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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2021/2022

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Raymond Ooi Chong Heng,
PhD (Konstanz), MEng(NTU), BSc(USM) (Quantum and Nonlinear
Optics, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy & Microscopy, Photonic
Materials)
The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science, Universiti
Malaya was established in 1961. From the beginning, education in Sithi Vinayakam Muniandy,
Physics was meant to be a union of theoretical and practical DPhil(Oxford), MSc(UKM), BSc(Hons)(UKM), (Stochastic
aspects. The Department of Physics, under the current leadership Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Systems; Fluctuation and
of the Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Zurina Osman, endeavor to Noises; Fractional Calculus; Complex Systems)
impart a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of
Physics, as mathematically and experimentally demonstrated to Siti Rohana Majid,
PhD(UM), BSc(UM) (Polymer Membrane, Advanced Material)
younger generation. Academics and researchers of the Department
of Physics are conducting internationally relevant and competitive Wan Haliza Abd. Majid,
research, they also collaborate on joint projects with the industry to PhD(Sheffield), MSc(UM), BSc(Aberystwyth), FIPM, (Low
contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation-based Dimensional Materials, Organic Electronics, Advanced Materials)
economy, as well as other components of strengthen
multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary research. Their scientific work ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:
is connected with innovative teaching techniques, thus providing a Ahmad Shuhaimi Abu Bakar,
DEng(NITech, Japan), MEng(NITech, Japan), BEng(NITech,
creative and stimulating environment for the education of future Japan) (III-V Nitride Semiconductors, Optoelectronics Fabrication)
generations of physicists.
Azzuliani Binti Supangat,
The Department offers Bachelor of Science in Physics Program. Our PhD (Australia), MSc(UM), BSc(UPM) (Semi-conducting Polymers,
academics are committed to the flexible delivery of learning and Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Devices)
teaching methods. Depending on the course, students will enjoy a
variety of teaching modes, such as tutorials, problem-based Chew Khian-Hooi,
PhD(USM), BSc(UM) (Condensed Matter and Materials Theory)
learning, online learning, practical experience and laboratory work.
At level three, students will also undergo industrial training and Goh Boon Tong,
complete a final year project to strengthen the knowledge and skills PhD(UM), MSc(UM), BSc(UM) (Semiconductor Physics, Inorganic
obtained and adapt to the ever-advancing knowledge in science and Nanomaterials, Optical and x-ray Spectroscopies)
technology.
Jeong Heejeong
PhD (Duke), MSc (SNU), BSc (Soongsil) (AMO and Quantum
The Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Optics)
Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Details are
available in the Graduate Program Guidebook of Faculty of Science. Khaulah @ Che Som Sulaiman,
Students who graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree from PhD(UM), MSc(UKM), BSc(UM) (Solar Energy, Organic
the Department of Physics are encouraged to pursue their studies Electronics)
to the higher degree levels in the field of Physics or other related
fields. Ramesh Kasi,
PhD(UM), MS(ANNA), BE(ANNAMALAI) (Corrosion coatings,
antifouling coatings, polymer electrolytes)
ACADEMIC STAFF DIRECTORY
Vengadesh Periasamy,
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PhD(UM), MSc(UM), BSc(UM) DNA Electronics, Langmuir-
Prof. Dr. Zurina Osman, Blodgett, Biophotovoltaics(BPV)
PhD(UM), BSc(UM) (Advanced Materials, Polymeric Materials,
Battery) Woon Kai Lin,
PhD(Hull), BSc(Hull) (Carbon based electronics machine learning,
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR: Applied Physics)
Datuk Harith Ahmad,
PhD(Wales), MSc(Wales), BSc (UM), FASc (Photonics) Yap Seong Ling,
PhD(UM), MSc(UM), BSc(UM) (Plasma Physics and Technology,
EMERITUS PROFESSORS: Parallel Processes and Innovative Technology)
Lee Sing,
PhD(ANU), MSc(UM), BSc(UM) (Plasma Physics) Zamri Zainal Abidin,
PhD(Manc.),MSc(UM), BSc(UM) (Astrophysics, Cosmology, Radio
Wong Chiow San, Astronomy)
PhD(UM), MSc(UM), BSc(UM) (Plasma Devices and Applications)
Zul Hazrin Zainal Abidin,
PROFESSORS: PhD(UM), BSc(UM) (Advanced Material, Coatings Technology)
Hasan Abu Kassim,
PhD(Manc), MSc(Manc), BSc(UM), MIPM (Theoretical Nuclear SENIOR LECTURERS:
Physics, Nuclear Astrophysics)
Chiu Wee Siong,
Ramesh T.Subramaniam, PhD(Nottingham), MSc(UKM), BSc(UKM) (Magnetic
PhD(UM), MTech (Mat. Sc) (UM), BSc (UM), FASc, FRSC, Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Photocatalysis, Materials
CChem, FMIC, FIMM, FMSA (Polymer Electrolytes, Advanced Characterization)
Materials)

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