Our scholar, Ilham Mar’ie, is an Electrical Engineering student at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).

His final-year project, Smart EV Charging Infrastructure Towards Net Zero Emission, won three Gold Medals at the International Innovation & Design Expo (IIDEX) in the categories of Green Technology, Internet of Things (IoT) and Applied Engineering Technology. A recipient of the Dean’s List Award, Ilham was also honoured with the POLISAS Convocation Industry Special Award in recognition of his achievements in technical excellence and innovation.

Beyond academic excellence, Ilham received the Anugerah Tokoh Siswa in the Volunteer Leadership category for his active involvement in community initiatives. His contributions include participating in the Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS) ASEAN Mission in Sarawak and the Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Pontianak, Indonesia.

Ilham’s journey reflects the value of nurturing future talents who combine technical expertise, innovation and a strong commitment to serving communities.