Core Team - MESA

Core Team

Bringing together top experts and leaders in the energy storage field

Leadership

Prof. Ir. Dr. Jasrul Jamani Jamian

Prof. Ir. Dr. Jasrul Jamani Jamian

Chairman Candidate

Chairman Candidate

Academic Achievements and Industry Standards

Recipient of National Energy Award (2020) and IEEE Distinguished Engineer Award (2025)
Published over 80 international journal papers with nearly 2,000 citations (h-index 23)
Led the development and implementation of Malaysia's energy storage industry standards

Major Projects and Strategic Partnerships

Collaborated with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Petronas on multiple power system optimization and energy storage integration projects
Directly involved in national energy transition and grid modernization initiatives

Industry Contributions and Talent Development

Appointed as trainer for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) by Energy Commission (ST), TNB, and Single Buyer
Actively engaged in talent development and industry-academia-research collaboration

Phang Jyh Siong (Peter Phang)

Phang Jyh Siong (Peter Phang)

Executive Vice President Candidate

Executive Vice President Candidate

Global Business and Management Experience

30 years of experience in the energy industry, currently General Manager of Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd
Career spans supply chain management, corporate operations, marketing, investments, and M&A with comprehensive business leadership capabilities

Supply Chain and Lean Management

Specialized in manufacturing operations and lean management of energy supply chains
Deep understanding of green technology solutions with proven track record of leading enterprises in complex international markets

International Collaboration and Market Expansion

Established solid strategic partnerships with enterprises and industry organizations across Europe, China, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions
Driving regional energy transition and cross-border industry integration

Expert Committee

Dr. Aznan Ezraie Bin Ariffin

Dr. Aznan Ezraie Bin Ariffin

Council Member Candidate

Council Member Candidate

Strategic Planning and Policy Influence

Chief Strategy Officer at TNB Research Strategic Management Division, PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Manchester
Core member of TNB's think tank, directly influencing Malaysia's energy policy formulation

Industry Experience and Technical Expertise

Former General Manager of TNB Research, regular keynote speaker at international energy storage conferences
Deep expertise in energy transition strategies, BESS, and renewable energy frontiers

Contribution to National Energy Goals

Directly involved in national energy policy formulation and promoting synergy between energy storage industry and national grid
Key driver of Malaysia's ambitious "70% renewable energy by 2050" goal

Hah Shien Yee

Council Member Candidate

Council Member Candidate

Technical and Industry Background

Co-founder, Managing Director, and Chief Technology Officer of Reactive Energy Sdn Bhd
Malaysian technology company specializing in power quality solutions, power systems engineering, and energy storage system applications

Power Systems and Energy Storage Expertise

Led development of "Second Life Battery Energy Storage Systems (2nd Life BESS)" project
Converting retired EV batteries into high-value energy storage assets, driving Malaysia's battery circular economy

Energy Storage Applications and Technical Practice

Actively engaged in deploying energy storage systems in commercial, industrial, and grid-connected applications
Developing practical approaches for system standardization, integration, and technical replication

Prof. Ir. Dr. Lim Yun Seng

Prof. Ir. Dr. Lim Yun Seng

Council Member Candidate

Council Member Candidate

Academic Achievements and Impact

Chairman of Power Systems and Power Centre at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Senior Professor
Over 8,100 Google Scholar citations, h-index 30, among the most influential scholars in global energy field

IPCC and Climate Change Research

Lead contributor to IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
Research directly influences global climate policy formulation, representing Malaysia's academic position in international climate and energy dialogue

Energy Storage Research and Academic Advisory

Published numerous highly-cited papers on grid frequency regulation and energy storage systems
Providing key academic insights and strategic recommendations for Malaysia's energy transition