Associate Professor Ir. Dr Al Khalid Othman

11

2

33

Research has always been at the forefront when it comes to the strategic goal of the Faculty of Engineering. Over the last few years the conducted research at the Faculty has become more diverse, spreading over a canvas of fundamental as well as applied and industrial research. There is a strong belief among the researchers to conduct research for eventual commercialization in order to bring its benefit to the common man. The Faculty has been active in organizing conferences, establishing Industrial Labs and multiplying research contacts with its peers. UNIMAS has entered into the 25th year of existence. The Faculty of Engineering engages itself to celebrate this silver jubilee through organizing multidisciplinary conference and to gather best minds to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The FENG Research Bulletin has also evolved into a more specialized publication capable to showcase all research, development and commercialization activities. I would like to sincerely congratulate all Faculty members who participated and conducted quality research and specifically the team of FENG Research Bulletin editorial panel who worked hard and published yet another volume of high quality. I assure, by the grace of God, that we would evolve in time and learn how to adapt to the changes taking place in the digital world of today.

Associate Professor Ir. Dr Al Khalid OthmanDean, Faculty of Engineering

Associate Professor Ir. Dr Al-Khalid Hj OthmanDeanFaculty of Engineering, UNIMAS

Dear Respected Readers

It is our pleasure to present another issue of our premier documentation of all research activities in the Faculty, The FEngResearch Bulletin. Heartiest Congratulations and Gratitude are dedicated to the Bulletin’s hardworking editorial and technical teams for their success.

The road to ensuring great success is not always clear and smooth. It is long and sometimes winding (as in one of the Beatles’ song). Yet, academicians in this faculty have again proven to be strong and resilient with the increasing number of research grants and publications reported. Alhamdulillah and Bravo!

To colleagues outside UNIMAS, do browse through this bulletin and if any of the works intrigued you, feel free to communicate with us. Let’s collaborate!

Associate Professor Ir. Dr Siti Noor Linda TaibDeputy Dean (Research & Graduate), Faculty of Engineering

Associate Professor Ir. Dr Siti Nor Linda TaibDeputy Dean (Research & Graduate)Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS

44

Abstract. The discipline of electrical and electronic engineering has expanded into a very wide field of specializations that interact with human activities and daily life. The specializations include electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization, biomedical techniques and devices, control systems, aerospace vehicles and navigation, military technology, space exploration, telecommunication systems, and undersea vehicles and search operations. These disciplines enjoy phenomenal growth due to the effective and flexible integration of computer techniques (including artificial intelligence and parallel processing), mathematical physics and numerical mathematics. This paper highlights some of the recent work at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak with co-researchers abroad, in the fields of electrical power engineering and communication systems. The paper will focus on electric energy systems, array antennas and sensors and lightning interaction with electric power transmission systems and aircrafts.

I. Introduction

The purpose of this article is to illustrate the important role played by digital hardware and software in advanced electrical and communication engineering design, diagnosis and intelligent systems by quoting previously published research and innovation material. Consider the problem of disruption caused by power lines close to a utility company’s R&D division magnetizing the iron in the building reinforcement and affecting the functioning of electronic equipment within [1]. The need was to shape a shield so as to get the field below a threshold. But doing it as an equality constraint would make the design raise the fields in parts where it would have been otherwise lower. So the problem was formulated as one of computationally minimizing the volume of the shield subject to the fields as upper-limit constraints. Shielding the electronic equipment inside the building from power frequency (50 Hz) interference is more complex than shielding it from external communication frequency signals (e.g. say at 1 GHz) which requires shield mesh where the mesh wires should have a distance of separation smaller than the wavelength of the external communication signals.

The Role of Digital Hardware and Software in Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering Systems and

Devices

FEATURE ARTICLE

Paul Ratnamahilan Hoole, D.Phil. Eng. Oxford University

Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Figure 1 Computational Techniques Developed for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Pipeline, Human Brain, Aircraft and Submarines [1].

5

2. Adaptive Array Antenna and Sensor Beam Steering using Artificial Intelligence

Due to its broad range of applications, adaptive array antenna is most popular in the wireless communications, radar systems and increasingly in medical diagnostic systems [4]. Present global applications require much faster beam steering that cannot be achieved using mechanical systems and electronic hardware switching. Hence it is required to use more consistent and much faster electronic beam steering techniques such as smart array antennas. Adaptive beamforming methods by means of weight optimization are capable of managing the complexities of distinct antenna or sensor elements. The adaptive array can detect, track and allocate narrow beams in the direction of the desired users while nulling unwanted sources of interferences [4].

Figure 2 Eddy Current Sensor Linked to the Laptop Based Crack Detection and Service Evaluation; The Stealth Bomber with paint to Minimize Radar Signature [1].

The essence of electromagnetic device shape optimization is to answer what shape and combination of currents, charges and materials will give us the performance we seek [2]. Thus if we measure fields external to an inaccessible device, we could ask the question: “What thing of what shape would give us the fields we have measured?” These NDE applications are as shown in Fig. 1, in the determination of existence of hidden cracks in a pipeline, cancerous tissue, checking if heart implants are functioning and the examination of rocket, aircraft and nuclear reactor chamber and submarine hulls for damage. Special runners inducing eddy currents are moved over these surfaces while meters measure changes from the norm. Upon finding an error, NDE techniques as described are used to fathom the shape and location of the damage that causes the fields to change as measured. Fig. 1 shows the special runner used to run through a gas pipeline and the actual defect shape reconstructed from measurements. An optimization algorithm has been developed by which the shape of the defect is reconstructed progressively till the desired profile – that is the exterior field measurements of the leakage fields of Fig. 1 – is reached [1].

A similar application is in designing the layers of metal-oxide dielectric paint for the stealth bomber made by Northrop’s B-2 division. In Fig. 2 the question is what combination of dielectric paint layers will result in no reflection of radar for a range of frequencies. The parameters of design are the complex permittivities of the paint layers and we minimize the reflected wave because of the sensitive nature of the project, as the algorithms were constructed. Northrop’s engineers fed in the actual permittivity values of the paint, made measurements at night in the Mojave Dessert and reported back on whether the calculations matched. In another military application, a laptop computer based on eddy current inducing devices, measures the magnetic fields close to the hull of a vehicle damaged by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to determine whether there are extensive cracks inside the steel hull which may need replacement. Such diagnostic systems using portable laptops does away with the need to transport the damaged vehicle to a workshop for extensive investigations, allowing the vehicle to continue operating in the field of military conflict. Introducing these powerful techniques helps students to appreciate the crucial role of digital systems and optimization [3].

6Soft computing techniques namely Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), fuzzy logic and Genetic Algorithms (GAs), provide low

cost solutions and robustness to different and complex real world problems. The true power of ANN lies in their ability to represent both linear and non-linear relationships. ANN, like human learning, learns by example. Training a neural network is, in most cases, an exercise in numerical optimization of a usually nonlinear function. We used complex-valued sigmoid activation function for multi-layered neural network. Their results proved that their proposed network reduced 54% of testing time compared to neural network using normal sigmoid activation function [5]. In Fig.3 the Perceptron based array antenna is shown generating two different kinds of desired beams. The control section of the embedded system performs the various tasks and functions of the neuron shown in Figure 3 [6]. The controller also calculates the delta error, sets the learning rate, adjusts the error by a specific amount through back propagation iteratively and readjusts the weights back in an adaptive manner.

Figure 3 Artificial Neural Network based Artificial Intelligence Antenna Design [5].

In most antenna arrangements, when the array elements are placed in a straight line, a reflector needs to be sued to direct the rotatable main beam (single beam) of the smart antenna to an azimuth angle that varies from 0° to 180°. Thus the unavoidable mirror image of the rotatable main beam that generated from 180° to 360° at the same time can be redirected in the direction of the main beam. Therefore, we need two sets of arrays placed side by side along with reflectors to have the single beam coverage of the entire azimuth angle from 0° to 360°. We developed a new three element single beam reflector-less array antenna by placing the three elements at the vertices of a triangle with optimized current component to rotate the main beam (single beam) from 0° to 360° while retaining a narrow beam width and low levels of side lobes [7].

Figure 4 A Single Beam antenna, without a reflector, to be used in narrow, reflective environment to increase efficiency and reduce multi-path interference. [8]

The narrow, steerable beams were particularly found important in narrow spaces such as caves, narrow roadways and tunnels (Fig. 4). By placing more number of sensor elements, in an unconventional manner and appropriately adjusting the current component of every element as per the requirement of the main beam direction by using Least Mean Square (LMS)

7optimization, we were able to rotate the single beam electronically any direction through 0°-360°. The LMS based adaptive solver matches the beam generated to any desired beam, with different arrangements giving sharper and more controllable transmitting and receiving patterns [8]. It was also shown that the beam width and the strength of the beam may be altered by changing the distance between each adaptive antenna element. With a single rotating beam the systems can cover an area of 360° while nullifying all other beams outside the look angle with the minimum three elements [8].

3. Smart Grid Power Systems for a Developing Country: A Case Study

The electric power grid in Papua New Guinea currently operates in three separate grids, one in the South (the Ramu grid), anther close to the National Capital District (NCD) and the third in the volcanic island of Rabaul. In following the government’s initiative and interest we worked on designing a transmission system to interconnect the Ramu and the NCD grids by a long transmission system, and to develop local renewable energy electricity generators (e.g. solar and wind) which will be connected to the national grid to result in a Smart Grid for PNG. The route was proposed from Port Moresby to Kerema to Ialibu [9]. There are many factors that influenced the selection of this route but the two very compelling ones are;

(i) The route was proposed to run near the corridors of some of the potential power generation sources so that the power could be transferred easily to the various load centers (the blue stars in the map indicate some of these potential generation sources that are under feasibility studies); and

(ii) This route is selected to develop a Trans-National Grid and subsequently a Trans-Regional Grid as stated earlier.

The ultimate aim is to develop a grid that can connect the entire country so that every household can have access to electricity. Countries similar to PNG in terms of geographic challenges have connected their population to their national grids. There is no exception for PNG because the technology is already at our disposal to develop and implement such high impact projects to improve living standards and grow a sustainable economy. Currently only about 15% of the population receives electricity. Much of the country covering 85% of the population still remains dark at night. The rate of the peak electrical load in PNG has grown steadily over the years. Recent projections by PPL put the near-term annual growth at about 2.3% over a 2.5 year period. Based on this growth rate, PNG’s peak power demand is expected to increase from 210 MW in 2012 to 347 MW in 2026. The design of the transmission line is critical because of its significant impact on the cost and performance on the transmission addition. While carrying out the design, due considerations are given to the mechanical, electrical, environmental and economical aspect of this project. However, much of the design calculations are done on the electrical aspects of the transmission line [9].

One of the areas where we seek to develop a substantial amount of renewable energy is in the Morobe district through which the Ramu grid runs [10]. The hybrid renewable energy (RE) system being considered for Markham Valley in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea is a photovoltaic (PV) – wind turbine (WTG) system, where public energy supply is currently non-existent. Eventually with grid extension, the hybrid RE system will be connected to the main Ramu electric power system.

Figure 5 Future of Smart Grid and Distributed Generation in Papua New Guinea, with Solar and Wind Generation: A Case Study [10].

The sample results show that there is solar and wind potential for the proposed Umi Township and the villages in the Markham District of Morobe Province, if large areas of the land and turbine blade swept are considered (Fig. 5). The GIS data can be used for mapping out the potential sites for solar and wind energy throughout PNG, which can be used for utility planning for

8both urban and rural population. From the plots using a solar panel area of 1.62 m2, the monthly average solar irradiance of 5-6 kWh/m2/day generates approximately 500-700 Wh of solar power per day. The plots of the wind speeds and wind power at the 10 m height using a 1m2 blade swept area shows the average monthly wind between 3-5 m/s generates approximately 30-100 W/day [10]. 4. Power Transients, High Voltage Testing, Grounding and Protection

In the highly developed and protected network in the USA the damage caused by power surges is five billion US dollars each year. The power surge damage related insurance claims paid each year is about twenty million US dollars. Close to eight percent of the insurance company payment in the US is due to lightning related power surges. In France, over 15 percent of the telecommunication equipment damage is due to power surges. In tropical countries with high density of lightning flashes, especially close to the equator, the magnitude is expected to be far higher with the problem further worsened by the poor control on power quality. When voltages at transmission or distribution towers, or the power line voltages are raised when struck by lightning, high voltage arcs are generated across insulators (e.g. cap and pin insulator strings) which can generate high voltage transients of their own which can be quite different to the transient produced by the lightning return strokes. The general practice in designing protection of power networks is to design and select protection system and devices that can combat the lightning transient parameters.

The transients generated by arcs, which are experienced in both national grids and small renewable energy systems, are generally thought to be less threatening than those which are associated with 10 MV, 300 kA lightning surges, which have a typical 1µS rise time and 30µS duration. However, although the system arcs may not induce such high voltages and currents, they are expected to generate much higher frequency spectrum due to much shorter rise times, and more high frequency oscillations. This is primarily due to much shorter ionized gas arc channels although voltage magnitudes can still be several million volts. The longer lightning channels provide greater damping effect thus resulting in relatively slower rise times compared to arcs [11]. Power transformers experience gradual erosion of insulation due to rapid rise currents in the transient wave front, sometimes leading to explosions and fires. Since real time high voltage test facilities may not be able to generate the steep rise times, it is important to develop reliable software testbeds to study transient impact of power transformers on small electronic devices, in order to develop proper protection measures and electric rust [12].

The broad band, high frequency spectrum of the arcs can cause immediate damage or long term “electronic rust” effects which can lead to malfunction and failure of electronic devices which easily destruct under low surge energy, including integrated circuits (10-3 Joules) and microprocessors (10-4 Joules). Choices and design of protection systems and devices must account for arcs generated by lightning strikes [11].

Figure 6 Re-examining the High Voltage Lightning Test Waveform in the Light of More accurate Characterization of Arcs [11].

5. High Voltage Tests for Aircraft-Lightning Interaction: Developing Software Testbeds

High Voltage tests are limited by the types of waveforms that may be generated in the laboratory – a typical waveform is shown in Fig. 6 with four typical regions A, B, C and D in time domain- and the voltage and current rates of rise as well as decay times which are critical in relation to the damage and destruction caused by high voltage stress due to lightning, switching and nuclear and lightning electromagnetic pulses (NEMP and LEMP respectively). Therefore it is recognized in the high voltage community, that there is a need to supplement laboratory tests with software based tests where the software testbeds correctly models the apparatus or vehicle under test, as well as the source of high voltage stress, including NEMP and LEMP (indirect

9effects) and direct strikes. Cloud electrification process begins with a charge build up and the separation of the charges of opposite polarities within the cloud.

Aircraft-lightning electrodynamics occur in two stages: pre lightning strike thundercloud electrostatic interaction with the aircraft in the vicinity [13] and the electrodynamics of post-strike lighting currents and electric discharge through the body of the aircraft [14], which interacts with the external body of the aircraft as well as with the electrical and electronic system inside the aircraft. These are shown in Fig 7.

Figure 7 Developing a Software Testbed to Test Metallic and Carbon Composite Aircraft Body for Pre Lightning Strike andPost Lightning Strike: Military and Commercial Aircraft [13, 14].

When an aircraft enters the electric field of a thundercloud during the pre-breakdown stages, it will modify the electric field. This enhances the local electric field buildup. The electric field enhancement will reach maxima along the aircraft extremities that are oriented towards the ambient fields. Typically for an ambient electric field of 100 kV/m, the fields at the extremities such as the radome and the tip of the stabilizers, and rudder could be enhanced to 1 MV/m. The charging of the aircraft produces a potential gradient between it and its surroundings. The potential gradient builds up to a sufficient level that results in corona discharge [13]. The induced electric charges are considered as electric dipoles in our new method to understand the zones over which electric interaction is most significant and detrimental. The situation is complicated by the fact that in contrast to the older all-metal aircraft body, the modern aircraft uses lighter carbon composite materials for the body parts, which are much less conductive and provide less shielding to internal systems. The lightning returns stroke currents were also found to be different depending on the material of the body, not just in magnitude but also in wave shape and harmonics generated over the aircraft surface [14]. Moreover, commercial aircraft and military aircraft have very different geometrical shape and dimensions which also need to be properly accounted for when computing the severe transient currents that flow along the body of an aircraft stuck by lightning (Fig. 7).

6. Transmission Systems, Aircraft Tracking, EEG-ECG-MRI, and Drones for Power Condition Monitoring

The recently commenced research work on Sarawak electric power grid seeks to address the following pertinent and interrelated issues: (i) the impact of climate, including weather conditions, and its relation to lightning and direct/indirect lightning interaction with transmission/distribution system; (ii) the choice of route to interconnect renewable energy sources with existing power grid (through a study of renewable energy source maps correlated with maps of existing distribution/transmission of the power grid); (iii) gathering and analyzing data on lightning occurrence, lightning intensity (expected to increase with climate change) and its interaction with existing power grid and solution through protection system. Moreover, the identification of renewable energy source centers and how best to connect them to the power grid and villages to have an efficient, cost-effective and reliable supply will be investigated through various studies including reliability indexes, load flow studies, fault studies, protection and best placements of expensive surge arresters, etc to increase system reliability at generation, transmission and distribution levels. Identification and solutions to power quality issues in the distribution grid include voltage sags, transient voltages, voltage swells and interruptions. In this work the investigation will focus on the distribution line characterisitics in microgrids, during high impedance faults and different types of loads and their characterisitcs; (iv) investigate the implications of new type of Carbon-based power lines and cables currently coming into the market (Fig. 8). The entire electrical power engineering apparatus and systems stand to be revolutionized if the new carbon fiber featured new electrical cable should prove to behave better in electrical (e.g. steady and and transient performance) as well as mechanical performace (e.g. heat absorbned, sagging, etc) than the present aluminium or copper based power conductors.

10

Figure 8 Lightning-Sarawak Power Grid Interaction and Protection, with new types of power line and cable conductors.

Figure 9 A Single Sensor Based Tracking of Signal Sources, including single satellite based aircraft tracking.

The work recently commenced seeks to locate the position, speed and direction of a mobile transmitter or antenna, whether it be an aircraft mounted antenna (which helps to track the aircraft as well) or a handheld mobile phone (Fig. 9). We seek to develop signal processing techniques and special waveforms with a single transceiver to achieve this. Work is also in progress on artificial intelligence electromagnetic sensors, signal and image processing [4, 5, 6, 15] to develop unmanned autonomous aerial vehicles (UAV) (e.g. Drone) based electric power grid and remote electrical and communication systems condition monitoring, prefault warning, security and condition diagnostic techniques (Fig. 10), as well as medical monitoring and diagnositic systems for the brain and heart (Fig. 11) [16].

Figure 10 Drone based Monitoring and Pre-failure Detection in Electric Power Grid and Communication Installations. [6-8].

11

Figure 11 Medical Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems and the Brain Technology [16].

