Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim
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Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the Universiti Putra Malaysia | |
| In office 5 June 1994 – 17 April 2001 | |
| Chancellor | Hamdan Sheikh Tahir |
| Preceded by | Nayan Ariffin |
| Succeeded by | Zohadie Bardaie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 81–82) |
| Alma mater | University of the Punjab (DVM) University of London (MPhil) University of London (PhD) |
Syed Jalaludin bin Syed Salim is a Malaysian academic and administrator. He served as the third Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia from 5 June 1994 to 17 April 2001. During his tenure, the university expanded its academic scope beyond agriculture into science and technology, and was renamed Universiti Putra Malaysia in 1997. He has served as the first Chancellor of Taylor’s University since 2011. He was awarded the National Academic Laureate (Tokoh Akademik Negara) in 2007 for his contributions to higher education and research. He currently serves as Chairman of Asia e University and Chairman of the Board of Governors of University College Fairview.
Syed Jalaludin studied at Stellar Maris School of Kangar, then furthered his secondary education at Saint Xavier School, George Town.[1] He obtained his degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Punjab in 1967, followed by a Master of Philosophy and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of London, in 1969 and 1977 respectively.[2][3]
Academic career
Syed Jalaludin began his academic career at the University of Malaya as an assistant lecturer from 1969 to 1975. He joined Universiti Putra Malaysia in 1975, where he served as Professor of Animal Nutrition. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia from 1994 to 2001, where he played a key role in transforming the university into a broader science and technology-focused institution.[4] He has served as the first Chancellor of Taylor’s University since 2011.[5] His academic research focused on animal nutrition and poultry science. Following his tenure as Vice-Chancellor, he continued to contribute to higher education and institutional development in Malaysia. He later served as Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia from 2021 to 2024.[6]
Corporate career
Syed Jalaludin served as Chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad from 2003 to 2012.[7] He was the founding Chairman of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) from 2006 to 2016.[8][9][10] He has also served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Petron Malaysia and Esso Malaysia from 2000 to 2014.[11]
