Partner with Industry in Research Translation

Abstract:

Monash Malaysia Research & Development (MMR&D) Sdn Bhd is a wholly own subsidiary of Monash University Malaysia, established to spearhead translational ​research and development activities jointly with the industry in the effort to accelerate innovation and economic growth for Malaysia.​ The set up will provide staff with an overview of MMR&D's operation, strategies and plans to continue our efforts to foster collaborative research engagements between Monash University Malaysia researchers and key industry players in key strategic areas that will influence national development.

In this seminar, Mr Daniel Lee and Prof Mahendhiran will brief us the operation of MMR&D and share information on the potential business model which is applicable in the context of School of Science.

Speaker's Profile:

Prof Mahendhiran (Vice President in Research and Development, Monash Malaysia) is the Chief Executive Officer of MMR&D while Mr Daniel Lee is the Senior Manager. Daniel has extensive experience managing industry, government and external stakeholders in his previous role as Project Manager in the Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21) research platform. He is now actively approaching industry in Malaysia to promote investment in R&D activities undertaken by researchers at Monash University Malaysia.