Prof Dr Mas Fawzi Appointed As 5th Vice-chancellor Of UTHM

JOHOR BAHRU, July 14 (Bernama) -- Prof Dr Mas Fawzi Mohd Ali has been appointed as the fifth vice-chancellor of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) for a two-year term effective today.

The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) in a statement today said the appointment was made based on his expertise and extensive experience in engineering and university governance.

Mas Fawzi, 51, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Systems from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1997) and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Research) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2007).

In 2009, he obtained a Doctor of Engineering in Earth and Life Environmental Engineering from Tokushima University, Japan.

Throughout his academic career, he has held several key positions, including deputy dean at the Centre for Graduate Studies and Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering; director of the Strategic Planning and Risk Management Office; and assistant vice-chancellor for strategic and corporate affairs at UTHM.

“He also has industry experience, having served as a calibration engineer at Samsung Electronics Display Sdn Bhd and as an industrial engineer at Sharp-Roxy Electronics Sdn Bhd before joining the public service in 2004,” the statement said.

MoHE, in the same statement, expressed confidence that Mas Fawzi’s combined experience in administration and industry will enable him to steer UTHM into becoming a respected centre of knowledge that is both innovative and in line with current needs.

At the same time, the ministry also extended its appreciation to former UTHM vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Ir Ts Dr Ruzairi Abdul Rahim for his service and leadership throughout his tenure.

-- BERNAMA