We are honored to announce the regional finalists for the 2024 UL Research Institutes-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women, celebrating a decade of excellence in science and innovation. These exceptional women have been selected for their pioneering work in Climate Resilience and Adaptation, addressing one of the most critical challenges of our time.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Lariyah Mohd Sidek is a finalist representing Malaysia in the Senior Scientist category. Prof. Lariyah is the Head of the Dam Safety and Sustainability Intelligence (DSSI) & Head of Strategic Planning at the Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), Universiti Tenaga Nasional. She has been honoured with the ASM Fellowship & Recognition of Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) 2023.
Prof. Lam Yeng Ming is a finalist representing Singapore in the Senior Scientist category. Prof. Lam is a Professor and President’s Chair in Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University. She has received the prestigious “Mitsui Chemicals Award” at the Tech Plan Demo Day by Leave a Nest/Tech Planter and the “Cool Ideas Enterprise Award” from Singapore’s National Parks Board and Housing & Development Board (HDB).
Dr. Daphne Teck Ching Lai is a finalist representing Brunei Darussalam in the Mid-career Scientist category. Dr Daphne is a Senior Assistant Professor of Computer Science School of Digital Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. She was awarded a Best Abstract and Best Poster for The Cardiac Society of Brunei Darussalam’s (CSBD) 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting 2015.
Dr. Go Yun Ii is a finalist representing Malaysia in the Mid-career Scientist category. Dr. Go is an Associate Professor in EECE, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus. She was awarded a silver medal in the 2nd World Invention Contest, Asia Invention Association in 2016 in Seoul, South Korea.
We look forward to seeing how their work will shape a more resilient and sustainable future.