With an army father posted in different states around the country, Zaini learnt to be independent from a young age, living in a student hostel for the children of army personnel in Melaka, visiting his parents during school holidays.
The country's youngest Vice Chancellor at 43 years old, Zaini joined UTM as a permanent academic staff in 1988.
Although he is now an acknowledged water expert, Zaini did not have any childhood ambitions to become a scientist. He credits his chemistry and biology teachers at school for awakening his interest in science.
Zaini Ujang is an academic administrator, environmental engineers and scientist who attempts to blend knowledge, skills, experience and innovation in a harmonious manner. As Secretary-General of th
