Role and Responsibilities
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Role
To assist the Academic Board to perform its functions in relation to research and development
Responsibilities
The Curtin Malaysia Research and Development Committee is responsible for
- Providing advice and recommendations to Curtin Malaysia Academic Board on;
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- campus policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research and development;
- developing the Curtin Malaysia Strategic and Operational Plans;
- progress in implementing Curtin Malaysia Strategic and Operational Plans;
- the research and development performance of individuals, groups, and the faculties;
- the establishment of research and development priorities and identification of potential new areas of research and development;
and
- Providing advice and recommendations to the Dean, Research and Development, on:
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- enhancement of the campus’ research culture, and mechanisms that support the promotion of research performance;
- research infrastructure;
- the allocation of research funds and grants;
- campus-wide research initiatives; and
- the application of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and research ethics.
Membership
Ex officio
- Dean, Research and Development (Chair)
- Deputy Dean R&D
- Chair of the Graduate Studies Committee
- Chairs of the Faculty R&D Committees
Elected
- One representative from each Faculty
- One representative of the Professoriate body
Observers
- One representative from the Curtin Malaysia Research Institute
- Manager, Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd
Term of Office
The term of office for elected members shall be two years.
Meetings
The Research and Development Committee shall meet at least four times a year.
Quorum
A majority of members shall constitute a quorum
Reporting relationships
The committee shall forward its minutes to Curtin Academic Board and Research Committee, Curtin Perth.
ORGANISATION CHART
Curtin Malaysia Office of Research and Development
Professor Dr. Ramasamy Nagarajan
Dean of R&D
Chair of Curtin Malaysia R&D Committee
nagarajan@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630100 Ext: 2550
Associate Professor Dr. Agus Saptoro
Deputy Dean of R&D
Chair of Curtin Malaysia Graduate Studies Committee
agus.saptoro@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630100 Ext: 2634
Daisy Christy Saban
Senior Administrative Officer
Secretary of Curtin Malaysia R&D Committee
daisychristy.s@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630100 Ext: 2547
Siti Nurbaya bt Mohd Basir
Research Data Officer
sitinurbaya@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630100 Ext: 2549
(Initial point of contact for MyRA matters)
The Office of R&D also receives support and consultative advice from the Associate Deans, R&D from the Faculties:
Faculty of Engineering and Science:
Associate Professor Dr. John Lau Sie Yon
Associate Dean of R&D
johnlsy@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630 100 Ext: 2418
Faculty of Business:
Dr. Tiong Ying Ying
Associate Dean of R&D
tiongyingying@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630 100 Ext: 2755
Faculty of Humanities:
Dr. Noraisikin Sabani
Coordinator of R&D
noraisikin.s@curtin.edu.my
+60 85 630 100 Ext: 2610
ORGANISATION CHART
Curtin Malaysia R&D Committee
Professor Dr. Ramasamy Nagarajan
Chair of Curtin Malaysia R&D Committee
Associate Professor Dr. Agus Saptoro
Deputy Dean of R&D, Chair of Graduate School
agus.saptoro@curtin.edu.my
Daisy Christy Saban
Secretary of Curtin Malaysia R&D Committee
Associate Professor Dr. John Lau Sie Yon
Associate Dean of R&D
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Dr. Tiong Ying Ying
Associate Dean of R&D
Faculty of Business
Dr. Noraisikin Sabani
Coordinator of R&D
Faculty of Humanities
One representative from each Faculty
One representative of the Professoriate body
Professor Dr. Ramasamy Nagarajan
Director, Curtin Malaysia Research Institute
Mr. Freddie Panau
Manager, Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd
