Founder Overview
Ts. ChM. Dr. Hjh. Rozzeta Dolah, CEng is the Founder and Managing Director of ZetaTech Sdn. Bhd., a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) spin-off company based in Kuala Lumpur.
She is also a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where her academic expertise supports the commercialisation of advanced nanotechnology innovations.
Her work bridges research, industry, and climate action, transforming university research into real-world solutions that address low-carbon energy, sustainable materials, and environmental impact.
Academic & Research Journey
MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship (USA)
Dr. Rozzeta's academic journey is built on strong international research foundations. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, specialising in biomass renewable energy and nanofluidics under the Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Research Laboratory.
Biomass, Nanofluidics, Low Carbon Tech Research
Her research interests focus on biofuels, jet fuels, nanotechnology, and low-carbon emission solutions for climate change mitigation.
Industry & Professional Experience
Before entering academia, Dr. Rozzeta gained hands-on experience in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. Her professional background includes roles at SEH (M) Sdn. Bhd., I&P Group, and Canon Opto (M) Sdn. Bhd., where she worked as a process engineer.
She is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, and a Professional Technologist (Ts.) registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Her experience spans process optimisation, quality improvement, and engineering leadership across both industry and academia
Innovation & Commercialisation Leadership
As a technopreneur, Dr. Rozzeta leads the commercialisation of breakthrough technologies developed through university research. Her key innovations include Dr.Z NanoFuel™ Patch, a low-carbon emission device, and MIZU 水 Paint™, a heat-reflective and CO₂-adsorbent nano paint.
Under her leadership, these innovations achieved NanoVerify certification, confirming them as genuine nanotechnology products with particle sizes below 100 nanometres. She played a central role in transforming laboratory research into market-ready solutions, positioning ZetaTech as a leader in renewable biomass nanotechnology.
Global Exposure & Recognition
Dr. Rozzeta’s work has received international recognition and exposure. She was selected for the Leaders in Innovation Fellowship (LIF) by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, and participated in global innovation and accelerator programmes supported by organisations from the United Kingdom and Japan.
She is the first Malaysian appointed President of the MIT Postdoctoral Association, reflecting her leadership within the global research community. In 2023, she was appointed ASEAN National Researcher, representing Malaysia in regional discussions on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Climate Action Planning.
Her achievements include multiple prestigious awards recognising sustainability leadership, innovation, and scientific excellence.