References 1. Hoole, P.R.P. and S.R. H Hoole, Electromagnetic Field Computation: The Beginnings and Current Directions in Optimization,

Proc of IEEE International Conf. on Industrial and Information Systems, Peradeniya, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2009, 2. Hoole, P.R.P., K. Pirapaharan and S.R.H. Hoole, Electromagnetics Engineering Handbook, WIT Press, UK, 2013. 3. Hoole, S.R.H., S. Sivasuthan, V. U. Karthik, and P.R.P. Hoole, Flip-Teaching Engineering Optimization, Electromagnetic

Product Design, and Nondestructive Evaluation in a Semester’s Course, J. of Computer Applications in Engineering, John Wiley, 2014

4. Hoole, P.R.P., Smart Antennas and Signal Processing in Communication, Medical and Radar Systems, WIT Press, UK, 2001 5. Senthilkumar, K.S. , K. Pirapaharan*, P.R.P Hoole, Single Perceptron Model for Smart Beam forming in Array Antennas,

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Oct 2016, in print. 6. Senthilkumar, K.S., K.Pirapaharan2, G.A.Lakshmanan3, P.R.P Hoole, S.R.H. Hoole4, Accuracy of Perceptron Based

Beamforming for Embedded Smart and MIMO Antennas, Proc. Int Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016

7. Pirapaharan, K., H.Kunsei, Paul R. P. Hoole2*, Samuel R. H. Hoole A Single beam Smart Antenna with a three-element array, Int UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, 2016

8. Pirapaharan, K., Herman Kunsei, K.S. Senthilkumar, P.R.P Hoole, S.R.H. Hoole, A Single Beam Smart Antenna for Wireless Communication in Highly Reflective and Narrow Environment, Proc. Int Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016

9. Sakato, F., J. Fisher, P.R.P. Hoole, M. Enyi and S.R.H. Hoole, Design of a 375-kV Transmission Line Interlinking Ramu and Rouna Grids in Papua New Guinea, Int UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, 2016

10. Aiau, Sammy, Moses Kavi, Kandasamy Pirapaharan, M. Enyi, P. R. P. Hoole, and Samuel R. H. Hoole, PNG’s Energy Sector and Estimation of Renewable Energy Resources in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea: Solar and Wind Power for new Umi Township, Int UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, 2016

11. Kavi, M., K Pirapaharan, P Hoole, S Hoole , From Lightning to Arc Models Studying arcs in electric power systems, Proc. International Conference o Lightning Protection (ICLP), , 427-434, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2014

12. Hoole, P.R.P., Shirley Anak Rufus, Nurul Izzati bt Hashim, Mohd Hafiez Izzwan b Saad, Azfar Satari b Abdullah, Martin Anyi1, J. Fisher, K. Piralaharan, and Samuel. R. H. Hoole, Power Transformer Fire And Explosion: Causes And Remedies, Int UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, 2016, accepted.

13. Fisher, J., P.R.P Hoole, K. Pirapaharan, S.R.H. Hoole Parameters of Cloud to Cloud and Intra-cloud Lightning Strikes to CFC and Metallic Aircraft Structures, Proc. Int Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016

14. Fisher, J. P.R.P Hoole, K. Pirapaharan, S.R.H. Hoole, Pre-lightning Strikes and Aircraft Electrostatics, Int UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, 2016

15. Hoole, P.R.P.., Electromagnetic Imaging in Medicine and Science, WIT Press, UK, 2000. 16. Hoole, P.R.P., K Pirapaharan, Sofia A Basar, Roslina Ismail, M Hosseini, DLDA Liyanage3SSHMUL Senanayake3 and 4SRH

Hoole4, Autism, EEG and Brain Electromagnetics Research, IEEE EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES2012), Langkawi, Malaysia, 17th- 19th December 2012, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2012

12

Lactic acid fermentation (LAF) is a very important industrial process to produce lactic acid (LA) mainly for the food industry as well as to produce biodegradable plastics. Fundamentally, LAF cannot be successful if the bacteria used are not robust microbes to stand high concentration of LA and if there is not an available cost effective substrate for fermentation. LAF is performed industrially basically in batch mode. This research proposal aims to isolate and identify a lactic acid bacterium (LAB) to produce LA at semi-pilot scale level. Batch process will be expanded to Repeated Batch Fermentation to increase the productivity of the system. On the other hand, a fast screening by promoting a decreasing of the pH of the media to a lower value than 4.0 will be the discriminating parameter to select the best strain with high capacity to produce high concentration of LA. Moreover, the strains must be a thermotolerant microorganism and able to produce at least 5 g/Lh of LA. The phenotypic and genotypic characterizations using 16S rDNA gene sequences of the selected LAB will be investigated. Due to its availability in Malaysia, Sago starch will be used as carbon source after its enzymatic hydrolysis to perform the fermentation in a 50L stirred tank reactor (STR). Yeast extract will be used as the nitrogen source at the level of 0.5%. At the end of this research, we expect to obtain an efficient process to produce LA in a concentration minimum of 100 g/L. The STR will be operated at 48 °C, low agitation speed (less than 100 RPM), and the pH will be controlled at 6.8. Repeated batch fermentation mode will be explored to increase the productivity to a value as high as 5 g/Lh. Moreover, no sterilization of the medium will be used since the fermentation will be performed in an open system.

Key Words: Thermophilic Bacterium, Hydrolysed Sago Starch, Open Fermentation, Lactic Acid Fermentation.

Isolation and Characterization of a Lactic Acid Bacterium and Testing its Productivity in a Stirred Tank Bioreactor

1Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito

Email: [email protected]

EXTENDED ABSTRACTS SELECTED PROJECTS

Figure 1 Process for Production of Lactic Acid Using a Thermophilic Lactic Acid Bacterium.

Figure 2 Lactic acid for food as well as a monomer to produce biodegradable plastics.

13

Nowadays, biodiesel is an alternative fuel to replace the existing petroleum diesel. The advantages of biodiesel are good combustion efficiency, high-lubricity, biodegradability and low toxicity. The commercial biodiesel production is via transesterification of homogeneous base catalyst which use expensive sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Past researches have shown that by introducing heterogeneous base catalyst employing calcium oxide derived from waste material such as eggshells can cater the excessive washing problem to remove the excessive reactants and glycerol (as well as environmental friendly way of recycling the waste eggshells).

The present study is an extension of our previous work reported earlier [1] in 2015 the published work of which was one of the first in the world whereby novel ostrich-based catalyst is formulated for biodiesel production. Whilst the previous work reported in ref. [1] are purely experimental studies; the present study is a modeling study, in which RSM will be applied to optimize the transesterification of waste cooking oil with methanol in the presence of ostrich-eggshell derived CaO catalyst to produce biodiesel with the highest yield. The expected output from the present study would be an optimization study whereby the effect of various parameters on the transesterification reaction efficiency on biodiesel production will be systematically quantify opted for the heterogeneous catalytic reaction. The study would have expected to throw some light on the overall production time, durability and performance of the ostrich eggshell derived CaO catalyst in biodiesel synthesis in near future. Apart from that, we are going to come up with an experimental reactor for the synthesis.

[1] Tan YH, Abdullah MO, Nolasco-Hipolito C, Taufiq-Yap YH. (2015). Waste ostrich- and chicken-eggshells as heterogeneous base catalyst for biodiesel production from used cooking oil: Catalyst characterization and biodiesel yield performance. Appl. Energy 2015; 160: 58–70.

A Study of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil Catalyzed by Sarawak Novel Ostrich-Eggshell Based Catalyst

1Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito, Nur Syuhada Bt Ahmad Zauzi, Tan Yie Hua


14

The power grid in Sarawak is facing many challenges (e.g. extreme weather events, security of energy supply issues, environmental constraints and uncertainty in fossil fuel supplies). Several cascading failures and large area blackouts occurring in recent years in Sarawak as the latest major blackout incident in the southern parts including Kuching and Sibu (January 2016), highlighted the need for a Smart Grid (SG) in Sarawak. In fact, most of the incidents are believed to be related to the lack of localized protections and distributed renewable energy resources (RER) to support power grid. If smart emergency control steps were taken with the available real and reactive powers generated from RER over the long distribution lines, the cascading outages in Sarawak could have been avoided. Despite the ongoing investigation of grid connected systems and their effectiveness to mitigate power blackouts, there are still research gaps. The state-of-the-art review shows that the focus to date has been smart grid control, architecture and the technology development. The main aim of this project is to find an optimal approach to mitigate power blackouts by introducing grid connected RER. There are three tasks in the research plan of this project, which will involve investigation, optimization and verification. The expected outcomes and benefits of the project are: 1) New Modelling technologies and improved control strategies for preventing power blackouts and increasing the reliability of power grid and efficiency of protection system. Furthermore, the proposed modelling and optimization can be utilized for planning of a practical system in Sarawak. 2) Improving the reliability and security of the national power grid in Sarawak will lead to advanced grid integrated RER with high penetration, which will benefit the power grid in Sarawak by reducing the widespread power outages, minimizing the environmental impact of traditional power generation and improving customer satisfaction.

Optimization of a Smart Grid Containing Renewable Energy Resources to Minimize Power Blackouts in the State of Sarawak

1Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Haidar


15

Image stitching is a popularly used process for creating panoramic view from multiple images of the same scene. The stitching process generally involves three main stages which are detection of invariant local features, matching of features between images and image blending. Numerous methods had been proposed for image stitching such as Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) and Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF). However thus far, there is no viable way to properly quantify and verify the perceptual quality of stitched image. Conventional image quality assessment models are not suitable for assessing stitched image due to vulnerabilities in terms of inadaptability to image warpage, insensitivity to stitched boundaries and requirement for availability of reference. In this research, a new blind method is proposed for the quality assessment of stitched image. The proposed method will be based on a pointwise mathematical model to adaptively assess local distortion severity of stitched boundary points without using any reference source images. The severity scores from these points are then pooled and used to form the basis of severity index for quality assessment of stitched image. The proposed method is not only limited to the application of quality assessment, but could also be used for various image mosaicing applications such as seam detection, stitch detachment, and automatic source selection for re-stitching.

Acknowledgement: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. Grant No. : F02/FRGS/1492/2016.

Pointwise Distortion Index for Blind Quality Assessment of Stitched Image1David B.L. Bong, Andrew R.H. Rigit, N. Rajaee, A. Joseph, B.E. Khoo and H.H. Goh


There is a big challenge for manufacturers to develop energy efficient Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) with the highest level of protection. The objective of this research is to increase air flow velocity discharge from the centrifugal blower. This will absolutely increase the efficiency without jeopardizing the safety. In achieving this objective, an aerodynamic duct shape inspired by the shape of the Peregrine Falcon’s wing during diving flight is added to the end of the centrifugal blower. The air movement is determined by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. The simulation result showed that air velocity discharge is tripled by applying aerodynamic duct compared to the conventional standalone blower. It also resulting in the uniform and no recirculation air inside BSC. Therefore, an aerodynamic duct shape is successfully designed and able to naturally increased air velocity with the same impeller speed. The result obtained not only vital to BSC manufacturer but also can be applied to Heating, Air Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Up to date, this research is awarded the BRONZE medal in Innovation Technology Expo 2016 (InTEX16) and the journal is successfully published in Malaysia-Japan Joint International Conference 2016 (MJJIC 2016). Next journal is expected to be published in ASEAN Conference Fluid Mechanic 2016, this November.

Grant No: F02/SpSTG/1381/16/23

Improvement of Blower for Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)1Aidil Azli Alias, Mohd Danial Ibrahim, Azham Zulkarnain


Figure 2 (i) Blower only (As in commercialized BSC)(ii) Blower with an aerodynamic duct

(As proposed in this research).Figure 1 Biosafety cabinet basic configuration.

16

Peat layer is extensively scattered over the land of Malaysia. In Sarawak alone, peatland represents 13 percent (about 1.66 million hectares) of Sarawak’s total land area. They are mostly in low-lying areas; with in some areas, peat exceeding 10 m in depth. During past few decades, the demands on development of land were expanded into the swamp and deep peat areas which cannot be avoided. Peat is subjected to problems of instability (i.e. local sinking and development of slip failure), and also large primary and long term settlement under even moderate increase load (Figures 1 & 2). In construction line such as road embankment, the long-term stability of the road depends on the performance of sub-grade soil. Sub-grade soils mainly serve as a foundation for pavement to provide adequate support due to traffic loading. The thickness of the pavement varies with different strength of sub-grade soil that encountered. Due to change in moisture content and traffic conditions, the durable of pavement comes under scrutiny because of the cracking and rutting problems. This study investigates the strength development of stabilized sub-grade peat using fiber reinforcement technique from tire-waste products such as rubber powder, rubber crumb and fiber-polyester as shown in Figure 3. This study aims to recommend an optimum design mix (Figure 4) of stabilized peat followed by developing a design procedure to be adopted in sub-grade road construction.

Strength Characteristics of Stabilized Peat Using Lightweight Material as Reinforcement Layer for Sub-grade Road Construction

1Norazzlina M. Sa’don, Abdul Razak Abdul Karim, Siti Noor Linda Taib, Mahshuri Yusof & Jethro Henry Adam


Figure 1 Embankment failure on peat. Figure 3 Waste-tire product (i.e. crumb, powder & fiber).

Figure 2 Settlements of peat. Figure 4 Strength development of stabilized peat.

17

The advancement in silicon technology results in the transistors becoming smaller which have lower operating voltage and lower capacitance [1]. Therefore, these transistors are more sensitive toward radiation-induced errors. As the demand for low power application for digital electronics devices with high density continue to increase from time to time, the radiation effect on such electronic devices is becoming significant. Even though the soft error due to radiation is not a permanent error, this type of error can cause data to be corrupted. The SEU current is injected into different nodes of different C-elements. The amplitude of current is increased until the output of C-element is changed. Different configurations of C-elements are compared in term of the charges needed to flip the output from 0-1 change or 1-0 change. The minimum charge needed to cause state change is known as critical charge. The vulnerable nodes due to SEU in four different of C-elements need to be identified. The nodes are injected with the SEU current and the critical charges are obtained on each node of C-elements. Different configurations of C-elements have been compared in term of the critical charges needed to flip the output from 0-1 change or 1-0 change. However, in order to accurately compare the vulnerability of C-elements, the error rate due to SEU in four different C-elements need to be obtained. As the values lies between low to high, no clear interpretation by the circuit or system on this value that lead to circuit malfunction In this project, a method of calculating error rate of different configurations is proposed by taking into account the values lies between low to high.

By observing the changes of the state holder from 1-0 change or 0-1 change, the responses of the state holders can be monitored and explained below. a) No change to the state holder – There is insignificant output pulse that has been generated and does not cause

any state change. It is assumed that if the generated pulse is less than 20% [2] of the input pulse such pulse can be further attenuated in the following gates and caused no further damage. This is shown by Figure 1(a) and Figure 2(a)

b) Pulse output is generated- Over a small range of input pulse width, the pulse output is generated. It is assumed that if the generated pulse is 20% [2] or more of the input pulse, such pulse can be very likely to cause the problem. This is shown by Figure 1(b) and Figure 2(b)

c) State change – At certain width with fixed magnitude of current pulse, the state holder can change its state. This is shown by Figure 1(c) and Figure 2(c)

The Analysis of Soft Error in Asynchronous Circuits Involving C-Elements1Norhuzaimin Bin Julai


[1] Rajaraman Ramanarayanan, Ramakrishnan Krishnan, Vijaykrishnan Narayanan and Mary Jane Irwin, Modelling Soft Errors at the Device and Logic Levels for Combinational Circuits, IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, Vol 6, No 3, 2009

[2]Gottfried Fuchs, Matthias Fugger and Andreas Steininger, On the Threat of Metastability in an Asynchronous Fault-Tolerant Clock Generation Scheme, Fault-Tolerant Distributed Algorithms on VLSI Chips.

Figure 1 State holder change from low to high (0-1). Figure 2 State holder change from high to low (1-0).

18

The phenomenon that involves direct contact of steam with water is called Direct Contact Condensation (DCC). This phenomenon has been observed/prevailed in most of the power and process industries. The phenomenon of direct contact condensation involves heat, mass and momentum transfer across the highly fluctuating interface between steam jet and surrounding water giving this process an intricate nature to be studied. More recently the observation of hydrodynamic instabilities at the interface between supersonic steam jet and water has given a new facet to the study of DCC. In the current study the equivalent von-Mises Stress, equivalent elastic strain and total deformation in the Perspex vessel that has been incurred due to the pressure stresses has been studied. These pressure stresses have been generated due to the condensing supersonic steam jet induced hydrodynamic instabilities. It has been investigated first by experimentally observing the temperature fluctuations in axial (figure 1) and radial directions (figure 2) across supersonic steam jet which actually depicts these instabilities. Then Direct Contact Condensation (DCC) model has been used to conduct the CFD study using a commercial code Ansys*. Accompanied with this a mock up study has been done in which the pressure loads computed using DCC model have been coupled to the Perspex vessel structure using one way Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis in Ansys* to compute the true scale equivalent von-Mises Stress, equivalent elastic strain and total deformation generated by hydrodynamic instabilities induced pressure stresses (figure 2). On true scale, hundreds of Pico scale deformation has been computed in the Perspex vessel confinement.

Figure 1 Evidence of interfacial steam-water hydrodynamic instabilities by temperature distribution at 1.5 bar pressure: a. along height of steam plume, b. across radial steam plume.

Figure 2 a: Equivalent von-Mises stress (Pa). b: Equivalent elastic strain (m/m). c: Deformation (m). d: Deformation against vessel diameter (m).

Pressure Stresses Generated Due to Supersonic Steam Jet Induced Hydrodynamic Instabilities

Afrasyab Khan, Khairuddin Sanaullah1, Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit


19

It was on the 3rd of March 2016 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Construction Research Institute of Malaysia-Construction Industry Development Board (CREAM-CIDB) and UNIMAS to set up a Research Centre of Excellence on Peat Soil (CoPS). This establishment is seen as a crucial effort to develop a centralized and more focused entity that would gather the experiences, knowledge and expert opinions related to construction on Peat, under the research arm of CIDB Malaysia, CREAM. Located in the city of Kota Samarahan, an education hub, it is also one of the locations in state where peat can be found in abundance. The role of this Centre would be to facilitate engineering professionals to improve their perspective towards construction on peat and problematic soils. The project is aimed to provide technical assistance, service and knowledge to all community levels and to provide academic resources in construction on peat to the engineers and researchers. The Centre organized a conference on 6th of September 2016 under the theme “Towards Sustainable and Resilient Construction in Malaysia”. The conference was being launched by the Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Also present at the ceremony were Prof. Dato Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, Vice Chacellor UNIMAS, Tan Sri Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, CIDB Chairman, Datuk Ahmad Asri Abdul Hamid, CIDB CEO, Datuk Ismail Salleh, DG Malaysian Highway Authority, Datuk Dr Roslan Mohd Taha, DG Works Department and Datuk Hamzah Hasan, Chairman CREAM. CoPS is designed to be a referral center (one-stop center) for the study of peatlands in Malaysia. The establishment of this Center is part of a string of development projects related to Construction Guidelines for Peatland in Malaysia which was launched by the Minister of Public Works in October 2015, one year ago. At present, the secretariat of CoPS is setup at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).

RESEARCH NEWSLaunching of a Research Centre of Excellence on Peat Soil (CoPS) at UNIMAS

CoPS will run and coordinate the systematic study related to construction on peat and use of big database will provide a comprehensive analysis on the procedure of construction, the soil profile and others involved. This partnership will establish a model for the construction on peat soil as holistic, economical, sensitive to the environment and sustainable for a long time (resilience). Through this, the CoPS framework (Blueprint cops 2016-2020) was developed as a long-term strategic plan.

Faculty of Engineering organized the 9th International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference (ENCON 2016)

The 9th International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference (ENCON 2016) was held from October 24th to 27th 2016, in the beautiful city of Kuching. The Faculty of Engineering UNIMAS organized this conference with its partners TEGAS, Ministry of Higher Education, CIDB Malaysia, CREAM and Pendidikan Sarawak. This year the theme of the conference was “Innovative solutions for Engineering and Technology”. The Conference was also organized in parallel with another big event, the International Science, Technology and Engineering Expo (i-STEEX) 2016.

20

During the opening ceremony, the message from then Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg was read by Assistant Minister of Welfare and Community Well-being, Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. In his message the Chief Guest emphasized a close and synergistic collaboration between UNIMAS and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputra Sarawak (TEGAS). This is to spearhead and fulfil Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) objectives within Malaysia and Sarawak. After the opening ceremony Assistant Minister was lead to the stalls with different S&T exhibits by Prof. Dato Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, Vice Chancellor of UNIMAS.

The Conference and Exhibition attracted a record number of 550 participants from 7 countries. The occasion was also graced by three keynote speeches delivered by YB Datu Haji Len Talif Salleh, Assistant Minister for Environment, Sarawak, YB Dr Foo Chee Hung from Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and YB Prof. Dr Azlan Adnan, Head of Engineering Seizmology and Earthquake Engineering Research at UTM. During the conference a STEM Education Workshop was also conducted whereby YB Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Al Khalid Haji Othman, Dean Faculty of Engineering, presented an overview of Higher Education selection process, Intake Criteria and Future Graduate Employability. Other presenters at this workshop were Ms Yusma Yusof and Dr Raudhah Ahmadi.

