YBhg. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Nik Mohd Kamel bin Nik Hassan, who was born in 1953, is the founder and Executive Chairman of Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn. Bhd. (DNASB). Popularly known as “Dato’ Nik”, he had obtained his first professional qualification in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton, England in 1976. This was followed by a B.Sc. (Hons) and then M.Sc. (Hons) in Civil Engineering in 1979 and 1981 respectively from the same university. In 1985, he obtained his PhD in Hydraulics Engineering from University of Manchester’s Institute of Science and Technology in the United Kingdom.

Dato’ Nik had begun his career in academia and eventually rising to the position of Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Malaya (UM). He also served as a Referee for the Institution of Engineers Malaysia’s (IEM) Journal and Bulletin from 1987 to 1991 and as Director of Universiti Malaya’s Consultancy Unit in 1992.

After 14 years in academia–as a student, tutor, lecturer and professor–Dato’ Nik then transitioned into the practical field of engineering to apply the expertise he had both acquired and shared. He had initially started Dr. Nik & Associates as a sole proprietorship in 1993, and the company was incorporated in its present form a year later. Under his leadership, guidance and initiatives over the 30-plus years since then, the company has expanded from its base and headquarters in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur. On its own and through its associate companies, DNASB has been involved in many engineering consultancy and management projects in Malaysia and also overseas. Its success in these projects has turned Dr. Nik & Associates into one of Malaysia’s most respected firms in the industry, renowned for its reliability, credibility and proven track record.

From 1993 onwards, he has directed and also provided technical advice and input for all water resources and coastal engineering projects undertaken by DNASB. These covered detailed designs for flood mitigation, river modelling, hydrological analysis, urban drainage design, water resources management, environmental impact assessment, coastal engineering design and modelling, dredging and land reclamation projects. The company’s clients over the years include government and semi-government agencies like the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID/JPS), Public Works Department (PWD/JKR), Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and Penang Port; and corporations that include Petronas, Malakoff, Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), UEM Construction and Siemens KWU.

Dato’ Nik is a Professional Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), a registered EIA Consultant and Subject Specialist with the Department of Environment (DOE/JAS), as well as a member of the International Association of Hydraulics Research (MIAHR), International Water Resources Association (MIWRA), Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Malaysia Water Association (MWA).

Dato’ Nik has also been appointed as an Advisor and to the Academic Panel of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Tun Hussin Onn Malaysia (UTHM).

In 1997, he was bestowed the Dato’ Setia Negeri Sembilan (DSNS), which carries the title Dato’.

Ir. Ts. Nik Abdullah Mu’az brings extensive experience to the company and for clients in both local and international construction and marine industries. He provides strategic leadership and guidance in identifying and developing project opportunities, and evaluating their possibilities and viability in meeting the company’s profitability goals and objectives.

Having started his career as a Project Engineer for marine works (ports, jetty, coastal engineering, coastal protection, dredging and reclamation works), he later was responsible for the successful completion of a number of key signature projects locally and internationally.

Among the major projects Ir. Mu’az was involved in include the Projek Pembinaan Kompleks KDN Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur; Istana Negeri Sembilan in Kuala Lumpur; Fujairah Reclamation Works, Hotel JAL Fujairah Resort and Spa Marine Works Mina Al Fajer Breakwater, Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited Oil Jetty Construction Works in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Land Reclamation, Coastal Protection Structure and Associated Marine Works for Phase 1 and Phase 2 at Tanjong Tokong in Penang; Runaway Extension for Kuala Terengganu Airport, Terengganu; Expansion of North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) Project, Penang; and Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor.

Ir. Mu’az had graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He completed his Masters of Engineering in Coastal Engineering and Port Development from UNESCO-IHE Delft in the Netherlands. He obtained his Masters of Science in Hydraulic Engineering and holds the title Ingenieur (Ir) from the University of Technology (TUDelft). Ir. Mu’az is an associate member of the Institute of Engineers Australia, Royal Institute of Engineers, Netherlands as well as a Graduate Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is also a registered EIA Subject Specialist with the Department of Environment (DOE/JAS).

Ir. Mu’az had assumed the position of General Manager of Construction at the company in 2011. He was then appointed as a Director for a specialised marine engineering consultancy firm in 2015. He was involved in both the operation and technical divisions and has extensive technical knowledge in coastal engineering, port development, dredging and land reclamation, and marine works. He had presented technical seminars to the Public Works Department (PWD/JKR) and Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID/JPS) and also currently serves as an adjunct lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).

Ir. Farhan started his career in 2002 as a Project Engineer with HCM Engineering Sdn. Bhd. At this company, he was responsible in planning projects, establishing project criteria, coordinating project reviews, and ensuring the proper implementation of project elements.

In 2005, Ir. Farhan joined Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn. Bhd. as a Civil Engineer and was soon appointed as a Technical Manager (Civil). During his tenure, he participated in the planning, designing and overseeing the construction of building structures and infrastructures such as roads and harbours, as well as involved in irrigation and land reclamation projects.

After consistently demonstrating excellence in project planning and execution, along with strong managerial skills, Ir. Farhan was appointed as a Director of Dr. Nik & Associates Sdn. Bhd. on 12 July 2021.

Ir. Farhan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He is a registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and also a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia. In addition, Ir. Farhan is a graduate member of the Malaysian Board of Technologist and a member of the Malaysian National Committee on Large Dams.