Academician recognised for work in neurotechnology


Dr Tang says TRSM award is timely in boosting his confidence in pursuing excellence in research.

ASSOC Prof Dr Tang Tong Boon from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has been awarded the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) by Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM).

Dr Tang, who is currently Institute of Health and Analytics director at UTP, was one of 22 Malaysian research scientists recognised by ASM this year.

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