The award was presented during the Annual General Meeting of the IEEE Malaysia Section and attended by the Chairman of the IEEE ComSoc VTS Chapter. IEEE is an American professional organization dedicated to advancing electrical engineering, electronics engineering, and related disciplines. Professor Mardeni, a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and a Top Research Scientist in Malaysia, emerged as the recipient from a competitive pool of IEEE ComSoc VTS members, including representatives from public universities, private universities, and industry across Malaysia.

His success reflects not only Prof. Mardeni’s leadership excellence but also MMU’s strong commitment to strengthening its research and academic ecosystem through cutting edge research and global academic recognition. This national recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to advancing science, engineering and technology, while enabling the pursuit of transformative projects that address key societal challenges and drive innovation in Malaysia.

Congratulations, Prof. Mardeni FASc!

The award was presented by YAB Dato’ Seri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, during a ceremony held at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The event was also graced by YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, along with other distinguished guests.

The ASM Fellowship is the highest recognition bestowed by the Academy, demonstrating exceptional individual research achievements and extraordinary leadership. Prior to this, Prof. Mardeni was honoured as one of the Top Research Scientists in Malaysia (TRSM) in 2020, also by ASM, in recognition of his global contributions to research and leadership. He has received more than 100 research awards, including numerous prestigious leadership accolades both locally and internationally.

This Fellowship aims to profile Malaysia’s most distinguished scientists and leaders, positioning them as key references for scientific excellence in the country. The honour of becoming a Fellow signifies a remarkable contribution in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Technology. It is a well-deserved recognition for Prof. Mardeni, who is a renowned researcher and respected professional leader serving as a national advisor to society.

Prof. Mardeni is an active member of various professional engineering bodies in both Malaysia and the UK. For the past 15 years, he has focused his expertise on wireless communication and is considered a pioneer in the field, with recognition from countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Romania, Australia, and many others.

As a global, merit-based science academy, the ASM Fellowship represents the elite of scientific accomplishment in the developing world. Its Fellows are scientists who have attained the highest international standards and have shown distinguished leadership, making significant contributions to the advancement of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation.

This FASc title highlights Prof. Mardeni’s outstanding contributions and achievements, underscoring his role as a key leader in shaping the future of science and technology in Malaysia.

Congratulations, Professor Mardeni FASc!