I got to know Professor Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail when he was in Glasgow doing his PhD at the University of Strathclyde. His area of expertise is membrane technology. His research is revolutionary, and that is why he was made Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia at a relatively young age.
His accomplishments are too long to list. And I am indeed happy to learn of his latest success when he won a platinum, two double gold and five gold medals at the British Invention Show 2008 for his inventions and innovations. BIS was held recently from the 15th to 18th of October. His achievement at BIS can be read here. [Also, quite a number of Malaysian academics won awards at BIS this year].
Professor Fauzi is an examplary researcher and academic who should be emulated by all. Of late, we have been talking about towering personalities. To my mind, Professor Fauzi is a towering scientist/technologist - a person that Malaysians should know about and be proud of.
Unfortunately, we seem to know artistes much better than scientists.
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