January 2017 Volume 8, Issue (1) Taylor’s University, Lakeside Campus (JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(32) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21) No.1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia (603) 5629 5000 [email protected] www.taylors.edu.my/universtiy (603) 5629 5001 3 JAN Mark of a Professional for Ir. Dr. Chong Chien Hwa Ir. Dr. Chong Chien Hwa is an aspiring academician. His superior management skills, technical knowledge, and organizational skills have led to his success as part of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Professional Engineer. He is the first Professional Engineer in the field of Chemical Engineering at Taylor's University School of Engineering. In addition, he is registered as a Chartered Engineer; a Corporate member of IChemE; UK and a Corporate member of IEM, Malaysia. Ir. Dr. Chong Chien Hwa Ir. Dr. Sivakumar Sivanesan 3 JAN Journey to Professionalism by Ir. Dr. Sivakumar Sivanesan Ir. Dr. Sivakumar Sivanesan is an aspiring academician aiming to revolutionize teaching to improve learning. His is highly skilled in the fields of nanomaterials, manufacturing technology, and production methodologies, enabling him to attain the coveted “Ir” title and register himself as a Professional Engineer with BEM. He is the first professional engineer to gain recognition from the Foundation in Engineering at Taylor’s School of Engineering. He is also registered as a Chartered Engineer; a Corporate member of IMechE, UK; a Corporate member of IEM, Malaysia; and a Corporate Professional member of Engineers Australia, EA.