Muhamad Furkan Mat Salleh, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muhamad Furkan Mat Salleh
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Muhamad Furkan Mat Salleh is a senior lecturer at the Department of Science Education at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He holds a master's degree in chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and a bachelor's degree in chemistry education from UiTM. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Science Education at the University of Malaya, with a focus on implementing differentiated instruction in teaching chemistry to mixed-ability learners in secondary school. Furkan's passion for education has been evident since he began his teaching career in 2012. He has shared his knowledge by instructing students in various subjects, especially in science and science education, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma levels. Outside the classroom, Furkan has been actively involved in consultancy projects aimed at improving education in Malaysia. He has played a key role in training in-service and student-teachers to integrate STEM and fun learning methods into primary and secondary school curricula. Some of his notable projects include the Intellectual Science and Mathematics Program (I-SMP) and the STEM Mentor-Mentee initiative in collaboration with UiTM and the Selangor State Education Department. He has also contributed to the nationwide 'Let's Go to School' consultancy project in partnership with FELDA and UiTM in 2017 and 2018. Furkan's dedication to education has been recognized with the UiTM Excellent Service Award in 2016 and the Faculty's Excellent Teaching Award in the science education category for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018. In the field of research, Furkan has made substantial contributions. He has published significant number of research works in Scopus and other indexed journals. Additionally, he has authored several book chapters and developed learning modules in science education. He serves as a manuscripts reviewer for SCOPUS-indexed international journals and actively participates in local and international conferences as a member of the review team. Furkan is also recognized for his involvement as a participant and jury member in innovation competitions at both national and international levels. His research interests encompass science education, differentiated learning, environmental education, STEM education, teaching and learning, and teacher training.

furkan@uitm.edu.my