MMU R&D ROADMAP
2008-2014
(2010 Revision)
Engineering Cluster
CONTENTS
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MMU Vision & Mission
MMU R&D Roadmap
Universal Multimedia Access
Roadmap Implementation
– Research Cluster/ Center/ Groups
– New Proposals & Funding
– Research Facility Centers
– R&D Collaborations
– Mapping to Academic/ Niche Programs
MMU Vision
– To be a premier university that propagates the
generation and dissemination of knowledge in
cutting edge technologies
MMU Vision
– To deliver quality academic programmes based on
state-of-the-art R&D.
– To attract and nurture quality minds who will
contribute towards the global knowledge economy
– To inculcate a strong research culture within a
dynamic, efficient and effective team of academic and
support staff
– To be financially self-sustaining via education and the
commercialisation of R&D products and services.
TM R&D
Roadmap
MyICMS 886
MOSTI’s 9MP ICT
R&D Roadmaps
IMP3
MMU R&D Roadmap in High Impact & Niche Areas (2008-2014)
Ultimate GOAL
Conducting research & development and commercialising
next generation infra- and info-structures, content, core
competencies, services and products towards providing
seamless multimedia communication access for all, and
providing users with state-of-the-art tools to manage
knowledge effectively at work and at home, as well as gearing
industry towards managing innovations
Blueprint: The Roadmap Document
E-Learning/Education Tech
e-Health Services
Bio-informatics/Health-informatics
Creative Multimedia
Interdisciplinary KCT Applications
Smart Home
KCT Content & Services
Performance
Analysis &
Benchmarking
Hardware
Multimedia
Communication
Technology
(MCT)
Software
Engineering
Usability
(Content &
Interface)
Commercialization
Management
Software
Content
Services
Multimedia
Power
Computing
(MPC)
Multimedia
Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
Knowledge
Economy
Management
(KEM)
Meta
Services
Management
(MSM)
Knowledge Communication Generic Technologies Framework
Theoretical Foundations
Education
Information Sciences
Life-Sciences
Arts/Humanities
MMU Integrated Framework
Mathematics/
Physical sciences
THE ROADMAPPING SPECTRUM
National / Corporate Plans
Socio-Economic Impact
(A dream to achieve – VISION)
TM R&D
Roadmap
MyICMS 886
MOSTI’s 9MP ICT
R&D Roadmaps
IMP3
ROADMAPS
Paradigm Shifts
(quantum jump in doing things
– GOALS)
Strategies/ Delivery
Socio-Economic Points
(measure results socio-economically
– OBJECTIVES)
Programmes
Macro-System Deliverables
(put the deliverables together
– SERVICES)
Projects
Measurable Deliverables
(measure the things done
– FUNCTIONS)
Applications
Tangible Deliverables
(get things are done – PRODUCTS)
Discipline
Technologies
(building blocks – PARTS)
Domains
 Components/ Data
(basic bricks – GENERIC PARTS)
MMU R&D Roadmap in High Impact & Niche Areas (2008-2014)
Universal Multimedia
Access
(UMA)
4 programmes
Multimedia Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
3 programmes
Meta Innovation
Management
(MIM)
5 programmes
THE ROADMAPPING SPECTRUM
National / Corporate Plans
Socio-Economic Impact
(A dream to achieve – VISION)
TM R&D
Roadmap
MyICMS 886
MOSTI’s 9MP ICT
R&D Roadmaps
IMP3
ROADMAPS
Paradigm Shifts
(quantum jump in doing things
– GOALS)
MMU R&D Roadmap in High Impact & Niche Areas (2008-2014)
Strategies/ Delivery
Socio-Economic Points
(measure results socio-economically
– OBJECTIVES)
Universal
Universal
Multimedia
Access
Multimedia
Access
(UMA)
(UMA)
Multimedia Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
Meta Innovation
Management
(MIM)
Programmes
Macro-System Deliverables
(put the deliverables together
– SERVICES)
Projects
Measurable Deliverables
(measure the things done
– FUNCTIONS)
Applications
Tangible Deliverables
(get things are done – PRODUCTS)
Discipline
Technologies
(building blocks – PARTS)
Domains
 Components/ Data
(basic bricks – GENERIC PARTS)
(UMA1)
Multimedia
Device
Convergence
(UMA2)
Multimedia Signal
Processing
(UMA3)
Multimodal
Utility Delivery
(UMA4)
Ubiquitous Multimedia
Broadband Access
Universal Multimedia Access
Multimedia Power
Computing
Multimedia
Processor Builder
UMA4: UBIQUITOUS MULTIMEDIA BROADBAND ACCESS
Core Backbone
Networks
Last Mile Access
Networks
Network Control
& Services
Multimedia
Knowledge
Technology
Creative Multimedia and
Knowledge Management
UMA3: MULTIMODAL
UTILITY DELIVERY
Enabling
Technologies
Power Quality &
Protection
UMA2: MULTIMEDIA SIGNAL
PROCESSING
Microarray Data Processing
Data Acquisition,
Aggregation & Abstraction
Multimodal Processing
Signal Processing in Broadband
Communication
Information and Media Security
Optical Signal Processing
Physical Sciences and
Theories
UMA1: MULTIMEDIA DEVICE
CONVERGENCE
Data Converters &
Transceivers
Embedded
Systems
Mixed Signal
Integrated
ICs
Parallel
Computing
Multimedia
Systems
Energy Source &
Storage
Thermo-Mechanical
Systems
Humanoid
Ubiquitous Robotics
Material Designs
& Synthesis
Functional
Devices
Production Logistics
Fabrication
Technology
Diagnostic
Technology
Manufacturing
Technology
Mathematical Techniques &
Algorithm Designs
Universal
Multimedia
Access
(UMA)
Modeling and
Simulation
Foundation
Creator
(UMA1) Multimedia Device Convergence
• Integration of
materials,
components and
devices
• Into a functional
device
• Focus on integrating
micro/nano-scale
components into
large and complex
interacting systems.
Component
Design & Fabrication
Material Design & Synthesis
Functional Devices
Fabrication Technology
Diagnostic Technology
Multimedia
Device
Convergence
Circuit Designs
Mixed Signal ICs
Embedded System
Parallel Computing
Microwave &
Communication
Systems
Multimedia
Systems
Portable Devices
Multimedia Display
(UMA2) Multimedia Signal Processing
• Aims to develop core competency in data & signal processing
• Incorporating essential functionality
• data processing
• compression
Signal Processing in
• channel manipulation
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signal integrity
security protection
intelligent support
decision support
Broadband
Communication
Data acquisition,
aggregation &
abstraction
Information and
Media Security
Optical Signal
Processing
Microarray Data
Processing
Multimodal
Processing
(UMA3) Multimodal Utility Delivery
• Aims to provide enhanced and value added performance to the
core/basic communication system:
• stable, quality and reliable energy supply
• compact/light weight energy source
• portable/remote energy
• remote or intelligent control
• humanoid real-time multicore processing
• compact systems thermal cooling
Production
• manufacturing
Logistics
UMA1
• production logistics.
Power
Quality
and
Energy
Sources
UMA 3
Multimodal
Utility
Delivery
UMA 2
UMA 4
(UMA4) Ubiquitous Multimedia Broadband Access
• Aims to develop a ubiquitous broadband access experience
• core backbone and last-mile access networks infrastructures
• network control mechanisms, services
• related enabling technologies.
