As Malaysia accelerates its innovation agenda, this strategic workshop—co-hosted by MIMOS & Clarivate—brings together leaders from government, academia, and industry to explore global best practices in research, development, and innovation (RDI). The session aims to foster high-impact dialogue on how Malaysia can refine its innovation roadmap through comparative insights and cross-sector collaboration.
Clarivate, drawing on its global advisory experience—including recent work in Saudi Arabia—will share data-driven perspectives on mission-led innovation and the evolving role of AI in shaping national competitiveness. These insights offer
a valuable lens for Malaysia as it navigates rapid technological change.
As Malaysia’s national applied R&D centre, MIMOS plays a pivotal role in aligning innovation efforts across sectors. Together with Clarivate, this workshop will serve as a platform to co-create a forward-looking, fit-for-purpose innovation strategy tailored to national priorities.
| 2.00 PM | Registration |
| 2:15 PM – 2.30PM | Welcome Speech Dr. Saat Shukri Embong, Acting President and Group CEO, MIMOS |
| 2.30PM – 2.45PM | Workshop Officiation Speech and Workshop Officiation by YBhg. Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam bin Hj. Ahmad, Ketua Setiausaha, MOSTI |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Sharing best practices of national innovation systems – case studies Speaker: Phil Arvanitis, Senior Consulting Lead, IP Clarivate |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Charting Innovation Direction for the Upstream Semiconductor Value Chain in Malaysia Speaker: Azimah Abdul Kadir RTTP, MIMOS |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Panel Session
“Will defining a clear ‘True North’ for Malaysia’s innovation strategy enhance our ability to meet national technology and economic objectives?” Moderator: Ramesh Kumar Nadarajah, Chief Strategy Officer of MIMOS Panelist : |
| 4:15 PM – 4.30 PM | End of Workshop + Event Networking |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Closed-Door Roundtable Discussion (By Invitation) Assessing Malaysia’s Innovation Roadmap Against International Benchmark |
| Moderator: Azimah Abdul Kadir, RTTP MIMOS Panelist: 1. Phil Arvanitis, Senior Consulting Lead, IP Clarivate 2. Pavel Kasyanov, Senior Consultant, Bibliometrics, Clarivate |
Key Objectives
- Examine global benchmarks e.g., Saudi Arabia and other countries in national innovation strategy development
- Share emerging RDI trends and actionable insights from international case studies
- Support the refinement of Malaysia’s innovation strategy in alignment with long-term national aspirations
- Explore effective models for government–academia–industry collaboration
Who should Join
Senior leaders and senior executives from:
- Science and technology organizations
- Academic institutions innovation centers
- Innovation-driven corporations
- Industry associations and ecosystem enablers
- Innovation ecosystem providers
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About Speakers
Azimah is recognized for her impactful intellectual property (“IP”) strategies with more than 25 years of leadership and certified as a Registered Technology Transfer Professionals (RTTP) by the esteemed Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) organization and a member of the Innovation and Technology Managers Association of Malaysia. She is appointed as an adjunct professor with the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for 2024- 2025.
Her expertise is in the fields of patent analytics, technology foresights, market validation analysis, technology validation analysis, patent strategy, technology freedom to operate analysis, R&D strategic planning, and R&D investment assessment. She is hands-on on developing market and technology insights analysis and reports on emerging technologies in the areas of intelligent economy, space economy, quantum computing industry, semiconductor industry, rare earth industry, post quantum cryptography, advanced material, printed electronics and graphene ink, etc.
Phil is Practice Director for Clarivate’s Intelligence Consulting service, and a seasoned advisor to organizations on innovation, IP strategy and IP operations transformation. Based in London, Phil is a key thought leader within the Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research, with 13 years’ experience in intellectual property consulting. With a background in biology and postgraduate studies in IP law, Phil’s career has spanned leading and delivering IP management consulting, IP strategy and innovation intelligence investigation engagements across multiple industries and organization types globally. Phil is an industry-recognised strategist, and a member of the Intellectual Asset Magazine World’s Leading IP Strategists 2023 & 2024.
Pavel Kasyanov is a seasoned bibliometrician and expert consultant specializing in research analytics and scholarly communication. With a deep knowledge of the Web of Science and related citation databases, Pavel provides strategic insights to academic institutions, research organizations, and policy makers, helping them navigate the complex landscape of research impact and evaluation.
As a thought leader in the field of bibliometrics, Pavel is known for his ability to translate data-driven analysis into actionable strategies that enhance research visibility, inform funding decisions, and guide institutional benchmarking. His work focuses on advancing responsible metrics, fostering data-informed decision-making, and promoting transparency in research assessment.
Dr. Pannirselvam Kanagaratnam is the Chief Technology Officer at MIMOS Berhad, Malaysia’s national applied R&D centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). A visionary leader in deep tech innovation, he spearheads national initiatives in semiconductor technology, advanced electronics, and ICT, driving Malaysia’s transformation into a high-tech, innovation-driven economy.
Renowned for his pioneering work in radar systems and wireless communications, Dr. Pannir is a NASA Fellow and recipient of the prestigious Haglund Prize for outstanding doctoral research. His scholarly contributions—published in leading journals such as Science and IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing—have garnered over 3,000 citations, reflecting his global influence in both engineering and climate science.
Dr. Pannir holds multiple patents in radar and antenna technologies and has led high-impact collaborations with world-class institutions including NASA, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Niels Bohr Institute, and the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC. His work bridges scientific excellence and societal relevance, advancing smart, sustainable technologies that address critical global challenges such as climate resilience, energy security, and digital transformation.
Hazrin Fazail Haroon is the Chief Operating Officer of Business Development & Engineering Services at HICOM Engineering Sdn Bhd (HESB), a key subsidiary of DRB-HICOM. HESB plays a pivotal role in Malaysia’s automotive sector, overseeing a network of subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures specializing in metal stamping, injection molding, aluminum die casting, and vehicle assembly.
A graduate of Hiroshima University, Japan, Hazrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His career began with engineering roles at renowned automotive brands including Ford, Mazda, and Perodua. He later joined Proton Holdings Bhd (PROTON), where he rose to become Director of Group Engineering. During his tenure, he led the engineering team at Lotus Cars in the UK, gaining valuable international experience. Upon returning to Malaysia, he spearheaded R&D initiatives for PROTON, covering product planning, design, testing, homologation, and project management.
Today, Hazrin brings his deep industry expertise and strategic vision to HESB, driving innovation and growth in engineering services and business development.
Ramesh Kumar Nadarajah has over two decades of extensive experience in the legal and technology sectors. Holding an LL.B from the prestigious University of London and a Master's in Technology Innovation Management from the University of Sussex, he has demonstrated significant expertise in intellectual property and technology management roles that cut across various areas.
Within MIMOS he has run the gamut of developing national policy with the NITC, building R&D collaborations, managing operations within one of our subsidiaries,
leading the legal and IP management teams, commercialising MIMOS's technological output, guiding the company's transformation, and now developing over-arching
strategy.
