1. Name: Salmiah Ahmad, Datuk Dr.
2. Occupation: Senior government officer, Entreprenuer
3. Date of birth: July 23, 1955
4. Education:
- Executive MBA, Asean Institute of Management Manila
- Ph.D (in Chemistry Physics) Imperial College London, United Kingdom
- Master (Organic Chemistry) Imperial University, USA
- Kolej Tunku Kurshiah, Seremban
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Mertajam, Penang
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Penanti, Penang
5. Contributions:
- First woman to hold the post of Director General at Malaysia Rubber Board, LGM (Lembaga Getah Malaysia) (2010)
- Deputy Director General, Services, MPOB (Malaysian Palm Oil Board) (2006-2010)
- Director, AOTC (2004)
- Head, Advanced Oleochemical Technology Centre (AOTC) (1994)
- Group Leader for Non Food Research, PORIM (1991)
- Head, Product Development & Quality, PORIM (1988)
- Lecturer, Universiti Sains Malaysia (1981)
6. Honours and Awards:
- Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM) which carries the title “Datuk” – Melaka State Government (2010)
- “Anugerah Kecemerlangan Sains Ketua Pengarah (MPOB)”
- “Anugerah ITEX (Gold, Silver and Bronze)”
- “Salon International Des Inventions Geneve (Gold and Silver)”
Source:
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