
ADVANCED MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE (AMTEC)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Background
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 Johor Bahru in 2002. In 2008, AMTEC has been upgraded as one of the Centres of Excellence (CoE) in UTM. The centre is established to generate new and exciting research projects related to membrane-based technology, to build research networks and collaboration with research universities/industries in Malaysia and worldwide.
Making High Impact Translational Research
Global Leader In Membrane Research
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Our Leaders

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Juhana Jaafar
Director
Upcoming Events
Check out our latest events!
International Conference of Environmental and Sustainable Technology 2021 (ISET2021)
9-10th November 2021
Up Coming
Research Development and Commercialization of Nanofibers
18th January 2021
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News
AMTEC DELEGATION TO OMAN – 4th STEP 2018
OMAN, 2 DECEMBER 2018 - Delegation from AMTEC lead by our Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lau Woei Jye and Dr. Mukhlis A. Rahman. This year STEP has been held on 2nd to 5th December 2018 at Sultan Qaboos University Muscat, Oman...
NEW YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATE MEMBER (YPAM) OF IWA
The International Water Association (IWA) is a global knowledge hub for water professionals and anyone concerned about the future of water, which connects scientists to practitioners and communities, pioneering research, fostering technological nnovation, and driving...
TWAS PRIZE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE 2019
Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail once again awarded in engineering field but this time from The World Academy of Science (TWAS) in Engineering Science 2019 category. This huge award has been given upon recommendation of TWAS Prize Committee on 26th November 2018. ...
SOLVING THE GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS – DR FARHANA
“I believe that perovskite solar cells could be the invention that solves the global energy crisis,” says Farhana Aziz of the Advanced Membrane Technology Centre at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She is well-placed to make such a startling judgement, having...
GOODLUCK FOR YOUR NEXT JOURNEY – VIVA CHECKED
For a couple of years they have been working hard in the way of their Phd and Master journeys. In this post, we present the students who are part of AMTEC who have successfully present their viva and only a few steps ahead to grasp their Phd and Master certificates....
BEST PAPER AWARD WINNER – RCChe 2018
The Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering (RCChE) is an annual convention for members of ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net) to share the most updated research and technology in chemical engineering...
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