Since its inception in 1983, the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering (FKKKSA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has emerged as one of the leading centres of reference for technology development and innovations to support chemical and process industries from national and multinational companies. It is well-equipped with extensive facilities to meet the R&D needs and is supported by a large team of highly qualified and dedicated academicians who are well-experienced in training, consultancy, research and development activities.