The i-STEEX exhibition was conducted in two categories. In the Open category 6 Universities participated from all over Malaysia. The participants in this category presented their products under the theme “Resilient Technology for Development”. The second category which was reserved for the schools attracted a large number of participants. This included 34 schools from in and around Kuching region as well as from other cities of Sarawak. The theme for this category was “Sustainability through recycling innovations”. All in all about 70 exhibitors were attracted by this Mega Event.

UNIMAS Holds Industry Roundtable Workshop (IRW 2016) on 10th August 2016

An Industry Roundtable Workshop (IRW 2016) was held at the University House, Chancellery Building, UNIMAS on the 10th of August 2016. The theme of the workshop was “Current Practices and Innovation for Construction on Peat Soil”. The workshop was organized for disseminating information on the recently published guidelines carried out by CREAM-CIDB - Construction on Peat Soil and gathering of information on various practices and researches on the peat soil. The workshop also aimed to highlight and share the lessons learnt through diverse case studies of Pan Borneo Highway and Sri Aman hospital projects. Besides this, the UNIMAS team also shared the preview of development of peat database. Speakers were invited from various related agencies which work closely in the subject of peat soil.

21

Seoul International Invention Fair is a 4 day event held from 1st December to the 4th December 2016 at the COEX Korea Exhibition Center in Seoul, Korea. This event showcases products like One of the Largest Invention Fair in the World : A Gateway to the World Market etc. in the Scientific Instruments industry.

As it is a tradition that UNIMAS presents its researchers innovations to important technology and innovation expositions in the world, a strong delegation from UNIMAS, including Faculty of Engineering, participated this year’s event. Dr Mah Yau Seng, from Civil Engineering Department, grabbed a Gold Medal for his invention 'STORMPAV: A GREEN PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY FROM THE ASPECTS OF HYDROLOGY'. A team led by Prof. Dr Mohammad Abdul Mannan, also from Civil Engineering Department were awarded a Silver Medal for their work entitled 'STORMPAV COMPOSITE PAVEMENT'. Dr Shahrol Mohamaddan from Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering obtained a Bronze Medal for his inventive research on 'UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION'. An appreciation certificate was awarded to Dr Nicholas Kuan Hoo Tien from Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for his invaluable work on 'LIGHTWEIGHT: ECO-FRIENDLY PANDANUS BASED COMPOSITES'. Researchers and innovators at the Faculty of Engineering have earned in the past medals in several science and technology expos world wide.

Faculty of Engineering Shines at Majlis Anugerah Gemilang UNIMAS (MAGU 2016)

Majlis Anugerah Gemilang UNIMAS (MAGU 2016) is organized every year as a centerpiece of awards given to UNIMAS staff for excellence in their service. Among others, awards are also given for achieving scientific and technological excellence. This year’s award ceremony was held on 11th March 2016, at the Arena Gemilang, DeTAR Putra, UNIMAS Campus. A number of Faculty of Engineering staff was rewarded for their service and achievements. Among the most notable awards won by

Current practices in construction on peat and research initiatives/innovations as well as the introduction and promotion of the CREAM-CIDB guidelines were among the major objectives of this workshop.

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib (Deputy Dean Research & Graduate) was the workshop organizer and also one of the resource persons. Other prominent facilitator and resource person for this workshop was Ir. Dr Hj Zuhairi Abd. Hamid from CREAM. Other CREAM members who took part were Tn Hj Mohd Khairolden Ghani and Pn Natasha Dzulkalnine. Several other speakers took part in the workshop notably, Ir Vincent Tang Chok Khing from JKR, Sarawak, who talked about “Road Construction on Peat: Method of Treatment, Cost and Design Principle”, Ir. Dr Toh Cheng Teik from Toh Consultants who presented on “Peat Construction and Lesson Learned”, Dr Bong Chin How & Dr Norazzlina M Sa’don from UNIMAS who discussed the “Development of Peat Database”. At the end Ir. Dr Hj Zuhairi Abd. Hamid from CREAM gave a detailed talk on “CREAM-CIDB Guidelines for Construction on Peat Soils”.

The workshop also included several roundtable discussion sessions on themes related to “Construction on Peat Soils and Development of Peat Database”.

Researchers from Faculty of Engineering Win Medals at SIIF 2016 Seoul, South Korea

22

scientists and researchers of Faculty of Engineering were those which concerned with Innovation in engineering products and publishing research articles in High Impact Journals. Professor Dr M. Shaidul Islam was awarded the prestigious Anugerah Inovasi dan Pengkomersialan Produk UNIMAS, which is a UNIMAS award for Innovation and Commercialization of Products. Other notable award winners in the area of research were Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan and Associate Professor Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah, who both were rewarded with the prestigious Anugerah Penerbitan Makalah dalam Jurnal Impak Tertinggi UNIMAS. This award is bestowed upon scientists and researchers who publish papers in the High Impact Journals during the previous year.

Visit of Dr Nicolas Glandut from University of Limoges, France, Under a Joint PhD Program run with Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS (16th to 23rd December, 2016)

Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, in 2013, signed an MoA with European Ceramics Center, University of Limoges France, for undertaking a joint PhD program. One PhD student Miss Dayang Salyani was enrolled under this program to conduct research on the Solid Electrolytes used for Low Temperature Protonic Solid

Oxide Fuel Cells, under joint supervision of Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan from Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Jean Claude Labbe and Dr Nicolas Glandut from European ceramics Center, University of Limoges, France. This research has reached to its final stages, where the candidate is writing the Thesis. Miss Dayang Salyani spent 15 months of her PhD research time in Limoges. In order to supervise and discuss the final manuscript and to interact with the candidate, Dr Nicolas Glandut visited Faculty of Engineering from 16 to 23 December 2016. The visit included detailed meetings between the candidate and her two supervisors. Dr Glandut also gave a seminar to the post Graduate students and young researchers of the Faculty of Engineering. In his talk he presented the opportunities of further research being conducted at his laboratory.

Keynote Talk by Prof. Dr M Shahidul Islam on National Engineering Day of Bangladesh (8th May, 2016)

Prof. Dr M Shahidul Islam from Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department gave a Keynote talk on the occasion of the National Engineering day of Bangladesh, at IEB Headquarters, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The title of his talk was ‘Engineering role in mitigating climate change effects on water and energy.

The event was held on 8th May, 2016, on the occasion of the national engineering day of Bangladesh. IEB headquarter, Dhaka Bangladesh.’ President of Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh, Minister for ICT of Bangladesh, Engr Hasanul Haque Innue, and other officials of Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh were also present at the occasion.

Prof. Dr M Shahidul Islam also delivered a talk

to the World Summit on Technology and Economy Development for Bangladesh, held from 19th to 21st November, 2016, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

23Visit of Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh to University of Nottingham, UK Under Newton Research Collaboration Program (23rd November to 22nd

December, 2016)

Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh from Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability Department participated in a short attachment programme at University of Nottingham, United Kingom. The attachment was part of Staff Mobility Exchange Programme under Newton Research Collaboration Programme (NRCP1516/4/38) between University of Nottingham (UoN) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, UNIMAS. The duration of said attachment was from 23rd November until 22nd of December 2016. She stayed at the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. The aim of this exchange was to assist personal development of the research staff as well as the research groups to broaden their horizons and experience research in a different research environment. The researchers from the University of Nottingham have extensive expertise in multiphase flow and the development of advanced instrumentation and measurement techniques. This expertise consolidated the development of more efficient bubbly reactors while researchers from UNIMAS designed and fabricated the bubbly flow reactors and studying their operation and performance using computational techniques. The benefits of the exchange programme are extended beyond the existing research by exploring the possibility of the future exchange of students, from both institutions on the aspect of research, teaching and learning, and support facilities. The project under the Newton Fund is entitle “Effect of Spiral/Tangential Gas Injection on mass transfer and hydrodynamics for Bubbly Flow Reactors”. The participating researchers from University of Nottingham are Professsor Barry Azzopardi, Assoc Prof. Dr Nicholas Watson, Assoc. Prof. Buddhika Hewakandamby and Dr Ezekiel Agunjelika. Meanwhile from UNIMAS, the participating researchers are Professor Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit, Assoc. Prof. Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah and Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh.

Among the activities conducted during the short attachment were:• Discussion and laboratory investigation on current

project “Effect of Spiral/Tangential Gas Injection on mass transfer and hydrodynamics for Bubbly Flow Reactors bubbly flow reactor”.

• Laboratory visit on another possible collaborationproject “Self Cleaning Mechanism for Food Industry”. One proposal had been prepared and way forward will be decided between UoN and UNIMAS.

• Benchmarkingofcurriculumstructureandteachingfacilities especially for Capstone project and Final Year Research Project in Faculty of Engineering, UoN.

Students from the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Shine at the i-Envex 2016, UniMAP, Perlis

Seven Students from Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Won Seven Medals at i-Envex 2016, UniMAP, Perlis.

The students posing in the group photo after receiving their awards at Universiti Malaysia Perlis, UniMAP, Pauh Putra main campus are from left: Nordin (Silver), Nurul Aufa (Gold), Valerie Semunau (Bronze), Syafina (Bronze),

24Norliza (Silver) and Saad Salahuddin (Gold). Not in the picture: Siti Nur Azizah (Gold and Special Award from China Association of Invention)

Visit of Ir. Dr Zuhairi Abd Hamid, Director of CREAM-CIDB to Department of Civil Engineering

Ir. Dr Zuhairi Abdul Hamid, Director of CREAM-CIDB visited the Department of Civil Engineering as Adjunct Professor on 30th & 31st March 2016. Ir. Dr Zuhairi gave a talk entitled “R&D on Sustainable Infrastructure and Building Construction” to the Year 3 & 4 students on the first day of visit.

Upon meeting the Civil lecturers, Ir. Dr Zuhairi shared his experience in gaining industrial linkages and gave advices to Civil research cluster groups on methods and ways to approach the sustainability problem. He chaired a discussion session for CREAM-CIDB Centre of Research Excellence Construction on Peat Soil (CoPS) on the second day.

Newton Research Collaboration Program (NRCP) at the Faculty of Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah from Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering UNIMAS and Dr Nicholas J. Watson of University of Nottingham (UoN) had applied successfully for a Newton Fund in November, 2015. A contract titled “Newton Research Collaboration Programme (NRCP)” was subsequently signed on March 03, 2016 between UoN (Dr Nicholas) and the Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K, where Dr Khairuddin acted as Co-leader representing UNIMAS in this contract. The project that has been addressed during this duration is titled as “Effect of Spiral/Tangential Gas injection on Mass Transfer and Hydrodynamics for Bubbly

Flow Reactors”. The total project cost is £ 17,481.00, out of which £ 8,000.00 has been transferred to UNIMAS account to cover UNIMAS Faculty visits to UoN.

Under this collaboration program Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah had a scientific visit to Faculty of Engineering, UoN from July 31 to Sept. 02, 2016. He worked at UoN under the following objectives: 1. Development of Instrumentation; Conductance

Probe, Multi-Needle Probe etc.2. Possibility and preparation of Joint PhD Proposal

based on shared supervision.3. Undergraduate Summer Projects in UoN for UNIMAS

Students.4. Possibility of Industrial/Academic Joint Proposals.

During this visit Dr Khairuddin met and discussed for prospective joint proposals with Prof. Kwing-So Choi, Prof. Barry J Azzopardi, Dr Nicholas Watson and Dr Buddhika Hewakandamby in the field of Multiphase Flows and Non-thermal plasma discharge in crude oil.

Dr Charles Bong Hin Joo wins State Book Writing Award for His Book “Sediment in Open Storm Sewer and its Removal”

25Dr Charles Bong Hin Joo from Department of

Civil Engineering was bestowed upon a prestigious award Anugerah Buku Negara, for his published book “Sediment in Open Storm Sewer and its Removal”. This award was conferred upon him on 14th December, 2016. The book offers information concerning the current state of knowledge on sedimentation in open storm sewer. It is based on the research works done by the author and contains essential reading for the understanding of sediment characteristics, the concept of self-cleansing design and potential for sediment removal using flushing. This book, together with the key cited source material should be used by drainage engineers, municipal bodies and sewer undertakers for detailed studies of the design and operation of open storm sewer systems. It can also be used by academicians and postgraduate students who wish to increase their knowledge of this subject.

The main target behind this effort is to bring the laboratory education in line with the requirements of the Outcome Based Education (OBE). In this Manual the Lab exercises are tied closely to the core courses in Civil Engineering Program. The details of the subjects covered in these labs are Concrete, Survey, Strength of Materials, Fluids Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Highway, Hydrology, Transportation and Environment.

Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan and Assoc. Prof. Dr Hushairi Zen Deliver Keynote talks at Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology (MRCET) India

Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan from Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Assoc. Prof. Dr Hushairi Zen from Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering were invited as Keynote Speakers at the 5th International Conference on Communication, Signal Processing, Computing and Information Technology (ICCSPCIT 2016) held in Hyderabad India, from December 16 to 17, 2016. In

the keynote talk entitled “Vertical Handover Decision Process for Future Generation Wireless Networks” Assoc. Prof. Dr Hushairi Zen discussed in depth the recent research conducted by his Post Graduate students. Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan presented his research on the Natural Fibers and Acoustics of tropical and continental/seasonal wood species. The researchers from UNIMAS also met other researchers and academicians from India and other countries to discuss with them topics of common interest.

International Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (ICAMET2016) invites Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan for a Keynote Lecture

Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan from the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, gave a keynote talk at the International Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (ICAMET2016) held from 28th to 29th November, 2016 in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. This is one of the prestigious events in the field of Advanced Materials in Pakistan. The title of the keynote talk was “An overview of Zirconium Boride stability in the presence of Nano-Silicon carbide particles, during High Temperature sintering”.

Prof. Khan has an extensive experience of working with Non-Oxide Ceramics, specifically those used at high temperature and for high thermal conductivity in electronics substrates. Prof. Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Vice Chancellor University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, presented an award of appreciation to Prof. Khan. He is also on the International Advisory Board of this Conference.

26Researchers from Faculty of Engineering Invited to Present a Keynote at the First International Conference on “Innovative Energy Sources and Water Treatment”, Gujrat, Pakistan

Prof. Dr Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Associate Prof. Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah and Associate Prof. Dr Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito from Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, participated as Keynote Speakers at the First International Conference on “Innovative Energy Sources and Water Treatment”. The conference was held from June 1 to 2, 2016 at Gujrat, Pakistan. The Conference was organized by the University of Gujrat in collaboration with the Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Prof. Abdullah gave his keynote on Sustainability and Energy related issues, on which he has also written a book.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah talked about “Fluid Diagnostic Techniques and Instrumentation for Process and Energy Research”. Associate Prof. Dr Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito, who also has a diverse experience of Scientific and Industrial research, gave his invaluable input to the audience in the area of water treatment and biotechnology.

Dr Nicholas James Watson from University of Nottingham visits the Faculty of Engineering under Newton Research Collaboration Program (NRCP), August 2016

Dr Nicholas James Watson from University of Nottingham (UoN), U.K paid a visit to the Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS from August 02 to August 31, 2016 as part of an exchange visit in account of Newton Research Collaboration Program (NRCP) between UoN and UNIMAS. During his visit, he had meetings and discussions with Faculty members of Faculty of Engineering and he also delivered a lecture to the Faculty and Postgraduate Students on Recent Research Trends on Multiphase Flows and Food Processing.

While in Malaysia he also visited CAREM Labs, University Teknologi Petronas (UTP) in relation to the Project associated with NRCP, titled as Effect of spiral/tangential gas injection on mass transfer and hydrodynamics for bubbly flow reactors. Part of this project, involving mainly measurements using high speed cinematography and particle image velocimetry (PIV) is expected to be conducted in UTP. He contributed to an extensive experimental as well as simulation plan and shared it with Ahmad Salam Farooqi and Ariny Demong, Post Graduate Students at the Faculty of Engineering.

27The Faculty secured a record amount of grants for the year 2016. The total research grants in 2016 and those carried

over from previous years stands at around RM 5.5 million. The distribution in percentage and in amount of these grants is shown in figure 1 (a) and (b) below.

Research Grants & Student Enrolment Statistics 2016

In 2016, there are 270 students registered their postgraduate studies in Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Chart 1 shows that there are around 194 postgraduate students, (74%) are taking master and majority of them pursuing their master in research mode. According to Chart 2, a large proportion of PhD students, which is 81% of them are local students while the remaining 19% are foreign students. Typically, the students are registered as a full-time PhD student in the Faculty of Engineering, while only 13% of local students are taking part time. For the readers information, Part-time mode of study is not available for foreign students.

As presented in Chart 3, there is no foreign student taking master by coursework. A significant number of them are taking full-time study, while only 2% of local students are taking part-time study. According to Chart 4, a large proportion of master students in research mode are local students while 5% of them are foreign students. A total of 86% of master students decided to conduct their research in full-time mode.

Figure 1 (a) and (b) showing statistics of the grants earned by the Faculty of Engineering during 2016 and those which were carried over from previous years.

Chart 1 Total number of Postgraduate Student. Chart 2 Number of student taking PhD.

Chart 3 Total number of Master Student. Chart 4 Total number of Master Student in Research Mode.

28

FRGS/ICT02(01)/997/2013

(38)

FRGS/TK01(01)/1136/2014 (03)

FRGS/TK04(02)/1138/2014 (05)

FRGS/TK02(01)/1211/2014 (12)

FRGS/TK03(02)/1212/2014

(13)

FRGS/TK04(03)/1140/2014

(07)

FRGS/TK07(01)/1055/2013 (01)

Prof. Dr Lim Chee Peng (USM)

Dr Mah Yau SengAsrani Lit

Dr Delsye Teo Ching Leng

Annisa Binti Jamali, Siti Zawiah Bt Md Dawal, Ahmad Hata

Rasit, Mohd Syahmi Bin Jamaludin, Noor Aliah Binti

Abdul Majid

Norsuzailina Binti Mohamed Sutan, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin,

Khairul Anwar Bin Mohamad Said

Anissa Jamali, Iskanda Openg (UiTM), Dr Alik Duju

(Sarawak Forestry Corporation)

Dr Siti Kudnie Sahari, Dyg Nur Salmi Dharmiza Awg

Salleh, Dr Sohiful Anuar b. Zainol Murad

Khamirul Amin Bin Matori(UPM), Norsuzailina

Binti Mohamed Sutan, Ibrahim bin Yakub, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin

Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan, Ibrahim B Yakub Ron Aldrino Chan@Ron

Buking Norazzlina M. Sa’don

Prof. Fauziah Bt Ahmad

A Novel Theoretical Synthesis of Fuzzy Causal Modeling and

Information Theory: Mathematical Extensions, Evaluations, and a Real

World Application in Sarawak

Investigation of the Required Parameters for Club Foot

Treatment Based On Non-Invasive Medical Approach

An investigation on agrowaste-based Selective Catalytic

Reduction (SCR) catalyst in a denitrification of biomass-

combustion flue gas

Establishment of actual strength group and utilization of modified

of Acacia mangium Timber of Sarawak

Mathematical Modeling of Minima Phase Nonlinearity CMOS

Power Amplifier for Ultra Wideband Communication

Kinetic analysis of heavy metal and bacteria removal using PEI/

nano-Ag membrane incorporated with biomass-based

Activated Carbon

Strength, Morphological and Chemical Characterizations of

Pavement Subbase Modified by Chemical and Industrial Waste for

Durable Road Construction.

68,900.00

91,400

126,200

100,000

121,200

134,300

75,000.00

May 2013 - April 2016

24

36

24(1 Dec 2014 - 30 Nov 2016)

24 (1 Dec 2014 - 30 Nov2016)

36

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, MALAYSIA

Grant No Project Leader Co-Researcher Title Budget(RM)

Duration(Month)

Tay Kai Meng

Shahrol Mohamaddan

Ibrahim bin Yakub

Gaddaffi Bin Ismail

Rohana Sapawi

Khairul Anwar Bin Mohamad

Said

FRGS/2/2013/TK04/UNIMAS/

02/1

Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan

An investigation of the analytical tensile model and mathematical impact response formula for the

novel lightweight eco-friendly Pandanus atrocapus based

composite

74,50036

24

Dr Nicholas Kuan Hoo Tien

FRGS/TK04(01)/972/2013(13)

Prof. Ng Chee Khoon, Prof. MD Abdul Mannan,

Prof. Hilmi b. Mahmud (UM), Norsuzailina M Sutan.

