Research Institutes, Centres and Units - Universiti Sains Malaysia

include environmental science, aquaculture, biomedical and pharmaceutical studies,
information technology, food technology, polymer science, biotechnology, distance
education, materials science, surface chemistry and robotic vision. To tie up all of
the University’s research efforts, seven research platforms have been identified –
Biomedical and Health Sciences, Fundamental Sciences, Social Transformation, Life
Sciences, Engineering Science and Technology, ICT and Clinical Sciences.
Recognising that its manpower is its main asset, researchers at the USM are duly
honoured at the Sanggar Sanjung Awards night which is held annually. USM’s research
personnel have made the University proud in bringing home awards and accolades
won at various local and international exhibitions including the Malaysian Technology
Expo, International Exhibition of Invention New Techniques & Products (Geneva),
International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
and PECIPTA.
USM has also become an importance resource centre for the industry with
university-industry links established via its holding company USAINS Holding Sdn.
Bhd. which provide services such as consultancy, contract research, joint research and
development initiatives, professional upgrading, rental of R&D spaces, as well as access
to research equipment and laboratory facilities.