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ASM PublicationsASM Lecture SeriesWhat Does the Future Look Like?Transformative Technologies and theGlobal Sustainability MegacrisisNick SchofieldISBN 978-983-9445-65-7Price: RM40.00/USD15.00The Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong> (ASM) through itsinternational linkages and networking, has enabledoutstanding <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Young Scientists to participatein the Annual Lindau Nobel Prize Winners Meeting withYoung Scientists in Lindau, Germany since the year2004. So far 26 outstanding <strong>Malaysia</strong>n young scientistshave participated in the Lindau Nobel Prize WinnersMeetings. This programme is implemented by ASMunder the Government’s National Nobel LaureateProgramme that aims to catalyse the achievement ofexcellence in science, technology and innovation for<strong>Malaysia</strong> as well as develop high calibre scientists whoare capable of gaining international recognition.The Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong> is responsible forthe national level vetting and selection of nominees forthe Lindau Nobel Prize Winners Meeting, madepossible by a Memorandum of Understanding with theLindau Council and Foundation.The Lindau Nobel Prize Winners meeting offers young researchers a unique chance of aninformal get-together with several Nobel Laureates from science disciplines i.e. physics,chemistry and physiology or medicine. Since 1952, top young scientists at universities andresearch institutes in Germany and abroad have been invited to Lindau as a reward for thequality of their work. They are chosen from among the best at academic institutions andfoundations all over the world.The Lindau meeting is dedicated to one scientific discipline (physics, chemistry, physiology ormedicine) on an annual rotation or from all disciplines at a tri-discipline meeting held once inEducated, Inspiredfive years. More than 600 outstanding&youngConnectedscientists are selected from over 65 countriesfrom thousands of applications through a stringent selection process vetted by the ReviewPanel of the Lindau Council.The annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings provide a globally recognised forum for theThe <strong>Malaysia</strong>n transfer of knowledge between generations Experienceof scientists. They inspire and motivate NobelLaureates and international Best Talents. Lectures of Nobel Laureates reflect current scientifictopics and present relevant fields of research of the future. In panel discussions, seminars andduring the various events of the social programme young researchers nominated by aASM LINDAU worldwide PROGRAMME network of Academic Partners interact with Nobel Laureates. 2010The Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong> sees participation in the Lindau meetings as anexcellent avenue to develop our young scientists by providing them an opportunity to notonly gain knowledge and enhance interaction with Nobel Laureates but also their peers from allover the world.ISBN 978-983-9445-61-9ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA902-4, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpurt| 603 2694 9898 f| 603 2694 5858e| publication@akademisains.gov.mywww.akademisains.gov.myPrice: RM50.00/USD15.00Educated,Inspired &ConnectedThe <strong>Malaysia</strong>n ExperienceASM LINDAU PROGRAMME 2010<strong>Malaysia</strong>n Young Scientist Interacting with Nobel Prize Winners in ScienceAcademy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong>nces <strong>Malaysia</strong> was established under the Academy of Sciences Act 1994 which came into force onwas officially inaugurated by the former Prime Minister, YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad one and enhance excellence in the fields of science, engineering and technology, for the developmentnefit of mankind.erned by a Council consisng of 16 members. Various Working Commiees and Task Forces areping strategies, plans and programmes in line with the Academy’s objecves and funcons.ASM Inaugural Lecture 2007The Ideal Oil PalmASM Inaugural Lecture 2007The Ideal Oil PalmSoh Aik Chin, F.A.Sc.f the Academy is carried out by a Secretariat comprising the Execuve Director, 38 officers and 16rk of its given mission, the Academy organizes its acvies based on the following thrust areas:the Government on maers of naonal importance related to science,technologyof excellence in science, engineering and technology in <strong>Malaysia</strong>ing the technological capability and competency of <strong>Malaysia</strong>n industrieswareness on the importance of science, engineering and technology in everyday life-ordinang internaonal collaboraon and co-operaon; andc publicaons.86 Fellows and four Honorary Fellows (YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, YABhg Dato’ Seridawi, Nobel Laureate Professor Ahmed H. Zewail and YABhg Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid). Out ofare Foundaon Fellows and 149 Elected Fellows. The Fellows of the Academy are elected fromalaysian sciensts, engineers and technologists in the fields of medical and health sciences,mputer sciences, biological, agriculture and environmental sciences, mathemacal and physicalciences as well as science and technology development and industry.emy are entled to be disnguished by the tle ‘Fellow of the Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong>’ andry leers F.A.Sc. aer their names.ellows, Senior Fellows are appointed based on recommendaon by a Special Panel appointed byter of Science, Technology and Innovaon. Appointment as Senior Fellows is a recognion given tomade outstanding contribuons to science, engineering and technology, naonally andSenior Fellow of the Academy will be addressed as ‘Academician’. To date, the Academy hasISBN 978-983-9445-51-0Price: RM40.00/USD15.00ASM Study Report 1/2011Study on the Status of Climate onWater-related IssuesEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIAan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur94 9898 Fax: 603 2694 5858ww.akademisains.gov.mySoh Aik Chin, F.A.Sc.ISBN 978-983-9445-66-4Price: RM140.00/USD50.00ASM Science JournalVol. 5, No. 1, June 2011ISSN 1823-6782Price: RM100.00/USD50.00 (Individual)RM200.00/USD100.00 (Institution)Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong>Annual Report 2010Price: RM50.00/USD25.00ASEAN Journal on Science &Technology for DevelopmentVol. 28 No. 2 November 2011ISSN 0217-5460Price: RM30.00/USD10.00(Soft copy in CDs only)ASM Advisory Report 1/2011Strategies for the SustainableDevelopmentand Management of Ground WaterResources in <strong>Malaysia</strong>ISBN 983-9445-68-8Price: RM40.00/USD15.0095