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CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

  • Edutech and pedagogical innovations in Education 5.0

  • Psycho-acoustics and brainwave entrainment

  • Polymeric materials constitutive modeling and analysis

  • Composites engineering and new material development – including natural fiber and bio-polymer composites – for various applications including body armor, ballistic helmet, noise and vibration control and brake friction materials

  • Non-destructive ultrasonic testing of structural components

 

 

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

{Accumulated grant amount = RM2,280,635}

 

  • Development and Interactivity Assessment of XR-enabled 3D Models for Immersive Learning Systems, RM20,000 – funded by MyRA Research Grant, UiTM, 2022 – 2024, Project Leader (PI)

  • Investigation of Impact Resistance of Open-cell Metal Foams to High Acceleration Mechanical Shock, RM220,000 - funded by BESTARI (M) Grant, UiTM, 2018 - 2019, Project Leader (PI)

  • New Ballistic Limit Model of Recht and Ipson Type in Hydrodynamic Ram, RM91,200 – funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, UiTM, 2017 – 2019, Project Member

  • Creative Approaches to Increasing Visibility and Research Collaboration, RM20,000 – funded by LESTARI KHAS Research Grant, UiTM, 2017 – 2018, Project Member

  • Development of z-Reinforced Three-Dimensional Laminated Basalt Woven Fabric Composites for Anti-Ballistic Body Armor Application, RM50,000 – funded by BESTARI Research Grant, UiTM, 2017 – 2019, Project Leader (PI)

  • Degradation of Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites due to Accelerated Weathering, RM186,793 – funded by BESTARI Research Grant, UiTM, 2017 – 2018, Project Leader (PI)

  • Transferring Expertise to Oriental Summit Industries Sdn. Bhd. on Automotive Innovation in Sheet Metal Stamping Process to Increase Productivity and Produce High Quality of Lower Arm Assy Suspension Part, RM150,675 – funded by Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2015 – 2017, Project Member

  • Mathematical Thinking for Teaching Research Group, RM32,000 – funded by Research Entity Initiative (REI), UiTM, 2015 – 2018, Project Member

  • Time-temperature Dynamic Mechanical Characteristics of Reactive Polyhydroxyalkanotes/Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blends, RM50,000 - funded by Research Acculturation Collaborative Effort (RACE), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2015 - 2017, Project Leader (PI)

  • Flow Characterization through Acoustic Signal Processing in a Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube, RM97,200 – funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2014 – 2016, Project Member

  • Effect of Heat Ageing on the Puncture Resistance and Ballistic Energy Absorption Characteristics of Latex – Coated Unidirectional Fabrics, RM100,000 – funded by Cumulative Impact Factor Initiative (CIFI), UiTM, 2014 – 2016, Project Leader (PI)

  • Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Approach to Analyzing Structural Failure of Hydrodynamic Ram, RM60,000 – funded by Principal Investigator Support Initiative (PSI), UiTM, 2013 – 2015, Project Leader (PI)

  • Impact Response of Obliquely Positioned Triggered Tubes, RM65,000 – funded by Research Acculturation Grant Scheme (RAGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2013 – 2015, Project Member

  • Structural Failure Analysis in Hydrodynamic Ram using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, RM155,400 – funded by ScienceFund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, 2012 – 2014, Project Leader (PI)

  • Determination of Tensile and Friction Properties of High Performance Latex-coated Single Yarns, RM50,000 – funded by UiTM Research Cluster Fund, 2012 – 2014, Project Leader (PI)

  • Investigation of Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones on Brain Wave Frequency Patterns, RM77,000 – funded by Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2011 – 2013, Project Leader (PI)

  • Experimental Response Spectrum Investigation of the Shock Characteristics of Bio-based Foam Composites, RM48,160 – funded by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2010 – 2012, Project Leader (PI)

  • Development of Novel Bio-ceramics using MgO and ZrO2, RM12,000 – funded by UiTM Short Term Grant by IRDC (now known as RMI), 2005 – 2006, Member

  • Performance Analysis of a Frictionless Inertial Torque Transfer Device for Automotive Transmission, RM14,000 – funded by UiTM Short Term Grant by IRDC (now known as RMI), 2005 – 2006, Member

  • Beam Structure Made of Oil Palm Fiber-Epoxy Composite – Investigation of Mechanical Properties, RM12,000 – funded by UiTM Short Term Grant by IRDC (now known as RMI), 2005 – 2006, Project Leader (PI)

  • Determination of Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Brake Pads for Light Rail Transit Application, RM936,000 – funded by IRPA (PR-Top/Down), Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovations Malaysia, 2003 – 2006, Member

  • Development of a Motorcycle Suspension System Test Rig, RM20,000 – funded by UiTM Short Term Grant by IRDC (now known as RMI), 2002 – 2004, Member

 

 

CONSULTATION AND EXPERTISE SERVICES

 

  • External Examiner for Final Year Project, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons), UOW Malaysia KDU University College, Glenmarie, Malaysia, 2023.

  • Panel Member, Discussion Meet for Identification of Thematic Areas for Kerala Science Parks, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), India, 2022.

  • Expertise and IT support services for journal indexing in PubMed database including XML scripting for PubMed and CLOCKSS, and Crossref DOI content registration and Similarity Checking services for scholarly journals in Malaysia.

  • Expertise services (design and structural analysis), Teepham Medical Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, 2020.

  • Advisory Board Member, Zenletics Cyber Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India, 2019.

  • External Assessor for Diploma (Mechanical Engineering), B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) and B.Eng (Automotive Engineering), SEGi College, Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 2019.

  • Technical expertise service for Accelerated Weathering Testing of Natural Fibre Composites for  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2018

  • Mentor, Trivandrum Technolodge, Trinity College of Engineering, Kerala, India, 2017

  • External Assessor for Diploma (Mechanical Engineering), B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) and B.Eng (Automotive Engineering), SEGi College, Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 2016

  • Expertise services (sound absorption performance test on industrial grade polyurethane foams) for Wansern Technologies Sdn. Bhd., Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia, 2013.

  • Workshop on Condition Monitoring – “Theory, Measurement and Analysis of Sound Signals,” MR Technology Sdn. Bhd., 2012.

  • MOHE Research Proposals – “Mentoring Polytechnic Lecturers: Literature Review Methods and Tools,” Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), 2012.

  • Evaluation of Product Quality and Production Machine in Harvik Rubber Industries Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Golden Hope Plantations), Perai, Penang, Malaysia, 2006.

  • Expertise services (i.e., baseline and operational vibration measurements and data analysis) for UiTM Short Term Grant Research Project “Removal of Discomfort by The Reduction of Machine Vibration” at Masasinar Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Pandamaran, Selangor, Malaysia, 2003.

  • Technical expertise services (i.e., baseline vibration and sound pressure level measurements and data analysis) to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for (i) Jimah Power Plant, Port Dickson, (ii) the proposed Labuan Incinerator Plant, Labuan, Sabah, and (iii) the proposed Electrified Double Track Project (Kuala Lumpur – Penang), Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, 2000 – 2001.

 

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