Farewell Potluck for Dr. Hidayah
(11 November 2025)
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our lab member, Dr. Nurhidayah who concluded their journey with us on 11 November 2025. Your dedication, teamwork, and resilience have contributed greatly to the growth of our research group. We are grateful for the time spent together—from experiments and discussions to the small everyday moments that shaped our lab culture.
As you move forward to new opportunities, we hope the skills and memories gained here will strengthen your path ahead. Thank you for being part of our lab and we wish you continued success in your future endeavours.
This farewell marks the end of a chapter, but the connections we built will always remain.
Farewell Potluck for Dr. Aliah & Dr. Auni
(03 September 2025)
We would like to honour our departing lab members who concluded their postgraduate journey with us on 3 September 2025, especially Dr. Aliah and Dr. Auni, who have been the heart of our lab for so many years. Your unwavering dedication, patience and support—both in research and in guiding others have shaped the foundation of our lab culture.
The milestones we achieved together stand as a reflection of your hard work, passion and the countless quiet contributions that often went unnoticed but were deeply felt. As you move forward to new chapters, we hope you carry with you not only the skills and accomplishments gained here, but also the friendships, laughter and shared memories that made our time together meaningful.
Thank you for everything you have given to this lab. Your presence will be truly missed and we wish you success, fulfilment and endless opportunities in the future.
Farewell Potluck for China's Students
(18 July 2025)
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Master’s coursework student from China, who completed their journey with our lab on 18 July 2025. Your dedication, discipline and positive spirit have added great value to our research environment and team culture.
It has been a pleasure witnessing your growth and commitment throughout your time here, both academically and personally. As you return to the next chapter of your journey, we hope the experiences, friendships and skills gained in our lab will continue to support your future goals.
Thank you for being part of our lab and we wish you every success in all your endeavours ahead.
Lab Meeting & Hari Raya Celebration
(25 April 2025)
Our STF Lab members gathered for a combined Lab Meeting and Hari Raya Celebration, sharing a warm and festive atmosphere together. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed food and refreshments, making the occasion meaningful and enjoyable.
We are also grateful to the lecturers who joined us and added to the spirit of togetherness during this special celebration.
Eid al- Adha celebration, 26 june 2024
STF lab members came together celebrating Eid al -Adha. Thank you for all the foods and drinks brought by our lab members. Also thankful for the lecturers that joined us.
Gotong - Royong for laboratory chemicals sorting, 23 May 2024
Our STF lab members held a gotong- royong to re-organized and clean the laboratory chemicals . This program was supervised by our laboratory assistant Puan Wawa and other STF lecturers, Dr Lim, Dr Chen and Dr Mus.
Students visit from SMK Datuk Abdullah Astana Raja, Negeri Sembilan, 2 Mei 2024
Form 5 students from SMK Datuk Abdullah paid a visit to Faculty Science, UPM laboratories to expose them to the research environment and facilities available in our laboratories. It is hope that the visit inspire the students to be more curious and attracted to the world of science and technology and pursue them in higher education.
Eid celebration, 23 April 2024
Aidilfitri celebration with all lab members and lecturers of STF lab. Thank you to all the lab members that gave their time and effort for this celebration and special thank you to lab members that brought and cook the food for this celebration!
Exhibition in conjunction with UPM Science Faculty's Golden Jubilee Celebration, 27 Februari 2024
STF laboratory representing the physics department for the faculty's Jubilee Celebration with superconductor levitation on maglev train track model.
Annual Meeting 2024 and Chinese New Year Celebration
End of Year Gotong - Royong, 8 December 2023
On this day, a gotong- royong was held among laboratory members to re-organized and clean thoroughly both lab spaces for a fresh start in the new year of 2024 . This program was supervised by our laboratory assistant Puan Wawa and other STF lecturers, Dr Lim, Dr Chen and Dr Mus.
Communal Work, 26 May 2023
On May 26th, our lab organized a communal work or gotong-royong to sort out all of the expired chemicals as well as the new chemicals that had not been officially added to the list of chemicals. This programme was led by our laboratory assistant, Madam Najwa, and was supervised by Dr. Lim, Dr. Chen, Dr. Mus, and Dr. Kashfi.
Eid Celebration, 14 May 2023
Celebrating Raya with the lab members of superconductor and thin films. Thank you to Dr. Mustafa for organizing the venue and meals .
Annual Meeting 2023 and Chinese New Year Celebration
STF Laboratory Internship 2022
Congratulations to all UPSI and UTM Skudai internship students who successfully completed the internship program in our laboratory. Practical training is a professional way for students to learn and try out new skills, especially when working in a laboratory.
Communal Work, 26 May 2022
STF lab members work together to clean the lab, work space, and furnace room.
Eid Celebration, 23 May 2022
Eid al-Fitr celebrations with superconductor family members. The goal of this celebration is to strengthen the bonds among laboratory members. Thank you to our supervisors, Madam Nik and Madam Wawa, as well as laboratory members who sponsored the food.
4th Virtual Meeting, 31 March 2022
Lab meeting with STF members via Google Meet. Welcome to our new lab members, Dr Kashfi, Madam Wawa, Ryad, and Salma.
3rd Virtual Meeting, 13 August 2021
Virtual lab meeting with STF members via Google Meet platform.
2nd Virtual Meeting, 24 March 2021
2nd virtual meeting for our STF lab. The main agenda is to discuss the TNCAA UPM visit to our laboratory. Then, we also discuss the next conference and publication. We hope that all laboratory members will continue to be enthusiastic in the face of COVID-19.
1st Virtual Meeting, 29 November 2020
Due to COVID-19, the STF lab decided to hold a virtual meeting to discuss the progress of each lab member and the facilities at the STF lab. This meeting is held for 2 hours, starting from 9 pm to 11 pm. It was great to see all lab members, and we wish everyone success and stay strong during the MCO.
Thanks to Prof. Dr Abdul Halim for the special quote tonight:
"Be a lifelong student. The more you learn, the more you earn and the more self-confidence you will have."
Always together, never apart. Maybe in the distance, but never in heart. That is our superconductor family.
STF Lab Meeting, 7 September 2020
STF lab meeting after MCO 2020. Thank you to everyone, especially Prof. Dr Halim, Assoc. Prof. Dr Chen Soo Kien, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Mustafa, Assoc. Prof. Dr Lim Kean Pah, and Madam Nik Afida for participating.
BBQ Lab, 2 May 2019
The BBQ party is a time set aside to strengthen relationships among lab members. We also prepared a birthday surprise for Prof. Dr Abdul Halim Shaari.
Communal Work
Each month, STF lab members will work together to clean the lab, work space, and furnace room.
STF Lab Meeting 2019
In this meeting, we discussed a lot of things, such as equipment breakdowns and running out of chemicals. Each student is also asked to present the progress of their work. Thanks to everyone, especially Prof. Dr Abdul Halim, Assoc. Prof. Dr Chen Soo Kien, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Mustafa, Assoc. Prof. Dr Lim Kean Pah, and Madam Nik Afida for participating.
Raya Celebration and Mr Razak's Farewell Ceremony, 3 August 2018
We are delighted to celebrate Eid with our STFLab members. Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to Mr. Razak, who is an important person in our lab. Thank you for everything, and we would also like to welcome Madam Nik Afida, who will take on Tuan Razak's responsibilities later.