
THE HONOURABLE DATO’ SERI DR. AHMAD SAMSURI MOKHTAR
WCIT2020 Public Engagement Forum
A Shared Vision: Malaysia’s Challenges in the New Millennium
11.03.2020 | Wednesday | 10.30 am
Dr. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar graduated in Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from National University of Malaysia (1993), Masters of Science in Combustion and Energy, Centre for Combustion Studies, University of Leeds, UK (1996) and Doctor of Philosophy in Aeroengine Ignition and Combustion, High Altitude Engine Failure from School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He is an Aero-engine Consultant and Expert Panels for most media stations. He is also the Chairman of the Aerospace Dean’s Council Malaysia (2007-2009) and the Advisor of the National Committee of Strategic Areas at the Ministry of Higher Education in the field of Aerospace (2007-2009). He is the Head of IPTA Delegation for the National Expert Panel on the Academic Program of Aerospace Engineering in China, Korea and Japan, a representative of the Malaysian IPTA to the National Aeronautics and Astronautics (NASA) International Conference, Washington (2006) and member of the Aerospace Skills Development Advisory Committee (JPPK). He has also been active in several research as the Project Leader. He was awarded UPM’s outstanding researcher for the International Exhibition Category, Special Achievement Award and Gold Medal at the Russian Federation; 54th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research & New Technology Brussels. He is a Malaysian politician from the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) currently serving as the Menteri Besar of Terengganu since 10 May 2018.