Extension of Mid-Semester Break for July 2010 Semester

With reference to our 2010 Academic Calendar , the Mid-Semester break for July Semester will be from the 4^th  until 14^th of September 2010. This period will also coincide with the “Hari Raya Puasa” celebration.

In view of the public holiday on 16^th September 2010 in conjunction with Malaysia Day ,UTP Management has decided to extend the Mid-Semester break till the 15^th September 2010. However, all academic activities including lectures, tutorials and labs scheduled for 15^th September 2010 must be REPLACED. Lecturers and students will have to work out a REPLACEMENT schedule, which can be done prior to or after the break. All academic activities will resume  on 17^th September 2010.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you “Selamat Hari Raya dan Maaf Zahir Batin”. Have a safe journey home

Optoelectronics of Molecules and Polymers

Optoelectronic devices are currently being developed at an extraordinary rate. Organic light-emitting diodes, photovoltaic devices and electro-optical modulators are pivotal to the future of displays, photosensors and solar cells, and communication technologies. This book details the theories underlying the mechanisms involved in the relevant organic materials and covers, at a basic level, how the organic components are made.

The first part of the book introduces the fundamental theories used to describe ordered solids and goes onto detail on concepts applicable to localised energy levels. Then the methods used to determine energy levels particular to perfectly ordered molecular and macromolecular systems are discussed along with a detailed consideration of the effects of quasi-particles. The function of excitons and their transfer between two molecules is studied and, in addition, the problems associated with interfaces and charge injection into resistive media are presented.

More technological aspects are covered in the second part, which details the actual methods used to fabricate devices based on organic materials, such as dry etching. The principal characterisation techniques are also highlighted. Specific attention is paid to visual displays using organic light-emitting   diodes; the conversion of photons into electrical energy (the photovoltaic effect); and for communications and information technologies, the electro-optical modulation of signals.

Renewable Energy Policy and Politics : A Handbook for Decision-Making

 * Examines the renewable energy sector and its stakeholders, analyzing the reasons for past failures and the key features of successful policies
* Written in clear terms, this book contains the experience of world leaders in this field
* Including an executive summary, it will be an essential reference for decision-makers, offering a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms

At a time when renewable energy attracts varying degrees of political support and mixed success in policy implementation, clear information on why and how to promote renewable energy markets is much needed, for decision-makers in particular. This book meets that need.

The reason for exploiting renewable energy sources should not be because they are cheap, or because fossil fuels are running out. The crucial reasons are: saving the environment, developing new industries and establishing more secure sources of energy. This book outlines how renewable energies can be promoted at a political level, encouraging the expansion of current markets and the establishment of new industries. Critical pathways are made clear, and key stakeholders are identified and described.

Acknowledging the importance of the media and the interaction between public and private bodies, this book sets out the rules of the game, the stakes and the strategies for success. Contributing authors include: Randy Swisher and Kevin Porter, Rakesh Bakshi, Gordon Edge, Sven Teske and Volker Hoffmann, Jose Luis Garcia and Emelio Menendez.

Energy, Resources, and the Long-Term Future

The world is rapidly approaching the end of the fossil fuel era. This timely book reviews the historical background for this crisis and provides a comprehensive discussion of its important aspects. It contrasts the Utopian writings of Condorcet, Godwin and Adam Smith, with the more pessimistic views of Malthus and Ricardo. It then discusses the characteristics of mainstream industrialism, as well as the ecological counterculture. The final chapters of the book study the present position regarding both non-renewable and renewable resources, and the problem of reducing the economic trauma that will result from the depletion of fossil fuels, especially the future impact of high petroleum prices on agriculture in relation to global population growth. Readers will gain an understanding of the dangers and opportunities of future developments in science, as well as the steps that must be taken to achieve a stable, sustainable global society.

Chemicals in the Atmosphere : Solubility, Sources and Reactivity

The behaviour and hence the possible impact of trace gases and solids in the atmosphere is now of major concern amongst scientists. This book is a result of discussions between members of the IUPAC Commission on Solubility Data and the IUPAC Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry extending over several years.

The book provides a broad survey and theoretical basis of many aspects of the behaviour of stable and unstable chemicals in the atmosphere. There is special emphasis on heterogeneous processes at all levels of the atmosphere. Modern techniques of investigation and of modelling such processes are discussed and many experimental data relating to interaction of gases with cloud droplets and with surfaces of solid particles are included. A detailed account of theoretical and practical aspects of Henry's law constants, including their relationship to infinite dilution activity coefficients, is also presented. Experimental values of 15 inorganic and 153 organic stable compounds have been compiled and evaluated for dissolution in pure water and, in some cases, seawater.

