Huge congratulations to all outstanding researchers and innovators from FTKKP for their exceptional performance at CITREX 2023! The event, which took place on 12-14 March 2023 at UMP Kampus Gambang, showcased the latest creations and technological advancements from the Malaysian academic and research community.

 FTKKP participants shone brightly in student and staff categories, garnering 3 Special Awards, 14 Gold, 26 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals. This exceptional achievement reflects their dedication, hard work, and innovative thinking.

In the student category, our young innovators won 1 Special Award, 11 Gold, 16 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals for their outstanding projects. We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Foo Xiao Bing, Sharlene Esoothas, Haridharani Perumal, and Mohammed Khaled Al-Ashwal for winning the UMP Holding Invention Award for their project, Waste to Fuel Mobile Pyrolyser, under the supervision of Associate Professor Ts Dr. Ruzinah Isha.

In the staff category, FTKKP researchers were recognised with 2 Special Awards, 3 Gold, 10 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals, reflecting their dedication and hard work. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Hamid Nour for winning the Hadiah Khas Industri for his project, A Low-Priced and Eco-Friendly Natural Surfactant for Stabilizing and Transporting Crude Oil Emulsions. This innovative project has the potential to revolutionise the oil and gas industry and has far-reaching implications for the environment.

We are also thrilled to announce Ts. Mohd Najib Bin Razali's achievements, who received the Best Innovation in Chemical Technology Award for his project, Biodegradable Grease for Food and Pharmaceutical Industry. He also secured 3rd place in the Innovative Idea Pitching Competition, which aimed to promote discovery, innovation, and research results to potential investors and industries.

We are also incredibly proud to highlight the perseverance and determination of one of our student participants, Nur Husnina Bt Mohamed Nor Rahim, who faced tremendous obstacles during her project development. Despite experiencing a severe flood in her hometown in Johor, which caused disruptions to her work, Nur Husnina remained committed to her project and was able to complete it. Her dedication and hard work paid off as she and her team were awarded a silver medal for their project titled "Cost Effective Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) & Nitrate Removal for Hatchery Industry Wastewater". We commend Nur Husnina for her resilience and congratulate her on her well-deserved achievement.

The remarkable success of our researchers and innovators at CITREX 2023 is a testament to their creativity, commitment, and exceptional research skills. They have demonstrated their potential to make a significant impact in their respective fields and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions.

The complete results of CITREX 2023 can be found here

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Written by: Azizul Helmi Sofian, Rozaimi Abu Samah, and Nur Aminatulmimi Ismail