Muhammad Wajihuddin Bin Awisul-Islah
Edinburgh,Lothians
Summary
A highly motivated and curious individual with boundless enthusiasm to learn, as well as experience in numerous research projects and collaborative works. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team, alongside an active participation in extracurricular activities. Constantly balances various responsibilities with careful time management skill and great resilience through challenges
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Support Playworker
The Action Group
Edinburgh
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Cared after children and young people at a playscheme and provide them with opportunities for fun, play and social interaction.
- Enhanced children's social development by facilitating group play and interaction.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding when dealing with challenging behaviour from children.
Outreach Coordinator
HYPED
Edinburgh
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Visited various schools in Scotland to cultivate interest and passion in STEM-based subjects
- Designed and conducted workshops with engaging experiments for youths to exercise creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Delivered presentations at schools and community centres to raise interest in futuristic innovations such as Hyperloop
Student Research Intern
University of Technology Malaysia
Skudai, Johor
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Analysed the data obtained from COMET Phase Alpha Experiment using ROOT, contributing to research findings and insights.
- Studied the code and libraries used to find the best fit to the muon decay curve.
Screenwriter
Colours of Malaysia
Edinburgh
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Researched extensively for historical accuracy in scripts.
- Consulted with the director and production team to ensure feasible script execution.
- Executed rewrites under tight deadlines whilst maintaining high-quality output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2022 -
Skills
- Creative thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Open-Mindedness
- Adaptable Under Pressure
- Resilience
- Eagerness to Learn through Practice
Affiliations
- Collaborative Writing
- Drawing
- Costume Making
- Combat Sports
Languages
English
Fluent
Malay
Native
Additional Information
- Member of Physics Peer Mentoring scheme at the University of Edinburgh
- Produced educational and guide videos to be viewed by the entire student body during weekly assemblies in high school.
- Assisted a volunteer organization who provided medical care in rural areas of Malaysia, and a soup kitchen to provide meals for the homeless in Edinburgh
Accomplishments
- Became one of the 25 possible representatives of Malaysia to compete in
International Mathematics Olympiad - Obtained numerous medals in Mathematics and Physics competitions such as
Hanoi Open Mathematics Competition, Kangaroo Math Competition, Physics
Olympiad and Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad.
Research Projects
- Detecting Biosignatures in the Atmosphere of Exoplanets using Transmission
Spectroscopy (2025) - Enhancing Hyperloop Sustainability Through Optimal Pod Design and Vacuum
Maintenance (Edinburgh Hyperloop Society Research Team 2023-2024) - The Advantages of Foam-based Fracturing over Fluid-based Fracturing (2019)
- Permeable Pavement Water Collection System for General Uses of
Non-Potable Water (2018)
Timeline
Support Playworker
The Action Group
06.2025 - 08.2025
Outreach Coordinator
HYPED
09.2024 - 05.2025
Student Research Intern
University of Technology Malaysia
06.2024 - 08.2024
Screenwriter
Colours of Malaysia
10.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Edinburgh
09.2022 -