Revolutionizing sustainability: fungal innovations for hunger and energy solutions

The academic achievement of Dr. Nurfadzilah Ahmad and her research team from the College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), on securing an international research grant valued at RM 15,081.00 from the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University. The grant supports their project, titled "Fungal Innovations for Synergy of Zero Hunger and Affordable Energy for Sustainable Development (FUSE)," which explores innovative mycological applications to create strategic synergies addressing food security and clean energy in line with global sustainable development goals. Led by Dr. Nurfadzilah Ahmad as Project Head alongside team members Dr. Habibah Zulkefle, Ir. Ts. Dr. Puteri Sarah Mohamad Saad, and Abd Al-Qadr Imad Wan Mohtar, this collaborative initiative underscores UiTM's commitment to international research partnerships, sustainable technological solutions, and institutional academic excellence.