Wahid Omar (vice-chancellor) explained

Honorific-Prefix:Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr.
Wahid Omar
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|واحد عمر‎
Office:Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Technology Malaysia
Term Start:1 September 2013
Term End:31 August 2020
Predecessor:Zaini Ujang
Successor:Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Chancellor:Raja Zarith Sofiah
Birth Name:Wahid bin Omar
Birth Date:1962 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Alma Mater:University of Technology Malaysia (DipEng)
University of Strathclyde (BSc)
University of Surrey (MSc)
University of Birmingham (PhD)
Occupation:Lecturer

Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar (Malay: واحد بن عمر|label=[[Jawi alphabet|Jawi]]|script=arab|italic=unset; born 27 May 1962) is a Malaysian lecturer in structural engineering who served as the 6th Vice-Chancellor of University of Technology Malaysia from 2013 until 2020.[1]

Early life and education

He obtained his Diploma in Engineering (DipEng) (Civil Engineering) from University of Technology Malaysia in 1983, Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Civil Engineering) from the University of Strathclyde, Master of Science (MSc) (Bridge Engineering) from the University of Surrey and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Structural Engineering) from the University of Birmingham.

Career

Prior to his current appointment, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) (2011-2013) and Director, Office of Asset and Development (2008-2011) who was instrumental in managing major development projects of the university. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and holds membership in various professional bodies such as the Asian Concrete Forum, the American Concrete Institute (KL Chapter) and http://www.myiem.org.my/. His expertise includes structural assessment, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, with his latest research endeavour being an investigation on innovative techniques in improving the ductility of high strength concrete. His biggest interest lies in project management and sustainability, and is strongly committed to his vision in transforming UTM into a sustainable campus.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VC UTM. 15 February 2014. 18 April 2014.
  2. Web site: SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT. Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). 25 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929181530/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/. 29 September 2018. live.