People & Facilities
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Chair
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Haslinda Zabiri
Chemical Engineering lies at the core of today’s most pressing global challenges. In an era shaped by rapid technological advancement, environmental urgency, and the demand for cleaner, safer, and more resilient industries, chemical engineers play a pivotal role—driving the energy transition, strengthening process safety, enabling sustainable manufacturing, advancing digital innovation, and supporting circular economy solutions.
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Mission, Vision, History
The Chemical Engineering program was established in 1996. It acted as one of the pioneer academic paths of the institution when it was initially known as the Institute of Technology PETRONAS (ITP), just before the university officially received its full university charter on January 10, 1997.
1999
Accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Chemical Engineering
2001
Accreditation from Board of Engineers, Malaysia for Chemical Engineering
2003
Accreditation by IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) UK for Chemical Engineering Programme.
2014
Ranked in the Top 200 in the WUR by Subject for Chemical Engineering.
2025
Ranked in Top 100 QS WUR by Subject for Chemical Engineering.
Why Study At UTP
Academic Staff
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Adjuncts & Advisory Panels
Transition seamlessly from secondary school directly into specialized, industry-relevant degree options.
1-Year Fast-Track
CHE Adjunct Professors:
Ir. Fauziah Ali and Prakash Kumar Karunakaran.
1-Year Fast-Track
CHE Industry Advisory Panel:
- Ir. Dr. Chan Tuck Leong
- Ir. Dr. Nor Halim Hassan
- Rizal Harris Wong
- Ts. Naim Adzha Muhammad.
1-Year Fast-Track
International External Advisor:
UTP’s page updated July 2026 names Prof. Dr. Faisal Khan, Texas A&M University.
1-Year Fast-Track
Foundation Studies
3.5 – 4 Year Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Designed for SPM and IGCSE leavers. Direct, guaranteed
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
M.Sc. & Ph.D. Research
Postgraduate Studies
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
Why Study At UTP
Industry, Patents & Spin-outs
Collanoration with PETRONAS Strategic Knowledge Groups SKG18 and SKG16, GEXCON, SLB, AspenTech and AVEVA;
Dual degree programme with international academic partners include Universitas Pertamina and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember.
Facilities & Laboratories
Discover the pathways, research strengths, innovation hubs, and industry partnerships that define UTP’s ecosystem.
Discover the pathways, research strengths, innovation hubs, and industry partnerships that define UTP’s ecosystem.
Chemical Engineering Lab I covers Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Process Heat Transfer
Chemical Engineering Lab II covers Reaction Engineering 1, Separation Process 1, and Separation Process 2
Chemical Engineering Lab III covers Process Instrumentation & Control
Fundamental of Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Industry, Patents & Spin-outs
Collanoration with PETRONAS Strategic Knowledge Groups SKG18 and SKG16, GEXCON, SLB, AspenTech and AVEVA; Dual degree programme with international academic partners include Universitas Pertamina and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember.
Meet Our Leadership Team
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Contact
Transition seamlessly from secondary school directly into specialized, industry-relevant degree options.
1-Year Fast-Track
Prospective Student
Haslinda Zabiri, haslindazabiri@utp.edu.my, or UTP admissions for application matters.
1-Year Fast-Track
Potential Academic Or Industry Partner
CHE Chair as the first contact, then the relevant research or programme lead.
1-Year Fast-Track
Journalist
UTP’s official media/communications contact; confirm the named spokesperson and email before publication.
1-Year Fast-Track
Foundation Studies
3.5 – 4 Year Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Designed for SPM and IGCSE leavers. Direct, guaranteed
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
M.Sc. & Ph.D. Research
Postgraduate Studies
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)