MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN BIN HUSEIN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CN YANG SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
As a child, Muhammad Izzuddin Bin Husein loved exploring and trying out new things, and dreamt of travelling the world. In primary school, his hobbies were studying the world map and tinkering with laptops. By secondary school, he knew his future lay in computing.
The CN Yang Scholars Programme offered Izzuddin the chance to fulfil two ambitions at the same time – studying computer science and exploring the world – and he grabbed it with both hands. “It’s about exploring a brave new world in computing, with NTU at the vanguard.”
Denmark, for a family holiday, is one of the furthest places the first-year undergraduate has planted his flag in. Now, he is looking forward to going overseas for conferences and learning trips, as well as attachments and research projects, under his programme, starting from the first year.
Izzuddin harbours ambitions of working abroad. “Going overseas isn’t just about staying updated with the latest computing ideas. It’s also great for networking, and I hope to make many foreign contacts.” A final-year research project abroad, lasting five to eight months, has Izzuddin rubbing his hands in anticipation.
“I wouldn’t mind doing a whole year of research abroad even if it means delaying my graduation,“ he enthuses.
From global research stints to international study trips, NTU helps Izzuddin explore the world and realise his dream of working overseas.
Izzuddin is thinking of doing his research stint in the UK, which has many colleges and companies noted for computing. Apart from posing in front of Big Ben, he will get a chance to watch matches at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, the football club he adores.
His time in NTU has been a non-stop journey of discovery. In his first few days at NTU, he walked around the entire campus, checking out every nook and cranny. Stepping into the computing lab, he marvelled at the state-of-the-art technology, especially the 3D printing machine.
“I’ve only read about it in books,” he says. Now, he will get to use it. “I’ll probably design and print out a custom keycap for my keyboard when I get the chance,” he adds.
In his spare time, he plays sepak takraw with his friends, making use of the ample green spaces in NTU, and he has also picked up 8-ball pool in his hall, which he describes as both a science and an art since it combines physics and geometry.
“NTU is forward-looking and outward-looking, being very well connected globally.”
“Apart from the world of computer science and artificial intelligence, I may explore the South Pole too,” says Izzuddin, noting that he wouldn’t be the first NTU student to land in Antarctica.
“But there may not be Wi-Fi there. Ah, that I cannot live without,” he laughs.
Spoken like a true tech junkie.
This story was published in the Jan-Feb 2025 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.
