| Title | Challenges in Implementation of Renewable Energy in the Power Generation Mix in Malaysia |
| Speaker | Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Halim Shamsuddin |
Biography
Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd Halim Shamsuddin is currently the Director, Centre for Renewable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, a private university wholly-owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, the largest power utility company in Malaysia. Prof. Halim has over 30 years of experiences in research as an academic at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Tenaga Nasional. His research interests and focus areas include: Combustion Processes, Technologies and Systems; Biomass Resources and Energy; Thermal Treatment of Wastes; Renewable Energy; Fuels. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and a Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council United Kingdom. He is a Member of the Energy Institute United Kingdom, and the Chairman of Energy Institute Malaysia, an International Branch of the EI UK.Prof. Halim is also an active member of a number of National Committees in Ministries/Agencies, and is the Chairman of the Malaysian Mirror-Committee ISO/TC-238 Solid Bio-fuel. He is also currently providing technical expertise and advice to the Biomass industry in Malaysia.