Engineering the future of our oceans begins with vision, and Dr. Mohd Asamudin A. Rahman is shaping that vision at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). As an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology, he exemplifies how research and innovation can transform the way we harness the ocean’s potential for sustainable growth.

Guided by a deep curiosity about how technology can improve lives, Dr. Asamudin began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2004. His growing passion for offshore systems later brought him to the University of Western Australia, where he earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2015. His doctoral research focused on the hydrodynamics of offshore structures and the complex vortex-induced vibration (VIV) phenomena, an area that continues to anchor much of his scientific inquiry today.

Since joining UMT in 2008, Dr. Asamudin has become a central figure in advancing offshore engineering research and education. His expertise spans a wide range of ocean technology fields, including fluid-structure interactions, VIV energy harvesting, and rigs-to-reef studies. Through more than a decade of published research, he has built an impressive portfolio connecting theoretical understanding with practical applications, contributing to both academic progress and industrial innovation.

His recent studies focus on energy harvesting from VIV, where he investigates vibration response and energy output to support the development of efficient marine energy converters. Complementing his academic work, Dr. Asamudin has led consultancy projects on ocean data measurement in Kertih using the Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS), which supports offshore renewable energy resource assessment and infrastructure planning.

Beyond laboratory research, he has contributed to Malaysia’s national marine infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives through projects funded by various sources, including the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and PETRONAS. These include studies on drilling riser hydrodynamics, vortex-induced motion of floating platforms, and feasibility assessments for reefing offshore structures, all aligning research with national sustainability goals.

Currently, as Director of the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE) and Director of ZEEC Tech Sdn. Bhd., a UMT startup company in renewable energy, Dr. Asamudin leads multidisciplinary teams developing Malaysia’s first offshore hybrid renewable energy facility. CEFORE integrates wind, solar, and wave technologies while serving as a testbed for innovation, education, and community engagement. The centre also supports renewable-powered facilities for local fishermen, demonstrating how research can directly enhance coastal livelihoods.

Despite his administrative and research commitments, Dr. Asamudin remains passionate about teaching and mentoring future engineers through UMT’s Maritime Technology and Naval Architecture Programme. Guided by his vision of “Sustainable Oceans, Future Energy,” he strives to nurture a new generation of innovators equipped to transform ocean challenges into opportunities for a cleaner, more sustainable future.