UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Centre-UTM OTEC

May this celebration inspire us to embrace the values of sacrifice, sincerity, gratitude, and compassion. May our acts of worship be accepted, our shortcomings forgiven, and abundant blessings be bestowed upon us and our loved ones.

Wishing you and your family a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha

We were pleased to welcome Ravinyaa Ravimalar from the The Edge Malaysia to UTM-OTEC for an exclusive interview session with the Director of UTM-OTEC, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathiabama T Thirugnana.

The visit provided an opportunity to share OTEC’s ongoing initiatives, future aspirations, and commitment towards advancing innovation, technology, and industry collaboration.

Thank you to Ravinyaa Ravimalar for the engaging conversation and interest in highlighting OTEC’s vision and contributions. We are excited and looking forward to the upcoming feature article by The Edge Malaysia.

📢📢📢 Call For Paper 📄

International Conference on Emerging Energy & Process Technology 2026 (i-CONCEPT 2026)
22 - 23 September 2026 (Hybrid Mode), UTM Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Website: https://research.utm.my/che/iconcept13/
Registration and Submission: https://submit.confbay.com/conf/iconcept2026

Now in its 13ᵗʰ year, the International Conference on Emerging Energy & Process Technology (iCONCEPT 2026) continues to serve as a premier platform for postgraduate students, researchers, and industry leaders committed to advancing sustainable engineering. The conference bridges the gap between academic research and industrial practice, fostering meaningful collaboration among academia, government agencies, and the private sector. It provides an avenue to exchange cutting-edge knowledge, explore decarbonization strategies, and highlight breakthroughs in process intensification. As such, i-CONCEPT 2026 stands as a distinguished global forum where leading experts converge to shape the future of energy and process technology.

Conference Topics:

Hydrogen Technology
* Hydrogen Production
* Biohydrogen
* Electrolyzer
* Photo-electrochemical
* Hydrogen storage
* Hydrogen refuelling
* Hydrogen distribution
* Hydrogen safety

Fuel Cells for Mobile and Stationary Systems
* Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)
* Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs)
* Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
* Microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
* Molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs)
* Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs)
* Regenerative fuel cells (RFCs)
* Other fuel cells

Materials
* Nanomaterial
* Adsorbent
* Membrane
* Membrane electrode assembly (MEA)
* Catalyst
* Electrode
* Other advanced materials

Life-cycle Analysis & Circular Economy
* National and International programs & perspectives
* Environmental issues
* Economy and financing
* Social acceptance
* Policy & Standard
* Others

Renewable Energy
* Solar
* OTEC
* Biomass
* Biogas
* Wind
* Hydro
* Geothermal
* Hydrogen
* Battery Energy Storage

Miscellaneous
* Green technology
* Nanotechnology
* Thermo-chemical cycles
* Low carbon technologies
* Polymer
* Environmental engineering
* Biochemical & bioprocess engineering
* Electrochemistry & corrosion engineering
* Resource Recovery
* Chemical process & modelling
* Separation process
* Process design & control
* General catalysis
* General organic-inorganic chemistry
* Battery
* Sensor
* Nuclear related technology
* Other technologies

Publication
All accepted manuscripts will be submitted for publication in Scopus-indexed proceedings (subject to approval and peer review).

Selected high-quality manuscripts are recommended for regular submission to the following Web of Science-indexed journals. However, the manuscript must be extensively extended to avoid plagiarism.
* Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (AJSE) (WoS) Q2
* Ingeniare (WoS)

Important Dates (GMT +8:00)
1. Abstract Deadline: 15 May 2026
2. Abstract Acceptance Notification: 31 May 2026
3. Full Paper Deadline: 15 June 2026
4. Acceptance Notification: 23 September 2026
5. Early Bird Deadline: 15 June 2026
6. Participant Registration Deadline: 22 August 2026

Contact Us;
Centre of Hydrogen Energy
Institute of Future Energy
Level 2, Block N29,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +607-533 3342

Website: https://research.utm.my/che/iconcept13/
Registration and Submission: https://submit.confbay.com/conf/iconcept2026

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📅 9 April 2026 | Visit to UTM OTEC, Kuala Lumpur

We were honoured to welcome representatives from Samudera Management Consultants Sdn Bhd, together with a group of 17 students, to UTM OTEC, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed by the Director of UTM-OTEC, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathia Bama T. Thirugnana along with a Research Officer, Azrin Ariffin, who shared valuable insights on UTM-OTEC initiatives, research activities, and ongoing developments.

The session provided a meaningful platform for knowledge sharing, insightful discussions, and exposure to emerging technologies in energy and sustainability. It was both engaging and inspiring, fostering impactful learning experiences and sparking greater interest among the students.

Thank you for your visit and active participation throughout the programme. We look forward to more collaborations in the future!