Chloride Penetration and Time to Corrosion Initiation of Concrete

Produced from Agricultural Waste73,00036Dr Delsye Teo

Ching Lee

FRGS/2/2013/SG02/

UNIMAS/01/1

PM Dr. Hasnizam Abdul Wahid, PM Dr. Ismail Jusoh

Sound Quality Assessment of Wood 112,00036Prof. Dr Sinin

Hamdan

FRGS/TK(01)/973/2013 (14)

PM Dr Shahidul Islam, Dr Abdullah Yassin, Hishammudin

Afifi, Ahmad Adzlan Fadzli, Mohd. Azrin Mohd Said

Modelling of Energy Extraction from Low Velocity Water Stream

with Micro Hydro Turbine128,00036

AP Dr Syed Tarmizi Syed

Shazali

Siti Noor Linda Taib

RESEARCH GRANTS

29FRGS/TK04(06)/

1304/2015/(23)


03/1


01/1

FRGS/1/2015/SG06(02)/

1287/2015(04)


02/2

Dr Kismet Anak Hong Ping, Dr Dayang Azra Awg Mat, Dr Norsuzailina Mohamed

Sutan, Dr Idnin Pasya Ibrahim

Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh, Dr Ivy Tan Ai Wei, Mr. Nazeri Abdul Rahman, Mr. Mohd

Farid Atan

AP Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah

Prof. Uda Hashim (UniMAP); Dr M. Eaqub Ali (UM);

Prof. Madya Dr Zainab Ngaini (UNIMAS); Prof. Mohamad Rosup Bin Mahmood (UiTM, Shah Alam); Dr Siti Kudnie

Sahari (UNIMAS)

Prof. Abdul Aziz (UMP)Siti Noor Linda Taib,

Norsuzailina Binti Mohamed Sutan, Fauzan Bin Sahdi, Andries Fourie (University

of Western Australia)

Development of Time Domain Inverse Scattering Algorithm for the Detection and Imaging of

Buried Objects.

Phytoremediation Mechanism Towards Ammoniacal Nitrogen Reduction in Industrial Effluent

Modeling transport processes of microscale non-thermal plasma discharge in liquids

applicable to long chain crude oil molecules cracking

Synthesis and characterization of Graphene Oxide via Hummers’

Method As a Hole Transport Layer on Azo-Kojic Compound or

Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) Applications

Mathematical formulation of factors affecting total stress

propagation anomaly in cemented slurry deposition

within narrow walls

68,200

128,000

124,000

138,200

75,500

2 years (Nov 2015 - Nov 2017)

3 years (Nov 2015 - Nov 2018)

3 years

2 years (Nov 2015 - Nov 2017)

21/2 years (Nov 2015 - July 2018)

Dr Shafrida Sahrani

Noraziah Abdul Wahab

Prof. Dr Andrew Ragai

Dr Muhd Kashif

FRGS/1/2015/SG06/UNIMAS/

03/1

FRGS/DK02(04)/1302/2015

(21)

Influence of Chemical Treatment on the

Physicochemical Properties of Aluminium Dross in Industrial Applications

Nur Syuhada Ahmad Zauzi, Dr Md Rezaur Rahman,

Pn Noraziah Abdul Wahab. Pn Norlisa Mili, Prof. Dr Mohd

Omar

Dr Rubiyah Baini, Dr Md Rezaur Rahman, Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan and Dr Norsuzailina

bt Mohamed Sutan

Study of Drying Characteristics for Lemantak (Sarawak Sago

Starch)

94,200

104,550

2 years (Nov 2015 - Nov 2017)

3 years (Nov 2015 - Nov 2018)

Nur Syuhada Ahmad Zauzi

Dr Rubiyah Baini


02/3

Dr Alsidqi Hasan, AP Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib,

Dr Norazzlina M. Sa’don, Dr Noel Boylan (Norwegian

Geotechnical Institute (NGI)), Prof. Dr Bujang Bin Kim

Huat (UPM)

Laboratory Modelling of The Rate Dependent Behaviour of Penetrometers For Improved

Geotechnical Characterisation of Peat

98,5003 years

(Nov 2015 - Nov 2018)

Dr Fauzan Sahdi


01/1

Dr H P Kismet, Dr C Aravind, Prof. K Pirapaharan,

Prof. SRH Hoole

Finite Difference Computational Model of Smart Grid Low Voltage Distribution Cable Fields for Design

and Monitoring using Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Parallelization

109,000August 2016 -

Dr Paul Ratnamahilan

Hoole


01/2

Nur Syuhada Ahmad Zauzi, PM Dr Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito,

Tan Yie Hua

A study of biodiesel from waste cooking oil catalyzed by Sarawak

novel ostrich-eggshell based catalyst

116500August 2016 -

Mohammad Omar Abdullah

Dr Alsidqi Hassan

30FRGS/1/2016/TK04/UNIMAS/

02/1


02/1


02/1


02/2

Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit, Dr Annie Joseph,

Dr Nordiana Rajaee, PM Dr Khoo Bee Ee,

PM Dr Goh Hui Hwang

Prof. Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim, Dr Norehan Zulkiply, Professor Dr Ahmad Farhan

Mohd Sadullah

AP DR Khairuddin Sanaullah, Prof. Dr Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh, Prof. Dr Kopli Bujang, Dr Samuel Lihan, Octavio

Carvajal Zarrabal

Mohd Wazir Mustafa (UTM), PM Dr Hushairi Zen,

PM Dr Ir Al-Khalid Othman, Dr Norhuzaimin Julai,

Prof. Dr Paul Ratnamahilan Hoole

Pointwise Distortion Index for Blind Quality Assessment of

Stitched Image

Modelling distracted driving behaviours associated with

phone usage on driving errors

Isolation and Characterization of a Lactic Acid Bacterium and Testing its Productivity in a Stirred

Tank Bioreactor.

Optimization of a Smart Grid Containing Renewable Energy Resources to minimize Power

Blackouts in the State of Sarawak

101,800

74500

131000

108,000

August 2016 -

August 2016 -

August 2016 -

August 2016 -

David Bong Boon Liang

Mohamad Raduan Bin

Kabit

Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito

Ahmed Mohamed

Ahmed Haidar

PRGS/TK01/(01)1167/2014 (01)

Annisa Binti JamaliKhairul Aidil Azlin Abd

RahmanHelmy Hazami

Mohd Syahmi JamaludinNoor Aliah Abdul Majid

Development of Finger Rehabilition Device for Post Stroke Patient

190,000.00 24

PROTOTYPE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (PRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, MALAYSIA


Duration(Month)

Dr Shahrol Mohammadan

RAGS/TK06(1)/1184/2014 (07)

RAGS/1/2015/TK0/

UNIMAS/03/1

RAGS/1/2015/TK0/

UNIMAS/03/3

RAGS/1/2015/TK0/

UNIMAS/02/1

RAGS/1/2015/TK0/

UNIMAS/03/2

Mohd Azrin Mohd SaidSyed Termizi Syed Shazali,

Ahmad Adzlan Fadzil Khairi

Mohd Syahmi Bin Jamaludin, Ana Sakura Binti Zainal

Abidin, Nurul ‘Izzati Hashim

Shahrol M., Nur Alia Athirah

Dr Charles Bong, Prof. Dr Md Abdul Mannan Mohd Syahmi b Jamaludin

Adrus b. Mohd Tazudin, Azfar Satari Abdullah

Study and Improvement of Liquid Fueled Pulse Detonation Engine

using Pre-heated Mixing Chamber

Investigation of Automated Cooling System for Kek Lapis

Production Line

Investigation on Vibration Characteristics of Keropok

Keping Drying Machine

Fundamental Flow Characteristics of Individual Lot Stormwater

Detention Underneath Residential Car Porch

Investigation of Machinery Faults Through Vibration Analysis Using

a Modular Vibration Test Rig

69,000.00

75,250.00

67,000

70,000

77,000.00

24

Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

(24)

Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

(24)

Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

(24)

Sept 2015 - August 2017

(24)

RESEARCH ACCULTURATION GRANT SCHEME (RAGS), Ministry of Higher Education, MALAYSIA


Duration(Month)

Hishammudin Afifi Bin Huspi

Nazreen Bt Junaidi

Mohamad Syazwan Zafwan

Mah Yau Seng

Abg Mohd Aizzuddin

31

RACE/c(3)/1110/2014

(18)

Prof. Dr Lim Chee Peng (USM), Nicholas Kuan Hoo

Tien (UNIMAS), Dyg Nur Salmi Dharmiza Awg Salleh

(UNIMAS), Hazmi Hijazi Abdul (UNIMAS)

A novel Interval Type-2 Single-Input-Rule-Modules Connected

Fuzzy Inference System: Theoretical Analysis, Extensions

and Practical Applications

50,000.00 36

RESEARCH ACCULTURATION COLLOBORATIVE EFFORTS (RACE), Ministry of Higher Education, MALAYSIA


Duration(Month)

Dr Tay Kai Meng

RACE/c(2)/1109/2014

(17)

RACE/c(1)/1252/2015

(08)

RACE/F3/TK5/UNIMAS

(14)

RACE/F3/TK8/UNIMAS

(20)

RACE/F3/TK6/UNIMAS

(18)

RACE/c(1)/1108/2014

(16)

Prof. Dr Nor Ashidi Mat Isa (USM), Dr Khoo Bee Ee

(USM)

Prof. Madya Dr Razali Abdul Hamid (UTM),

Dr Tay Kai Meng (UNIMAS)

Prof. Dr Burhanuddin, PM Dr Azrul Azlan (UKM),

Dr. Norsuzailina dan Dr. Marini

Prof. Dr Mohd Hamiruce (UPM) and Dr Shafrida

Sahrani

AP Dr Siti Zawiyah (UM), Dr Helmy Hazmi, Dr Ana Sakura, Pn Noor Aliah

Dato Ir. Dr Mohd Saleh Jaafar (UPM), Dr Khamirul

Amin Matori (UPM), Ibrahim Yakub (UNIMAS)

Blind-PSNR Model For No-Reference Image Quality

Assessment

A Theoretical and Mathematical Formulation for Qualitative and

Quantitative Evaluation of Engineering Procurement Contractual Documents, Specifically for Malaysian

Construction Industry

Experimental and Mathematical Modelling of Germanium

Oxidation

Inverse Scattering Technique with Overset Grid Generation

Method for Shape Construction of Multiple Objects

Development of the Anthropometric Database for

Children with Dissability in Malaysia

Characterizations and morphology of Tobermorite and Jennite like

Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H) during hydration of Nano

Pozzolanic Modified Binder (NPMB)

50,000.00

46,600.00

39,500

38,860

50,000

45,000.00

24

24

24 (Jan 2016 - Dec 2017)

25 (Jan 2016 - Dec 2017)

26 (Jan 2016 - Dec 2017)

24

Ir David Bong Boon Liang

Ir. Dr Ting Sim Nee

Dr Siti Kudnie Sahari

Dr Kismet Hong Ping

Dr Shahrol Mohamaddan

Norsuzailina Mohamed

Sutan

F02(DPP15)/1242/2014

(15)

Dr Abdullah Yassin, PM Dr Faiz Ahmad,

Wan Farhana Mohamad

Optimization of the Sintering Parameters of Ni/Cr - MoS2 Self

Lubricating Metal Ceramic Composites produced by Powder

Metallurgy process

10,000.0024

DANA PELAJAR PhD (DPP), UNIMAS

Grant No Project Leader Co-Researcher TitleBudget

(RM)Duration(Month)


F02(DPP20)/1188/2014

(20)

Pro. Madya Dr Cirilo Nolascohipolito,

Tan Yie Hua

Biodiesel production from waste oil, chemical characterization and effect of biodiesel-H2O emulsion on a small portable

diesel generator system

10,000.0036

F02(DPP29)/1244(a)/2015(04)

Tee Pei Fang (Student)

A Combined Microbial Fuel Cell and Adsorption System for Bioenergy Production and

Wastewater Treatment

10,000.00 36Prof. Dr

Mohamad Omar Abdullah

Prof. Dr Mohammad

Omar Abdullah

32F02(DPP30)/1245/2015

(05)

F02(DPP32)/1247/2015

(07)

F02(DPP33)/1248/2015

(08)

F02(DPP34)/1249/2015

(09)

F02(DPP39)/1259/2015

(14)

F02(DPP40)/1260/2015

(15)

F02(DPP31)/1246/2015

(06)

Liew Fui Kiew

Lau Pei Ching

Lim Hung Ling

Josephine Lai Chang Hui

Dr Siti Halipah Ibrahim, Muhammad Syukri Imran

Prof. Dr Sinin HamdanDr Md. Rezaur RahmanAmaranadha Reddy Manchuri (student)

Lee Shyue Loeng

Physico-Mechanical Properties of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles modified

Jute-bamboo fiber composites

Performance of Lightweight Aggregate using Sewage Sludge

and Oil Palm Boiler Waste

Structural Perforamance of Precast Honeycomb

Pavement

Polymer Nanotechnology for Biomedical Application

Night Cooled Water for Radiant Cooling in Malaysian Building

An Investigation of Novel Heterogeneous Nanocatalyst for

Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Oil

Enhanced Service Lofe of Flexible Pavement-Surface Coated with

Fibres-Mixed Resin (FMR)

10,000.00

10,000.00

10,000.00

10,000.00

10,000.00

10,000.00

9,898.00

36

36

36

36

36

36

36

Prof. Sinin Hamdan

Prof. Dr Md. Abdul

Mannan

Prof. Dr Md. Abdul

Mannan

Dr Md. Rezaur Rahman

Prof. Dr Azhaili Baharun

Prof. Madya Dr Abu Saleh

F02(DPP45)/1265/2015

(20)

Prof. Dr Amir Azam KhanEn Ibrahim Yakub

En Khairul Anwar Mohd Said

Mircostructural Investigations on Potential Pozzolanicity of

Petrochemical Spent Catalyst Composite Binder

10,000.0024Dr Norsuzailina

Mohamed Sutan

F02(DPP47)/1271/2015

(22)

Dr Ivy Tan Ai Wei, Karlvin Jungan

Sustainable Water Purification and Soil Conditioner for

Communities Living in Remote Area using Locally Synthesised

Biochar

10,000.0036Dr Leonard Lim Lik Pueh

F02(DPP52)/1281/2015

(27)

Dr Lim Soh Fong, Haji Al Haji

Development of an Efficient Photocatalytic Reactor for

Degradation of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)

10,000.0024AP Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah

F02/DPP63/1442/2016/10

Nur Syuhada Ahmad Zauzi, Ir. Dr Leonard Lim Lik Pueh,

Nur Athirah Ideris

Heavy Metal Leachability of Mosaic Sludge in Composite

Binder10,000.0024

Dr Norsuzailina Mohamed

Sutan

Prof. Dr Md. Abdul

Mannan

F02(DPI26)1126/2014

(02)

Prof. Madya Dr Al-Khalid Othman, Prof. Datuk

Khairuddin Abd Hamid, Bello Olalekan

Cross Layer Scheduling and Resource Allocation in WiMAX

5100036

DANA PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (DPI), UNIMAS


(RM)Duration(Month)

Dr Hushairi Zen

F02(DPI28)/1244/2015

(02)

Ir. David Bong, Nurlaila Rosli

Music using Artificial Neural Network via Instrumental

Timber Analysis49,60036

F02(DPI27)/1215/2015

(01)

PM Dr M Shahidul Islam, Dr Hushairi Zen,

Mohd Azlan Ismail

Improving Pump as Turbine Efficiency for Microhydro

Applications50,00024PM Dr Al-Khalid

Othman

Dr Nordiana Rajaee

33

F02/SpSTG/1381/16/23

F02/SpGS/1443/2016/

25

C09/SpSTG/1374/16/

16

F02/SpSTG/1372/16/14

Ir. Dr Mohd. Danial Ibrahim, Dr Azham Zulkharnain

Prof. Dr Sinin HamdanAP Dr Rubiyah Hj. Baini

Dr. Shanti Faridah SallehPn. Nur Syuhada Zauzi

Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd. Saufee Muhammad, Dr Rohana Sapawi, Dr Muhd Hamdi Mahmood, Pn. Sharifah

Masniah Wan Masra, AP Dr Norhayati Soin (UM)

Dr Aditya Tri Hernowo (UM), Dr Dyg Zuryaini,

Abg. Mouhammad Hashim (HUKM)

Dr Norazzlina bt. M. Sa’don, En. Jethro Ak Henry Adam,

Pn. Mahsuri bt. Yusof

Improvement of Blower for Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)

Evaluation Of Various Combined monomer with nanoclay

Crosslinker impregnated Wood Polymer Composite against

Trametes Versicolar and Chaetominum Globusum

decay Fungi

Development of a Classification Algorithm for Brain Structural Magnetic Resonant Imaging

(sMRI) based Depression Detection System

Recommendation to MS 544 in Designing The Timber Bolted

Connection Strength of Sarawak Hardwoods

20,000.00

20,000.00

20,000.00

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

24(28 Mac 2016 – 27 Mac 2018

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Special Short Term Grant (SpSTG), MYRA Special Grants, UNIMAS


(RM)Duration(Month)

Dr Aidil Azli bin Alias


Dr Kuryati Kipli

F02/SpSTG /1379/16/21

Pn. Mahsuri bt Yusof, Tuan Zaharinie bt Tuan

Zahari (UM), Leong Yeng Weng (UNITEN)

Mechanical Properties of Transporting Layer and Active

Layer of Organic Solar Cells Fabricated by Using Spray Coating and Conventional

Technique

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018Dr Nur Tahirah

Razali

F02/SpSTG /1379/16/21

Dr. Norhudah Bt Seman (UTM), Dr Dyg Azra Awg. Mat,

En. Mohd Ridhuan Mohd. Sharip, Pn. Nur Alia Athirah

Hj. Mohtadzar

The Design of 5G Coupler in Constructing 4x4 Butler Matrix Beam Forming System for the

Use in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Dyg. Norkhairunnisa

Abg. Zaidel

F02/SpSTG /1407/16/8

Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Henry Rigit, Dr Lim Soh Fong, Dr Shanti

Faridah Salleh, Prof. Ir. Dr Law Puong Ling, AP Dr Cirilo

Nolasco, Prof. Mohd. Sobri Takriff (UKM)

Transforming palm oil mill Effluent (POME) waste water for reuse by the application of efficient photocatalytic reactor with

immobiliezed catalyst

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

AP Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah

F02/SpSTG /1436/16/4

Dr Kismet Ak Hong Ping, Pn. Shirley Rufus,

AP Dr Nasser Rostam Afshar

Design and Development of A 500W Micro Hydro System for

Rural Communities in Sarawak23,040.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Martin Anyi

F02/SpSTG /1383/16/25

F02/SpSTG /1386/16/28

Ir. Dr Mohd. Danial Ibrahim

Ir. Dr Mohd. Danial Ibrahim, Dr Dyg. Norkhairunnisa

Abg. Zaidel

Extra Low Pressure Automatic Sprinkler System for Residential

Building

Automated Digital Blood/Drug Delivery System of Polygonal

Inner Structure Microneedle with Micropump for Biomedical

Application

20,000.00

20,400.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

En. Rudiyanto bin Philman

Jong

Pn. Nur Alia Athirah Hj. Mohtadzar

Dr Abdul Razak b. Abdul Karim

34F02/SpSTG

/1384/16/26

Dr Nur Tahirah Razali, Dr Norazzlina M. Sa'don,

Dr Abdul Razak Abdul Karim, En. Jethro Ak Henry Adam

Effect of Stearic Acid Treatment to the Aragonite Calcium Carbonate-Filled Polymer

Matrix Composites

20,400.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Pn. Mahsuri Yusof

F02/SpSTG /1440/16/3

F02/SpSTG /1376/16/18

Dr Mohd. Raduan Hj. Kabit,AP Prof. Dr Al-Khalid Hj.

