Top Research Scientists Malaysia

About

The Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) is an ASM initiative in line with its focus on fostering a culture of excellence in Science, Technology, Innovation and Economy (STIE). The initiative aims to identify and recognise the local leading research scientists in Malaysia. The output of this initiative is to establish and showcase the Top Research Scientists Malaysia profile that would act as a central point of reference on the leading Malaysian research scientists and their research background. The convention of the best minds in the country would create a hub for knowledge dissemination that can spur the growth of STIE in Malaysia.

Vision

To build a culture of excellence in scientific research.

Mission

To develop a knowledge hub of top-notch Malaysia Research Scientists.

Eligibility

• Research scientists with Malaysian citizenship working in Malaysia whose outstanding achievements in STIE and have been nationally and internationally recognised.


• At the time of application, the candidate should be actively involved in research (research activities in the last 5 years should be reflected in the CV) with at least 10 years cumulative contribution towards the progress of STIE.


• The candidate should be of high ethical standing (without any criminal or bankruptcy record).


• Since 2015, ASM Fellows are not considered for the Top Research Scientists Malaysia recognition.

Selection Criteria

The Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) will be selected through an objective and standardised scoring mechanism based on the following criteria:-

Section A: Impact of Research Output

1. Cumulative citations received and Hirsch-index in either Thomson Reuters WOS or Scopus database.


2. Commercialisation attained
1. Technologies commercialised with sales and/or royalties
2. Spin-off / joint venture companies resulting from commercialisation of IPR
3. Cumulative gross sales and/or royalties from commercialisation of R&D products (RM)


3. Academic Awards from Government, Professional and Learned Bodies
1. International
2. National


4. Recognition, Professional Leadership (Including Appointments to a Chair, Visiting Professorship, Editors of Books / Journals / Citation-Indexed Conference Proceedings / Technical Guidelines)
1. Number of recognitions and membership in international bodies or professional associations
2. Number of recognitions and membership in national bodies or professional associations


5. Lead Consultant in Projects with Monetary Rewards
1. Number of consultancy projects
• International
• National


2. Cumulative value of consultancy projects (RM)


6. Impact of Research Towards Wealth Creation and/ or Societal Well-being This part requires a description in not more than 250 words. The applicant write a brief essay on their impact of research that reflects excellence, relevance and innovative leadership resulting in economic benefits or enhancement of health / education / quality of life. This summary should reflect how the scientist’s contribution has translated into wealth creation and societal well-being.

Section B: Knowledge Generation

1. Leadership in research
1. Total number of research projects as Principle Investigator (PI)
• International
• National


2. Cumulative value of grants received as PI (RM)
• International
• National

Section C: Knowledge Dissemination

1. Publications
1. Publications (Indexed journals / books / chapter in books / monographs / articles in professional or scientific magazines as corresponding author)


2. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
1. International
• Patent granted
• Patent pending


2. National
• Patent granted
• Patent pending


3. Industrial design / Copyright / Trademark


3. Scientific Presentations
1. International
• Keynote speaker
• Plenary speaker


2. National
• Keynote speaker
• Plenary speaker


3. Number of appearances as invited Guest speaker / Panellist in mass media in the area of expertise

Human Resource Development

1. Graduated PhD students supervised (for IHLs staff only main supervision will be considered)
2. Graduated Master students supervised (for IHLs only main supervision will be considered)
3. Graduated Research Trainees / Research Officers supervised

Scoring Mechanism

ASM Discipline Groups except Social Sciences & Humanities and Industrial Research group:

• Section A: Impact of Research Output - 40%
• Section B: Knowledge Generation - 30%
• Section C: Knowledge Dissemination - 30%

Social Sciences & Humanities and Industrial Research Group:

• Section A: Impact of Research Output - 60%
• Section B: Knowledge Generation - 20%
• Section C: Knowledge Dissemination - 20%/li>

Contact Us

The TRSM Secretariat
Academy of Sciences Malaysia
Level 20, West Wing, MATRADE Tower
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-6203 0633   |   Fax: 603-6203 0634
To connect with us, email to afiah@akademisains.gov.my / pooveneswary@akademisains.gov.my / dayana@akademisains.gov.my