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
(Flagship Project 1) i-Habitat:
Environment Friendly Smart Home
MIM
UMA
Renewable Energy
• Fuel Cell / Bio-Mass
• Mini-Hydro
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• Power Quality & UPS
 RFID tag
 Sensors
Signals
Biomedical
EEG
VEP
i-Agent
 Information 
Management
 Multi-Agent
System (MAS)
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• Networking & Protocol
• SOHO
• Feasibility
study
• Ergonomic
Assessment
• Solar Energy
Ubiquitous Robotics &
Home Automation
Data
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Handling,
Processing &
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Mining
Modular
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Schema
Intelligent

Service Robot 
Ubiquitous
robotic systems
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Humanoid
Networked Kitchen
Home
Infotainment
System
Health Care
MKT
• Multimodal Biometric
Authentication
• Usability
Rechargeable
Battery
• Wind
Power Management System
Vital Signs
Monitoring
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• Visual Event
Understanding &
Surveillance
• Remote User
Authentication
• Secure Remote Access
• Wireless Security
• i-Key
Safety & Security,
and Communication
User Interface
• Privacy
Issues
• Technology
Acceptance
• Human Factor
MKT3
Acceptance & Evaluation, Legal Issues
(Flagship Project 2): myHealth Framework
User Interface
MIM
MKT3
End Users
i-Habitat
sensors
MKT
DIY Kiosk
•Video
•Audio
•Text
•Raw signal
(ECG/EEG/EMG)
Intelligence
Engine
Authentication
Medical Data
Server farm
Service
Provider
Web
UMA
Medical Experts/
Researchers
(Flagship Project 3): My Learning
Companion (myLC)
- a flagship project for MMU R&D Roadmap
Smart Agents
(Physical & Virtual)
UMA
MIM
MKT3
Greater Level of
Authentic Learning
(meaningful, fun,
active, reflective,
social learning,
critical learning,
problem solving,
etc)
Identical
elements
Simulated
Reality
MKT
My
Learning
Companion
Procedural
Conceptual knowledge
Related knowledge
explore
Analysis and Evaluation on
Learning, Learning Solutions
Pool of knowledge, information, meta cognition.
explore
(Flagship Project 4):
Malaysian Culture and Heritage Digital Bank
MIM
MKT3
MKT
UMA
NEW FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
FLAGSHIP PROJECT:
GREEN ICT
M V Chilukuri
FOE, Multimedia University
Smart Home
ICT Applications
Distributed
Generation
Smart
Metering
Smart
Networks
Renewable
Energy
Smart Devices
Low Power
Devices
Energy
Storage
Wireless
Technology
Energy
Management
Motorola WiFi
Potential Projects
• Integrated Power Quality and Energy Monitoring System
• Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Storage
System
• Wide-Area Power Quality and Energy Management
System
• Home Energy Management and Saving
• Smart Metering and Demand Side Management
• Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation
• Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) and Energy Storage
• Green ICT Metrics and Standards for Regulatory Legal
Framework
• Smart Grid for Sustainable and Secure Energy
FLAGSHIP PROJECT:
i-GEOHAZARD
MANAGEMENT
Rationale
• An advanced disaster risk management
system
• with an integrated data system of landslide
and flood
PROJECT CONCEPT – MULTI-HAZARD
Flood Density
Frequency
Flood Potential Map
Flood Risk Map
Subsidence
Potential Map
Potential
Multi-hazard
Map
OVERALL CONCEPT OF PROJECT
(5) DISSEMINATION (AWARENESS,
ALERT, DECISION SUPPORT)
(6) SOCIAL SCIENCE
•Risk Management
•Mitigation
•Education/ Rescue
Support
(4) MODELING & FORECASTING
(3) DATA CENTRE
(8) Geohazard
Centralized Data
Management System
(GCDMS)
(7) REMOTE SENSING
(1) LANDSLIDE SITE MONITORING
(2) FLOOD SITE MONITORING
Geohazard Centralized Data Management System
(GCDMS) Early Warning System
Mobile
Network:
SMS/MMS
Escalation
Internet
Escalation
and Report
GCDMS
•Monitoring system
•Escalation system
•Database system
GIS and Telemetry
System for Landslide
Monitoring
in Kelantan, Gerik
GIS and Telemetry
System for
Flood Monitoring
in Kelantan
ROADMAP
IMPLEMENTATION
Roadmap Implementation Strategies
Roadmapping
Internal
- Understand current stage
Internal
MMU
Synergize efforts (R&D focus)
Team building (Group research)
External
R&D
Institutions
- Uniten
- UTP
- USM
-UNIMAS
Industrial
Partners
Collaboration (Internal & External)
Funding Sources (Continuation)
Introduce new values
- External expertise
- Experiences
Niche Programmes
Human Capital
Physical Resources
Strategic Research Institute
Centre of Excellence
Collaborative Partners
(External Consultants)
Research Group (Staff)
Recruitment
Commercialization
Conversion (SDEC/R&D)
Graduate Research
Assistantship
Existing Staff
RESEARCH CLUSTER/
CENTER/ GROUPS
Engineering Research
Cluster
• 6 Research Centers
– CMS
– CADS
– CMSSP
– CRES
– CEMES
– CBC
• Research Groups
• Drive the UMA strategy
Engineering Research
Cluster
• Focus:
– Projects
– Funding
– Collaboration
– Publication
– Commercialization
– Consultancy
– Short Courses
CENTER FOR MULTIMEDIA
SECURITY, SIGNAL
PROCESSING
(CMSSP)
Centre for Multimedia Security
& Signal Processing (CMSSP)
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Support the UMA2 Multimedia and Signal Processing
Chairperson: Dr Hezerul Karim
Deputy Chairperson: Dr Chuah Teong Chee
Deputy Chairperson (Melaka): Dr Fazly Salleh Abas
Group Leaders:
– Group for Cryptography & Information Security: Dr Goi Bok Min
– Group for Signal Processing: Dr Alan Tan Wee Chiat
– Group for Microwave Remote Sensing: Assoc. Prof. Dr Koo
Voon Chet
– Group for Image & Video Processing: Dr Mohd Faizal Ahmad
Fauzi
– Group for Bio-Instrumentation: Dr Sim Kok Swee
1. New/Future direction
• Multimedia signal include high-resolution images, realistic 2D and
3D graphics, high-quality multi-channel audio and real-time video
• Aim: Processing of these data in an effective, secure, and userfriendly manner. This applies to all segments of multimedia and
communication systems
• Applications include: recordings and storage, transmission of the
signals, security encryption of the data, reducing the side effects of
transmission impairments and in man–machine communications. To
support these applications, a new generation of multimedia security
and signal processing techniques is needed.
• The research activities in CMSSP take into account the direction of
next-generation technologies which leverages on existing
technologies. Three Research Groups have been formed under
CMSSP
– IVP (Image and Video Processing)
– CIS (Cryptography and Information Security)
– SPA (Signal Processing and Analysis)
IVP Research Focus
• Acquisition and Display
– Multi-touch display, customized 3D display
• Image and Video Processing
– Medical Image, stereoscopic and 3D
• Image and Video Analysis
– Pattern recognition application
• Storage and Retrieval
– Content-Based Indexing And Retrieval
• Coding and Transmission
– New video coding
– 3D video communication
CIS Research Focus
• Cryptography
– Design and analysis of public key cryptosystems (traditional/identitybased/certificateless) – encryption, digital signature, identification, etc.
