Establishment of the Miriam Yusoff-Carmelita Bardelosa Distinguished Research Professorial Chairs in Malay-Polynesian Studies
De La Salle University established the Miriam Yusoff-Carmelita Bardelosa Distinguished Research Professorial Chairs in Malay-Polynesian Studies last March 10 in a virtual ceremony.
The event was spearheaded by the Executive Director of DLSU Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (SEARCH), Dr. Fernando Santiago and generously supported by businessman, philanthropist, and advocate of human capital development Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Razali bin Dato’ Mohamed Yusoff. DLSU Science Foundation President Br. Armin Luistro FSC was also instrumental in the establishment of the professorial chairs.
The research professorial chairs were named in honor of Dr. Razali’s mother, Mrs. Miriam Yusoff, and, Carmelita, the matriarch of the Bardelosa, who he considers as his second family.
In his message, Dr. Ghazali shared that “once you get wealth from your business, give it back to knowledge.” He strongly believed that the real wealth is knowledge, hence, he established the professorial chairs. He also emphasized the important role of knowledge in Asean connectivity, for one nation to easily connect with the other.
DLSU SEARCH will supervise the professorial chairs that seek to promote the study of Southeast Asia with focus on the Malay-Polynesian people and encourage solidarity between Christians and Muslims.
Three professorial chairs were created on each of the following research areas: Arts and Education (Liberal Arts, Education and Law); Science and Technology (Science, Computer Science and Engineering); and Business and Entrepreneurship (Business and Economics).
The Professorial Chairs will also highlight the following research themes:
a. interfaith dialogue towards peace and prosperity
b. culture and heritage towards mutual understanding
c. food, health and upliftment from poverty
d. values and humanity for development and progress
Background of the Donor
Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Razali bin Dato’ Mohamed Yusoff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography from the University of Malaya in 1968 and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nottingham. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Nusantara Technologies Sdn Bhd and also a member of the Board of Nusantara Test Services Sdn. Bhd.
Dr. Ghazali is a multinational businessman, having more than 48 years of experience of leadership in various industries from banking to manufacturing. His wealth of experience and passion for education, as a means to improve society, has made him a much sought after resource having been appointed by several Malaysian and international Universities as an Adjunct Professor for Nottingham University Malaysia; Honorary Distinguished Visiting Fellow and Writer, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; a Member of the Board of Trustees, Raja Zarith Sofiah Foundation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia / Le High University, Pennsylvania USA; on the Board of Advisors, Centre of Malay Excellence, Universiti Malaya; and the Board of Advisors, University Industry Collaboration, Universiti Utara Malaysia, as well as Visiting Lecturer for the University of Teheran, Iran.
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