APU grad gets IEM nod of excellence
Congratulations: Chong (right) receiving the award from IEM president Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin.
Chong Chee Kin, a Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) graduate of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), is a recent recipient of the coveted Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Gold Medal Award.
This prestigious accolade was presented during the IEM 66th Annual Dinner & Awards Night at Sunway Resort Hotel on April 19.
The award is one of the highest honours granted to engineering students in Malaysia and recognises not only academic excellence but also outstanding contributions to the engineering discipline.
Chong's accomplishments reflect a combination of technical skills, innovative thinking and academic discipline, a press release from APU read.
Graduating with First Class Honours in November last year, Chong's academic journey at APU had been marked by consistency, excellence, and an unrelenting drive for innovation.
Throughout his studies, he displayed not only deep technical competence but also a strong capacity for creative problem-solving.
Under the guidance and mentorship of Assistant Prof Dr Lau Chee Yong and Assistant Prof Dr Alexander Chee Hon, Chong developed a robust portfolio that showcases his multifaceted talents and relentless commitment to engineering excellence.
At the Malaysia Technology Expo 2024, he clinched both the Prestigious Outstanding Award and a Gold Award, signalling his rising prominence in the field.
His innovative contributions also earned him the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Malaysia Merit Award, providing him the opportunity to represent Malaysia at the APICTA Finals in Brunei – an international platform that celebrates excellence in ICT innovation.
Chong was awarded the Gold Medal, Best Invention Design Award and Bucharest Special Award at the Invention Innovation Competition Canada (iCAN) 2024.
He also received the highly competitive James Dyson Award 2024, further affirming the global impact of his inventive capabilities.
Chong, said the varsity's School of Engineering head Assoc Prof Dr Siva Kumar Sivanesan, exemplifies the innovative spirit and technical excellence APU strives to nurture.
'We are immensely proud of his accomplishments and confident that he will continue to make significant contributions to the engineering profession,' he said, adding that Chong's journey demonstrates that with dedication, curiosity and the right mentorship, students can scale remarkable heights – both locally and internationally.
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