– Provable security approach of public key cryptography
– Cryptanalysis
• Network Security
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Wireless and mobile communication security
Intrusion detection systems and technologies
Web security
PKI and trust computing
Computer Forensics
• Intellectual Property Protection
– Digital watermarking and steganography
– Digital rights management
SPA Research Focus
Radiology Technology
• MRI noise quantization
• MRI breast cancer detection
• MRI image colorization
Bio signals
2. Details
• IVP
• CIS
• SPA
Details IVP – pass project
Image and Video Analysis
1.
Classification of ECG Signals Based on Heart Disorders Using Artificial Neural Network
2.
Image Authentication System Of The MMS Content Using Digital Image Watermarking Techniques
3.
Low-Field MRI Brain Image Extraction And Labelling
4.
Human detection and tracking for visual surveillance
5.
Analysis And Development Of Shape Extraction Algorithms For Trademark Image Search System Application
6.
Landslide Hazard Mapping
7.
Spatio-Temporal Change Detection Of The Belum-Temengor Forested Area Using Remotely Sensed Images
8.
Development of an Automated Optical Coherence Tomography Detection System for Retinal Structure Abnormalities
Image and Video Processing
1.
Development and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Image Compression Techniques for Biomedical Applications
2.
Diagnosis of Melanoma using Intelligent Techniques
3.
Development of a new interactive and automatic system for the analysis of myocardial perfusion SPECT images
4.
A Hybrid Medical Image Retrieval System For CT Brain Images
5.
Design and Development of Content Based Medical Imaging Retrieval System
6.
Object Based Error Concealment for Stereoscopic 3D Video
Coding and Transmission
1.
A Study on Error Resilience for 3D Video
2.
Network Aware Scalable 3D Video Streaming
3.
Scalable multiple description coding for 3D Video Transmission over WiMAX
Acquisition and Display
1.
Design & Development of Technology-enhanced Multi-touch Tabletop Home Controlling System
2.
Design and Development of New Natural User Interface Module and Cost Effective Camera-based Multi-touch Tabletop to Enhance
Teaching and Learning in Institution of Higher Learning
3.
Design and Development of Natural User Interface Technology-Enhanced Learning Platform
Details IVP – future project
Image and video analysis
• Automatic Detection of Trademark Logos in Digital Images and Video - Dr. Mohammad Faizal
• Intelligent Cricket Decision Making System Using Pattern Recognition and Soft Computing Tools Dr. Mohammad Faizal
• Portable Event-triggered Video Surveillance Device – Dr Fazly Salleh
• Video Assisted Learning of Human Behaviour – Dr Fazly Salleh
Storage and retrieval
• A Study Of Content-Based Indexing And Retrieval Algorithm For Marine Species - Dr. Sarina
Mansor, Haris Lye, Dr. Mohammad Faizal, Fatahiyah
• Design & Development of Content Based Medical Imaging Retrieval System – Dr R. Logeswaran
Coding and transmission
• New video coding algorithm – Dr Chang Yoong Choon (funded)
• Optical 3D video communication – Dr Hezerul
• 3D Video Conferencing – Dr Hezerul
• Holographic communication – Dr Hezerul
Acquisition and display
• Multi-Touch Image Analysis and Object Recognition - Dr. R.Logeswaran
• Investigation of Effective Multi-touch Interactive Language Learning Framework in Early
Childhood Collaborative Education - Cheong Soon Nyean, Dr. R.Logeswaran
Image and video processing
• Multi-Disorder Detection via Automated Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols - Dr.
R.Logeswaran
• Improving the Detection Electronics for Optical Coherence Tomography in Medicine - Dr.
R.Logeswaran, Mehdy Farzaneh
Details CIS – pass projects
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Hierarchical Identity-Based Identification
Cryptographic Engineering of Security in Emerging Networks
Design and Analysis of an Undeniable Signature Scheme without Certificates
Design and Development of an Ultra Fast Fragile Watermarking Scheme for Secure
Biomedical Media Authentication
Attribute-Based Identification Scheme for Access Control
Design of an Efficient and Provable Secure Public Key Encryption with Keyword Search
Scheme
Design of an Efficient and Provable Secure Identity-Based Identification Scheme in the
Standard Model
A Two-Tier Fast Video Encryption Algorithm
Design and Security Analysis of a Fast Public-Key Encryption Algorithm
Design, Deployment and Performance issues of an Embedded Sensor for Network
Intrusion Detection – A Study using Intel’s Network Processing Units
Key Management for Multicast Security (MSF - Multimedia Scholarship Foundation)
Security Enhancement of IEEE 802.16 Wireless Broadband Standard
Details CIS – future projects
• The Study of Potential Vulnerability in
Mobile WiMAX – Dr Yusoff
• Design, Analysis and Implementation of
Identity-Based Cryptographic Scheme Dr Heng Swee Huay
Details SPA – pass and future
project
• Development of Dual-vision Surveillance
with Embedded Event Analysis Powered
by an Intel® Multi-core Processor (funded)
• Design and Development of Human
Identification System Using Biomedical
Signals (funded)
• Manga Image Colorisation (funded)
3. RFC
• Existing
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CMSSP lab
Old 3D video communication system
Image/video capturing system
Desktop/workstation/server/laptop/router/UPS
Biomedical data acquisition system + reclining chair
• Future
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Additional space/lab for researches
High definition 2D display
3D display, holographic display
3D capturing system
Revive the old 3D video communication system
4. Niche programs
• Image and video analysis, storage and retrieval
• 2D and 3D video coding algorithms and
performance evaluation
• 3D video communication system
• Multi-touch display
• Cryptography, Network Security and Intellectual
Property Protection
• Human Identification System Using Biomedical
Signals
5. Collaborators
• IVP
• CIS
• SPA
Collaborators IVP
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Hospital Selayang
Hospital Serdang
UPM
MCMC
Telekom RnD
3D International Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Intel
Samsung
Sony
Collaborators - CIS
• MagnaQuest Sdn Bhd
• Swinburne University of Technology,
Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
• Kyungpook National University (KNU), Korea
• CyberSecurity Malaysia (formerly known as
NISER)
• Microelectronic Solutions Sdn. Bhd
• JJLabs
• Eafit University, Colombia
6. Funding Agencies
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MOHE
MCMC
Telekom
EU Funding
Comstech
