Part II
He doesn’t speak in buzzwords. He speaks in results. For Dr Pannirselvam Kanagaratnam, leadership in technology means setting bold targets and then delivering them, one precision-engineered solution at a time.
“The best technologies are invisible — but indispensable,” he says.
Making Innovation Tangible
Under his direction, MIMOS has pushed the limits of embedded AI, advanced electronics, and sustainable IoT systems. From long-range communications to environmental sensing, the solutions are diverse, but the principle is one:
“If it doesn’t solve a real problem, it’s not worth our time.”
Engineering Resilience
At the height of operational challenges, Dr Pannirselvam held firm. He restructured teams, recalibrated R&D focus, and ignited a performance-driven culture among researchers.
“We replaced noise with clarity. Redundancy with agility,” he says.
A CTO with a Climate Mission
He’s not just thinking about industry, he’s thinking about impact on the Earth. His past work measuring glacial ice thickness now inspires new ventures in climate tech.
“Tech without sustainability is short-sighted. Malaysia must lead in green engineering too,” he asserts.
A Final Message
“We have the minds. We have the means. Now we must move with urgency and unity to engineer not just systems, but a sovereign, sustainable tomorrow.”
