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Leadership & Governance

Discover the leadership, governance and institutional structures of Universiti Sains Malaysia. Explore how USM's leadership and governance bodies guide the University's strategic direction, uphold institutional accountability and support its continued growth and development.

Leadership & Governance

Patron

Universiti Sains Malaysia is honoured to have His Majesty the King of Malaysia as its Royal Patron.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia
Royal Patron

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim

King of Malaysia

Leadership & Governance

Chancellor

Universiti Sains Malaysia is honoured under the patronage and leadership of the Chancellor.

DYMM Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail
Chancellor

DYMM Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail

Raja Perlis / Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia

Chancellor (Commencing 2007)

D.K.P., D.K., S.S.P.J., D.K.M., D.M.N., D.K. (Perak), D.K. (Negeri Sembilan), D.K. (Kedah), D.K. (Kelantan), D.K.M.B. (Brunei), D.K. (Selangor), D.K. (Pahang), D.K. ll (Terengganu), S.P.M.J., S.P.C.M., S.S.M.T., Grand Order of King Tomislav (Croatia), Grand Collier de l’independence (Grand Medal of the Independence) – Cambodia, Grand Croix De L’Ordre (Royal Sash) – Cambodia, Cavaliere Di Gran Croce Decorato Di Gran Cordone (Italy) Qiladah Badr Al-Kubra (Arab Saudi), Decoration of Omayad - The Finest Decoration (Syria), Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim (Sweden), Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan)

Leadership & Governance

Pro-Chancellors

Universiti Sains Malaysia is honoured to be supported by its esteemed Pro-Chancellors in advancing academic excellence and institutional leadership.

Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, FASc.

Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, FASc.

P.S.M, S.J.M.K., S.I.M.P, P.J.N, D.P.C.M, D.P.M.P, J.M.N, A.M.N, B.Sc (Eng.) (London), Ph.D. (London), Hon. D.Sc. (U.P.M.), Hon. D.Sc. (Eng.) (UNITEN), Hon. D.Sc. (U.M.T.), Hon. D.Sc. (Eng.) (UTeM), Hon. D.Sc. (U.K.M.), Hon. D.Mgmt. (UniMAP), Order of The Rising Sun - Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (Government of Japan), P.Eng., F.I.E.M., A.F.E.O., A.A.E.T., A.C.P.E.

Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Zulkefli A. Hassan

Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Zulkefli A. Hassan

P.S.M., P.J.N., D.S.D.K., D.S.P.N., A.M.N., P.P.T., B.Econs. (Malaya), M.Sc. (Bradford), Ph.D. (Manchester), A.M.P. 168 (Harvard)

Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin

Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin

D.G.P.N., S.P.M.P., S.I.M.P., D.C.S.M., D.P.M.K., D.J.M.K., D.M.S.M., J.S.M., B.A. (Drew), M.A., Ph.D. (Penn)

Leadership & Governance

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors provides governance and strategic oversight to support the mission, development and long-term direction of Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Board Leadership

Chairman

Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said, Chairman of the Board of Governors
Chairman

Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said

Chairman, Board of Governors

Board of Governors

Members

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.

Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dr. Zainal Amin Ayub

Professor Dr. Zainal Amin Ayub

Representative of Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
Dr. Mastura Abdul Karim

Dr. Mastura Abdul Karim

Representative of Ministry of Finance (MoF)
Professor Dato’ Dr. Aldrin Abdullah

Professor Dato’ Dr. Aldrin Abdullah

Member of University Senate (Professor)
Professor Dato’ Gs. Dr. Narimah Samat

Professor Dato’ Gs. Dr. Narimah Samat

Member of University Senate (Professor)
Datuk Wira Ir. Dr. Shaik Hussein Mydin

Datuk Wira Ir. Dr. Shaik Hussein Mydin

Representative of Private Sector
Dato’ Omar Faudzar

Dato’ Omar Faudzar

Representing the Private Sector Composition
Mr. Mohd Ali Mohd Salleh

Mr. Mohd Ali Mohd Salleh

USM Alumni
Datuk (Dr.) Hafsah Hashim

Datuk (Dr.) Hafsah Hashim

Representative for Internal and External University Stakeholders
Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Secretary
University Leadership