7. Alignment to Faculty
Academic Program
• B. Eng. Electronic majoring in Multimedia
• B. Eng. Electronic majoring in Computer
• B. Eng Electronic majoring in Electronic
8. Alignment Flagship
• I-Habitat
– New video coding for HD video
– 3D video TV/communication/conferencing
– Secure communication and information
– Bio-signal analysis for elderly patients
CENTER FOR MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(CEMES)
Centre for Mechanical Engineering
Sciences
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Support the UMA3 programme
Chairperson: Dr Dirk G. Rilling
Deputy Chairperson: Mr Jamil Hashim
Group Leaders:
– Group for Thermo-Fluids & Energy: Mr Beh Shiao Lin
– Group for Manufacturing: Mr Jamil Hashim
New (Future) Direction
• Renewable Energy Supply
• Broken down: E.conversion, E.conservation,
E.distribution and storage
Support by
Manufacturing
Group
– E.conversion: sustainable sources (wind, tidal, sun,
fuel cell)
– E.conservation: (material) process(ing) reengineering, urban mining
– E.storage: mechanical
• The latter as interface to electrical engineering
(CRES)
Existing Projects
• Energy Conversion
– Experimental Analysis and Numerical
Modeling of the Tidal Stream Turbine, MoSTI
– Experimental and Numerical Analysis of
Flameless Oxidation for Palm Oil to Reduce
NOx Formation, FRGS, GRA
– Feasibility of Solar Chimney Power Plant,
FYP
– Tesla Turbine as micro-scale power
generator, FYP
– Small Scale Turbo Jet Engine, FYP
Existing Projects (ct’d)
• Energy Conversion (ct’d)
– Hydrodynamics of the Horizontal Axis Tidal
Stream Turbine, FYP
– Aerodynamics of the Horizontal Axis Wind
Turbine, FYP
– Synthesis of ZnO nanopowder via sol–gel
route and design of dye-sensitized solar
energy cells, FYP
– Aluminum Alloy Solar Energy, FYP
Existing Projects (ct’d)
• Energy Conservation
– Inspection of thermal systems with infrared
(IR) technology, MoSTI
– An Investigation on Sustainable Building
Envelopes by Help of Cellular Automata
Form Generation, FRGS
– Design of Self-Sustainable Building for
Tropical Climate, FYP
Possible Projects
• Energy Conversion
– Mobile Fuel Cell with Solar driven Water
Decomposition
– Absorption Heat Pump Application for
Cooling Appliances
– Solar driven Stirling Engine with Solenoid,
specially designed for environments with
transient weather conditions
Possible Projects (ct’d)
• Energy Conservation
– Design Strategies for low cooling load
Buildings and passive Building
– (Urban Mining)
Research Facilities Center
• Started in June 2010
• Wind Tunnel funded by RFF
• Wave Tank to be build for tidal wave
project (time corridor: spring 2011)
• Flame tube for flameless combustion (time
corridor: spring 2011)
• Additional space needed for equipment
(e.g. Fuel Cell production, PV converter)
(time corridor: summer 2011 onwards)
Niche Academic Programs
• Sustainable/Renewable Energy System;
Rollout: 2015
Collaborators & Funding
Agency
• Collaborators
– Nahrim
– UniTen, UKM, TM R&D
• Funding Agency
– MoHE (‘new’ eScience, FRGS)
– TM R&D
Alignment to FAP & Flagship
• ME program; RES program (from 2015
onwards)
• Flagship
– “Green Tech” by TM R&D
– Green ICT
Center for Broadband
Communications
(CBC)
Centre for Broadband Communications
(CBC)
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Support the UMA4 programme
Chairperson: Mohamad Yusoff Alias
Secretary: Nasrin Sadeghianpour
Group Leaders:
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Networking: Tan Su Wei
Wireless: Mardeni Roslee
Optical Communication: Ridzuan
Telemedicine: Tan Kim Geok
Signal Processing for Communications: Chuah
Teong Chee
New (Future) Direction
• Networking
– Telecommunication Network Technologies and
Management
• Wireless
– Future wireless communication such as WiMAX,
LTE, Wireless Sensor Network, Cognitive Radio
• Signal Processing
– Robust Signal Processing for Powerline
Communications
– Channel Identification and Equalization for Fibreover-Wireless Systems
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Existing Projects
 2009
 UPnP Bridge Implementation based on Hardware Interpreter Chip Architecture
(multimedia call control)
 Panasonic
 Dr. Tan Su Wei
 2010
 Proposal Cattle Monitoring with Wireless (Zigbee) Smart Tagging and Cattle
Management Application
 Hadhari Cattle Industry Sdn. Bhd.
 Dr. Mardeni bin Roslee
 Design and Optimization of Channel Estimation Algorithms for 4G Wireless
Systems
 (FRGS)
 Dr. Lim Heng Siong
 Research, Design, Construction and Analysis of Next-Generation OpticalWireless Access Networks
 TM R&D
 Dr. Mohamad Yusoff Alias
Possible Projects
– Development of Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR) Mixture Model for Road Pavement
Moisture determination.
Niche Programs
• Future Wireless Broadband
Collaborators & Funding
Agency
• Collaborators
– Motorola
– TM R&D
– Panasonic
• Funding Agency
– MoHE (FRGS, eRGS)
– TM R&D
– Motorola
Alignment to FAP & Flagship
• TE, MCE, OPE
• Flagship
– Green ICT
Center for Advanced
Devices and Systems
(CADS)
Support the UMA1 programme
Chairperson: Dr Zulfadzli Yusoff
Secretary: Alice Khaw Mei Kum
Research Group/ Leaders:
• FOE
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Semiconductor Devices – Dr Chan Kah Yoong
Nanomaterials – Dr Ong Boon Hong
Circuit Design – Dr Fabian Kung
Photonics – Dr M. Ridzuan Mokhtar
System Identification – Dr Tan Ai Hui
• FET
• Solid State Ionics – Dr You Ah Heng
MEMBER LIST
Nanomaterials
Dr. Ong Boon Hong
Dr. Sin Yew Keong
Dr. Wong Hin Yong
Dr. Chan Kah Yoong
Choo Kan Yeap
Balachandran
Low Pei Ling
Nisha
Nurul Hiqmah
Kee Yeh Yee (GRA)
Lee Wai Keat
Sharul Ashikin
Kamaradin
MEMBER LIST
Circuit Design
(Cyberjaya)
Dr. Fabian Kung
Dr. Lee Lini
Pang Wai Leong
Lee Seng Siong
Lee Chu Liang
Lo Yew Chiong
Tiang Jun Jiat
Gobi Vetharathnam
Dr. Ooi Chee Pun
(Malacca)
Dr. Chan Yee Kit
Dr. C. Senthilpari
Bhuvaneswari
Dr. Ajay
MEMBER LIST
Semiconductor Devices
Dr. Chan Kah Yoong
Dr. Ong Duu Sheng
Dr. Kok Chee Kuang
(Malacca)
Dr. Wong Hin Yong
Dr. Ajay (Malacca)
Choo Kan Yeap
Sharul Ashikin
Kamaradun
Anson Lam Zi Yi
Tan Siew Lin
(Malacca)
Yong Yean Sheng
Hoon Jian Wei
(GRA)
Jegenathan
Krishnasamy
Balachandran
MEMBER LIST
Photonics
Dr. Ridzuan
Dr. Zulfadzli
Dr. Hairul
Dr. Wong Hin Yong
Dr. You Ah Heng
(Malacca)
Dr. Marinah
Dr. Deepak Kumar
Siew Wee Ong
Phua Yeong Nan
Mah Siew Kien
Sun Cha Chee
(Malacca)
Jason Lee Lian
Hong (Malacca)
Koh Song Foo
Ng Chin Soo
MEMBER LIST
Solid State Ionics
Dr. You Ah Heng
(Malacca)
Yap Yee Ling
(Malacca)
Cheang Pei Ling
(Malacca)
Electronics Group, FET, Melaka campus
Year
Research proposal
UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence
2009
2010
2011
2012
Low power high performance
CMOS ALU/RAM design (RM
