3 Minute Thesis 2023

An 80,000 word PhD thesis would take 9 hours to present.
Their time limit… 3 minutes
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1st Place RM1000.00 x 3 categories
2nd Place RM750.00 x 3 categories
3rd Place RM500.00 x 3 categories

Congratulations to all winners & presenters!

Speech from UTM 3MT 2023 Program Director

Sharel

Good afternoon to our distinguished lecturers, dedicated staff members, esteemed members of the committee, fellow students, and respected guests.

I am humbled and honored to serve as the Program Director of the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) program. My name is Sharel Raj, and I am thrilled to be leading this extraordinary event that celebrates the power of concise and impactful research communication. As the Director, my vision was to create an environment where researchers can refine their communication skills, distill their complex research into a concise narrative, and captivate audiences in a matter of minutes. The 3MT program is a testament to the exceptional talent and innovation that exists within our institution, and I am honored to be at the helm of this inspiring initiative.

First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the participants who have embraced the challenge of condensing their years of hard work into a concise three-minute presentation. Your passion, determination, and unwavering commitment to sharing your knowledge have been nothing short of inspiring.

I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the organizing committee and the hardworking staff members who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, without whom the 3MT program would not be possible. Your dedication to fostering an environment of growth, attention to detail, and effective communication have transformed this program into a resounding success.

Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge the esteemed panel of juries who generously volunteered their time and expertise to evaluate the presentations. Your discerning eyes and constructive feedback played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our researchers. Your commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of the program is deeply appreciated.

Last but certainly not least, I want to express my gratitude to our audience. Thank you for joining us in this celebration of knowledge and discovery. Your presence here today signifies your support for these remarkable researchers.

As we celebrate the achievements of our winners and reflect on the incredible talent displayed throughout this competition, let us remember that the true essence of the 3MT program lies in its ability to inspire, educate, and connect diverse communities through the power of concise communication.

Once again, congratulations to our winners, and thank you all for being a part of this extraordinary journey. May the spirit of the 3MT program continue to inspire and empower researchers around the world. I will now pass the stage to our emcee, thank you.

1. ENGINEERING

1st place

SITI FADILLA BINTI MD NOOR

MAGZO: RAPID DEGRADER OF THE ‘TINY’ WATER POLLUTANT

2nd place

SAIDATUL SOPHIA BINTI MD SHA’RANI

LAYER-BY-LAYER MEMBRANE FOR VANADIUM BATTERY

3rd place

TEOH ZIAH ER

BREW-TIFUL SKIN: SUSTAINABLE AND HALAL COSMETICS FROM SPENT COFFEE GROUND (SCG)

2. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1st place

NURUL HIDAYAT

TURNING OPTICAL FIBERS INTO SENSORS IN JUST 5 SECONDS: THE FUTURE OF SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

2nd place

MELVIN TAN CHUN YUN

BACTERIA IN FERMENTED PICKLES

3rd place

YAMUNATHEVI A/P MATHIVANAN

CALCITE-MODIFIED BACTERIAL NANOCELLULOSE FOR COPPER ION REMOVAL

3. SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

1st place

NORLIYANA ZAKARIA

HEALING WITH PRECISE STRATEGIES

2nd place

SYAZA SORAYA SAULI

“NATURE : THE WONDERS AND LOVE”

3rd place

CHUA CHING HAO

BOOSTING LEARNING INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS: THE TPACK TEACHING MODULE

Congratulations & keep up the good work!