Pioneering Research & Innovation for a Greener Future

Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE) is at the forefront of sustainability management, dedicated to fostering resilience through innovative research and education. Our mission is to drive impactful change by integrating sustainable practices into every facet of our work, from environmental stewardship to community engagement. With a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), RISE is committed to creating a more sustainable world for future generations.

RISE at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) comprises five specialized research centres, each focusing on distinct areas that collectively advance sustainability goals:​

1. Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA): Focuses on interdisciplinary environmental research, consultation, and graduate training in areas like environmental management and control engineering.​ https://research.utm.my/ipasa/

2. Geoscience and Digital Earth Centre (INSTeG): Specializes in geoscience fields and applications, including satellite oceanography, hydrology processes, and geological remote sensing.​ https://research.utm.my/insteg/

3. Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT): Concentrates on sustainable process and product supply chain design, emphasizing the conservation of natural resources such as materials, energy, and water.​ https://research.utm.my/prospect/

4. Centre for Innovative Planning and Development (CIPD): Leads research in urban and regional planning, focusing on sustainable planning and development, environmental management, and urban design. https://research.utm.my/cipd/

5. Centre for River and Coastal Engineering (CRCE): Provides expertise in coastal and offshore engineering, including the design of coastal structures, marine environment conservation, and marine hazard mitigation.​ https://research.utm.my/crce/

Each centre conducts niche research, programs, and activities aimed at promoting a sustainable environment.