Ir EUR ING Ts Dr Harvin Kaur receives prestigious honour for her outstanding service and impact across the North Asia Pacific region.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) celebrates a remarkable milestone as Ir EUR ING Ts Dr Harvin Kaur, Programme Leader for Petroleum Engineering at the School of Engineering (SoE), was conferred the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Regional Service Award for the North Asia Pacific Region.

The award was presented during the Dinner Night on the opening day of the SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE 2025), held over three days in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Recognised by SPE International, this notable accolade honours Dr Harvin’s sustained contribution to the advancement of energy education, STEM outreach, and petroleum engineering knowledge dissemination. Her leadership has strengthened vital links between academia and industry, inspiring and empowering young engineers and students across Malaysia and the wider region to pursue impactful careers in the energy sector.

Dr Harvin has played a key role in driving community-based STEM programmes under SPE Kuala Lumpur Section’s Energy4me initiative and mentoring numerous student chapters nationwide. 

She has also championed APU’s outreach efforts through her award-winning STEM Power-Up initiative, a programme focused on innovative teaching approaches and technology integration in engineering education.

In addition to receiving this honour, Dr Harvin was appointed Session Chair for the Postgraduate Technical Presentation segment at APOGCE 2025, demonstrating her continued excellence within the petroleum engineering community. 

She also represented APU at the SPE North Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, contributing her perspective to discussions shaping education, sustainability, and inclusivity within the evolving global energy ecosystem.

Reflecting on her achievement, Dr Harvin remarked, “It’s truly meaningful to represent APU and Malaysia at a regional platform that celebrates innovation, knowledge sharing, and service. This recognition reinforces the collective commitment of our APU community to inspire and nurture the next generation of engineers and energy professionals.”

Dr Harvin’s success exemplifies the nurturing environment APU provides to its academics, enabling them to thrive professionally and contribute regionally and internationally. Through strong industry engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture that encourages innovation, APU continues to serve as a leading platform for academic excellence, driving positive impact across sectors and preparing future-ready professionals for the global energy landscape.