This volume will be of interest to chemists and environmental scientists, as well as geochemists and others involved in atmospheric modelling. Researchers associated with aerosol and air quality studies, as well as pollution issues, will also find it of interest. The sections on Henry's law constants will be of particular benefit to chemical engineers.
* Presents theoretical models for interpreting and predicting solubilities in solutions.
* Evaluates the collection techniques used to obtain solubility data and presents the most appropriate methods.
* Reviewed and commissioned by IUPAC, an internationally renowned society.

Global Mobility Excellence, 28 & 29th Sept 2010, Traders Hotel, Singapore

With current labor market situation, there is a growing trend for workers who have skills that are in demand to move between companies both within and across national border. Hence, this brings its own challenges to employers, who have to cope with increased risk, and more complex legal and procedural matters.

As skilled foreign workers are likely to play a significant role, UNI Strategic has arranged a masterclass on Global Mobility Excellence at which several important global mobility management issues will be addressed, to help HR departments and Finance managers get to grips with the complexities.
In this 2-Day masterclass will cover comprehensive insights and in-depth practical and theories on issues such as tax planning, payroll administration and integration of the array of disciplines of HR, accounting/ finance, tax, payroll, compensation and benefits.

Our trainer, Dave Leboff  has more than 30 years of experience and is an internationally recognized expert in global mobility and international assignment program management. By attending this masterclass, you will get to discover globally proven approaches and mastering your ways to improve program execution.
To find out more about this workshop, please reply to nori.k@unistrategic.com with the subject title code “GM” and I shall forward you the full program.

Thank you.

Best Regards,
Nori

Regional Marketing Manager

UNI Strategic
DID: +65 6825 9619
Main: +65 6825 9579
Fax: +65 6776 2120

Minggu Mesra Kampus Julai 2010

Assalamualaikum & a very good day,

The Student Representatives Council UTP (SRCUTP) hosted the “Minggu Mesra Kampus Julai 2010” from 3^rd -5^th  August 2010 Pocket D, UTP. 

The main objective of this event is to expose UTP students to the numerous clubs in UTP as well as providing an avenue for the clubs in UTP to advertise about their organisation club and to recruit new members. A total of 47 booths were operated by clubs, societies, and sponsors.

Numerous activities were also organised to make the event interesting. They was a blood donation, martial arts session, career talk with Avira and Proactive (a cosmetics company), speaker’s corner and a talk by the security department about the smart life campaigns.

 The students enjoyed all the talk sessions as it helps them to gather information which can improve their campus life. A martial arts workshop was organized by the organizer to teach basic defence movements for female students to protect themselves.

Lastly the organizer would like to thank UTP management and the organising committee for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the success of the event.

Best regards,

Raja Shoman Bin Raja Rosdin

Executive

Student Activities & Disciplinary Unit

Student Support Services Department

Perfecting Key Performance Indicators Masterclass

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Why You Should Attend

This highly 2-day workshop, packed with case studies and discussions, will enable professionals to equip themselves with a proven action plan to develop and implement critical key performance indicators in their organizations. At the same time, experienced professionals will get a chance to reassess and evaluate their current key performance indicators so that they can improve and improvise whatever they have. They will also learn how to avoid the major pitfalls.

UNI proudly organize;

Event: Perfecting Key Performance Indicators Masterclass

Date: 13^th – 14^th October 2010

Location: Singapore

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• GAIN in-depth understanding of cutting edge knowledge and concepts of Key Performance Indicator development.
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• LEARN how to avoid pitfalls in the implementation process.
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Interested to have more information, simply email me at saint@unistrategic.com with subject code “KPI” and I shall send you a copy of the PDF. 

Thank you.

Regards,

Saint

Regional Marketing Manager

UNI Strategic

DID (65) 6825 9625

Main (65) 6825 9579

Fax (65) 6776 2120 

Ramadhan Code

Working Hours During Ramadhan 1431H/2010M (For Muslim Staff Only)

Salam and Good Day,

Dear L&G

Ramadan is back!

We wish to inform that as per previous years’ practice, our management has agreed that official working hours during the month of Ramadan, starting today, Wednesday 11 August 2010, will be from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Kindly be noted that this is applicable to Muslim Staff only.

In order to accommodate this shortened working-hour, staff are required to either have a half-hour break from 1 to 2 PM OR clock in earlier and have longer break during this period.

We hope this little flexibility will be appreciated and appropriately adopted.

I am also taking this opportunity to wish all muslim staff “Selamat Berpuasa and Happy Ramadan Mubarak!”.

Regards,

zamri

___________________________________________________
Zamri Yusof
Senior Manager
Human Resource Management and Administration
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Outsourcing of UTP's Corporate Mailing Management to Pos Malaysia Berhad

Ladies & Gentlemen,

We wish to announce the outsourcing of our in-house Corporate Mailing Management (CMM) to Pos Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia’s national mail and courier service company, which will take effect on 16 August 2010 onwards.