Ex Officio

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International)
Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni)
Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran

Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network)
Professor Dato’ Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Professor Dato’ Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Director, Health Campus
Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Director, Engineering Campus
Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Bursar
Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Legal Advisor
Leadership & Governance

Top Management

Meet the leadership team of Universiti Sains Malaysia, responsible for guiding the University's strategic direction, academic excellence, research, innovation and institutional development.

Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.
University Leadership

Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.

Vice-Chancellor

Academic & Administration

Deputy Vice-Chancellors

The University's senior leadership responsible for academic affairs, research, student development, and industry and community engagement.

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International)
Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni)
Professor Dato' Dr. Azlan Amran

Professor Dato' Dr. Azlan Amran

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network)
Campus Leadership

Campus Directors

Professor Dato' Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Professor Dato' Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Director, Health Campus
Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Director, Engineering Campus
University Administration

Senior Administrative Officers

Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Registrar
Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Bursar
Mrs. Arinawati Ayob

Mrs. Arinawati Ayob

Chief Librarian
Dato' Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Dato' Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Legal Advisor
Academic Leadership & Governance

Senate Members

The Senate is responsible for academic governance at Universiti Sains Malaysia, bringing together university leaders, deans, directors and elected professors to support academic excellence, research and innovation.

Senate Leadership

Chairman

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.
Chairman

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, FASc.

Vice-Chancellor

Academic & International Leadership

Deputy Vice-Chancellors

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Professor Datin Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International)
Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Professor Dr. Habibah A. Wahab

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Professor Dr. Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Development Affairs and Alumni)
Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran

Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network)
Campus Leadership

Campus Directors

Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha

Director, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Engineering Campus
Professor Dato’ Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Professor Dato’ Dr. Shaiful Bahari Ismail

Director, Health Campus
Schools, Institutes & Centres

Deans & Directors

Deans and directors representing the University's schools, institutes, research centres and academic units.

Professor Dr. Azlan Abdul Aziz

Professor Dr. Azlan Abdul Aziz

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Professor Dr. Hazri Jamil

Professor Dr. Hazri Jamil

School of Languages, Literacies and Translation
Associate Professor Dr. Jasni Sulong

Associate Professor Dr. Jasni Sulong

School of Humanities
Associate Professor Dr. Rahimi Che Aman

Associate Professor Dr. Rahimi Che Aman

School of Educational Studies
Associate Professor Dr. Bahiyah Omar

Associate Professor Dr. Bahiyah Omar

School of Communication
Associate Professor Dr. Zulnaidi Yaacob

Associate Professor Dr. Zulnaidi Yaacob

School of Distance Education
Professor Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Professor Dr. Noor Hazlina Ahmad

School of Management
Associate Professor Sr. Ts. Dr. Md Azree Othuman Mydin

Associate Professor Sr. Ts. Dr. Md Azree Othuman Mydin

School of Housing, Building and Planning
Associate Professor Dr. Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan

Associate Professor Dr. Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Azhar Abdul Rahman

Associate Professor Dr. Azhar Abdul Rahman

School of Physics
Associate Professor Dr. Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali

Associate Professor Dr. Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali

School of Biological Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan

Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan

School of Social Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Rizal Razali

Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Rizal Razali

School of Chemical Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Nazmee Wan Zainon

Associate Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Nazmee Wan Zainon

School of Computer Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Ahmad Lutfi Amri Ramli

