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03 Nov 2025
Taylor's Team (Editor)
The National Physics Conference (PERFIK 2025), co-hosted by Taylor’s College and the Institute of Physics Malaysia (IFM), took place from 24 to 26 October at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus. Under the theme 'From Fundamentals to Frontiers: Shaping the Future with Physics,' the event brought together leading academics, researchers, and students to explore how physics continues to redefine industries across healthcare, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
The first two opening sessions of the conference, chaired by Prof Dr Chai Hong Yeong from Taylor’s University, featured esteemed guest speakers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Malaya (UM). The leading sessions offered fresh perspectives on how physics intersects architecture, innovation, and leadership, setting an engaging tone for the three-day conference.
Throughout the event, discussions spanned from quantum mechanics and astrophysics to radiological innovation and AI in physics. Dr Hariandra Muthu of Taylor’s College presented research on environmental radiation and its implications for public health, demonstrating how physics continues to solve real-world challenges. He also chaired several technical sessions, reinforcing Taylor’s role in advancing applied physics within Malaysia’s research community.
In her own plenary talk, ‘From Atoms to Healing: The Transformative Power of Physics,’ Prof Dr Chai Hong Yeong drew connections between atomic research and breakthroughs in medical imaging and radiotherapy, illustrating how the discipline of physics continues to heal, innovate, and inspire.
Taylor’s College students showcased their research talents through the Digital Poster Competition, which celebrated innovative thinking and clarity in scientific communication. Awards were presented across several categories, including Best Digital Poster, Top Overall Poster Presentation, Special Merit, and Consolation Awards.
Students such as Justin Khoo Jon Le, Jayden Wong Kah Ho, Ng Joe Han, Akif bin Ibrahim, Khaleeda binti Mohamad Hafiz, Muhammad Syahmi bin Mohd Shuhaimi, Rasshmika A/P Nantha Kumar, Asseel Hisham, and Shalaine Sana Tatu were among those recognised for their exceptional efforts.
These achievements reflect Taylor’s College’s strong commitment to nurturing scientific curiosity and excellence — encouraging students to apply what they learn, think critically, and take pride in advancing Malaysia’s physics community.
Co-hosting PERFIK 2025 reaffirmed Taylor’s College as a driving force in advancing Malaysia’s scientific education landscape. Through initiatives like this, the College continues to bridge foundational learning with research and real-world applications — inspiring students to think critically, question deeply, and contribute meaningfully to society.
By fostering collaboration between educators, researchers, and students, Taylor’s College stands at the forefront of preparing a new generation of physicists ready to lead innovations across disciplines and industries.
Explore how you can build a strong foundation in physics, technology, and innovation through Foundation programmes at Taylor’s College — and take your first step towards shaping the future.
