» UNIVERSITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH PROGRAMME (UDRP)

UNIVERSITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH PROGRAMME (UDRP)

Introduction

The University-Driven Research Program (UDRP) at Universiti Putra Malaysia is a strategic transdisciplinary research initiative led by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation). UDRP integrates expertise across faculties, institutes, and research centres to address complex national and global challenges through impactful research, innovation, commercialization, and societal transformation.

Aligned with UPM’s RDICE Vision 2050, UDRP focuses on six strategic thrusts:

A Global Player in Food Security
Holistic Nation Development
Uphold Planetary Health
Global Game Changer in Societal Impact
Global Halal Champion
Innovation Powerhouse

UDRP emphasizes:

Transdisciplinary collaboration
Strategic global partnerships
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Ethical and impactful research
Innovation and commercialization ecosystem development

A GLOBAL PLAYER IN FOOD SECURITY

1. Aquaculture Management and Innovation Lead UDRP: Prof. Dr. Murni Marlina Abd...more...

HOLISTIC NATION DEVELOPMENT

1. Bio-based and Biotechnology Industry Lead UDRP: Prof. Dr. Mohd Shukuri Mohamad...more...

UPHOLD PLANETARY HEALTH

1. Biomass Valorization and Biomass Energy (BVBE) Lead UDRP: Prof. Ts. Dr. Hidayah...more...

GLOBAL GAME CHANGER IN SOCIETAL IMPACT

1. Youth Well-being Lead UDRP: Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif IsmailEmail: ismi@upm.edu.myFocus...more...

GLOBAL HALAL CHAMPION

1. Halal Authentication Lead UDRP: Dr. Amalia Mohd HashimEmail: amalia@upm.edu.myFocus...more...