284.3K (eScience))
Quantum mechanical effect on double
gate submicron MOS devices
Gain, Excess Noise Factor and
Time Response in Silicon
Carbide Avalanche Photodiodes
(RM294.6K (eScience))
High Performance Heterojunction
Avalanche Photodiodes (RM300K
(eScience))
Ab Initio Study of Electronic Structures
of Advanced Solid Materials (RM120,K0
2013
3rd
Research
Proposal
(RM200K)
2nd Research Proposal (RM419K)
3rd Research Proposal (RM65K)
(eScience))
New equipment
ROs & conferences
Consultation/Output
of research work
Cadence AMS methodology Kit
ATLAS/MINIMOS simulator
Intel Xeon workstations/Fortran
compiler (RM25K)
Computers/Printer/Plotting softwares
(RM20K)
Workstation (RM20K)/
Softwares (RM20K)
Mount rack cluster
Software (RM30K)
One RO (RM50K)
2 ROs (RM100K)
2 ROs (RM100K)/2 conferences
(RM10K)
One RO (RM50K)/2 conferences
(RM10K)
One
RO
(RM50K)/2
conferences
(RM10K)
One RO (RM50K)/2 conference
(RM20K)
3 ROs (RM150K)/2 conference
(RM30K)
2 conference
(RM30K)
2 journal papers
2 journal papers
One journal/2
conferences
One journal/2
conferences
One journal/2
conferences
3-4 journal
papers
3-4 journal
papers
One journal/2
conferences
One journal/2
conferences
One journal
paper
Computers
(RM10K)
(RM200K)/
One journal
paper
2 journal
papers
Electronics Group, FET, Melaka campus
UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence
Year
2009
Master/PhD degree
students
One MEngSc
One PhD
One MEngSc
One PhD
One MEngSc
One
MEngSc/One
PhD
Two MEngSc
One MEngSc
Other
academic/R&D
related work
2010
2011
One MEngSc
Workshop on VLSI system
Training
(RM20K)
on
photonic
devices
2012
2013
One
MEngSc/One
PhD
2 MEngSc/one
PhD
MEMBER LIST
System
Dr. Tan Ai Identification
Hui
Timothy Yap
Cham Chin Leei
(RO)
RESEARCH PROPOSALS
SUBMITTED IN THE LAST
2 YEARS
ESCIENCE
1) Electrode modifications in organic light emitting diodes using
buffer layer technology
2) Development and analysis of a new tunable optical time
domain reflectometer in remote fiber test systems
3) Gain Excess Noise Factor and Time Response in Silicon
Carbide Avalance Photo Diodes
4) Low-Power, High performance CMOS ALU/RAM Design
5) Realization and Characterization of Transparent Thin-Film
Transistors for Large Area Electronics Applications
6) Inverse Laser-ablation Patterning of ITO Anode for Organic
Light Emitting Diodes
FRGS
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
A Study on the Optimization of Wettability Contact Angle in Interface
Adhesion for VLSI Packaging
Design and Performance Analysis of Cross-talk Attack in All-Optical
Networks
Theoretical Investigation of Propagation Characteristics for Offset
Launching in Elliptical Multimode Fibre
Nanoparticles and Phase Explosion in Pulsed Laser Deposition of
Thin Films
Development of Hybrid Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Rechargeable
Lithium Battery
An Investigation of Properties of Light Absorbing Zinc Oxide
Nanostructures
Modelling and Theoretical Analysis of III-V-InP based Quantum -Well
(QW) Laser
Quantum Phenomena in Thin Heterojunction AlxGa1-xAs/GaAs
Avalanche Photodiodes
BRAIN GAIN MALAYSIA
1) Organic Electronics Materials
2) Development and Characterization of Visible
Up-Conversion Fiber Laser Based on
Modified Silica Glass Host
3) Transport Properties in Nano-Systems
OTHERS
1) Green Habitat – Renewable Energy Solar
Cell Technology - AIC Grant
2) Magnetic Interaction of Magnetic
Nanoparticles in Microgravity – Agensi
Angkasa Negara
3) Proposal Cattle Monitoring with Wireless
(Zigbee) Smart Tagging and Cattle
Management Application - Hadhari Cattle
Industry Sdn Bhd
TM R&D
1) Organic LED
2) Thin film transistor
3) Photonic nanowires
FUTURE RESEARCH

Photonics
PROPOSALS
 Design and Fabrication of WavelengthTunable Optical Code Division Multiple
Access Encoder Based on Fiber Bragg
 Passive All-Optical Sub-Carrier
Multiplexed Sensor Network for WideLinewidth Fibre Optic Sensor Array
 Investigation of elliptical fiber for small
eccentricity
 Heterojunction Avalanche Photodiode
Semiconductor
Fabrication of Organic Solar Cells
Sputtered and Sol-gel Transparent
Conducting Oxide (TCO) Thin Films and
Micro- and Nanostructures for Solar Cells,
Sensors, and Transistors Applications
Device Simulation and Modelling of
Electronic Transports of Organic and
Transparent Conducting Oxide (TCO)
Transistors
Semiconductor cont.
Analysis and modeling of short
channel effects and quantum
mechanical effect in ultra short channel
MOS devices.
Modeling of carbon nano-tube based
transistors for nanoelectronics.
On Chip electrostatic discharge
protection structure: Design and
modeling.
Nanomaterial
Fabrication and characterization of
three dimensional photonic crystals
Dielectric characteristics of doped
barium strontium titanate for storage
application
Quantum-Dots-Sensitized Solar Cell
Circuit Design
 Low voltage/power circuit design
techniques
 RFIC design - Microwave low-noise
voltage controlled oscillator
Systems
 Solid state ionic
 Hybrid polymer lithium ion battery
 Identified new research areas – NONE
Old and irrelevant research areas (to be
removed) – NONE
 RFID/MEMS research group changed to
VLSI research group
Research group
Academic Program
Semiconductor Devices
Electronics, Nano, Optical,
MEng in Microelectronics
Nanomaterials
Nano, Electronics, Optical
Photonic Devices
Optical, Nano, Bioinstrumentation, MEng in
Photonics
System Identification
All BEng in Electronics
programs
Solid State Ionics
Electronics
Circuit Design
Electronics, MEng in
Embedded System
ALIGNMENT TO FACULTY
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CENTER FOR ROBOTICS
AND ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
(CRES)
Centre for Robotics
& Electrical Systems (CRES)
• UMA3 Multimodal Utility Delivery programme
• Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. C. Venkataseshaiah
• Deputy Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr Kartik Basu
(Cyberjaya)
• Group Leaders:
– Group for Electrical Energy, Machine and Power System: Dr.
Gobbi Ramasamy
– Group for Humanoid Research: Mr. Ibrahim Ismail Za'balawi
– Group for Ubiquitous Robotics: Mr. Khor Swee Eng
– Group for Machine Condition Monitoring: Dr Lim Way Soong
Centre for Mathematical
Sciences (CMS)
• The Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS)
acts as an umbrella under which
mathematicians, physicists and engineers can
meet, discuss and formulate problems of
common interest, and cooperate in their
research.
• The centre supports research in pure and
applied mathematics, statistics and computer
science. It also encourages research in areas
that utilize mathematics, such as
telecommunication and information systems.
• CMS is led by Dr. Lim Wee Keong.
