UTARRF 2024 Cycle 1 - Successful Grant Application

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION! 
Please be informed that the duration of the research will be from 1 June 2024 - 31 May 2025. The details of the Approved Budget will be emailed to you soon. 

  • Dr Ng Law Yong (Integration of ZIF-8 Nanocomposite in Polylactic Acid Membrane: Effects on Stability, Membrane Pore Formation, and Solvent Transport)
  • Dr Ong Ying Hui (Operational Fundamentals of Constructed Wetland Microbial Fuel Cells for Tropical Wastewater Treatment)
  • Prof. Dr Chong Kok Keong (An integrated ultra-high concentrator photovoltaic cells and photo-electrochemical water splitting system for achieving high conversion solar-hydrogen efficiency)
  • Dr Thiam Hui San (Evaluation of energy generation and recovery of Fe(II) from spent Fenton sludge using a dual-chamber microbial fuel cell)

CPAMR Talk Series: Green Solvents for CO2 Capture and Utilization by Prof. Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua



CPAMR was honoured to invite Professor Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua to present a research talk and sharing session on Green Solvents for CO2 Capture and Utilization to the members on 8th September 2022. He is currently the Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies) and Head​ Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation School of Engineering and Technology for Sunway University, Malaysia.

During the talk, he emphasized that the removal of carbon dioxide is an important process in many industries such as natural and biogas quality upgrading, petrochemical manufacturing and flu gas cleaning. Many efficient technologies are commercially available for this purpose, most of them use chemical absorbents that pose environmental problems such as air and water pollution. The quest for green solvents as alternative to the conventional well-established alkanolamines is facing challenges and at the same time presents opportunities to researchers. Ionic liquids (Ils) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are example of potential green solvents for CO2 capture recently proposed by many researchers. The performance of these green solvents as CO 2 capture agents and media for its conversion was presented and discussed in this talk.

At the end of the talk, he also welcomed research collaborations with CPAMR members and urged interested members to contact him for further information.





Second workshop on International Research Collaboration and Grant Application by Prof. Federico Rosei on 29th July 2022

CPAMR had again invited the research centre advisor’s Prof Federico Rosei to conduct a second workshop on International Research Collaboration and Grant Application on 29th July 2022 at KB803 for the members. Several related research members had attended the workshop led by the centre chairperson, Dr. Steven Lim. During the workshop, Prof Federico had shared with the audience on the international research collaboration research he had worked on so far related to the field of advanced material and renewable energy. At the end of the workshop, Prof Federico had also shared several of the research grants opportunity with the audience and encouraged them to apply whenever there is a call for proposal. All the members had benefited from his workshop and also enjoyed an interactive Q&A session with Prof. Federico.


Research Discussion Workshop by Research Centre Advisor Professor Federico Rosei on 7th June 2022 

CPAMR had invited Prof Federico Rosei as the research centre's advisor to conduct a research discussion workshop on 7th June 2022 at KB803 for the members. Several related research members attended the workshop led by the centre chairperson, Dr. Steven Lim. During the workshop, the members shared their experience and information on their research projects with Prof Federico. At the end of the workshop, Prof Federico provided numerous suggestions for improvement in the members’ research work and also welcomed more research collaboration with the centre members.


KMUTNB visits UTAR to discuss collaboration 

KMUTNB delegates with UTAR representatives.
From left: Dr Chang, Dr Lee, Dr Lai, Dr Nophadon, Dr Tanaporn, Dr Udomkiat, Dr Yap, Dr Petch, Dr Ling, Dr Mah, Dr Steven Lim and Dr Bernard Saw

Four delegates from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand paid a visit to UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 9 May 2022. The four delegates include Dean of Engineering Assoc Prof Dr Udomkiat Nontakaew, Associate Dean of Administrative Affairs Assoc Prof Dr Petch Jearanaisilawong, Head of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr Nophadon Wiwatcharagoses and Director of Centre for International Engineering Programmes Dr Tanaporn Rojhirunsakool.

The delegates were welcomed by UTAR Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) Dean Assoc Prof Ts Dr Yap Wun She, LKC FES Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Dr Ling Lloyd, LKC FES Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Assoc Prof Ts Dr Lee Kim Yee, Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department Assoc Prof Ir Dr Chang Yoong Choon, Head of Chemical Engineering Department Dr Mah Shee Keat, Chairperson of Centre for Sustainable Mobility Technologies Assoc Prof Ir Ts Dr Bernard Saw Lip Huat, Chairperson of Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research Dr Steven Lim and Director of Division of Community and International Networking Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn. The visit was chaired by Dr Lai.

The objective of the visit was to establish a good repertoire between UTAR LKC FES and KMUTNB by discussing plans for future collaboration in areas, such as research, joint research, and virtual or on-site internship programmes.

