Department Chair's Foreword
Prof. Ir. Dr. Hisham Mohamad
Chair
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
Welcome to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
As the demands on infrastructure evolve in response to climate, urbanisation, and digital transformation, civil engineers must be equipped with more than traditional knowledge, i.e. they must lead with innovation, resilience, and data-driven intelligence. At CEE UTP, we embrace this responsibility with bold transformation in how we teach, innovate, and contribute to society.
Our newly revised curriculum, soon to be launched and aligned with the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC 2024) standards, is built around the theme of “Future Infrastructures & Digital Resilience.” It positions our students at the forefront of civil engineering by embedding emerging technologies and interdisciplinary systems thinking into the learning experience.
We are proud to be the first and only civil engineering programme in Malaysia to integrate UAV LiDAR technology into our geomatics syllabus, enabling high-resolution spatial analysis for infrastructure development, terrain modelling, and hazard mapping.
Our department has also established a cutting-edge Building Information Modelling (BIM) Studio, equipped with Revit, Infraworks, and structural tools. As a future CIDB NexGen Hub, our students will graduate with nationally recognised BIM certifications in structure and infrastructure modelling, further enhancing their job readiness.
CEE UTP is also uniquely positioned in offshore and coastal engineering, being home to the country’s only wave tank facility within a civil engineering faculty. This supports education and research in marine infrastructure, coastal resilience, and ocean energy.
To meet the growing demand for intelligent infrastructure, we will be launching the core specialisation course “Smart Sensors and Data Analytics,” leveraging our Fibre Optic Sensor Laboratory for real-world exposure to structural health monitoring and digital asset management.
In parallel, we’re embedding construction automation and IBS design principles into our programme, preparing graduates to lead in modular, efficient, and climate-adaptive construction.
Importantly, 100% of our students now experience outbound global exposure, whether through international exchange, internships, competitions, or summer schools, ensuring they graduate with both technical strength and global competence.
With a visionary curriculum, specialised facilities, and strong industry partnerships, CEE UTP stands as a national leader and an emerging global force in shaping the next generation of civil engineers who will safeguard communities and build a sustainable, intelligent future.
We welcome aspiring engineers, academic collaborators, and industry partners to join us in this journey.
Prof. Ir. Dr. Hisham Mohamad
Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