Associate Professor Dr. Ahmad Lutfi Amri Ramli

School of Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Muhizam Mustafa

Associate Professor Dr. Muhizam Mustafa

School of the Arts
Associate Professor Dr. Fathyah Hashim

Associate Professor Dr. Fathyah Hashim

Graduate School of Business
Associate Professor Dr. Yusri Yusup

Associate Professor Dr. Yusri Yusup

School of Industrial Technology
Associate Professor Dr. Elmi Abu Bakar

Associate Professor Dr. Elmi Abu Bakar

School of Aerospace Engineering
Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Fadzli Mohamed Nazri

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Fadzli Mohamed Nazri

School of Civil Engineering
Professor Ts. Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Ariff

Professor Ts. Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Ariff

School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Shahrel Azmin Sundi@Suandi

Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Shahrel Azmin Sundi@Suandi

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Professor Ir. Dr. Zainal Ahmad

Professor Ir. Dr. Zainal Ahmad

School of Chemical Engineering
Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Aziz Saad

Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Aziz Saad

School of Mechanical Engineering
Professor Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak

Professor Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak

School of Health Sciences
Professor Dr. Norhayati Luddin

Professor Dr. Norhayati Luddin

School of Dental Sciences
Professor Dr. Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin

Professor Dr. Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin

School of Medical Sciences
Associate Professor Dr. Bakiah Shaharuddin

Associate Professor Dr. Bakiah Shaharuddin

Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin

Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR)
Associate Professor Dr. Thien Lei Mee

Associate Professor Dr. Thien Lei Mee

National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN)
Associate Professor Dr. Aziah Ismail

Associate Professor Dr. Aziah Ismail

Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine
Associate Professor Dr. Rashidah Abdul Rahim

Associate Professor Dr. Rashidah Abdul Rahim

Centre for Chemical Biology
Professor Dr. Selvakumar Manickam

Professor Dr. Selvakumar Manickam

Cybersecurity Research Centre
Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei

Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei

Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS)
Associate Professor Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan

Associate Professor Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)
Associate Professor Dr. Mahadi Mohammad

Associate Professor Dr. Mahadi Mohammad

Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies
Associate Professor Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw

Associate Professor Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw

Centre for Global Archaeological Research
Professor Dr. Vikneswaran Murugaiyah

Professor Dr. Vikneswaran Murugaiyah

Centre for Drug Research (CDR)
Associate Professor Dr. Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk

Associate Professor Dr. Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk

Centre for Policy Research (CPR)
Professor Dr. Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim

Professor Dr. Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim

Centre for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA)
Professor Dr. Asrulnizam Abd Manaf

Professor Dr. Asrulnizam Abd Manaf

Collaborative Micro-Electronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC)
Dr. Nur Azzalia Kamaruzaman

Dr. Nur Azzalia Kamaruzaman

National Poison Centre
Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Hazizan Mohd Hashim

Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Hazizan Mohd Hashim

Centre for Co-Curriculum Programmes
Professor Dr. Irfan Naufal Umar

Professor Dr. Irfan Naufal Umar

Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia
Gs. Ir. Ts. Dr. Chang Chun Kiat

Gs. Ir. Ts. Dr. Chang Chun Kiat

River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre
University Academic Leadership

Selected Professors

Professor Dato’ Gs. Dr. Narimah Samat

Professor Dato’ Gs. Dr. Narimah Samat

School of Humanities
Professor Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail

Professor Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail

School of Educational Studies
Professor Dr. Farzad Ismail

Professor Dr. Farzad Ismail

School of Aerospace Engineering
Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Ashraf Mohamad Ismail

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Ashraf Mohamad Ismail

School of Civil Engineering
Professor Dr. Zainovia Lockman

Professor Dr. Zainovia Lockman

School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Professor Ir. Dr. Mohamad Kamarol Mohd Jamil

Professor Ir. Dr. Mohamad Kamarol Mohd Jamil

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Aizat Abas

Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Aizat Abas

School of Mechanical Engineering
Professor Dr. Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah

Professor Dr. Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah

School of Biological Sciences
Professor Dr. Rohana Adnan

Professor Dr. Rohana Adnan

School of Chemical Sciences
Professor Dato’ Dr. Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani @ Ab Ghani

