Utp, Dna Join Forces To Advance Civil And Environmental Engineering Education, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Dr Nik & Associates Sdn Bhd (DNA) joined forces to enhance the university’s Civil and Environmental Engineering programme, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

UTP said the collaboration signifies the shared dedication of both institutions to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation, with a specific focus on the field of civil and environmental engineering. 

“The collaboration spans various dimensions, including academic collaboration, research initiatives, and mobility opportunities,” said UTP in a statement today. 

During the MoU signing ceremony at the university, last month, UTP was represented by its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Associate Prof Dr Rosdiazli Ibrahim, while DNA was represented by its executive chairman Datuk Dr Nik Mohd Kamel Nik Hassan, and director Nik Abdullah Mu’az Nik Mohd Kamel.

Mohamed Ibrahim, in the same statement, said that collaboration with industry allows UTP to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance students' employability and provide opportunities for research and innovation. 

“By aligning academic offerings and research initiatives with industry requirements, UTP and DNA aim to make a significant impact in the field of civil and environmental engineering,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nik Mohd Kamel said that the firm believes that the MoU will significantly strengthen the relationship between DNA and UTP, enabling cooperation in various fields and resource sharing. 

“Through this collaboration, we aim to leverage our combined expertise and experiences to create a lasting positive impact on future generations, contributing to building a better nation,” he said.

Looking ahead, UTP and DNA envision even more collaborations, including joint supervision of design projects, joint evaluation of student performance and collaborative consultancy projects. 

The shared commitment is to foster a conducive environment for collaborative research endeavours and technological advancements in civil and environmental engineering.

-- BERNAMA