{"id":6201,"date":"2020-09-22T18:29:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T18:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/rise.utm.my\/?page_id=6201"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T05:32:12","slug":"about-rise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/rise\/","title":{"rendered":"About RISE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\" id=\"bg-animate-bottom\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/rise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/12\/Raya_photoshoot_2.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"wp-image-21230\" title=\"Raya_photoshoot_2\" \/><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_1 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/rise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/12\/Raya_photoshoot_2.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"wp-image-21230\" title=\"Raya_photoshoot_2\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">RISE IN BRIEF<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE)<\/strong> was established on 15th February 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">This institute was formed from a merger between 5 outstanding Centers of Excellence in UTM namely Center for Environmental Sustainability &amp; Water Security (IPASA), Geosciences and Digital Earth Center (INSTeG), Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT), Center for Innovative Planning and Development (CIPD) and Center for Coastal and Ocean Engineering (COEI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">The institute provides R&amp;D, consultancy, lab services, monitoring and testing, as well as advices for policy makers, industries, town planners and domestic users in the area of sustainable environmental management, planning and engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Niche Area<\/h2>\n<p>Resilience Planning and Sustainable Engineering for the Environment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Research Area<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Environmental Sustainability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Water Pollution Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Water Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Smart Industry \/ Factory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Smart Industrial Park Planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Planning &amp; Design Smart Grid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Smart Green Port<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Capacity Building<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sustainable policy and physical planning of future cities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Adaptive planning for climate resilient cities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Building urban resilience through urban design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Smart mobility as a means of creating sustainable cities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Research Area<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainable tourism to enhance community resilience<\/li>\n<li>Rural transformation and sustainable rural communities<\/li>\n<li>Policies and practices for a low carbon society<\/li>\n<li>GIS and modern technology in sustainable land use planning<\/li>\n<li>Coastal engineering &amp; modelling<\/li>\n<li>Estuary and ocean ecosystem<\/li>\n<li>Marine hazard and mitigations<\/li>\n<li>Remote sensing applications<\/li>\n<li>Remote Sensing &amp; Geospatial Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Water &amp; Carbon Footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2020\/09\/icon-researchcenters-150x150-1.png\" title=\"icon-researchcenters\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_0 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">Research Centers<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">Associate Members<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2020\/09\/icon-researchofficers-150x150-1.png\" title=\"icon-researchofficers\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_3 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">Research Officers<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utm.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2020\/09\/icon-assistantengineers-150x150-1.png\" title=\"icon-assistantengineers\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_4 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">Assistant Engineers<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span 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et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_bottom et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_0 et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_slider_auto et_slider_speed_7000 et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_0 et_pb_slide et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-0\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/ipasa\/\" target=\"on\" class=\"et_pb_slide_title_link\">Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>It was founded in 1994, which was formerly known as the Institute of Environmental and Water Resource Management. It is an interdisciplinary centre which integrates expertise in various fields at UTM to work with problems related to environment. IPASA undertakes both basic and applied research in providing practical and sustainable solutions in environmental related areas. IPASA provides consultancy services in environmental related areas such as environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental management plan (EMP), climate change impact, green technology, life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint, water footprint, water and wastewater treatment technology, waste and material recovery, water reuse, integrated water resources management, urban runoff management and flood mitigation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/ipasa\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Visit Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_slide et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-1\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/insteg\/\" target=\"on\" class=\"et_pb_slide_title_link\">Geosciences and Digital Earth Centre (INSTeG)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>INSTeG is created to gain the vibrant, innovative and productive research culture, apart from to maintain the status of Research University. It practices integrative and collaborative research which involves multi-disciplinary teams, knowledge and networking at national and international levels. INSTeG provides consultancy services and training in the area of precise surveying and geodetic metrology, remote sensing and geo-sensing, geoinformatics and land information system as the continuation of professional developments.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/insteg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Visit Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_2 et_pb_slide et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-2\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/prospect.utm.my\/\" target=\"on\" class=\"et_pb_slide_title_link\">Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>PROSPECT specialises in aspects of planning, design and creation of sustainable and innovative process and product supply chain as well as optimal and efficient operation of process systems. It has more than 20 years experiences in R&amp;D, software product development, consultancy services and training on conservation of natural resources; materials, energy and water. PROSPECT has completed various consultancy projects related to sustainable development, planning and engineering of resources for various industrial sectors including palm oil and oleo-chemicals, agriculture, refinery and petrochemicals, bio-processes, fine chemicals, semi-conductor, pulp and paper, herbal and pharmaceuticals, food and drinks, cement industry as well as for building facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/prospect.utm.my\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Visit Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_3 et_pb_slide et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-3\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/cipd\/\" target=\"on\" class=\"et_pb_slide_title_link\">Centre for Innovative Planning and Development (CIPD)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>Its role is to spearhead R&amp;D in Urban and regional planning with a clear focus on nurturing innovation within an interdisciplinary platform. CIPD provides research area on urban and reginal planning, tourism planning and management, rural planning and development, logistics and transportation planning, GIS and remote sensing, sustainable planning and development, environmental planning and management, urban design and conservation and new regional corridors development.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.utm.my\/cipd\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Visit Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_4 et_pb_slide et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kl.utm.my\/coei\/\" target=\"on\" class=\"et_pb_slide_title_link\">Centre for Coastal and Ocean Engineering Institute (COEI)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>The initial formation of COEI started in 1984 at the Department of Hydraulics and Hydrology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM. 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