ISO/IEC 17025 Specialist & Assessor

Compliance. Assured.

Elevating laboratory standards globally. 30+ years of authoritative expertise in metrology, accreditation, and quality management systems.

30+Years Experience
30+SAMM Assessments
3Continents
PhDPhysics, UMIST UK
Dr. Ahmad Makinudin Dahlan
Dr. Ahmad Makinudin
PhD Physics — UMIST, Manchester
GULFMET TC-L Technical Chairperson
BIPM CMC Technical Reviewer
Lead Assessor — Dept. of Standards Malaysia

A Career Built on
Measurement & Mastery

I bring over three decades of specialised expertise in scientific, industrial and legal metrology — from laser frequency measurement and dimensional metrology to mass and mass-related quantities.

With a career spanning Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and beyond, I have established measurement infrastructures from the ground up, led national laboratory accreditations, and represented Malaysia at prestigious international bodies including BIPM, ISO TC 229, and APMP.

Currently serving as Lead & Technical Assessor under the Department of Standards Malaysia, I continue to elevate metrology standards across the nation and the region.

LocationSelangor, Malaysia
SpecialisationLength · Dimensional · Temperature Metrology
InternationalMalaysia · UAE · Japan · UK · Europe

Expert Services

Specialised consultancy and training for laboratories and quality management systems worldwide.

01

Laboratory Accreditation Consultancy

End-to-end consultancy for setting up calibration and testing laboratories leading to SAMM (ISO/IEC 17025) accreditation — from gap analysis to certification.

02

Metrology Training

Comprehensive training on good metrology practice and measurement uncertainty, following BIPM-JCGM Guide 100 series and ISO Guide 98 standards.

03

ISO IEC 17025:2017 Implementation

Full management system setup, documentation, work instructions, and procedures aligned with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for testing and calibration labs.

04

Internal Audit Services

Professional internal audits designed to meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements — identifying gaps, non-conformances, and opportunities for continual improvement.

Professional Experience

Feb 2018 — Present
Malaysia

Lead & Technical Assessor, ISO/IEC 17025

Dept. of Standards Malaysia (DSM)

I have conducted 30+ assessments under the SAMM scheme, including at the National Metrology Institute of Malaysia. Fields: Length, Dimensional, and Temperature metrology.

Oct 2012 — Feb 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Head, Dimension & Angle Laboratory

Emirates Metrology Institute · ADQCC

I established measurement infrastructures for length, dimensional, temperature and humidity. Appointed Technical Chairperson for length at GULFMET (2014–2018) and served as Technical Reviewer for BIPM CMC.

Oct 2012 — Sep 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Acting Head, Temperature & Humidity Lab

Emirates Metrology Institute

I supervised the quality system, trained technical personnel, and developed procedures for temperature and humidity metrology infrastructure.

2010 — Oct 2012
Malaysia

Head, Mechanical Section

National Metrology Laboratory · SIRIM

I supervised development covering Length/Angle, Mass/Density, Pressure, Force and Torque metrology — building national measurement capability.

1983 — 2010
Malaysia

Metrologist

NML · SIRIM

I supervised the length laboratory, established the quality system leading to DSM accreditation in 2006, and provided metrology training to accredited laboratories nationwide.

Academic Foundation

2000

PhD, Physics

UMIST, University of Manchester
United Kingdom
1993

MSc, Physics

Tohoku University
Japan
1983

BSc (Hons), Physics

University of Malaya
Malaysia

International Presence

Represented Malaysia and the Gulf region at the world's foremost metrology bodies and international conferences.

Peninsular Malaysia coverage

Peninsular Malaysia

Regional
Assessment
Footprint

Active across 13 Malaysian states, covering calibration and testing laboratories in the electrical, mechanical, thermal, and dimensional metrology sectors. From industrial hubs in the west coast to resource corridors in East Malaysia.

13Malaysian States
3UAE Emirates
East Malaysia coverage

East Malaysia

International
Reach

Beyond Malaysia, assessment work extends into the UAE across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Covering length, dimensional, temperature, and humidity metrology in line with international standards and best practice.

Abu Dhabi  ·  Dubai  ·  Sharjah

UAE coverage map

Let's Work Together

Ready to elevate your laboratory's standards or implement a world-class quality management system? Let's discuss how I can assist your organisation.

Location
Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat
Selangor, Malaysia
Specialisation
ISO/IEC 17025 · SAMM Accreditation
Metrology Consultancy & Training