Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Associate Professor
Skudai, Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Integration and wireless control methods for micromachined shape-memory-alloy actuators and their MEMS Applications
2012
Where and what is your current position?
Teaching, research, consultancy, and social work.
How does this job relate to your graduate degree?
I learned almost everything that I am doing at my workplace right now during my study at UBC. Especially the research and publication part.
What motivated you to pursue graduate work at UBC?
UBC's world ranking.
What did you enjoy the most about your time as a graduate student at UBC?
I really enjoyed the research environment.
What are key things you did that contributed to your success?
Work hard.
What is your best piece of advice for current graduate students preparing for their future careers?
Explore all the available opportunities at UBC. You may not have the same opportunity again.
How did you find out about/obtain your current position?
I was offered to become academic staff right after obtaining my bachelor's degree.
How are jobs normally posted and filled in your organization or industry?
Advertised on their website.
What do you like and what do you find challenging about your current position?
The social work and community service requirements.