Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research & Innovation
Prof.Ir.Dr. Mohd Azraai Bin Kassim
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd. Azraai bin Kassim has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research & Innovation of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia effective January 19th 2012 replacing the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research & Innovation Prof. Datuk Dr. Marzuki Bin Khalid
Mohd. Azraai holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from University of Newcastle, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), United Kingdom.
Before his present appointment, he has been entrusted with many important positions in UTM such as Head of Environmental Engineering Laboratory from 1985 to 1987, Head of Environmental Engineering Department from 1992–1994 to 1987, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs from September 1994 to June 1997, Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduates in the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA) from July 1997 to October 1997 and Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty from October 20th 1997 to December 6th 2000.
Besides his contribution at faculty level, he has also held various UTM senior positions such as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Development from December 7th 2000 to December 6th 2003, the Dean of School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) from January 12th 2004 until February 29th and Director of International Affairs from 25th August 2008 to 31st March 2009. Apart from his excellent academic career in UTM, Mohd. Azraai is also a member of several professional bodies such as the International Water Association (IWA), Environmental Management and Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH), Environmental Professionals Register of Malaysia (EPRM), Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and a Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
He also served as an Environmental part-time consultant as Pakar management technology Sdn. Bhd. from November 1993 to November 1998 and Euro-Circuit Technology Sdn.Bhd. from December 1995 until now.