Othman, Prof. Dr M. Abdul Mannan, Prof. Dr Nasser

Rostam Afshar

Dr Muhammad KashifDr Siti Kudnie Sahari

Mechanistic and Economical Analyses of Green IBS StormPav

Optimization of Absorption Coefficient of Titanium Diosxide

(TiO2) Thin Film Towards Solar Cell Application by Sol-Gel and Spin

Coating Method

20,000.00

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Prof. Dr Wan Hashim Wan

Ibrahim

F02/SpSTG /1377/16/19

Dr Abdul Razak Abdul Karim, AP Ir. Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib,

Pn. Mahsuri Yusof, En. Jethro Henry Adam

Strength Characteristics of Stabilized Peat using Lightweight Material as Reinforcement Layer for Sub-grade Road Construction

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Norazzlina M. Sa’don

F02/SpSTG /1406/16/7

Prof. Dr Mohd Omar Abdullah, Pn. Noraziah Abdul Wahab, Pn. Nur

Syuhada bt Ahmad Zauzi

Study on Adsorption Behaviours of Activated Carbon in Hybrid Microbial Fuel Cell-Palm Oil Mill

Effluent (POME) Treatment System

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Ivy Tan Ai Wei

F02/SpSTG /1404/16/5

Prof. Dr Mohd Omar Abdullah, AP Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah, AP Dr Rubiyah

Hj. Baini

Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorption Behavior of Iron

Oxides Based Magnetic Particles for Aqueous Contaminants

Removal

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Lim Soh Fong

F02/SpSTG /1378/16/20

AP Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Haidar

The Analysis of Soft Error in Asynchronous Circuits Involving

C-Elements20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Norhuzaimin Julai

F02/SpSTG /1375/16/17

Dr Muhammad KashifProf. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai

Henry Rigit

Fabrication and Characterization of Nanostructured CdTe/Cds

Thin-Film for Solar Photovoltaics (PV)

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Lakshmanan A/L Gurusamy

F02/SpSTG /1387/16/29

AP Dr Khairuddin SanaullahDr Marini Sawawi

Dr Nordiana Rajaee

Modelling and Evaluation of Thresher Performance in Palm

Oil Mill20,500.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh

Dr Marini Sawawi

F02/SpSDG /1439/16/2

Prof. Dr Mohd Omar Abdullah, Dr Lesley Maurice

Bilung, Dr Ivy Tan Ai Wei, Prof. Dr Mohd. Sobri b.

Takriff (UKM)

Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) with Algal Biocathode: Bioenergy Production and Wastewater

treatment using Sago Mill Effluent

20,000.00

24(28 March 2016 – 27

March 2018

Special Top Down Grant (SpTDG), UNIMAS


(RM)Duration(Month)

Pn. Noraziah BtAbdul Wahb

35

F02(S149)/1129/2014

(14)

F02(S164)/1197/2015

(01)

F02(S166)/1218/2015

(03

F02(S172)/1274/2015

(09)

F02(S173)/1275/2015

(10)

F02(S174)/1276/2015

(11)

Prof. Ir. Dr Frederick Josep Putuhena

Annisa Jamali, Dr Shahrol Mohammaddan Rasli

Muslimen Mohd Syahmi Jamaludin Muhd Fadzli

Ashari

PM Dr Mohd Saufee Muhammad, PM Dr Rahardjo

Darmanto Djojodibroto Dr Rohana Sapawi

AP Dr Abdullah Yassin, AP Dr Syed Tarmizi,

Marini Sawawi

Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan, Dr Siti Kudnie Sahari

Dr Hushairi, Dr Siti Kudnie, Nazreen Junaidi, Dr Laskhmanan,

Shirley Rufus

Effect of Sediment Deposition Thickness on Incipient Motion in

Rigid Boundary Channel

Development of in-pipe robot for piping operations

Design and Development of Digital Index Quantitator (DIQ)

for Identification of finger Clubbing

Development and Testing of Simulation Model for Remanufacturing of

Automotive Parts

Study on the Effect of Deposition Temperature on Structural,

Morphological..

Determination of the Diameter of Carbon Steel Pipes which will Provide a Safe Clearance Point

(Point of No Eddy Current) around Electricity Carrying Cables

suspended Within Them with Spaced Insulators

25,000.00

25,000.00

25,000.00

25,000.00

23,500

25,000

24

24

24

24

30

24

SMALL GRANT SCHEME, (SGS) Active grants 2016/2017


Duration(Month)

Dr Charles Bong

Dr Ana Sakura Zainal Abidin

Sh Masniah Wan Masra

Dr Magdalene Andrew Munot

Dr Muhd Kashif

Ir. Dr Prashobh

F02(S181)/1325/2016(5)

Dr Kismet Hong Ping, Dr Shafrida Bt Sahrani,

Dr Thelaha Hj Masri

Design of Passive Devices with Patterned Structure for Microwave and Milimeter Wave Applications

24,49924Dr Dyg Azra Awg Mat

F02(S178)/1322/2016(2)

PM Dr Abu Saleh Ahmed, Hishammudin Afifi Huspi,

Siti Noor Ain Musa

Study of Biofuel Effects on Diesel Engine Emissions

21,00024Mohd Fareez

Edzuan Abdullah

F02(S153)/1154/2014

(18)

Prof. Madya Dr Awang Ahmad Sallehin Awang

Husaini, Dr Azham Zulkharnain

Design and Synthesis of DNA Sequences for Solving Problems

with DNA Computing25,000.0036Dr Nordiana

Rajaee

1.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah b. Yassin, Dr Shahrol b

Mohamaddan, Dr Lim Soh Fong

Inspection Methodology For Bond Pad Discoloration In

Wafers500001 Jan 2017 -

31 Dec 2017

OSAKA Gas Grants, Grants sponsored by OSAKA GAS Co., Ltd., JAPAN. Distribute by Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS.


(RM)Duration(Month)

Ir. Dr David Chua Sing

Ngie

Dr Ana Sakura bt Zainal Abidin

2.Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan,

Rasli Muslimen, Dr Raudhah

Application Of Resonant Effect In Pepper Drying Process 3000

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

363.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

4.

Noor Aliah bt Abd Majid, Mahshuri Yusof

Dr Magdalene ak Andrew Munot, Ir. Dr David Chua Sing Ngie, Dr Shahrol b

Mohamaddan, Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah b. Yassin

Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah b. Yassin, Dr Shahrol b

Mohamaddan, Assoc. Prof. Dr Syed Tarmizi Syed Shazali

Dr Abdul Rahman b Kram, Dr Abang Annuar Ehsan, Prof. Mohd Syuhaimi Ab

Rahman

Dr Dyg Azra bt Awg Mat, Mohd Ridhuan b Mohd

Sharip, Dr Dayang Norulfairuz

Dr Norhuzaimin Julai

Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan, Dr Md Rezaur Rahman,

Dr Shahrol, Assoc. Prof. Dr Syed Tarmizi

Syed Shazali, Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah

Pyrolisis And Co-Combustion Characteristics Of Torrefied Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (Efb) For Energy

Generation In Coal-Fired Combustion System

Evaluating The Effects Of Correlated Characteristics With

Non-Normal Distribution In Manufacturing Quality Control

The Study Of Vegetable Based Cutting Fluid Performance In

Milling Process

Implementation Of Integrated Optical Tap Planar Lightwave

Circuit (Plc) In Fiber-To-The-Home (Ftth) System

The Design Of Microwave Sensor By Using Band Pass Filter (Bpf)

Application For Industrial Application

Fficient Design And Implementation Of Sha-1

Hash Function Using Verilog Code

Fabrication Of High Performance Biodegradable Cellulose

Nanofiber (Cnf) Composite

5000

4500

4500

3000

3000

4500

4500

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

Siti Nor Ain bt Musa

Shirley ak Johnathan

Tanjong

Dr Abg Mohd Nizam b Abg Kamaruddin

Nurdiani bt Zamhari

Dr Dyg Norkhairunnisa

bt Abang Zaidel

Shamsiah bt Suhaili

10.

Dr Dyg Norkhairunnisa bt Abang Zaidel, Mohd Hafiez Izzwan b Saad, Azfar Satari b Abdullah, Nurul ‘Izzati bt

Hashim

Effect Nanofiller On Electrical Properties Of Nanocomposite Blends As Electrical Insulator

450001 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

Mohd Ridhuan b Mohd Sharip

11.

Dr Yanuar Z. Arief, Mohd Ridhuan b Mohd Sharip,

Shirley ak Rufus, Azfar Satari b Abdullah, Nurul ‘Izzati bt

Hashim

An Investigative Study Of Green Energy Assessment Of Pusat Islam

Tun Abang Salahuddin (Pitas) Building

450001 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

Mohd Hafiez Izzwan b Saad

12.Rohaida bt Affandi, Nor

Azalina bt Rosli, Assoc. Prof. Dr Siti Halipah bt Ibrahim

Solid Waste Generation And Management In Unimas West

Campus450001 Jan 2017 -

31 Dec 2017Jethro Ak Henry

Adam

13.

Dr Onni Suhaiza bt Selaman, Assoc. Prof. Dr Rubiyah Hj Baini, Dr Md

Rezaur Rahman

The Fabrication Of A Bio-Filtration Pilot Plant For Potential Domestic

Waste Water Treatment500001 Jan 2017 -

31 Dec 2017

Nur Amalina Shairah bt

Abdul Samat

Noor Hisyam b Noor Mohamed

37RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 2015/2016Journals1. Jaalam N., Rahim N.A., Bakar A.H.A., Tan C., Haidar A.M.A., “A comprehensive review of synchronization methods for grid-

connected converters of renewable energy source”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol 59, pp 1471-1481, 2016.2. Alphonsus E.R., Abdullah M.O., “A review on the applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)”, Renewable and

Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol 60, pp 1185-1205, 2016.3. Thangavelu S.K., Ahmed A.S., Ani F.N., “Review on bioethanol as alternative fuel for spark ignition engines”, Renewable and

Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol 56, pp 820-835, 2016.4. Tee P.F., Abdullah M.O., Tan I.A.W., Rashid N.K.A., Amin M.A.M., Nolasco-Hipolito C., Bujang K. “Review on hybrid energy systems

for wastewater treatment and bio-energy production”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol 54, pp 235-246, 2016.5. S. M. W. Masra, K. L. Goh, J. S. Henry, M. S. Muhammad, R. D. Djojodibroto and R. Sapawi (2016), “Development of Portable

Finger Clubbing Meter”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 833, 190-195.6. S. M. W. Masra, N. M. Sutan, A. K. Keran and N. D. Matudin (2016), “Electrical Resistivity of Cement Based Materials”, Applied

Mechanics and Materials, 833, 102-107.7. O. C. K. Jason, S. M. W. Masra and M. S. Muhammad (2016), “Satellite Image Segmentation with the Application of PSO

Algorithm”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 833, 157-163.8. N. Jaalam. N.A Rahima, A.H.A. Bakara, ChiaKwang Tan, Ahmed M.A. Haidar (2016), “A Comprehensive Review of

Synchronization Methods for Grid-connected Converters of Renewable Energy Source”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 59, 1471–1481.

9. Ahmed M.A. Haidar, Kashem Muttaqi (2016), “Behavioral Characterization of Electric Vehicle Charging Loads in a Distribution Power Grid through Modeling of Battery Chargers”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52 (1),483- 492.

10. Mahmood Adnan, Hushairi Zen (2016). “ICT Convergence in Internet of Things – The birth of Smart Factories” International Journal of Computer Science and Information Secirity (IJCSIS), Vol. 14, No 4, April 2016. ISSN 1947-5500

11. Sylvia Ong Ai ling, Hushairi Zen, Al-Khalid Othman and Mahmood Adnan (2015). “A survey of Receiver Designs for Coorperative Diversity in the Presence of Frequency Offset”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), Vol. 13, No 12, December 2015, ISSN 1947-5500

12. Sylvia Ong Ai Ling, Hushairi Zen. Al-Khalid Hj Othman, Mahmood Adnan and Olalekan Bello (2016). “A Review on Cooperative Diversity Techniques By Passing Channel Estimation” Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, No 1, pp. 3777-3783, February 2016, Online ISNN: 1920-3853; Print ISSN: 1715-9997

13. Mahmood, H. Zen, and A. K. Othman (2015), ‘An Optimized Travelling Time Estimation Mechanism for Minimizing Handover Failures and Unnecessary Handovers from Cellular Networks to WLANs’, International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications (Emerald), Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 2-16.], ISSN: 1742-7371

14. Olalekan Bello, Hushairi Zen, AL-Khalid Othman and Khairuddin Abd Hamid, (2015). “Computing Amplify-and-Forward Relay Amplification Factor to Improve Total Capacity at Destination”, American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12 Issue 8, pp: 572-580, 2015. DOI: 10.3844ajassp.2015.572.580

15. Olalekan Bello, Hushairi Zen, AL-Khalid Othman and Khairuddin Abd Hamid, (2015). “Enhancing Relay-based Resource Allocation with Amplify-and-Forward Relaying”, WSEAS Transactions on Communications, 2015, Vol 14, E-ISSN: 2224-2864

16. Olalekan Bello, Hushairi Zen, AL-Khalid Othman and Khairuddin Abd Hamid,(2015). “Utility-based Scheduling Frameworks for Efficient Quality-of-Service Differentiation in A Mixture of Real-Time and Non-Real-Time Traffics”, Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 11, Issue 7, pages 845-854. DOI: 103844/jcssp 2015 845 854

17. A.A. Saleh, T.S. Kannan and F.N. Ani, Impact of metals on corrosive behavior of biodiesel-diesel-ethanol (BDE) alternative fuel, Renewable Energy, 2016, 94, pp. 1-9.

18. A.A. Saleh, T.S. Kannan and F.N. Ani, Corrosive characteristics of bioethanol and gasoline blends for metals, International Journal of Energy Research, 2016, DOI: 10.1002/er.3555

19. A. A. Saleh S. Ismail, A. N. R. Reddy and S. Hamdan, Biodiesel Production from Castor Oil by Using Calcium Oxide Derived from Mud Clam Shell, Journal of Renewable Energy, 2016, pp. 1-8.

20. A. A. Saleh, A. N. R. Reddy, S. Ismail and S. Hamdan, Optimization of Transesterification Parameters for Maximum Biodiesel Yield from Crude Jatropha Oil Using a Heterogeneous Catalyst Synthesized from Seashells, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2016

21. A. A. Saleh, A. N. R. Reddy, M. Islam and S. Hamdan, Biodiesel Production from Crude Jatropha Oil using a Highly Active Heterogeneous Nanocatalyst by Opmitizing Transesterification Reaction parameters, Energy & Fuels., 2016, 30.1, pp. 334-343

22. A.A. Saleh, T.S. Kannan and F.N. Ani, Performance of Petrol Engine using Gasoline-Ethanol-Methanol (GEM) Ternary mixture as Alternative Fuel, Applied mechanics and Materials, 2016, 833, pp. 41-48

23. A.A. Saleh, T.S. Kannan, F.N, Review on Bioethanol as Alternative Fuel for Spark Ignition Engines, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016, 56, pp. 820-835.

24. M. Ali, M. S. Salit, K. Karuppiah and A. A. Saleh, Evaluation the Discomfort Level for Students Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak sitting on Chair, Malaysian Journal of Public Health, 2016, 16.1, pp. 36-43.

25. A. A. Saleh, A. N. R. Reddy, M. Islam and S. Hamdan, Methanolysis of Crude Jatropha Oil Using Heterogeneous Catalyst from the Seashells and Eggshells as Green Biodiesel , ASEAN J. Sci. Technol. Dev., 2015, 32.1, pp. 16-30

3826. M. Ali, M. S. Salit, K. Karuppiah and A. A. Saleh, Evaluation on Discomfort Level Among Students Using Desks in Classrooms,

Jurnal Teknologi, 2015, 77.27, pp. 127-13427. S.K.Thangavelu1, C. Piraiarasi1, A. A. Saleh and F.N. Ani, Corrosion Behavior of Copper in Biodiesel-diesel-bioethanol (BDE),

Advanced Materials Research, 2015, 1098, pp. 44-5028. S.K.Thangavelu1, C. Piraiarasi1, A. A. Saleh and F.N. Ani, Compatibility of Elastomers in Biodiesel-diesel-bioethanol Blend (BDE)

Advanced Materials Research, 2015, 1098, pp. 51-5729. M. A. Maleque, B.A. Ghazal, M.Y. Ali and A.A. Saleh, Wear Behaviour of TiC Coated AISI 4340 Steel Produced by TIG Surface

Melting, Journal of Materials Science Forum, 2015, 819, pp. 76-80.30. M. A. Maleque, B.A. Ghazal, M.Y. Ali and A.A. Saleh, Corrosion of Surface Modified AISI 4340 Steel in Jatropha Biodiesel,

Advanced Materials Research, 2015, 1115, pp. 243-24631. N.A. Shaufe, M.A. Maleque, A.A. Saleh, P. Paruka, Effect of Temperature on the Wear Properties of Alloy Steel under Jatropha

Curcas Biodiesel, Journal of Advanced Materials Research, 2015, 1115, pp. 203-20632. C.C. Thong, D.C.L. Teo, C.K. Ng (2016). “Application of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in cement-based composite materials: A review

of its engineering properties and microstructure behavior”, Construction and Building Materials, 107, 172-180.33. Shamsiah binti Suhaili, Takahiro Watanabe (2015), “Performance Evaluation of Verilog Coding Techniques for Optimized MD5

Algorithm”, Journal of Industrial Engineering Research, ISSN: 2077-4559 1(10) Special, Pages 8-14.34. Shamsiah binti Suhaili, Takahiro Watanabe (2016), “High Throughput Evaluation of SHA-1 Implementation using Unfolding

Transformation”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,ISSN: 1819-6608, Vol.11, No.5, Pages 3350-3355.35. Shamsiah binti Suhaili, Takahiro Watanabe (2016), “Design of Optimized Pipelined RIPEMD-160 with High Frequency and

Throughput, Journal of Advanced Research in Computing and Applications ISSN (online): 2462-1927 | Vol.3, No.1 Pages 18-28. 36. S. Mohamaddan, S.T. Syed Shazali, A.S. Zainal Abidin and K. Case (2015). “Human Movement Representation In Virtual

Environment Using Gaming Software”, Jurnal Teknologi, 77:27, pg 77-81 (eISSN: 2180-3722)37. S.Z. Dawal, W.N.L. Mahadi, M. Mubin, D.D.I. Darius, S. Mohamaddan, F.A. Abdul Razak, N.I. Abd Rahman, M.H. Mohd Abd

Wahab, N. Adnan, S.A. Anuar and R. Hamsan (2016). “Wudu’ Workstation Design for Elderly and Disabeld People in Malaysia’s Mosques”, Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 45, No. 1, pg 114-124

38. S. Mohamaddan, J. Annisa, N.A. Abd Majid, M.S.Z. Mohamad Suffian (2016). “Musculoskeletal Analysis of Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot Prototype”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 833, pg 196-201 (ISSN: 1662-7482)

39. D.Y.S. Mah, K.K.K. Kuok and F.Y. Teo (2016). “Case Study of Exploited Riparian Corridors: Rapid Assessment of Ecological Health for Riparian Buffer Width”, International Journal of River Basin Management, 14(1), 57-64.

40. K.K.K. Kuok, D.Y.S. Mah, M.A. Imteaz and SM Kueh (2016). “Comparison of Future Intensity Duration Frequency Curve by Considering the Impact of Climate Change: Case Study for Kuching City”, International Journal of River Basin Management, 14(1), 47-55.

41. D.Y.S. Mah, B.Y. Koh, F.J. Putuhena and N.A. Rosli (2016). “Modelling of MSMA Components: Porous Pavement with Detention System Underneath for Low Traffic Roads”, Journal of Civil Engineering, Science & Technology, 7(1), 30-38.

42. N. S. Ahmad Zauzi, M. Z. Zakaria, R. Baini, M. R. Rahman, M. Sultan and S. Hamdan (2016). “Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Surface Area of Aluminium Dross.”, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2016, 1-5.

43. J. C. H. Lai, M. R. Rahman and S. Hamdan (2016). “Polyvinyl alcohol/silica/clay composites: effect of clay on surface morphology and thermo-mechanical properties.”. Jurnal Teknologi, 78(1), 45-33.

44. M. R. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, S. Hamdan, M. F. Hossen, J. C. H. Lai and F. K. Liew (2016). “Effect of Nanoclay and Silica on Mechanical and Morphological properties of Jute Cellulose Polyethylene Biocomposites.”, Journal of vinyl & additive technology, DOI 10.1002/vnl.21554.

