SYNOPSIS

The aim of the talk is to provide an insight on the use of the Engineering Finance methodology to (re)structure projects and generate Options (technology options, product options, location options etc) to optimise the return on investments and ensure the project’s long-term sustainability. This methodology can also be used in strategic planning, budgeting, control of construction cost and O&M. The Engineering Finance methodology is the future tool to structure a “Cost Efficient” projects. It is a “must have” tool for every CEO and HODs.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Prof (R) DR. Ir. Maulud Abdul Latif obtained his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Engineering Finance©TM at the UTM/University of Warwick. He was the creator of the Engineering Finance methodology that enables not only to determine the financial viability of projects but also to re-engineer it to ensure its long-term sustainability. In addition, he holds an MBA Finance from the University of Queensland Business School, a B. Sc. (Hons) Mining Engineering from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Mechanical Eng. from University Technology Malaysia (UTM). In addition, he also holds the Train-The-Trainer (TTT) certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.

For professional membership he holds the Dredgemaster Certificate of Competency and is a member of the Board of Professional Engineers. He started his career in Malaysia Mining Corporation in 1977. Between 1984 and 1992, he worked with reputable organizations including Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and Ministry of Finance (MoF Inc). He was involved in privatization (PFI) projects. Since 1992, he was involved in renewable energy, coal mining and property development.

In UTM he heads the Dept of Renewable Energy Policy and Financial Modeling Studies at the Institute of Hydrogen Economy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Currently he is the Managing Consultants of Engineering Modeling Consultancy Services specializing in training and consultancy using the Engineering Finance methodology.