Visit of Scholars from Universiti Utara Malaysia
On March 27, 2026, the Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering, and Industrial Automation hosted guests from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM MY): Prof. Mazni Omar and Prof. Kamal Sharif.
As part of the visit, a meeting was held with the Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation, dr hab. inż. Violetta Sokoła-Szewioła, prof. PŚ, to discuss areas for future collaboration. The guests also delivered lectures during a scientific seminar organized under the auspices of:
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Department of Geoengineering and Raw Materials Extraction
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Priority Research Area 6 (POB6) of the Silesian University of Technology
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Section of Geomechanics, Mining, and Tunnel Construction of the Mining Commission of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Katowice Branch)
Presentations:
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Prof. Mazni Omar: “An AI-Enabled Geospatial Information Sharing Framework for Flood Risk Management”
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Prof. Kamal Sharif: “Green Supply Chain and Logistics Practices for Sustainable Performance”
Prof. Omar and Prof. Sharif are faculty members at UUM MY, a university highly ranked in the global TOP 500 (World University Rankings 401-500, 2025/2026) and Asian rankings.
Prof. Mazni Omar Associate Professor at the School of Computing (SOC) and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (IASDO) at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). She holds professional certifications in software testing (CTFL and CTFL-AT). Her research focuses on software engineering, including advanced project management, development processes, software quality, and data mining. Prof. Omar has contributed extensively to her field through numerous publications in prestigious journals and book chapters. She has coordinated various research grants ranging from university-level to international projects involving industrial corporations and EU Erasmus+ initiatives. Her work bridges the gap between computer science and social sciences, focusing on the human aspects of advanced software engineering.
Prof. Kamal Sharif Distinguished Professor at the Department of Logistics and Transport, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM MY). With over 14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Prof. Sharif specializes in supply chain management within the energy sector. His professional background involves analyzing the complex dynamics of oil and gas logistics and raw material supply chains. His current research focuses on supply chain optimization, sustainability, risk-based systems, operational improvement, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a consultant for logistics firms, blending practical industry expertise with theoretical research to address the evolving challenges of logistics and technology.
The visit took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. During the presentations, the potential of the Faculty and Department was showcased. The visit was initiated and coordinated by dr inż. Krzysztof Tomiczek, who has been fostering cooperation with Malaysian universities for many years.