45. M. R. Rahman, J. S. H. Ting, S. Hamdan, M. Hasan, S. F. Salleh and M. M. Rahman (2016). “Impact of Delignification on Mechanical, Morphological, and Thermal Properties of Wood Sawdust Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites.”, Journal of vinyl & additive technology, DOI 10.1002/vnl.21545.

46. M. R. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, S. Hamdan and J. C. H. Lai (2016). “Impact of Maleic Anhydride, Nanoclay, and Silica on Jute Fiber-reinforced Polyethylene Biocomposites.”, Bioresources, 11(3), 5905-5917.

47. M. T. Sultan, M. R. Rahman, S. Hamdan, J. C. H. Lai and Z. A. Talib (2016). “Clay Dispersed Styrene-co-Glycidyl Methacrylate Impregnated Kumpang Wood Polymer Nanocomposites: Impact on Mechanical and Morphological Properties.”, Bioresources, 11(3), 6649-6662.

48. S. Hamdan, I. Jusoh, M. R. Rahman, M. Juan (2016). “Acoustic Properties of Syzygium, Dialium and Gymnostoma Sp Wood.”, Bioresources, 11(3), 5941-5948.

49. F. K. Liew, S. Hamdan, M. R. Rahman, M. R. Mahmood, M. M. Rahman, J. C. H. Lai and M. T. Sultan (2016). “4-Methylcatechol-treated Jute-Bamboo hybrid composites: effects of ph on Thermo-mechanical and morphological properties.”, Bioresources, 11(3), 6880-6895.

50. M. F. Hossen, S. Hamdan, M. R. Rahman, M. S. Islam, F. K. Liew, J. C. H. Lai and M. R. Rahman (2016). “Effect of clay content on the morphological, thermo-mechanical and chemical resistance properties of propionic anhydride treated jute fiber/polyethylene/nanoclay nanocomposites.”, Measurement, 90(2016), 404–411.

51. E. Jayamani, S. Hamdan, M. K. Bakri, S. K. Heng, M. R. Rahman and A. Kakar (2016). “Analysis of natural fiber polymer composites: effects of alkaline treatment on sound absorption.”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, DOI:10.1177/0731684415620046.

52. E. Jayamani, S. Hamdan, S. K. Heng, M. R. Rahman and M. K. Bakri (2016). “Acoustical, thermal, and morphological properties of zein reinforced oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber bio-composites.”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1002/app.44164.

53. E. Jayamani, S. Hamdan, S. K. Heng, M. R. Rahman and M. K. Bakri (2016). “Fundamental study on the effect of alkaline treatment on natural fibers structures and behaviors.”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11(14).

3954. M. F. E. Abdullah, N. Madzrol and R. W. P. Sandin (2016), “Effects of Biodiesel Saturation Degree on NOx Emission and FTIR

Spectroscopy,” Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 155. Shahidul M.I, Houssein. M.A. Elaswad, & Man Djun Lee (2016). An Empirical model to measure the contribution of engineering

management to output growth of machinery manufacturing SMEs. International Journal of Engineering Research and Management (IJERM) 03 (03), 106-116. ISSN; 2349-205.

56. Shahidul M.I, Shanhur,B ( 2016)Engineering Role in Mitigating Climate Change Stress on Water and Energy in Achieving Environmental Sustainability, Working Paper • May 2016 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4712.1525 Version: 01, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4712.1525

57. Man Djun, Lee, Houssein M.A.E, Shahidul, M.I. (2016).”A Conceptual Water Demand prediction Model. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications (IJA-ERA). 2(2), ISSN: 2454-2377

58. Man Djun, Lee, Shahidul, M.I., Houssein Elaswad, Abdullah Yassin & Syed Tarmizi Syed Shazali (2016). Operations Research Method in Engineering Projects. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications (IJA-ERA). 2(2), ISSN: 2454-2377.

59. Shahidul Islam, Ting Ching Hung, Lee Man Djun, Shahnur Begum(2015),’ Seawater Desalination for Environment and Economic Sustainability: A Case Study at Sadong Jaya Pilot Plant, International Journal of Engineering Research And Management (IJERM) ISSN : 2349- 2058, Volume-02, Issue-08.

60. Houssein Elaswad, Shahidul Islam, Syed Tarmizi, Abdulha Yassin, Man Djun Lee, and Ting C.H.(2015), Benchmarking Of Growth Manufacturing SMEs: A Review, Sci.Int.(Lahore),27(3),2039-2048,2015 ISSN 1013-5316; CODEN: SINTE 8.

61. Houssein. M.A. Elaswad, Shahidul,M.I., Syed Shazali,S.T, & Abdullah Yassin (2015). Evaluate Contribution of Engineering Management to Output: A Model Building Approach for Manufacturing SMEs. International Journal of Engineering Research and Management (IJERM). 2(08), 28-37.ISSN: 2349- 2058.

62. Houssein. M.A. Elaswad, Shahidul M.I., Shazali S.T.S., Abdullah, Lee M. & D.and Ting. (2015). Modelling Output Growth Measurement of Machinery Manufacturing SMEs.Sci.Int.(Lahore), 27(5),4063-4070, 2015.ISSN 1013-5316;CODEN: SINTE 8 Sci.

63. Senthilkumar, K.S., K. Pirapaharan, P.R.P Hoole, Single Perceptron Model for Smart Beam forming in Array Antennas, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Oct 2016, in print.

64. Hoole, P.R.P., Shirley Anak Rufus, Nurul Izzati bt Hashim1, Mohd Hafiez Izzwan b Saad, Azfar Satari b Abdullah1, Martin Anyi1, J. Fisher2, K. Piralaharan2, and Samuel. R. H. Hoole3, Power Transformer Fire And Explosion: Causes And Remedies, International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, J. Teknologi, 2016

65. Pirapaharan, K., H.Kunsei, Paul R. P. Hoole2, Samuel R. H. Hoole A Single beam Smart Antenna with a three-element array, International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, J. Teknologi, 2016

66. Sakato, F., J. Fisher, P.R.P. Hoole, M.Enyi and S.R.H. Hoole, Design of a 375-kV Transmission Line Interlinking Ramu and Rouna Grids in Papua New Guinea, International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, J. Teknologi , 2016

67. Aiau, Sammy, Moses Kavi, K. Pirapaharan, M. Enyi, Paul R. P. Hoole, and Samuel R. H. Hoole3, PNG’s Energy Sector and Estimation of Renewable Energy Resources in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea: Solar and Wind Power for new Umi Township, International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, J. Teknologi 2016

68. Fisher, J. P.R.P Hoole2, K. Pirapaharan, S.R.H. Hoole, Pre-lightning Strikes and Aircraft Electrostatics , International UNIMAS-STEM Engineering Conference, J. Teknologi, 2016

69. D.N.A. Zaidel, S.K.A.Rahim, and N. Seman. (2015). 4 X 4 Ultra Wideband Butler Matrix for Switched Beam Array. Wireless Personal Communications.

70. K.H. Yusof, N. Seman, M.H. Jamaluddin and D.N.A. Zaidel (2015). Design of Ultra Wideband 3 dB Coupled-Line Coupler and 90° Power Divider with Zig-Zag-Shaped Slot for Wireless Communication Applications. Wireless Personal Communications.

71. Afrasyab Khan, Khairuddin Sanaullah, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Ajmal Shah, Imran Rafiq Chughtai, Andrew R.H. Rigit, Tahir Jamil (2016). Pressure stresses generated due to supersonic steam jet induced hydrodynamic instabilities, Chem. Eng. Sci., 146, 44-63.

72. Afrasyab Khan, Khairuddin Sanaullah, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Aini Hussain, Ajmal Shah, Imran Rafiq Chughtai, (2016). Void fraction of supersonic steam jet in subcooled water, Flow measurement and instrumentation, 47, 35-44.

73. Afrasyab Khan, Khairuddin Sanaullah, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Ajmal Shah, Imran Rafiq Chughtai. (2016). Numerical and Experimental investigations on the physical characteristics of supersonic steam jet induced hydrodynamic instabilities, Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 11(2), 271-283.

74. Mohammed Haji Alhaji , Khairuddin Sanaullah, Lim S Fong, Afrasyab Khan, Cirilo N Hipolito, Mohammad O Abdullah, Showkat A Bhawani, Tahir Jamil. (2016). Photocatalytic treatment technology for palm oil mill effluent (POME) – a review, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 102, 673-686.

75. Ariny Demong, Khairuddin Sanaullah and Afrasyab Khan. (2016). A CFD Study of swirl effect on hydrodynamics in a gas-liquid bubbly flow reactor, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (ISSN 1819-6608).

76. Khairuddin Sanaullah, Afrasyab Khan, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Hushairi Zen, Ajmal Shah, Imran Rafiq Chughtai, Tahir Jamil, Lim Soh Fong, Noaman Ul Haq (2015). Determining potential of subcooling to attenuate hydrodynamic instabilities for steam–water two phase flow, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 84, 178–197.

77. Khairuddin Sanaullah, Muhammad Arshad, Afrasyab Khan and Imran R Chughtai (2015). Buoyancy effects in steeply inclined air-water bubbly shear flow in a rectangular channel, Thermal Physics and Aeromechanics, 22(4), 463-473.

78. Aliah, A.M.N., Mohamaddan, S., Omiya, T., Notomi, M. (2016) Musculoskeletal Model of Awkward Carrying Postures. Cogent Engineering

79. Aliah, A.M.N., Edzuan, A.M.F., Diana, A.M.N., (2015) A review of quality coffee roasting degree evaluation. Journal of Applied Science and Agriculture, Vol. 10 (7), 18-23

80. A.A.Alias, H.Kinoshita, Y.Nishina, M.Fujii, (2016). “Dependence of pH Level on Tribological Effect of Graphene Oxide as an Additive in Water Lubrication.” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 13(1), 3150-3156

4081. H.Kinoshita, H.Ono, A.A.Alias, Y.Nishina, M.Fujii (2015). “Tribological Properties of Graphene Oxides as a Lubricating Additive

in Water and Lubricating Oils.” Mechanical Engineering Journal, 2(6), International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 13(1), 1-7

82. C. H. J. Bong, T. L. Lau and A. Ab. Ghani (2016). “Potential of Tipping Flush Gate for Sedimentation Management in Open Stormwater Sewer”, Urban Water Journal, 13(5), 486-498. DOI: 10.1080/1573062X.2014.994002

83. I. Ebtehaj, H. Bonakdari, A. H. Zaji, C. H. J. Bong and A. Ab. Ghani (2016). “Design of a New Hybrid Artificial Neural Network Method based on Decision Trees for Calculating the Froude Number in Rigid Rectangular Channels”, Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics, 64(3), 252-260. DOI: 10.1515/johh-2016-0031

84. C. H. J. Bong, F. J. Putuhena, T. L. Lau and A. Ab. Ghani (2016). “Deposition Thickness and its Effect on Critical Shear Stress for Incipient Motion of Sediments”, Jurnal Teknologi, 78(9-4), 21-30. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.9678

85. C. H. J. Bong, T. L. Lau, A. Ab. Ghani and N. W. Chan (in press). “Sediment Deposit Thickness and its effect on Critical Velocity for Incipient Motion”, Water Science & Technology. DOI: 10.2166/wst.2016.376

86. I. Ebtehaj, H. Bonakdari, F. Khoshbin, C. H. J. Bong and A. Ab. Ghani (in press). “Development of Group Method of Data Handling based on Genetic Algorithm to predict Incipient Motion in Rigid Rectangular Storm Water Channel”, Scientia Iranica.

87. Mohammed Haji Alhaji , Khairuddin Sanaullah, Lim S Fong, Afrasyab Khan, Cirilo N Hipolito, Mohammad O Abdullah, Showkat A Bhawani, Tahir Jamil. (2016). Photocatalytic treatment technology for palm oil mill effluent (POME) – a review, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 102, 673-686.

88. Hamady Dieng, Nur Syafiqah Bt. Tan Yusop, Nurafidah Natasyah Bt. Kamal, Abu Hassan Ahmad, Idris Abd Ghani, Fatimah Abang, Tomomitsu Satho, Hamdan Ahmad, Wan Fatma Zuharah, Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid, Ronald E. Morales, Noppawan P. Morales, Cirilo N. Hipolito, Gabriel Tonga Noweg. (2016). Exposure of a Dengue Vector to Tea and Its Waste: Survival, Developmental Consequences, and Significance for Pest Management. Journal of Agricultural and Food, 64 (18):3485–3491. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b01157

89. Yie Hua Tan, Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Cirilo Nolasco Hipolito (2016). Comparison of Biodiesel Production between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Base Catalysts. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 833:71-77.

90. Mustafa, Siti Ratina, Husaini, Ahmad, Nolasco-Hipolito, Cirilo., Hussain, Hasnain, Suhaili, Nurshikin, & Roslan, Hairul Azman. (2016). Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing Process Parameters in the Production of Amylase by Aspergillus flavusNSH9 under Solid State Fermentation. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 59, e16150632. Epub May 06, 2016.https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2016150632

91. Hamady Dieng, Ruzieyana Bt Mohd Zawawi, Nur Intan Saidaah Bt Mohamed Yusof, Abu Hassan Ahmad, Fatimah Abang, Idris Abd Ghani, Tomomitsu Satho, Hamdan Ahmad, Wan Fatma Zuharah, Abdul Hafiz Abd Majid, Nur Shilawati Abd Latip, Cirilo Nolasco-Hipolito, Gabriel Tonga Noweg. (2016). Green tea and its waste attract workers of formicine ants and kill their workers—implications for pest management. Industrial Crops and Products. 89: 157-166.

92. Pei-Fang Teea, Mohammad Omar Abdullaha, Ivy Ai Wei Tana, Mohamed Afizal Mohamed Amina, Cirilo Nolasco-Hipolito, and Kopli Bujang. (2016). Performance evaluation of a hybrid system for efficient palm oil mill effluent treatment via an air-cathode, tubular upflow microbial fuel cell coupled with a granular activated carbon adsorption. Bioresource Technology. 216 (478–485). doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.05.112.

93. Tee, P. F., Abdullah, M. O., Tan, I. A. W., Rashid, N. K. A., Amin, M. A. M., Nolasco-Hipolito, C., & Bujang, K. (2016). Review on hybrid energy systems for wastewater treatment and bio-energy production. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 54, 235-246. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.011.

94. Tan, Y. H., Abdullah, M. O., Nolasco-Hipolito, C., & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2015). Waste ostrich- and chicken-eggshells as heterogeneous base catalyst for biodiesel production from used cooking oil: Catalyst characterization and biodiesel yield performance. Applied Energy, 160, 58-70. doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.09.023

95. Rufus, S. A., & Karunakaran, Prashobh (2016). Power Quality Improvement on Wind Energy System by Using STATCOM. In Applied Mechanics and Materials (Vol. 833, pp. 33-40). Trans Tech Publications.

96. S. W. Ng, K. A. H. Ping, S. Sahrani, M. H. Marhaban, M. I. Sariphan, T. Moriyama, and T. Takenaka, “Preliminary results on estimation of the dispersive dielectric properties of an object utilizing frequency-dependent forward-backward time-stepping technique,” Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 49, 61-68, 2016.

97. P. Munawwarah Ibrahim, K. A. Hong Ping, N. S. Wei, Y. Guang, N. Rajaee, M. Anyi, “Elliptic Filter and Iterative Inversion Method for Buried Object Detection Applications”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 833, pp. 164-169, 2016.

98. A. S. Chew Chie, K. A. Hong Ping, Y. Guang, N. S. Wei, N. Rajaee, “Preliminary Results of Integrating Tikhonov’s Regularization in Forward-Backward Time-Stepping Technique for Object Detection”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 833, pp. 170-175, 2016.

99. Chai Nee Ping, Wan Azlan Wan Zainal Abidin , Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim, Kismet Anak Hong Ping, “A Review On Recent Available Positioning Technologies And Its Advancement” Malaysian Journal of Science 34 (1) : 113-128 (2015)

100. Ng Shi Wei, Kismet Anak Hong Ping, Lim Sin Yee, Wan Azlan Bin Wan Zainal Abidin, Toshifumi Moriyama, and Takashi Takenaka, 2015, “Reconstruction of Extremely Dense Breast Composition Utilizing Inverse Scattering Technique Integrated with Frequency-Hopping Approach”. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 18, Oct. 2015, ISSN 1819-6608

101. I. Abba, W.A.W.Z. Abidin, T. Masri, K.H. Ping, M.S. Muhammad and B.V. Pai, 2015, “Ionospheric Effects On Gps Signal In Low-Latitude Region: A Case Study Review Of South East Asia And Africa”, Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 34, No. 3, ISSN: 0331-844 (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v34i3.14), 3July 2015, pp. 523 – 529.

102. N Rajaee, KH Ping, A Lit, DNSD Awg, LY Ng, 2015, “Constructing Boolean Matrices with Restriction Enzymes as Row/Column Indicators in DNA Computing”, International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering 7 (4), pp. 306-312.

103. I Abba, WAWZ Abidin, T Masri, KH Ping, MS Muhammad, BV Pai, 2015, “Data Acquisition System Hardware for GPS Propagation Sentences in Less Developed Countries: A Review”, International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa 16, pp 145-155.

41104. MAP Elizabeth, KAH Ping, NB Rajaee, T Moriyama, 2015, “Chebyshev Filter Applied To An Inversion Technique For Breast Tumour

Detection”, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, Issue 6, eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308, pp. 210-218.

105. A.K Rahman, C.B.M Rashidi, S.A Aljunid, M.S Anuar, R Endut (2016) , “A novel propagation technique in free space optical communication”., Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 87 (2).

106. Mohammad, Zuliyana and Anuar, M.S and Aljunid, S.A and Rahman A.K, C.B.M Rashidi, A Bakar, M.S (2015), “Performance analysis of FSO with haze attenuation consequence acclimatize in tropical raonforest environment” ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

107. Kok Chin Chai, Chian Haur Jong, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2016), A Perceptual Computing-based Method to Prioritize Failure Modes in Failure Mode Effect Analysis and Its Application to Edible Bird Nest Farming, Applied Soft Computing

108. Wui Lee Chang, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), Clustering and Visualization of Failure Modes using an Evolving Tree, Expert Systems With Applications, Vol. 42, pp. 7235-7244.

109. Kok Chin Chai, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), A New Fuzzy Peer Assessment Methodology for Cooperative Learning of Students, Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 32, pp. 468-480.

110. Lie Meng Pang, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2016), Monotone Fuzzy Rule Relabeling for the Zero-Order TSK Fuzzy Inference System, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems

111. Yi Wen Kerk, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), An Analytical Interval Fuzzy Inference System for Risk Evaluation and Prioritization in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, IEEE Systems Journal

112. Wui Lee Chang, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), Clustering and Visualization of Failure Modes using an Evolving Tree, Expert Systems With Applications, Vol. 42, pp. 7235-7244.

113. Kok Chin Chai, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), A New Fuzzy Peer Assessment Methodology for Cooperative Learning of Students, Applied Soft Computing, Vol. 32, pp. 468-480.

114. See Hung Lau, Chee Khoon Ng, Kai Meng Tay (2015), Data-Driven SIRMs-Connected FIS for Prediction of External Tendon Stress, Computers and Concrete, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 55-71.

115. Tze Ling Jee, Kai Meng Tay, Chee Peng Lim (2015), A New Two-Stage Fuzzy Inference System-based Approach to Prioritize Failures in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, IEEE Transaction on Reliability.

116. Kai Meng Tay, Chian Haur Jong, Chee Peng Lim (2015), A Clustering-based Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Model and Its Application to the Edible Bird Nest Industry, Neural Computing and Applications, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 551-560.

117. M. Andrew-Munot, R. N. Ibrahim and E. Junaidi ( 2015). “An Overview of Used-Products Remanufacturing”, Mechanical Engineering Research 5(2), 12-23.

118. M. Andrew-Munot (2015). “An Insight into Used-Products Remanufacturing”, Journal of Advanced Review on Scientific Research, 8(1), 9-18.