RESEARCH FACILITY
CENTERS
(FOE)
Research Centre Facilities
Faculty
Res Facility C
Flagship/COE
Res Clusters
FOE
1)Microfabrication
2)Thin-film / micro, nano
3)u-wave and EMC
4)Photonics & Laser
5)Smart Home
6)Wireless/Telecom
•Nanotechnology,
•Advanced Telecom,
•Smart Home /i-Habitat
•Green Technol
1)
1)Solar / Heat Transfer
2)Polymer Electronics
3)Robotics & Automatics
•Green Technol
•Robotics
2) Forum to discuss /
propose changes
FET
“market place
- bring ppl together;
- create critical mass
Teaching and R & D Laboratory Support
Laboratory
Teaching
Main
Electrical
Electronics
Nanotechnology
Optical
Engineering
Energy
System
Research
Supporting
Machine & Electronics Control &
Drive
I
Automat
.Project IIII
CRES/
CADS
Intel
Control & Project ICADS/
Microelectr
Automat.
III
CBC
onics
Project INanotechnol Nanotechnol
Electronics Control &
KOMAG Microfabri
Panasonic
III
CADS
ogy I
ogy II
I
Automat.
Lab
cation Lab
Electronics Microproce
Electronics I
Panasonic
II
ssor
Optical I
Optical II
Electronics
I
Project I-III
Embedded Electronics
TelecomTelecommun
Project I-III
Applied EM system and
I
ications
munications
DSP
Microwave
& Communications
Embedded Electronics
Telecommun
Project I-III
Applied EM system and
I
ications
DSP
Computer
Intel Adv.
architecture
Panasonic
Electronics Multimedia
I
Computing
Multimedia
Multimedia Multimedia Electronics
Computing
Design
I
Project I-III
Intel
Multicore
KOMAG Microfabri CADS/
Lab
cation Lab CBC
Nokia
Wireless
PCB
NTT
Communic
ations
Nokia
Wave
Wireless
PCB
Radiation Communic
ations
Intel
Project ICMSSP/
Microelectr
III
CADS
onics
Alcatel
CMSSP/
Multimedia CADS
Motorola
Wireless CBC/C
Broadban MSSP
d Tech.
Motorola
Wireless CBC/
Broadban CADS
d Tech.
Proposal from FOE:
Set-up of 3 Central Facilities:
(1) Central Processing and Fabrication Lab: This serves to provide central facilities
for projects that requires access to Materials and Device Processing/Fabrication
based on designs and simulated test under the Nanoelectronics Platform
(2) Central Communications & Testing Lab: This serves to provide central facilities for
projects that requires access to Signal Processing, Communications Testing
under the Broadband Communications Backbones
(3) Central System Convergence Lab: This lab serves to provide a platform for
integrating the diverse technology areas into the convergence application in
Green i-Habitat that combine digital home with efficient solar energy systems,
intelligent control and smart building design
Nano Electronics Platform:
Central Processing & Fabrication Lab
This serves to provide central facilities for projects that requires access to Materials
and Device Processing/Fabrication based on designs and simulated test in the
following Key Research Areas and Projects:
-Solar Devices – Inorganic/Organic-based Cell - Prof Yow HK, Dr Chan KY, Lam ZY
-Multimedia/Optical Devices – Visible LEDs and Transistors based on Organics - Dr
Wong HY, Yong YS, Choo KY, Dr Marinah Othman, Prof Ong DS, Prof Tou TY and
Prof Yow HK
-Sensors – Magnetic, Capacitive, Chemical-based sensors – Dr Lim WL, Dr Ong BH,
Sharul Ashikin, Prof Yow HK, Balachandran
-Fiber-based Optical Devices – Dr Hairul Azhar, Dr Zulfadzli, Dr Mohd Ridzuan
Nano Electronics Platform:
Central Processing/Fabrication Lab
Growth Facilities
Fabrication Facilities
Silicon dioxide
Silicon substrate
Nano Materials/Devices
flower-shaped
rod-shaped
Zinc Oxide Nanorods
Nano Transistors
Nanofabrication: Nanowire oxide
Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles
for Biomedical Application
Broadband Communications Backbone:
Central Communications & Testing Lab
This serves to provide central facilities for projects that requires access to Signal
Processing, Communications Testing in the following Key Research Areas and
Projects:
- IEEE 802.11-based Networks - IEEE 802.11n, Medium Access Control and Quality
of Service (QoS), Channel Assignment in Wireless Mesh Networks, MIMO - Dr. Tan
SW, Dr. Yusoff, Dr. Chuah TC, Bryan Ng, Phang WL
- 4G Networks (WiMAX, Long Term Evolution) – OFDM/OFDMA/SC-FDMA,
Scheduling and QoS, WiMAX - Dr Tan SW, Dr. Yusoff, Dr. Chuah TC, Tan CK
- Cognitive Radio – Radio Environment Maps, Spectrum Sensing - Dr. Yusoff, Dr.
Tan SW, Foo YL, Tan CK, Ayman
-High-speed Broadband using Fiber Optic - fiber optic based high-speed
broadband network - led by Dr. Hairul Azhar
Broadband Communications Backbone:
Central Communications & Testing Lab
Universal Software Radio Peripheral
Wireless Mesh Router
WiMAX facility
Green i-Habitat:
Central Convergence System Labs
This lab serves to provide a platform for integrating the diverse technology areas into
the convergence application in Green i-Habitat that combine digital home with
efficient energy systems, intelligent control and smart building design, in the following
Key Research Areas and Projects:
-High Definition Video Streaming - using high-speed broadband network for
modern digital home, led by Dr. Chang Yoong Choon
-Home Networking and Gateway - home networking and gateway for modern
digital home, led by Dr. Tan Su Wei
-Ambient Intelligent - for modern digital home using neural network and fuzzy,
ledby Dr. Loo Chu Kiong
-Efficient Solar Conversion System – Electrical energy system with quality control,
protection and efficient conversion from solar devices – Prof Ramar, Dr Normiza,
Mahendra
-Smart Grid – connecting renewable energy to grid – Mahendra
Green i-Habitat:
Central Convergence System Labs
-Intelligent Home Healthcare Monitoring System – Healthcare monitoring for the
elderly people using high-speed broadband network, led by Dr. Chang Yoong Choon,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Logeswaran, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loo Chu Kiong & Dr. Kazaimatol
Shima.
- Technology-enhanced Multi-touch Tabletop Home Controlling System, led by
Mr. Chong Soon Nyean.
-Real-time Online Collaboration System for the Small Office Home Office
Environment, led by Mr. Vishnu Monn Baskaran.
