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Top Research Scientists Malaysia
Top Research Scientists Malaysia Recipients
Loo Chu Kiong
2020 TRSM Recipient
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Sharifah Rafidah Binti Wan Alwi
2018 TRSM Recipient
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Sevia Mahdaliza Bt Idrus Sutan Nameh
2021 TRSM Recipient
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Mohd Zobir Hussein
2012 TRSM Recipient
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RUBIYAH BTE YUSOF
2018 TRSM Recipient
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Prof. Dr. Zainovia Lockman
2021 TRSM Recipient
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Ammar Zakaria
2021 TRSM Recipient
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Mohd Syuhaimi Bin Ab Rahman
2021 TRSM Recipient
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Rosdiadee Nordin
2020 TRSM Recipient
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Latiffah Abdul Latiff
2016 TRSM Recipient
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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.
Significance of the Initiative
Role models of excellence.
Mentors to the next generation of scientists.
Leaders to implement the National STIE agenda.
Experts to strengthen industry and stakeholders’ confidence in research capacity and capability.
Think tank and advisors to the National STIE policy and decision-making.
Communicators and ambassadors.
Science and technology project evaluators.
Reference points for STIE linkages at the national and international levels.
Agents of wealth creation and societal well-being.
Objectives
To develop a pool of leading Malaysian research scientists.
To recognise and showcase leading Malaysian research scientists as drivers to the National STIE agenda.
To identify leading Malaysian research scientists with pioneer mindsets to move Malaysia toward becoming an innovation-led economy.
To build a critical mass of globally leading Malaysian 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
Cumulative citations received and Hirsch-index in either Thomson Reuters WOS or Scopus database.
Commercialisation attained
Technologies commercialised with sales and/or royalties
Spin-off / joint venture companies resulting from commercialisation of IPR
Cumulative gross sales and/or royalties from commercialisation of R&D products (RM)
Academic Awards from Government, Professional and Learned Bodies
International
National
Recognition, Professional Leadership (Including Appointments to a Chair, Visiting Professorship, Editors of Books / Journals / Citation-Indexed Conference Proceedings / Technical Guidelines)
Number of recognitions and membership in international bodies or professional associations
Number of recognitions and membership in national bodies or professional associations
Lead Consultant in Projects with Monetary Rewards
Number of consultancy projects
International
National
Cumulative value of consultancy projects (RM)
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
Leadership in research
Total number of research projects as Principle Investigator (PI)
International
National
Cumulative value of grants received as PI (RM)
International
National
Section C: Knowledge Dissemination
Publications
Publications (Indexed journals / books / chapter in books / monographs / articles in professional or scientific magazines as corresponding author)
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
International
Patent granted
Patent pending
National
Patent granted
Patent pending
Industrial design / Copyright / Trademark
Scientific Presentations
International
Keynote speaker
Plenary speaker
National
Keynote speaker
Plenary speaker
Number of appearances as invited Guest speaker / Panellist in mass media in the area of expertise
Human Resource Development
Graduated PhD students supervised (for IHLs staff only main supervision will be considered)
Graduated Master students supervised (for IHLs only main supervision will be considered)
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
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pooveneswary@akademisains.gov.my
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dayana@akademisains.gov.my
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