Site Visit to Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd.

UTAR and Kossan delegates.
Fifth From left: Dr. Steven Lim (Chairperson for CPAMR), Dr. Mah Shee Keat (Head of Department for Chemical Engineering), Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia (Group Managing Director) and Dato’ Dr. Ong Eng Long (Technical Advisor to CEO)

On 20th April 2022, UTAR delegation consisting of Dr. Steven Lim (Chairperson for CPAMR), Dr. Mah Shee Keat (Head of Department for Chemical Engineering) paid a visit to Kossan’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Klang, Selangor. They were welcomed by Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia (Group Managing Director) and Dato’ Dr. Ong Eng Long (Technical Advisor to CEO). The main purpose of this visit was to discuss the possible research collaborations in their WWTP. Before the end of the visit, they were also given a site tour of the WWTP facilities available in Kossan’s factory.



Resilience and Self-care
in the Time of COVID-19

13 April 2022 (3 - 4 p.m. MYT)

For better or worse, the pandemic has affected the way we live, work and play.

How do we make the most of life now?
What are the steps we can all take to maintain our health and sanity?
How to we take steps to reduce risks in everyday life?
How do we learn to thrive beyond just getting by?

Join Dr Liew as he shares his insights, experience and expertise on Resilience and Self - Care in the time of COVID - 19. Dr Liew Kean Yew is a medical doctor with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, specialising in palliative care. He has been actively engaging the public and healthcare personnels through training and developmental courses.


WATCH REPLAY!

(Updated: 17th  May 2022)

Site Visit to Ansell N.P. Sdn. Bhd.

On 11th April 2022, Dr. Steven Lim (Chairperson of CPAMR) led a delegation to visit Ansell N.P. Sdn. Bhd. in Air Keroh Industrial Estate, Melaka. The delegation consists of 3 lecturers and 2 research assistants. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the possible research collaboration between UTAR and Ansell. The delegation was well received by Ms. Loo Wei Wen (Chemist II) and was given a brief demonstration of their glove production process in their R&D lab.


Visit by Top Glove Delegation to UTAR's Top Glove Engineering Laboratory

 From left: Dr. Steven Lim (Chairperson for CPAMR), Dr. Tan Yoke Meng (Manager, Top Glove R&D Centre), Mr. Kesevaan (Top Glove Academy) and Dr. Mah Shee Keat (Head of Department for Chemical Engineering)

On 6th April 2022, Top Glove delegation consisting of Dr. Tan Yoke Meng (Manager, Top Glove R&D Centre) and Mr. Kesevaan (Top Glove Academy) paid a visit to our UTAR’s Top Glove Engineering Laboratory. They were welcomed by Dr. Steven Lim (Chairperson for CPAMR) and Dr. Mah Shee Keat (Head of Department for Chemical Engineering). The main purpose of this visit was to discuss the progress of the on-going research project with Top Glove and possible future collaborations. Before the end of the visit, they were also given a brief tour of the research labs and facilities at the UTAR’s Sungai Long Campus.


Launching of Top Glove Engineering Laboratory
  
15 March 2022

FRGS Workshop Sharing Session

30 December 2021 (3 p.m. MYT)

In preparation for the current opening of MoHE FRGS 1/2022 application, CPAMR will organize a FRGS Workshop Sharing Session by previous successful FRGS recipients. 

If you are in the middle of preparing for your FRGS application and have some questions or problems, you are encouraged to join this workshop and ask our speakers directly! 

Their experience in preparing for their previous FRGS application may be helpful to you. You can also show part of your application to the speakers and request for their review. 

Together we can help to create more FRGS-winning applications!

WATCH REPLAY!


(Updated: 17th January 2022)

Symposium on Resilience 2021: Research Directions and Job Prospects in Engineering after Covid 
  
17 - 18 November 2021





The symposium replay is now available! 






(Updated: 17th January 2022)

Site Testing with MoU Partner, Ranhill Water Services Sdn. Bhd. (RWS)

17 - 18 July 2020
  • Team members from UTAR at work.
  • The source of leak during the testing of the prototype built for water pipeline monitoring.
  • The span of leak - starting from S1 to S2 as its end point.
  • Local DMA at Jalan Pelanduk, Taman Scientex, Masai, Pasir Gudang, Johor. (GPS coordinate: 1°30'42.3"N 103°54'57.8"E).

A visit to Johor for prototype testing of the water pipeline monitoring system developed in UTAR. RWS provided a "simulated" leak to test the prototype developed. Besides that, we also obtained raw data collected using smarts sensors which RWS own, to identify the pipeline leakage location. The local DMA is located at Jalan Pelanduk, Taman Scientex, Masai, Pasir Gudang, Johor (GPS coordinate: 1º30'42.3"N 103º54'57.8"E).