Green i-Habitat:
Central Convergence System Labs
Digital Home (Living Room)
Digital Home (Bedroom)
Digital Home (Kitchen)
Digital Home (SOHO)
Telecommunications and
Microwave Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
-Microwave and Communication,
UMA4: Ubiquitous
Multimedia Broadband
Access:
Focus on high speed
broadband communication
systems, and last mile
access & quality delivery
Electrical
Program
Centre for Broadband
Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics &
Electrical Systems (CRES)
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
R & D Mapping to
Academic Programs
BEng (Hons)
- Electrical
UMA3: Multimodal Utility
Delivery:
Focus on robust, intelligent and
reliable delivery of quality electrical
energy from solar energy systems
Electronics, Materials
and Devices Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Centre for Mathematical
Science (CMS)
Centre for Multimedia
Security & Signal
Processing (CMSSP)
UMA1: Multimedia
Device
Convergence:
Focus on physical
material/device/circuit
delivery of
solar/multimedia/RF
devices
Multimedia &
Computer Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
-Computer
Focus on media & information security &
signal processing
Central R & D Facilities Development:Lab Planning
Year
Domain
2010
Acculturisation
of Convergence
2011
2012
Alignment of R & D
2013
Convergence of R & D
2014
Pre-Commercialization
Concept
Consolidation of Infrastructures
Facilities Roll-out
Nanoelectronics
Platform
Broadband
Communications
Backbone
Green i-Habitat
Identify Lab
Requirements
Identify Lab
Requirements
Identify Project
Components/
Requirements
Centres of Excellence in Niche Areas
Central Processing &
Fabrication Lab
-Solar Devices
-Multimedia Devices
-Sensors
-RF Devices
Central Communications
& Testing Lab
-Wireless Systems
-Photonic/Broadband Systems
-Signal Processing
Central System
Convergence Lab:
-Digital Home
- Solar-Electrical System
R&D Focus Alignment
to support Green iHabitat via solar
devices/nano-sensors/
Multimedia/RF Devices
R&D Focus Alignment to support
Green i-Habitat via high speed
broadband networks, access &
quality delivery
R&D Focus on convergence via
digital home, combining with
solar technology, and Green
Building Designs
R&D Collaboration with:
-TM R & D on Fiber Preform and Medium Fabrication
-UTAR on Green Building Designs
Spin off &
Industrial consultation
Central R & D Facilities Development: Cost Estimation
Year
Domain
2010
2011
Acculturisation
of Convergence
Alignment of R & D
2012
2013
2014
Pre-Commercialization
Concept
Convergence of R & D
Consolidation of Infrastructures
Nano-electronics Platform:
2011
1800k
2012
4625k
2013
375k
Total
6800k
475k
925k
225k
1625k
400k
400k
400k
1200k
2675k
5950k
1000k
9,625k
Central Processing & Fabrication Lab
Broadband Communications:
Central Communications & Testing Lab
Green i-Habitat:
Central System Convergence Lab
Ringgit Malaysia (RM)
Central Processing & Fabrication Lab: Cost Breakdown
Cleanroom Suite
2011
400k
2012
2013
Total
400k
Dry Etching System
800k
800k
Wet Etching System
200k
200k
Oxidation System
200k
200k
PVD/CVD System
400k
400k
RTA heater
200k
200k
Humidity Controller
100k
100k
Stylus Profiler
300k
300k
I-V/C-V Profiler
500k
500k
SEM
800k
800k
Low Temperature CryoSystem
High Temperature Test
Stage
Solar Tester
250k
250k
100k
100k
400k
400k
Optical Tranmission Test
System
TGA/DTA
200k
200k
500k
500k
XRD
500k
500k
Repair & Maintenance
50k
100k
100k
250k
Project Consumables
50k
175k
175k
400k
Research Officer
100k
100k
100k
300k
Total RM
1800k
4625k
375k
6800k
Central Communications & Testing Lab: Cost Breakdown
2011
High Speed Broadband
Oscilloscope/Spectrum
Analyser systems
Signal Processing Projects
(Video/Medical Imaging)
Wireless Transceivers
Test systems
Repair & Maintenance
2012
2013
400k
Total
400k
250k
250k
300k
300k
50k
50k
50k
150k
Fiber Consumables &
Project
Research Officer
100k
100k
100k
300k
75k
75k
75k
225k
Total RM
475k
925k
225k
1625k
Central System Convergence Lab: Cost Breakdown
Digital Home Facilities &
Project
Solar Electrical System &
Project
Repair & Maintenance
Research Officer
Total RM
2011
125k
2012
125k
2013
125k
Total
375k
125k
125k
125k
375k
50k
100k
400k
50k
100k
400k
50k
100k
400k
150k
300k
1200k
RESEARCH FACILITY
CENTERS
(FET)
Research Centre Facilities
Faculty
Res Facility C
Flagship/COE
Res Clusters
FOE
1)Microfabrication
2)Thin-film / micro, nano
3)u-wave and EMC
4)Photonics & Laser
5)Smart Home
6)Wireless/Telecom
•Nanotechnology,
•Advanced Telecom,
•Smart Home /i-Habitat
•Green Technol
1)
1)Solar / Heat Transfer
2)Polymer Electronics
3)Robotics & Automatics
•Green Technol
•Robotics
2) Forum to discuss /
propose changes
FET
“market place
- bring ppl together;
- create critical mass
Teaching and R & D Laboratory Support
Laboratory
Teaching
Main
Electrical
Electronics
Nanotechnology
Optical
Engineering
Energy
System
Research
Supporting
Machine & Electronics Control &
Drive
I
Automat
.Project IIII
CRES/
CADS
Intel
Control & Project ICADS/
Microelectr
Automat.
III
CBC
onics
Project INanotechnol Nanotechnol
Electronics Control &
KOMAG Microfabri
Panasonic
III
CADS
ogy I
ogy II
I
Automat.
Lab
cation Lab
Electronics Microproce
Electronics I
Panasonic
II
ssor
Optical I
Optical II
Electronics
I
Project I-III
Embedded Electronics
TelecomTelecommun
Project I-III
Applied EM system and
I
ications
munications
DSP
Microwave
& Communications
Embedded Electronics
Telecommun
Project I-III
Applied EM system and
I
ications
DSP
Computer
Intel Adv.
architecture
Panasonic
Electronics Multimedia
I
Computing
Multimedia
Multimedia Multimedia Electronics
Computing
Design
I
Project I-III
Intel
Multicore
KOMAG Microfabri CADS/
Lab
cation Lab CBC
Nokia
Wireless
PCB
NTT
Communic
ations
Nokia
Wave
Wireless
PCB
Radiation Communic
ations
Intel
Project ICMSSP/
Microelectr
III
CADS
onics
Alcatel
CMSSP/
Multimedia CADS
Motorola
Wireless CBC/C
Broadban MSSP
d Tech.
Motorola
Wireless CBC/
Broadban CADS
d Tech.
RFC Expansion Plan
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
i-habitat
Multimedia Signal Processing
High Speed Broadband
Communication
Application Models
Multimodal Utility Delivery
My-Health
Ubiquitous Multimedia
Broadband Delivery
Convergence within RCs
Convergence across RCs
Digital Home: MCMC
Photonic Centres
Wimax
USB Design
RFID Circuits
R&D COLLABORATIONS
(FOE)
Academic Programs
Electrical
Electronics
Nano-technology
Optical Engineering
Telecommunications
Microwave &
Communications
Computer
Multimedia
Collaboration
R&D COLLABORATIONS
(FET)
Academic Programs
Electrical
Electronics
Nano-technology
Optical Engineering
Telecommunications
Microwave &
Communications
Computer
Multimedia
Collaboration
MAPPING TO ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
(FOE)
COURSES OFFERED
Undergraduate Programs
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
B.Eng (Hons) Electrical
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Nanotechnology
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Optical Engineering
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Telecommunications
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Microwave & Comm.
