The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, together with the Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre (LDMRC), extends its heartiest congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thamil Selvi Velayutham on being conferred the prestigious UM Excellent Award 2026 (Anugerah Cemerlang Universiti Malaya).
The UM Excellent Award is a premier institutional honor reserved for faculty members who exhibit outstanding performance, profound scholarly impact, and an unwavering commitment to the university’s core values of teaching and research excellence.
Dr. Thamil Selvi’s recognition is a well-deserved testament to her influential career in material physics. Her research group has consistently contributed high-impact findings to the global scientific community, specifically focusing on:
Advanced Functional Materials: Pioneering work exploring the dielectric, ferroelectric, pyroelectric, and piezoelectric traits of polymers and ceramics.
Smart Energy Harvesting: Developing cutting-edge composite films and hybrid nanogenerators for mechanical energy scavenging.
Sustainable Materials Science: Championing green material characterizations and industry-relevant applications.
Beyond her impressive portfolio of research grants and prolific publications, Dr. Thamil Selvi is widely respected as an exceptional educator. Her approach to active mentorship has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate scholars toward successful careers, reinforcing Universiti Malaya’s standard for nurturing elite scientific talent.
The entire Universiti Malaya community celebrates this proud milestone with Dr. Thamil Selvi and wishes her continued breakthroughs, joy, and success in her future academic and research endeavors.
Congratulations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thamil Selvi Velayutham, on this remarkable achievement!