Professor Dato’ Dr. Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani @ Ab Ghani

School of Medical Sciences
Professor Dr. Salmi Mohd Isa

Professor Dr. Salmi Mohd Isa

Graduate School of Business
Professor Ts. Dr. Norli Ismail

Professor Ts. Dr. Norli Ismail

School of Industrial Technology
Professor Dr. Mohd Hazwan Hussin

Professor Dr. Mohd Hazwan Hussin

School of Chemical Sciences
Professor Dr. Badrul Hisham Yahaya

Professor Dr. Badrul Hisham Yahaya

Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Professor Ir. Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

Professor Ir. Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Professor Dr. Sreeramanan Subramaniam

Professor Dr. Sreeramanan Subramaniam

School of Biological Sciences
Professor Dr. Zurina Hassan

Professor Dr. Zurina Hassan

Centre for Drug Research
Professor Dr. Mohd Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol

Professor Dr. Mohd Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol

School of Civil Engineering
Professor Dr. Azizah Omar

Professor Dr. Azizah Omar

School of Management
Professor Dato’ Dr. Azhar Mat Easa

Professor Dato’ Dr. Azhar Mat Easa

School of Industrial Technology
Professor Dr. Goh Sang Seong

Professor Dr. Goh Sang Seong

School of Humanities
Professor Ir. Dr. Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

Professor Ir. Dr. Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Professor Ts. ChM. Dr. Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah

Professor Ts. ChM. Dr. Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah

School of Chemical Engineering
Dato’ Professor Dr. Nik Hisamuddin Nik Ab. Rahman

Dato’ Professor Dr. Nik Hisamuddin Nik Ab. Rahman

School of Medical Sciences
Professor TPr. Dr. Azizan Marzuki

Professor TPr. Dr. Azizan Marzuki

School of Housing, Building and Planning
Professor Dr. Liza Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

Professor Dr. Liza Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

School of Medical Sciences
Professor Sr. Dr. Mastura Jaafar @ Mustapha

Professor Sr. Dr. Mastura Jaafar @ Mustapha

School of Housing, Building and Planning
Professor Dr. Michael Khoo Boon Chong

Professor Dr. Michael Khoo Boon Chong

School of Mathematical Sciences
Professor Dato’ Dr. Sivamurugan Pandian

Professor Dato’ Dr. Sivamurugan Pandian

School of Social Sciences
Professor Dr. Zafarina Zainuddin

Professor Dr. Zafarina Zainuddin

Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre
Professor Dato’ Dr. Aldrin Abdullah

Professor Dato’ Dr. Aldrin Abdullah

School of Housing, Building and Planning
Professor Dr. Asrul Akmal Shafie

Professor Dr. Asrul Akmal Shafie

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Professor Dr. Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim

Professor Dr. Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim

School of Chemical Sciences
Professor Dr. Normastura Abd. Rahman

Professor Dr. Normastura Abd. Rahman

School of Dental Sciences
Professor Dr. Mohd Azmier Ahmad

Professor Dr. Mohd Azmier Ahmad

School of Chemical Engineering
Professor Ir. Dr. Taksiah A. Majid

Professor Ir. Dr. Taksiah A. Majid

School of Civil Engineering
Professor Dr. Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed

Professor Dr. Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed

School of Health Sciences
Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad

Professor Dr. Irfan Mohamad

School of Medical Sciences
Professor Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd

Professor Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd

School of Social Sciences
Co-opt Members

Co-opt Members

Professor Dr. Lee Keat Teong

Professor Dr. Lee Keat Teong

Director of International Office
Senate Administration

Secretary

Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff

Registrar
University Administration

Ex-Officio

Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Dr. Rafizal Abd Rahim

Bursar
Mrs. Arinawati Ayob

Mrs. Arinawati Ayob

Chief Librarian
Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi

Legal Advisor