Conferences1. Mahmood, A., Zen, H., Othman, A. K. and Siddiqui, S. A.,(2015). “An Optimized Travelling Time Estimation Mechanism for

Minimizing Handover Failures from Cellular Networks to WLANs”, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Estimation, Detection & Information Fusion, pp. 28 - 33, January 2015 (IEEE Part Number: CFP1577Z-CDR, ISBN: 978-1-4799-6417-8)

2. Shamsiah binti Suhaili, Takahiro Watanabe (2016), “Simulation-based Power Estimation of Low Power MD5 Design Techniques”, 2nd Technology and Innovation Conference 2016(TECHON 2016), 24-26 May 2016, Kuching, Sarawak

3. Nurdiani Zamhari, Abang Annuar Ehsan, “Analysis of 3 dB Directional Coupler Based On Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Large Cross-Section Rib Waveguide”, 17th International Conference on Electronics and Communication Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey.

4. Nurdiani Zamhari, Abang Annuar Ehsan, Mohd. Syuhaimi Ab. Rahman, “Wavelength-Selective Ratio Splitter by Using Large Cross-Section Rib Silicon-On-Insulator Parallel Waveguide”, 6th IEEE International Conference on Photonics 2016 (ICP2016), Kuching, Sarawak.

5. Nurdiani Zamhari, Abang Annuar Ehsan, Mohd. Syuhaimi Ab. Rahman, “Asymmetrical Silicon-On-Insulator Rib Waveguide For Optical Directional Coupler”, International UNIMAS STEM 9th Engineering Conference 2016 (EnCon2016), Kuching, Sarawak.

6. S. Mohamaddan, J. Annisa, A.S.Z. Abidin, M.S. Jamaludin, N.A.A. Majid, M.F. Ashari and H. Helmy (2015). “Development of Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot Device for Home Setting”, Procedia Computer Science

7. A.S.Z. Abidin, M.F.A.M. Pauzi, M.M. Sadini, M.H. Zaini, C.C. Sim, S. Mohamaddan, J. Annisa, R. Muslimen, M.F. Ashari and M.S. Jamaludin (2015). “Development of Track Wheel for In-Pipe Robot Application”, Procedia Computer Science

8. A.S.Z. Abidin, R. Muslimen, S. Mohamaddan, R.M. Yusuff, N.A.Q.M. Daud (2015). “Design Capabilities Development in A Malaysian Automotive Vendor Company”, Int. Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Dubai, UAE

9. D.Y.S. Mah (2016). “SWMM Modelling of a On-Site Stormwater Detention System Underneath Urban Road”, International UNIMAS STEM Engineering Conference (EnCon) 2016, 26-28 October 2016, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

10. M. R. Rahman, J. C. H. Lai and S. Hamdan (2016). “Physical, Mechanical, Thermal and Morphology Properties of Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites and Its Comparison.”, International UNIMAS STEM Engineering Conference 2016, 26-28 October 2016, Riverside Majestic Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak.

11. M. R. Rahman, M. T. Sultan and S. Hamdan (2016). “Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) of Wood Polymer Nanocomposites.”, International UNIMAS STEM Engineering Conference 2016, 26-28 October 2016, Riverside Majestic Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak.

4212. Md. Rezaur Rahmana, Md. Tipu Sultana, Sinin Hamdanb, Nur Syuhada Ahmad Zauzia, Josephine Chang Hui Lai (2016). “Clay

Dispersed Styrene-co-3-Trimethoxy Silyl Propyl Methacrylate Impregnated Kumpang Wood Polymer Nanocomposites: Impact on Mechanical and Morphological Properties.”, Advances in Material & Processing Technologies Conference, 8-11 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

13. M.F.E. Abdullah, S.S. Zhing and C. B. Bugik (2016), “Biodiesel Unsaturation Degree Effects on Diesel Engine NOx Emissions and Cotton Wick Flame Temperature”, 2nd International Conference on Automotive Innovation and Green Energy Vehicle AiGEV2016, 2-3 August 2016, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

14. Fisher, J., P.R.P Hoole, K. Pirapaharan, S.R.H. Hoole, Parameters of Cloud to Cloud and Intra-cloud Lightning Strikes to CFC and Metallic Aircraft Structures, Proc. International Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, to appear

15. Senthilkumar, K.S., K.Pirapaharan, G.A.Lakshmanan, P.R.P Hoole, S.R.H. Hoole, Accuracy of Perceptron Based Beamforming for Embedded Smart and MIMO Antennas, Proc. International Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016, ,IEEE Xplore Digital Library, to appear

16. Pirapaharan, K., Herman Kunsei, K.S. Senthilkumar, P.R.P Hoole, S.R.H. Hoole, A Single Beam Smart Antenna for Wireless Communication in Highly Reflective and Narrow Environment, Proc. International Symposium on Fundamentals of Engineering, June 2016, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, to appear

17. D.N.A.Zaidel. and N. Seman. (2015). Investigation on the Effect of Stub towards the Coupling Coefficient of 3-dB Millimeterwave Coupler. IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics. Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

18. N.A.M Shukor, N. Seman and D.N.A. Zaidel. (2015). Wideband Six-Port Reflectometer Design Formed by Enhanced Branch-Line Couplers. IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics. Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

19. KR Ummul, MS Anuar, AK Rahman, CBM Rashidi, SA Aljunid (2016) “High speed transmission in giga bps performance for FSO communication using new modulation technique” 2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Photonics (ICP), pp. 1-3, 14-16 March 2016 Kuching Sarawak.

20. MF Talib, AK Rahman, MS Anuar, CBM Rashidi, SA Aljunid (2016), “A novel hybrid optical code division multiple access in free space optical communication” IEEE 6th International Conference on Photonics (ICP), pp. 1-3. 14-16 March 2016 Kuching Sarawak

21. AK Rahman, MS Anuar, NM Nawawi, SA Aljunid, CBM Rashidi, MN Junita (2015), “Enrich data bit rate and propagation distance performance for free space optical communication (FSOC) via a new dual-diffuser modulation (DDM) technique” International Computer, Communications, and Control Technology (I4CT) 21-23 April Kuching Sarawak.

22. CBM Rashidi, SA Aljunid, MS Anuar, AK Rahman, M Jusoh, MN Junita (2016), “Design and demonstration of a novel flexible cross correlation (FCC) code for an evasion of PIIN in OCDMA system” International Computer, Communications, and Control Technology (I4CT), 21-23 April Kuching Sarawak.

23. N. M. Nawawi, Anuar M. S., C.B.M Rashidi, S.A Aljunid, A.K. Rahman, M.N. Junita S. R. Abdullah (2015), “Dispersion compensation dense wavelength division multiplexing (DC DWDM) for nonlinearity analysis at various propagation distance and input power” International Computer, Communications, and Control Technology (I4CT), 21-23 April Kuching Sarawak

Books / Books Chapters / Other1. M. S. Islam; S. Hamdan; M.R. Rahman( 2016)”Nanoclay Reinforced Polymer Composites”, Springer link (Text Book), ISBN 978-981-

10-1953-1 (eBook),DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-1953-12. C. H. J. Bong (2016). “Sediment in Open Storm Sewer and its Removal”, UNIMAS Publisher, Sarawak, Malaysia, 194p. ISBN: 978-

967-5527-98-23. N. W. Chan, K. R. Ku Mahamud, M. Z. Karim, L. K. Lee and C. H. J. Bong (2016). “Hydrological Cycle and Cities”. Sustainable Urban

Development Textbook (N. W. Chan, H. Imura, A. Nakamura and M. Ao, eds.), Publisher: Water Watch Penang & Yokohama City University, 95-104. ISBN: 978-983-41334-3-6

4. Karunakaran, Prashobh. (2015). Electrical Power Simplified. Authorhouse, Bloomington, IN, USA, 148 pages, ISBN: 978-1-5049-6542-2(sc),ISBN:978-1-5049-6543-9(e).

5. Ir.Dr Leonard Lim Lik Pueh, Assoc Prof. Ir. Dr. Al-Khalid Othman, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Noor Linda Taib, Prof. Dr. Ng Chee Khoon, Dr. Mohamad Raduan Kabit, Dr. Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan, Dr. Annie Joseph, Dr. Tay Kai Meng, Mr. Rudiyanto Philman Jong (2016), “Resilient Technology for Development Sustainability Through Recycling Innovations”, UNIMAS Publisher, ISBN 978-967-2008-22-4, page 94

6. Norsuzailina M Sutan, Jethro Henry Adam, Abdul Razak Abdul Karim, Norazzlina M.Sa’don, Mah Yau Seng (2016), “Manual of Open Ended Laboratory (OEL)”, UNIMAS Publisher, ISBN 978-967-2008-14-9

7. Siti Noor Linda Taib, Norazzlina M Sa’don, Fauzan Sahdi, Ahmad Kamal Abdul Aziz, Abdul Razak Abdul Karim, Alsidqi Hasan, May Yau Seng, Leonard Lim Lik Pueh. (2016), "CREAM-CIDB Centre of Research Excellence for Construction on Peat Soils Blueprint 2016-2020", UNIMAS Publisher, ISBN 978-967-2008-12-5

8. M. S. Islam, Shahnur Begum (2016)” Engineering Roles in Mitigating Climate Change Effects on Water and Energy in Achieving Environmental Sustainability”, TFE Global, ISBN 978-967-141-77-0-6

9. Darrien Mah Yau Seng (2016), “Potential of Road Subsurface on-site Stormwater Detention System”, UNIMAS Publisher, ISBN 978-967-2008-05-7

10. Md Abdul Manan (2016), “Oil Palm Shell Lightweight Concrete and Structures”, Nova Science Inc., ISBN: 978-1-53610-900-911. Md Rezaur Rahman, Md Saiful Islam, Irmawati Ramli (2016), “Nanoclay Reinforced Polymer Composites”, Springer, ISBN 978-

981-10-0950-1, page 291-307

43

Abstract

Nipah palm is a very common plant that can be found along the riverbank in Sarawak. Nipah sugar sap also known as “gula apong” has been collected by the locals that stay at the surrounding area. However little is known about the mechanical properties of this palm. It is the aims of this research to test the impact properties of the composites. Fibers from nipah fronds were extracted by soaking the fronds in water for 3 months to loosen up the substance that binds the fibers. Nipah fiber composites were fabricated using hand lay up process and 24 hours room temperature curing. Izod impact test were conducted on these composites sample as a function of its volume percent. Highest impact value for notched sample is observed for 25 vol. % loading and 15vol.% loading for unnotched sample.

Award of Best Oral Presentation

Impact Behaviour of Nipah Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Tracy anak DickieDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, UNIMAS

STUDENTS’ BEST PAPERS

(a) Nipah Palm, (b) Nipah fronds before retting process, (c) Nipah fronds after 12 weeks water-retting process, and (d) Extracted nipah fibers.

Figure 1: Schematic presentation of Nipah Fibre Extraction

44Award of Best Poster Presentation

Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) and Fly Ash as Material for Alkali Activated Binders

Nurulhuda binti NadziriDepartment of Civil Engineering, UNIMAS

45

The first colloquium was hosted by Curtin University Sarawak on the 23rd of April 2014, in Miri. It was the first joint activity between Curtin University Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions, in December 2013. On 14th April 2015, the 2nd joint colloquium was hosted by UNIMAS in Kuching, Sarawak. It has now become an annual event between the institutions. Again in 2016, 3rd research colloquium - North Borneo Research Colloquium (NBRC) was wholly organised by Curtin University Malaysia and held on 18th and 19th April 2016 in Curtin Miri. It was an expanded form of the previous events, which is focused on the theme “Research Advancements towards a Brighter Tomorrow”. The paper and poster presentation encompass a full range of engineering and business disciplines. The aims of the colloquia were to provide an avenue for the higher degree by research (HDR) students to present their research work, improve their presentation skills, facilitate cross-fertilization of research ideas, to engender a corporate research culture and to provide an avenue for networking as well as fostering friendship and collaboration. The events also included interesting keynotes delivered by

North Borneo Research Colloquium 2016

STUDENTS NEWS

experts in the field of agriculture engineering, bioinformatics and economics. The colloquium had also prepared recreation activities such as dinner event on 18th and a trip to famous Niah Cave on 20th April.

This year, Curtin University Sarawak had widened participation by inviting more institutions in the North Borneo region. There were nearly 100 registered participants from UNIMAS, University Teknologi Brunei and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Around 40 of postgraduate students and 7 lecturers from Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Economics and Business, UNIMAS joined this colloquium.

In NBRC, Ms. Tracy anak Dickie from Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering won the award of best oral presentation and Ms. Nurul Huda Nadziri from Department of Civil Engineering won the award of best poster presentation.

46Postgraduate Proposal Defense 2016

The proposal defense is a compulsory session taken by the Master and Doctorate students. The purpose of the proposal defense is to assure that the student’s plan of research and their proposed research question is complete and holds academic merit. Apart from that, the event is carried out to review the progress and content of the postgraduate students on their research.

The 5th Postgraduate Proposal Defense was held successfully at Faculty of Engineering on 11th and 12th May 2016. The event comprised of all four Engineering Departments; Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, and Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability.

There were twenty-two students registered for the proposal defense which was then divided into three sessions per day for the two days event. Most of them were the students who registered on 2015/2016.

During proposal defense, students presented their proposal in front of the Chairman, Selected panel members, their Supervisors, and/or Co-supervisors of the student. At the end of presentation, selected panel members asked questions and gave some advice to the students.

Fig. 1 Master’s student defending her proposal.

Fig. 2 Panel Judges for session 2: Dr Kismet Hong Ping, Dr Lakshmanan and Dr

Nordiana Rajaee.

Materials Characterization Workshop Series 3Material Characterization Series 3 was conducted

by Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan and Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan from Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, and also Prof. Dr Ng Chee Khoon from Department of Civil Engineering, on 10th to 11th May 2016 in UNIMAS. This workshop leads the student to have in-depth understanding on the mechanical properties and hands on mechanical testing for materials and concrete.

In this workshop, Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan reviewed certain fundamental aspects of mechanics of materials such as stress and strain to provide an overview of mechanical properties of materials. Furthermore, he introduced Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) which is a very versatile method as it allows researcher to produce a wide range of samples from sensitive probes of molecular structure to model studies. Other than that, he also shared his views on the method to measure mechanical properties through acoustic techniques on wooden soundboard. He further explained how the types of wood will affect the vibrational behaviour of soundboard and how to determine the mechanical properties of wood through the frequency of vibrations.

Secondly, Prof. Dr Amir Azam Khan presented a seminar on fracture behaviour of materials. Creep and fatigue are the phenomena that lead to deformation and eventually failure of materials. This workshop introduced Larson Miller parameter and S-N curve to analyse creep and fatigue behaviour of the material respectively.

Next, Prof. Dr Ng Chee Khoon presented on mechanical properties and testing of concrete. Among all the mechanical properties, compressive strength and flexural strength of the concrete are the most important aspect. According to Malaysia Standard (MS EN 12390:2012), compressive strength can be tested with a cube or cylinder, however, prism is used to determine concrete’s flexural strength.

Both days of workshop ended with a hands-on session whereby participants were given chance to see the demonstration on tensile test and compression test.

47Graduated Postgraduate Students in the Faculty of Engineering (2015/2016)

Afrasyab KhanProf. Madya Dr

Khairuddin Sanaullah

Prof. Ir. Dr Law Puong Ling

Prof. Madya Dr Hushairi Hj. Zen/Dr Lim Soh Fong

Dr Onni Suhaiza Selaman

Super-Sonic Gases Direct Contact Mixing and Condensation Study

The Impact of Using Polluted River Benue and Shenko Lake Waters on Irrigated

Vegetables at Geriyo, Nigeria

Graduates of Doctor of Philosophy (2015)

Name Level Supervisor Co-supervisor(s) Title

PhD

Aliyu Haliru Hong PhD


Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit/

Dr Rubiyah binti Haji Baini

Biomass-to-Heat Energy Converter for Drying Purpose in the Production of Paper

Egg TraysChong Kok Hing PhD

Type

Full Time

Full Time

Full Time

Dr Abu Saleh Ahmed/Prof. Madya Dr Saad

A. MutasherProf. Dr Sinin

Hamdan

Absorption and Impedance Measurements of Lignocellulosic Particle Composite for Sound Absorbing Wooden Construction Materials

Elammaran Jayamani

PhD Full Time

Prof. Dr Ng Chee Khoon

Dr Tay Kai MengDevelopment of a Data-Driven Fuzzy System for Evaluating Ultimate Tendon Stress and Flexural

Strength of Externally Prestressed BeamsLau See Hung PhD Full

Time

Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan -

Development of a Composite Concrete Floor and Analysis It’s Dynamic Property and

Vibration Serviceability

Mohammad Nurul Hoque

PhD Full Time

Dr Mohd. Saufee bin Muhammad -

Computerized Maintenance for Electronic InstrumentSalim A.S Jayousi PhD

Full Time

Dr Wan Azlan Wan Zainal Abidin

- Wind Energy Potential Modeling in Sarawakfor Rural Electrification

Salisu Muhammad Lawan

PhD Full Time

Bello OlelakanProf. Madya Dr Hushairi Hj. Zen

Dr Tay Kai Ming

Prof. Madya Ir. Dr Al-Khalid Hj. Othman

Prof. Dr Ng Chee Khoon-

Scheduling in Satellite Networks Employing Mimo Technology

Development of Type 2 Fuzzy Logic Based Decision Making Support Model/Software

Prototype for the Application in Local (Sarawak) Industries

Graduates of Doctor of Philosophy (2016)


PhD

Chai Kok Chin PhD

Type

Full Time

Full Time


Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan

Polymer Nanotechnology for Biomedical Application

Joesephine Lai Chang Hui

PhDFull

Time



Study on Chemically Modified Jute Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene/Clay

NanocompositeMd. Faruk Hossen PhD Full

Time


Prof. Pang Suh Cherm/ Dr Shanti Faridah

Salleh/ Dr Nicholas Kuan Hoo Tien

Sol-Gel Synthesis of Copper and Nickle Nanoparticles by Using Organometallic

Preucursors

Syed Salman Shafqat PhD

Full Time

Prof. Madya Ir. Dr Al-Khalid Hj.