With similar service Pos Malaysia has been sharing its expertise and technology with various companies such as Petronas, Exxon Mobil and Shell, it is our hope that this move will reduce the service gap and eventually improves the efficiency of mail/parcel delivery to our staff and students on campus. For your information, UTP is the first organization in Perak to embark on Pos Malaysia’s CMM. As such, it is part of Pos Malaysia’s strategic plans to use this as benchmarking process in expanding its business in the state.

We look forward for your continuous support and your constructive feedback is most welcomed. For any enquiry on the service, you can contact your respective line HR (i.e. Academic Executive, Academic Assistant, Supervisor, Clerk) or our HRMA’s En Azahari Awaluddin (x8524/x8295).

Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan 1431 dan Selamat Berpuasa.

Cryogenic Engineering : Fifty Years of Progress

 Cryogenic Engineering: Fifty Years of Progress is a benchmark reference work which chronicles the major developments in the field. Starting with an historical background dating to the 1850s, this book reviews the development of data resources now available for cryogenic fields and properties of materials. The advances in cryogenic fundamentals are covered by reviews of cryogenic principles, cryogenic insulation, low-loss storage systems, modern liquefaction processes, helium cryogenics and low-temperature thermometry. Several well-established applications resulting from cryogenic advances include aerospace cryocoolers and refrigerators, use of LTS and HTS systems in electrical applications, and recent changes in cryopreservation. Extensive references are provided for the readers interested in the details of these cryogenic engineering advances.

COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM BY UTP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

On 07^th August 2010, Village 4 (V4) committee in collaboration with the UTP International Student Council (ISC) high committee members led by ISC Welfare Exco 2, Mr. Issa Abdramane (Chadian), and the UTP Egyptian student community (ESC) high committee led by ESC President, Mr. Beshoy Safwat, participated in a community services program. The program was cleaning  the surau (muslim madrasah) at Taman Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar, Perak. This noble program was organized in celebrating the coming Holy month of Ramadhan.

This program was participated by nine UTP international students, three UTP staff and the local community . The main objective of this program is to generate integration among UTP international students and the local community. 

The program started at 8.00 a.m and ended at about 12.30 p.m. The students also had breakfast together with the local community. After the end of the program, before the students left, they gave the surau committee some items such as prayer mat, “sarong pelikat” (a cloth worn by muslim males to pray) and “telekong” (a cloth worn by muslim females to pray) for the use of the people that comes to the surau.

On behalf of the International Student Unit and International Student Council, we would like to convey our heartiest appreciation and gratitude to our Honorable Rector, Y.Bhg Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin Bin Hj Kasim, Director of Student Services, Tuan Hj. Mohamed Noor Rosli Baharom and Senior Manager of Student Support Services Department, Encik Muhammad Syazwan Amarjit bin Abdullah, for their guidance and support as well as everyone who contributed immensely in ensuring the success of the program.

Library Amnesty Days – 2 Days Only

Do you have outstanding fines, overdue books, journals, or AV resources from IRC?

In conjunction with the National Day celebration, August  2010 and the spirit of Ramadan, IRC will be holding an Amnesty Days as one of its activity. The library Amnesty Days is special days offered to ALL UTP STAFF whereby all overdue books, journals and other audio-visual materials fines will be totally waived.

 However, some conditions do apply to this special event such as :

·         Limited to specific date and time ONLY from 8:30am-10:00pm on Wednesday, 11^th August to Thursday, 12^th August 2010

·         Only apply to all outstanding fines & overdue items which are returned on the specific time and date as above (for those who have fines only, please notify IRC in order for the fines to be waived)

·         Does not apply to lost/missing items and its processing fees (late due fines for missing items will be waived ONLY if user report or acknowledge the item status on the “Amnesty Days”)

• Staff must personally return the overdue material to the library's circulation counter or you may ask a friend or family members to return the material on your behalf provided you inform us earlier by sending official UTP email to Roslina Nordin Ali or Muhamad M Haris. This is necessary because the library must confirm your identity before eliminating fines from our library system.
• The overdue material must be in good condition when it is returned. Overdue fines will not be waived for torn/fractured /incomplete items.

So, please take advantage of the Library Amnesty Days and return all your long overdue items without having to pay fines!

For more information, please contact the circulation counter, ext  8486 or call Roslina Nordin Ali ext. 8466.

Thank you.

Offshore Wind Energy : Research on Environmental Impacts

The accompanying ecological research for using wind energy in the German North and Baltic Seas is part of a series of research projects in the German Government's Investment Programme for the Future. It has brought out a variety of results about possible effects on the marine environment. This book provides an overview of the state of the accompanying ecological research in Germany. The main objective of the book is to show the relevance of the new results of these research projects for the planning and permission process for offshore wind energy plants. This book was kindly supported and funded by: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and J??lich Research Centre The Project Management Organization J??lich (PtJ)