Professor Ir. Dr. ABD. RAHIM ABU TALIB

Professor Abd Rahim Abu Talib is a distinguished scholar and leader in Aerospace Engineering, widely recognized for his contributions to research, education, and industry. He earned his PhD in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford (2003), and a B.Eng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Salford (1998). Currently serving as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Professor Abd Rahim previously held several key positions, including Director of Quality Assurance, Head of Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Engineering. He also served as Deputy Chair of the Council of Quality Assurance for Public Universities (MPQ-UA). With extensive industrial experience, he was seconded to the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC), MiGHT Meteor Advanced Manufacturing (MMAM), and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT). Professor Abd Rahim is President of the Southeast Asia Network on Aerospace Engineering (SANAE), Deputy President and Fellow of MySET, and a Top Research Scientist Malaysia from the Academy Science Malaysia, 2024. A registered Professional Engineer and ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer, he has authored over 130 journal papers and, in 2025, is listed among the world’s top 2% scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University.