Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim
Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the Universiti Putra Malaysia | |
| In office 5 June 1994 – 17 April 2001 | |
| Chancellor | Hamdan Sheikh Tahir |
| Preceded by | Nayan Ariffin |
| Succeeded by | Zohadie Bardaie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 80–81) Arau, Perlis[1] |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | University of the Punjab (DVM) University of London (MPhil) University of London (PhD) |
Syed Jalaludin bin Syed Salim is a Malaysian academic administrator. He was the third Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia, serving from 5 June 1994 until 17 April 2001. During his tenure, UPM diversified its fields of study, especially in Science and Technology. In 1997, UPM was renamed and cast off its image as an agricultural-focused university. Currently, he is the chairman of Asia e University and chairman of Board of Governors of University College Fairview.
Education background
Syed Jalaludin studied at Stellar Maris School of Kangar, then furthered his secondary education at Saint Xavier School, George Town.[1] He obtained his degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Punjab in 1967, followed by a Master of Philosophy and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of London, in 1969 and 1977 respectively.[2]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) - Tan Sri (1998)[3]
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM)
Selangor :
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (DSSA) – Dato' (1994)[4]
Perlis :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (DPMP) – Dato'
Honorary degrees
- Malaysia
- Emeritus Professor from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2006)
- Doctor of Science from Open University Malaysia (2007)
- Doctor of Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (2008)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (2015)
- Doctor of Food Security from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2024)[5]
Japan
- Doctor, Honoris Causa from Sōka University (2000)
Thailand
- Doctor of Agriculture Technology from Thaksin University (2005)
- Doctor of Arts from Eastern Asia University (2020)
United Kingdom
- Doctor of Science from University of Hull (1999)[2]
References
- ^ a b "Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Syed Jalaludin bin Syed Salim". Anugerah Akademik Negara (AAN). 15 July 2025. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Academician Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim". Global Muslim Business Forum. 15 July 2025. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
- ^ "DSSA 1994". awards.selangor.gov.my.
- ^ "Academician Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim terima ijazah kehormat Doktor Sekuriti Makanan". Official Portal of UPM. 15 July 2025. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.