Othman

Prof. Dr M. Shahidul Islam/

Prof. Madya Dr Hushairi Hj. Zen

Low Head Modular Microhydro for a Flexible Implementation System

Mohd Azlan Bin Ismail PhD

Full Time

48

Chua Swee NingProf. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit

En. Ron Aldrino Chan @ Ron Buking

-

Ir. Ting Sim Nee/Dr Tay Kai Meng

Performance of Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) Ion Drag Micropump

Application of Fuzzy Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Methodology on a River

Wharf in Sarawak

Graduates of Master Degree (2015)


Master

Franklin Simon Master

Type

Full Time

Full Time

Prof. Madya Dr Hushairi Hj. Zen

-A Smart Decision Algorithm for Vertical

Handover in Fourth Generation Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

Mahmood Adnan Master Full Time

-Prof. Madya

Dr Mohd Ibrahim Safawi Mohd Zain

Workability of Fresh Self-Compacting Concrete

Muhammad Abdul Syahid Bin Saari Master

Full Time

Dr Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan

Dr Delsye Teo Ching Lee/Ibrahim Yakub

Parametric Study on Utilizing Waste Glass as a Finely Ground Mineral Additive (FGMA) in

a Modified Multi-Component Binder (MMCB) Durable Eco-Friendly Cement System

Nafisa Tamanna Master Full Time

Bong Chien ChaiProf. Madya Dr

Azhaili B. Baharun

Dr Tay Kai Meng

En. Abd Azim B.Abdullah

-

Sustainable In-Stream Horizontal Micro Hydro Turbine Float System And Anchorage Design

Development of an Evolving Fuzzy Rule-Based System for Object Detection in Video

Graduates of Master Degree (2016)


Master

Chang Wui Lee Master

Type

Full Time

Full Time

Dr Mohd. Danial Ibrahim

-A Radiant Times Series Method for Cooling Load Calculation for Dewan Tunku Abdul

Rahman (DeTAR PUTRA UNIMAS)

Christopher Jantai Anak Boniface

Master Full Time

Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan

Dr Delsye Teo Ching Lee

The Engineering Properties of Concrete Containing Waste From the Oil Palm Industry

Eric Yong Pik Kwong

Master Full Time

Ir. David Bong Boon Liang -

Fingerprint Recognition Based on Bit Plane Extraction and Phase-Only Correlation

Florence Francis Lothai

Master Full Time

Dr Tay Kai Meng Dr Darrien Mah Yau Seng

A New Interval-Based Method for Monotone Fuzzy Modelling with

Engineering ApplicationKerk Yi Wen Master Full

Time

Prof. Madya Dr Syed Tarmizi Syed Shazali

En. Abg Mohd Nizam bin Abg Kamaruddin/

Dr Saiful Bahari bin Mohd Yusoff

Turbine Frame Design for Sustainable Instream Horizontal Micro Hydro Turbine GeneratorHafiza Binti Ramji Master

Full Time

Ir. Ting Sim Nee Prof. Madya Dr Azhaili Baharun

Procurement Route Selection Guideline for Construction Projects in Malaysia

Jerren Tan Yun Ping

Master Full Time



Development of Novel Biocomposition and Their Hybrid Composites with Nanosilica

Md. Mizanur Rahman Master

Full Time

Prof. Madya Dr Rubiyah Hj. Baini

Prof. Dr Mohammad Omar Abdullah

Sustainable Utilisation of Pelletised Plantation Biomass Wastes in Sarawak for Power

Generation

Nazeri Abdul Rahman

PhDFull

Time


-Modeling of Environmental Pollution from

Decayed Vegetables in the Face of Climate Change in Northeast, Nigeria

Riji Burmamu Benjamin PhD

Full Time

49Prof. Madya Dr Siti

Noor Linda Taib- Peat Soil Stabilization with Different

AdmixturesMohamad Fadzli

Bin Jawawi MasterFull

Time

Prof. Madya Dr Abu Saleh Ahmed

Prof. Dr Sinin Hamdan/Dr

Md. Rezaur Rahman

Efficient Conversion of Castor Oil to Biodiesel by Using Heteogeneous Catalyst

Mohamad Ismail Bin Mohamad

SalimMaster Full

Time

Dr Siti Halipah Ibrahim

Prof. Madya Dr Azhaili Baharun

Industrialised Building System (IBS) Towards Green Construction and SustainabilityNadia Zaini Master

Full Time

Dr Darrien Mah Yau Seng

Prof. Dr FJ Putuhena

Road Subsurface as Component of On-Site Detention (OSD) Urban Drainage SystemNam Nguk Chiu Master

Full Time

Nuramalina Binti Bohari

Dr Wan Azlan Wan Zainal Abidin

Martin Anyi/Dayang Nur Salmi Dharmiza

Awang SallehSolar-Hydro Hybrid Controller System DesignMaster

Full Time

Dr Abu Saleh Ahmed


An Experimental Investigation of Biodiesel from Jatropha Oil as a Clean Fuel for Diesel Engine

Taharah Binti Edin MasterFull

Time

Ir. David Bong Boon Liang -

Multimodal Biometric Recognition Based on Bil-Plane ExtractionTherry Lee Zee Master

Full Time

-Dr Delsye Teo Ching Lee

Structural and Durability Properties of Concrete with Polyvinyl Alcohol (Pva) Coated Oil Palm Shell (Ops) as Lighweight Aggregates Under

Different Curing Conditions

Thong Chia Chia Master Full Time

Prof. Madya Dr Haji Mohd. Omar bin

AbdullahDr Abu Saleh Ahmed

Custom Design, Development and Techno-Economical Study of a Small Cooling Water Power Generator for Sejingkat Power

Corporate Sdn. Bhd

Tian Chuan Min Master Full Time

Prof. Dr Wan Hashim bin Wan Ibrahim -

Application of Airport Pavement Management System at Kuching International Airport

Zamhuri Bin Drahman

Master Full Time

Nur Athirah Bt Ideris Dr Norsuzailina binti Mohamed Sutan

Dr Fauzan bin Sahdi

Dr Mohamad Raduan b. Hj Kabit

Dr Mah Yau Seng

Dr Mohamad Raduan b. Hj Kabit

Dr Mah Yau Seng

Ir. Dr Ting Sim Nee

Dr Leonard Lim Lik Pueh

Dr Alsidqi Hasan/Prof. Madya Dr Siti Noor Linda bt Taib

Prof. Dr Wan Hashim bin Wan Ibrahim

Dr Charles Bong Hin Joo

Prof. Dr Wan Hashim bin Wan Ibrahim

-

-

Microstructural Investigations on Heavy Metal Leachability of Aluminium Dross

Composite Binder

Model Building to Optimize Energy Consumption for Producing the Water for

Machine Cooling

Modelling Red Light Violations at Signalized Intersections Equipped with Countdown

Timer

Fundamental Flow Characteristics of Individual Lot Stormwater Detention Underneath Residential Car Porch

Modelling Distracted Driving Behaviour (DDB) Associated with Mobile Phone Usage on Driving Errors among Drivers in Malaysia

Submerged Orifice to Improve Drainage with Drowned Outlets

Theoretical and Mathematical Formulation for Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation

of Engineering Procurement Contractual Documents, Specifically for Malaysian

Construction Industry

Civil Engineering (2015/2016)


PhD

Amuda Akeem Gbenga

Jason Lee Kee Hean

Johnny Ngu Ong King

Melissa Lee May Syn

Evon Tang Ee Wen

Stephenie Lau May Kei

PhD

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

New Intake of Postgraduate Students (2015/2016 – 2016/2017)

50

Maswida Binti Mustafa Kamal

Prof. Madya Dr Rubiyah bt Hj Baini

Prof. Madya Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah

Encik Khairul Anwar bin Mohamad Said

Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit

-

Dr Norsuzailina binti Mohamed Sutan

Improvement of the Drying Process ‘Lemantak’; The Traditional Sago Flour of Sarawak

An Investigation on Bubble Injection Mechanism Inducing Swirl Motion in Gas-

Liquid Bubbly Flows

Antibacterial Membrane Through Polyethylenermine and Silver Nitrate

Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability (2015/2016)


PhD

Ahmad Salam Farooqi

Ramizah Liyana Binti Jama-In

Master

Master

Dr Kismet anak Hong Ping

Prof. Madya Dr Wan Azlan bin Wan Zainal Abidin

Dr Rohana binti Sapawi

Dr Tay Kai Meng

Dr Kismet anak Hong Ping

Dr Shafrida binti Sahrani @ Shahran

Dr Muhammad Kashif

Dr Tay Kai Meng

Dr Dayang Azra binti Awang Mat

Prof. Madya Dr Al-Khalid bin Hj

Othman

-

-

Prof. Madya Dr Thelaha bin Hj Masri

-

-

-

Nearfield Electromagnetic Imaging Technique for Brain Tumor

Mapping of Solar Energy Potential and Solar System Capacity in Sarawak

Design of CMOS Power Amplifier with Notch Filter for UWB System

Improvement of Agriculture in Sarawak using Fuzzy Logic

The Design of Compact Planar Antenna for Microwave Tomography System

Tomographic Image Reconstruction and Edge-Preserving Smoothing Filter for Breast

Tumor Detection

Synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide thin film as a hole transport layer on

Azo-Kojic Compound for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) application

Development of a fuzzy inference system-based failures prioritization technique with

missing data/component(s)

Eustacius Jude Anak Joseph

Seniorita Bandy Ak Kerungan @

Engkasan

Dayang Siti Amira Binti Awg Yusuf

Anisia Jati Sang

Nurul Syuhada Binti Hasim

Juliana Binti Nawawi

Erdawaty Bt Mohd Jaafar

Ngian Seng Kai

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

Wong Lee KwangIr. Dr Mohd Danial Bin

Ibrahim

Dr Prashobh Kumar Karunakaran

-

-

Simulation and Experimental Study of Portable and Non Portable Lantern Wind Turbine

Determination of The Diameter of Carbon Steel Pipes which will Provide A Safe

Clearance (Point of No Eddy Current) around Electricity Carrying Cables Suspended within

Them with Spaced Insulators

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2015/2016)


Master

Alvin Lau Kouk Shenn

Master

Mohd Rahmat Bin A Rahman

Ir. Dr Mohd Danial Bin Ibrahim


-

-

Molten Flow Behavior in Mold Design of High Pressure Die Casting

Optimisation Air Flow Inside BiosafetyCabinet Class II A2 using Computational

Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Analysis

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2015/2016)


Master

Muhammad Zaidi Mohtar

Master

Dr Shahrol bin Mohamaddan -

Investigation of Palm Oil Harvesting Tools Effects Towards Human Musculoskeletal System

Mohammad Aliff Bin Abd Rahman Master

51

Bong Siaw Wee Dr Kismet anak Hong Ping

Dr Rohana binti Sapawi

Dr Siti Kudnie bt Sahari



-

Dr Muhammad Kashif

Dr Dyg Norkhairunnisa

Development of Algorithm for the Detection of Buried Objects with Arbitrary

Shapes

CMOS Power Amplifier for Wimax Application

Experimental and Mathematical Modelling of Germanium Oxidation

Time Domain Microwave imaging with Overset Grid Generation

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2016/2017)


PhD

Dzatul A’qidah Binti Sa’ahmad

Nurul Atiqah Abdul Halim

Deanne Anak Edwin

Master

Master

Master


Encik Abang Mohamad Aizuddin

Improvement on Machine Reliability Through Vibration Analysis

Muhammad Shukry Bin Fasihuddin

Dr Shahrol bin Mohamaddan

- Development of Virtual Reality Tools for Autism Children

Ting Sing Hong Master

Master

Prof. Dr M. Shahidul Islam

Prof. Madya Dr Syed Tarmizi bin Syed Shazali



Dr Ana Sakura binti Zainal Abidin

-

Dr Magdalene anak Andrew Munot

-

-

Puan Nazreen bt Junaidi

Improvement of Cooling Water System at Bakun Hydroelectric Power Plant

Visualising Sound Waves with A Ruben’s Tube

Model Building to Optimize Energy Consumption for Producing the Water for Machine Cooling

Water for Machine Production Optimization Model Building

Development of Kek Lapis Sarawak’sMachine

Laurence Satia Ak Usit

Rashidah Binti Salim

Fatien Liyana Binti Alias

Mujan Surang

Mohamad Syamim Bin Hamsawi

Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

Irfan Bin Ahmad Afip

Dr Alsidqi Hasan

Dr Raudhah binti Ahmadi

Prof. Madya Dr Siti Noor Linda bt Taib

-

Two-Dimensional Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) Technique to Map Subsurface

Peat Soil Profile in Sarawak

Ductility behaviour of reinforced deep beam mixed with fibres and treated Palm

Oil Fuel Ash (POFA)

Civil Engineering (2016/2017)


Master

Mohd Syukry Bin Saiful

Master

Prof. Madya Dr Siti Noor Linda bt Taib

Dr Fauzan bin SahdiWater Absorption Characteristics of Tropical

Peat Under Different Densities And Anisotropic Loading

Atikah Rahmi Master


Pr Dr Raudhah binti Ahmadi

Evaluate The Behaviour of Precast Concrete Wall Panel with Opening

Chong Fung Yun Master


Ir. Dr Ting Sim Nee

Integrate Cycling as an Alternative Transport Mode in Implementation of

Environmental Sustainable Transport (EST) Strategy in Malaysia.

Tan Let Hui Master

Prof. Madya Dr Siti Halipah bt Ibrahim

-

The Impact of Building Surfaces and Anthropogenic Heat Towards the

Development of Urban Heat Island (UHI) Phenomenon and Energy Consumption

Balance

Nurul Izzati Binti Ahmat @ Ibrahim

Master

52

Tiaw Chun BoonProf. Madya Dr

Khairuddin SanaullahProf. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit

-

Modeling transport processes of microscale non-thermal plasma discharge in liquids

applicable to long chain crude oil molecules cracking

Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability (2016/2017)


Master

Prof. Madya Dr Khairuddin Sanaullah

Dr Ivy Tan Ai Wei

Puan Noraziah Binti Abdul Wahab

Prof. Ir. Dr AndrewRagai Henry Rigit

Dr Shanti Faridah binti Salleh

Hydrodynamics Study of Reactive Distillation Column Using CFD Simulations

Ammoniacal Nitrogen Removal in IndustrialEffluent Using Phytoremediation Technology

Phytoremediation Mechanism Towards Ammoniacal Nitrogen Reduction in

Industrial Effluent Discahrge

Muhammad Umar Mushtaq

Winnie Ting Huong Tien

Siti Suraiya Binti Mohamed Rahmat

Master

Master

Master

Dickson Wong Siong Ding

Dr Nicholas Kuan Hoo Tien


-

Prof. Dr Sinin bin Hamdan

Fabrication and Characterisation of Natrual Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite

Performance study of a diesel engine using biodiesel from local commercialised

coconut oil

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (2016/2017)


Master

Abdussalam Khan Bin Mustafa Khan

Master







Encik Rudiyanto bin Philman Jong


Dr Azham bin Zulkharnain

-


Puan Mahsuri binti Yusof

Optimizing Air Distribution of Laboratory’sHvac For Energy Effeciencies

Biodiesel Production from Chicken Fat Using Heterogeneous Catalyst

Optimization of Bio-Inspired Surface Modification for Shipping Industries

Visualization and Experimental Study of Optimum Design Fluid Dynamic Bearing in

Hard Disk Drives Application

Production of Karanja Biodiesel using Catalyst from Seashells

Design and Fabrication of Rapid Alignment Polisher Stage (RAPS)

Saad Salahuddin Bin Musa

Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin

Siti Nur Azizah Binti Amran

Norliza Binti Marusman

Dewi Harreh

Master


Design, Fabrication and Control Of Upper Limb Rehabilitation DevicePan Kuong King Master

Master

Master

Master

Master

MasterHandie Bin Ahmataku

Dr Mah Yau Seng

Dr Alsidqi Hasan

-

-

Potential of Multi-Purpose Road Intersection Incorporating Stormwater Management

Stress-Strain-Temperature Behaviour of Deposited Cemented Slurry

Loh Siew Ling

Ting Wee Kiet

Master

Master

53

Dr Md. Faruk Hossen is attached with Professor Sinin Hamdan for his Post Doc entitled “Sound quality assessment of wood”. He completed his PhD in 2016 also under the supervision of Prof. Sinin Hamdan from UNIMAS. His research is mostly focused on the relationship between the sound quality based on the timbre attribute of impacted wooden bars and the physical parameters characterizing wood species. For this, a methodology is proposed that associates an analysis-synthesis process and a perceptual classification test. Sounds generated by impacting wooden bars of different species but with the same geometry are recorded and classified. The sounds will be further digitally processed and adjusted to the same pitch before being once again classified. The processing is based on a physical model ensuring the main characteristics of the wood as preserved during the sound transformation. Statistical analysis of both classifications is done to investigate the influence of the pitch and the importance of two timbre descriptors: the frequency-dependent damping and the spectral bandwidth. These descriptors are linked with

physical and anatomical characteristics of wood species, providing new clues in the choice of attractive wood species from a musical point of view. Dr Md. Faruk Hossen has published 8 research publications in scopus indexed journals.

Post Doctorate Fellows at the Faculty of Engineering

Dr Afrasyab KhanEmail: [email protected]

Dr Afrasyab Khan joined Faculty of Engineering as a Post Doctorate Fellow in April 2016. He is attached to Professor Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit at the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. His research work is focused to reduce the viscosity of the crude oil for facilitating its flow through the subsea pipelines & jumpers in the subsea exploration environment. This work is also conducted in collaboration with Universiti Technology Petronas (UTP) and University of Nottingham (UK). Prior to this Dr Afrasyab Khan completed his PhD from UNIMAS in November 2015. He obtained his Masters in 2009 from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. His research interest has been centered on Fluid flow Modeling and effects of multiphase flow on the properties of fluids. He also won full Zamalah Scholarship for his studies at UNIMAS from 2013 to 2015. He has published a number of articles in scopus indexed impact factor journals.

Dr Md. Faruk HossenEmail: [email protected]

Dr Josephine Lai is attached with Dr Md. Rezaur Rehman for her Post Doc entitled “Elastomeric Polymer Nanotechnology for Biomedical Application”. She also completed her PhD in 2016 under the supervision of Dr Md. Rezaur Rehman from UNIMAS. Her research is focused on the introduction of silver nanoparticle and silver oxide into elastomeric polymer matrices and to produce the nanocomposites. These Nano Composites are designed to work inside biomedical devices. Throughout this study, the physico-mechanical, thermal, morphological and barrier properties need to be investigated. The method used to produce nanocomposites is through solution intercalation film casting technique. Synthesized nanocomposites are characterized by using FT-IR, SEM, TEM, XRF, XRD, TGA, DSC, moisture absorption and tensile test. Dr Josephine Lai Chang Hui has published numerous research publications in scopus indexed journals.

Dr Josephine Lai Chang HuiEmail: [email protected]

54DeanAssoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Al-Khalid Hj [email protected]: +6082-583325Fax: +6082-583410

Deputy Dean (Research & Graduate)Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Siti Noor Linda [email protected]: +6082-583326Fax: +6082-583410

Deputy Dean (Undergraduate)Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah Haji [email protected]: +6082-583324Fax: +6082-583410

Deputy Dean(Industry, Community Engagement and Commercialization)Assoc. Prof. Dr Hushairi [email protected]: +6082-583209Fax: +6082-583410

Deputy Dean(Student Affairs and Alumni)Dr Nazeri Abdul [email protected]: +6082-583479Fax: +6082-583410

Head Quality Unit,Post Graduate & ResearchProf. Dr Amir Azam [email protected]: +6082-583322

Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Head of DepartmentDr Shahrol [email protected]: +6082-583340 Fax: +6082-583410

Contacts for research groups:

Advanced ManufacturingLeader: Assoc. Prof. Dr Syed TarmiziSyed [email protected]: +6082-583340Materials and ProcessingLeader: Prof. Dr Sinin [email protected]: +6082-583225Thermofluids & EnergyLeader: Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai [email protected]: +6082-583220

Department of Chemical Engineering & Energy Sustainability

Head of DepartmentAssoc. Prof. Dr Rubiyah Hj [email protected]: +6082-583338Fax: +6082-583410


Sustainable Renewable Energy (SURE)Leader: Prof. Dr Mohamad Omar [email protected]: +6082-583349Fluid Transport & Separation (FTS)Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr Khairuddin [email protected]: +6082-583266Materials & Polymer Engineering (MAPE)Leader: Dr Md. Rezaur [email protected]: +6082-583302Sustainability & Environmental Engineering (SEEN)Leader: Dr Nazeri Abdul [email protected]: +6082-583479

Department of Civil Engineering

Head of DepartmentDr Mohamad Raduan [email protected]: +6082-583337Fax: +6082-583410


Transportat Infrastructure Planning and Sustainability (TRIPS)Leader: Prof. Dr Wan Hashim Wan [email protected] : +6082-581222Geotechnical Engineering Research (GER)Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Siti Noor Linda [email protected] : +6082-583326Hydro-Environmental Engineering Research and Development (HERD)Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr Law Puong [email protected]: +6082-583276Innovative Materials and Structural Engineering (IMASE)Leader: Prof. Dr MD Abd [email protected]: +6082-583223Energy and Construction Management (ECoM)Leader: Ir. Dr Ting Sim [email protected]: +6 082-583279

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Head of DepartmentDr Norhuzaimin [email protected]: +6082-583339Fax: +6082-583410


Advanced TelecommunicationsResearch (ATRe)Leader: Prof. Madya Dr Thelaha [email protected]: +6 082-583391Computer EngineeringLeader: Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd SaufeeMuhammad [email protected]: +6 082-583356MicroelectronicsLeader: Mr. Ng Liang Yew [email protected]: +6 082-583269

Centre for Renewable Energy (CREN)

Director of CRENAssoc. Prof. Dr Azhaili [email protected]: +6082-583230Fax: +6082-583410


HydroLeader: Assoc. Prof. Dr Hushairi [email protected]: +6082-583209BiomassLeader: Prof. Dr Sinin [email protected]: +6082-583225SolarLeader: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Al-Khalid Hj [email protected]: +6082-583325TidalLeader: Prof. Ir. Dr Andrew Ragai Henry [email protected]: +6082-583220WindLeader: Prof. Madya Dr Thelaha [email protected]: +6082-583391HybridLeader: Prof. Dr Mohammad Omar [email protected]: +6082-583349

55

56

.

.