Nuclear Technology:Powering Innovations, Industries and Impact
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AuthorDr. Siti Najila Mohd Janib
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LevelBeginner to Intermediate
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Study Time1 Hour 19 Minutes
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Course SeriesTech for Impact
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CompanyMalaysian Nuclear Agency
This is a pre-recorded webinar session made into a course.
Why should You take this course?
Nuclear technology is no longer confined to laboratories or power generation, it is shaping the future of industries and societies in practical and transformative ways. From healthcare and agriculture to advanced manufacturing, oil and gas, palm oil, and environmental sustainability, nuclear innovations are driving safer, more efficient, and more sustainable solutions. By taking this course, you will gain valuable insights into how these technologies are applied across critical sectors, helping to solve real-world challenges while creating new opportunities for growth and competitiveness.
You will also learn how nuclear innovations contribute to improving healthcare treatments, advancing biosciences, enhancing food and crop production, strengthening industrial capabilities, and addressing pressing issues such as waste management and environmental protection. Whether you are an innovator, researcher, industry player, or entrepreneur, this course will equip you with the knowledge to leverage nuclear technology for innovation, commercialization, and long-term impact in local and global markets.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply practical knowledge of nuclear technologies across medical, agricultural, environmental, and industrial fields to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
- Recognise the role of nuclear innovation in supporting national development, ensuring public safety and food security, and creating opportunities for industry collaboration that drive long-term growth and societal impact.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply practical knowledge of nuclear technologies across medical, agricultural, environmental, and industrial fields to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
- Recognise the role of nuclear innovation in supporting national development, ensuring public safety and food security, and creating opportunities for industry collaboration that drive long-term growth and societal impact.
Visionary Nuclear Scientist & Leader
Dr. Siti Najila is an accomplished nuclear scientist with over 20 years of experience in radiopharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and cancer research. She currently serves as the Manager of the Research Management Center at the Malaysian Nuclear Agency, where she leads national research collaborations, strategic partnerships, and innovative projects in nuclear medicine and advanced diagnostics.
She has made significant contributions in developing nanoparticle-based diagnostic and therapeutic agents, advancing PET imaging and cyclotron technology, and strengthening international collaborations through the IAEA. Dr. Siti Najila is also the Vice President of Women in Nuclear (Malaysia Chapter) and Chief Editor of Jurnal Sains Nuklear Malaysia. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards, publications in high-impact journals, and patents in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.
