Centre of Excellence

	Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), previously known as Membrane Research Unit (MRU) was established in 1990 in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Campus (UTMKL). Upon the organisation restructuring, the research unit has been moved to UTM Skudai in 2002. In 2008, AMTEC has been upgraded as one of the centres of excellence (CoE) in UTM. AMTEC is known as a regional and international referral centre for advanced membrane technology and applications. Read More...
	Centre of Lipids Engineering and Applied Research (CLEAR) was established in the late 1987 to undertake research in process engineering and technology of palm oil and oleochemical processes. Our research is classified into three areas; process development, product development, and infrastructural development. Apart from process engineering aspects, biomass and biomaterial product development are also emphasized in our research and development. Read More...
	UTM-MPRC Institute for Oil & Gas founded in 1997 is a centre of excellence that specializes in areas of training and courses, research and development, consultancy, and services. This centre has been placed under Resource Sustainability Research Alliance. At present, UTM-MPRC Institute for Oil & Gas has five key research fellows, two associate members and 30 post-graduate students. UTM-MPRC Institute for Oil & Gas has successfully made collaboration with local agencies. The agencies involved are Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC), Sabah Skill Technology Centre (SSTC), Duta Berkat Sdn. Bhd., KPRJ Petroleum Sdn. Bhd., ProEight Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation and Gas Malaysia Berhad (GMB). Read More...
	UTM-PROSPECT was established on 12th January 2007 after being approved by the Senate and University Board of Management. It was later approved by Ministry of Higher Education on 29 November 2007. UTM-PROSPECT is located at Block N29, Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It was originally a small Process Systems Engineering Group which has since then grown into an established centre with 14 Faculty members and more than 50 postgraduate students. Read More...
	Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) was formerly known as Institute of Hydrogen Economy (IHE). It was founded in the second half of 2009 after more than two decades of experience in dealing with hydrogen, fuel cell and variety of related research areas including but not limited to polymer electrolytes, hydrogen production, storage and dispensing, fuel cell vehicle, power conditioning and prototyping. The institute undertakes technology development, standards and support services not only on hydrogen energy but also the entire domain of the economy as well policies associated with hydrogen as future fuel. Among others, the institute focuses on the development of hydrogen production and purification system, materials for hydrogen storage system, design and prototyping of various application systems, testing and standardizations, and economic, social as well as policy related studies. Read More...
	Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD) is a Centre of Excellence focusing on Research, Development and Commercialization of innovative bioproducts to support and elevate the nation’s wellness industry. It assists in developing high value components and processing technology for industries such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytochemicals, flavour and fragrance, food ingredients, probiotics, biofertilizers and biopesticides. The institute is equipped with multi-purpose facilities and manned by a group of highly skilled multi-disciplinary experienced personnel. Researches are carried out in an ISO certified laboratory to ensure that quality is exceptional in serving its clients’ bioproduct development needs. Our centre is located in UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Read More...