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Computer
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia
COURSES OFFERED
Postgraduate Programs
By Research:
• MEngSc (part time or full time)
• PhD (part time or full time)
By Coursework:
• MEng (Microelectronics) (part time) – Penang Skills
Development Centre, Penang
• MEng (Photonics) (part time) – Penang Skills
Development Centre, Penang
• MEng (Telecommunications) (part time) – Cyberjaya
and Penang Skills Development Centre, Penang
CURRICULLUM: B.ENG (Hons)
Electrical & Electronic based Programs
Energy
Conversion &
Transmission
Year 2
Multimedia
Final Year Project:
Major/R&D Related
Computer
Microwave &
Communication
Telecommunication
Optical Engineering
Year 3
Nanotechnology
Electronics
Year 4
Electrical
MAJOR SPECIALISATION
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Mini
Project
FUNDAMENTAL CORES
Communications
& Control Theory
Circuits,
Signals and
Systems
Analysis
Computer
& Data
Systems/
Networks
Basic
Programming
Power
Systems
Mathematical
Skills
Year 1
Basic Electronics, Circuit/Field
FOUNDATION Theory, Basic Tools and Machines
Assignments
Lab
Experiments
Presentations
Practical
Assignments
Arts &
Humanities
Hands-on
Skills
Soft Skills
Telecommunications and
Microwave Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
-Microwave and Communication,
UMA4: Ubiquitous
Multimedia Broadband
Access:
i-habitat, myHealth
Focus on communication
systems & access delivery
Electrical
Program
BEng (Hons)
- Electrical
UMA3: Multimodal Utility
Delivery:
i-habitat
Focus on robustness, intelligence
and reliability delivery
Electronics, Materials
and Devices Programs
Centre for Broadband
Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics &
Electrical Systems (CRES)
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
R & D Mapping to
Academic Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Centre for Mathematical
Science (CMS)
Centre for Multimedia
Security & Signal
Processing (CMSSP)
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
-i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on media & information security &
signal processing
UMA1: Multimedia
Device
Convergence:
i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on physical
material/device/circuit
delivery
Multimedia &
Computer Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
-Computer
MAPPING TO ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
(FET)
COURSES OFFERED
Undergraduate Programs
• B.Eng (Hons) Electronics
• B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Bio-Instrumentation
• B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Computer
• B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Robotics and
Automation
• B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Telecommunication
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical majoring in Production Technology
COURSES OFFERED
Postgraduate Programs
By Research:
• MEngSc (part time or full time)
• PhD (part time or full time)
By Coursework:
• M.Eng. (Embedded System)
• M.Eng. (Adv. Manufacturing Mgmt.)
CURRICULLUM: B.ENG (Hons)
Electrical & Electronic based Programs
Energy
Conversion &
Transmission
Year 2
Multimedia
Final Year Project:
Major/R&D Related
Computer
Microwave &
Communication
Telecommunication
Optical Engineering
Year 3
Nanotechnology
Electronics
Year 4
Electrical
MAJOR SPECIALISATION
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Mini
Project
FUNDAMENTAL CORES
Communications
& Control Theory
Circuits,
Signals and
Systems
Analysis
Computer
& Data
Systems/
Networks
Basic
Programming
Power
Systems
Mathematical
Skills
Year 1
Basic Electronics, Circuit/Field
FOUNDATION Theory, Basic Tools and Machines
Assignments
Lab
Experiments
Presentations
Practical
Assignments
Arts &
Humanities
Hands-on
Skills
Soft Skills
R & D Mapping to
Academic Programs
Telecommunications
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
UMA4: Ubiquitous
Multimedia Broadband
Access:
i-habitat, myHealth
Focus on communication
systems & access delivery
Mechanical
BEng (Hons)
- Mechanical
UMA3: Multimodal Utility
Delivery:
i-habitat
Focus on robustness, intelligence
and reliability delivery
Centre for Broadband
Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics &
Electrical Systems (CRES)
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
Electronics, Materials
and Devices Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Centre for Mathematical
Science (CMS)
Centre for Multimedia
Security & Signal
Processing (CMSSP)
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
-i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on media & information security &
signal processing
UMA1: Multimedia
Device
Convergence:
i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on physical
material/device/circuit
delivery
Multimedia &
Computer Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
-Computer
MAPPING TO
NICHE ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
(FET)
B.Eng. (Hons) of Sustainable Energy Systems
Human Capital
Requirement
at launch
Centre of
Excellence
Research
Group (Staff)
Conversion/
Recruitment
Existing Staff
Physical Resources
Action
Teaching labs: 5
Budget: RM2 million
2018: Annual admission:
80 students
Total students: 320
students
Advanced Research Lab
Strength: 15 Staff
Advanced research lab:
1. Advanced Materials and
Solar Energy Lab
2016: More research
funds, GRA, convert some
labs to advance research
lab or maintain as
teaching lab
Total strength: 8 (enough to
cover potential core subjects)
-1 more Lab
Wind Energy Lab
(Connected to Wind Tunnel)
(RM100k)
2012: All members are
involved in related
research projects (funded)
Experts doing
commercialisation
Recruit: 3-6 GRA
Recruit 1 anchor professor / AP
Conversion of existing staff
To create 2 labs:
1.Collect Solar Energy
2. Transfer into Heat
(Estimated budget: RM300k)
2010: Champions to lead
the set up and research
proposals writing
6 staff to be converted
Total teaching staff: 320/15 =
21
2 Lecturers
1 SL/AP
No lab
October 2009
(Now): They are not in this
field but willing to be
converted
• BEng in Sust. En. Sys. more broad for UG
• Then MEng to learn more specific and
deeper
• into Energy and Environmental Issues
• MEng in Renewable Energies and Energy
Saving (eg. Thermal Aspects of Buildings)
• MEng in Waste Treatment, Waste
Management and Pollution Prevention
• MEng in Global Environmental Issues
(Internat. Law, Kyoto, Cross-Border
Pollution, Water/Oil/Gas/Uranium
MAPPING TO
NICHE ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
(FOE)
Consolidating Niche Academic Programs
via Niche R & D Platforms
Backbone
CBC, CMMSP
Convergence Application
Green i-Habitat
- Digital Home
- Renewable Energy
- Intelligent Building/Materials
- Link to Green Technology
Broadband Communications
3rd Phase: Niche R&D
Enabling Platform
Nano-Electronics
CADS
Academic
Programme
MEng
CRES
CMMSP
Telecom
Photonics
BEng
Microwave
BEng
Telecommunications
Optical
Microelectronics
NanoTech
Multimedia
Electronics
Computer
2nd Phase: Niche Program
Electrical
1st Phase: Conventional Strength
Domain
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Niche R & D Programmes
Leverage on:
Human Capital
Physical Resources
-Existing Academic Staff = 110
-Existing Research Labs
-Potentially:
-Potentially:
-TM R & D Resources: Micro/Nano,
Photonics, Wireless, EMC
-Industry partnership
SRI: GRA = 30, Research Fellows =3-12
Human Capital
Challenges:
Research Culture: a need for research
propaganda/paradigm shift in
-Synergy/collaboration – lack of trust
-Research excellence – now only for survival
-Convergence – mind own interest
Physical Resources
Research Flexibility: a need for making
available
- Central/Common Facilities – no duplication
- Funding Sustainability – long term for
commercialisation
- Expert Sharing/Mentoring - quality