Xiamen University Malaysia is our fourth station of University Roadshow 2019-2020.

XMUM IChemE Student Chapter has been scheduled to organize the 4th roadshow here in Xiamen University Malaysia and this event is fully sponsored by IChemE POPSIG and MPOC. The first session on 6th November 2019 consisted of a series of talks delivered by speakers from IChemE, MPOC, Dia-Chemical Sdn. Bhd. and Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. This event attracted a total of 80 participants including students, staffs and speakers mainly in the field of Chemical Engineering.

The event started by a welcoming speech by Prof. Chen Binghui, Dean of the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, who highlighted the importance of palm oil industry in Malaysia. This is followed by an introduction to IChemE POPSIG given by Mr. Mohan Balasingam, Regional Manager of IChemE. Later, Mr. Mohd Muslimin Hashim, Science and Environment Manager from MPOC, shared a topic related to the truth about palm oil from health and nutrition perspectives. 

After a short break with refreshments, Ir. Dr. Chong Mei Fong, Technical Director from Dia-Chemical Sdn. Bhd., discussed on the needs and role of Chemical Engineers in the palm oil industry. This is followed by a short session by Dr. Viknesh Murugappan, who briefed students on continuous professional development by getting charteredship with IChemE. After that, there was a panel discussion led by Ir. Kim Kek Seong along with Dr. Tan Khang Wei and Dr. Tan Jian Ping from the programme of Chemical Engineering. Finally, Mr. Mohd Muslimin introduced the Student Ambassador Programme and 22 CME students had volunteered to represent Xiamen University Malaysia.

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