. The academic structure taught me time management, resilience, and teamwork.

The professors encouraged me with my curiosity and all my questions (even the dumb ones). They also pushed me to learn and discover new things on my own.

M3 provided a very rich learning experience.  At my workplace now, I have a very strong background knowledge compared to most of the other graduates.

In my senior year, I had the privilege of working on integrating A.I. in the field of biomedical engineering as it is my passion. So, the sky's the limit here!  I cannot imagine how far I have reached in only three years!

Afterwards, I started job hunting and it really tested my resilience. No need to worry or despair as you will get an opportunity eventually. I joined Henkel, as I saw an offer for a one-year internship in LinkedIn.  When I reached the final interview stage, they were amazed with how much I had achieved in academics and extracurricular activities. At that moment, I realised what an enriching experience UNM has provided me with!

After only nine months, they promoted me to a full-time specialist after assessing my performance. Specifically, the soft skills and team spirit I acquired from my course in M3 and the activities in UNM have helped my personal career development and performance."