RIG Members

• Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Norsani bin Wan Nik (Leader)
• Materials, Corrosion and Mechanical Engineering

• Professor Ts. Dr. Che Mohd Ruzaidi bin Ghazali
• Material, Composite and Polymer

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Suriani binti Mat Jusoh
• Corrosion, Material and Composite

• Dr. Mohammad Fakhratul Ridwan bin Zulkifli
• Maritime Technology and Corrosion

• Ts. Dr. Shahrizan bin Jamaludin
• Image Processing and Pattern Recognition

Synopsis

The Materials and Corrosion research interest group has been initiated for more than 10 years ago. The RIG was also known by other names such as Marine Materials. The group was formed to empower knowledge through cutting-edge research in the field of materials and corrosion for society.

We aim to enhance the ability of our researchers in fields relevant to FTKK to manage, implement and produce research outputs which include the preparation of the grant proposals and academic writings. The Materials and Corrosion RIG also provides the medium for researchers to collaborate across disciplines with other faculty (especially FSSM) and research institutes, industries as well as with oversea researchers around the world through conferences, grant collaboration, publications as well as joint student supervision.

The focus of this RIG is based on environmental friendly themes which are natural resources. In addition, the ultimate goal of this RIG is to create a research hub that equipped with up-to-date research instruments and technology where competent and innovative researchers can be produced and attract more partners/collaborators locally and internationally. We believe the existence of this RIG will provide a platform for researchers in materials and corrosion to share their expertise, services and consultation to the society.

RIG Members

• Ts. Dr. Che Wan Mohd Noor bin Che Wan Othman (Leader)
• Mechanical/Engine Combustion and Alternative Fuel

• Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Norsani bin Wan Nik
• Mechanical/Marine Corrosion, Renewable Energy and Hydraulic Pneumatics

• Dr. Wan Nurdiyana binti Wan Mansor
• Mechanical/Dual Fuel Engine and Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Dr. Anuar bin Abu Bakar
• Marine Structure and Finite Element Analysis

• En. Sheikh Alif bin Ali
• Marine Engine Systems and Emission

Synopsis

The Research Interest Group (RIG) of Fuels and Engine was established in October 2020. However, the research activities of team members were started since the year 2015 where most of the activities were run independently.

The members of the group have various backgrounds which have similar interests in the field related to the fuels and engine. The scope of this RIG is focused on Marine Fuels, Alternative Fuel–Biodiesel/Biofuel, Engine Combustion and Performance, Exhaust Gas Emission and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (CFD) that related to engine study.

The purpose of the establishment of this group is to intensify and coordinate research in the field of marine engineering in achieving world-class research while producing high-impact publications in line with the requirements of the University. The group also intends to establish relationships with national and international industries/players that have similar interests in conducting this research activity.

RIG Members

• Dr. Mohd Sofiyan bin Sulaiman (Leader)
• Hydraulic and Hydrology, Erosion and Sedimentation

• Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Sofiah binti Hamzah
• Water Quality and Water Treatment Technology and Membrane Technology

• Associate Professor Dr. Asmadi bin Ali @ Mahmud
• Water Quality and Water Treatment Technology and Membrane Technology

• Associate Professor Dr. Nazaitulshila binti Rasit
• Water and Wastewater Treatment and Water Quality Monitoring

• Dr. Wan Rafizah binti Wan Abdullah @ Wan Abd. Rahman
• Water Quality Monitoring and Nanotechnology

• Ts. Dr. Sunny Goh Eng Giap
• Soil Physics and Hydrology

Synopsis

The climate change and human disturbance on natural resources have rendered hydrological alteration which may impact quality of life for human beings. The impacts of hydrological extreme at both ends; heavy rainfall and prolonged dry season, have created unpleasant environment impact such as flood event and water scarcity.

Furthermore, the localized issues such as erosion, sedimentation, scouring and deterioration of water quality brought catastrophe to the people who lives nearby the affected areas. Those impacts acquire the forecasting, modelling and mitigation insights from experts and those who keen to have the same common of interest on hydrological issues.

The establishment of Hydrology and Water Resources Research Interest Group are in line to solve those aforementioned issues in this country.

RIG Members

• Professor Ts. Dr. Mohammad bin Ismail (Leader)
• Energy Materials and Solid-state Hydrogen Storage

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Salisa binti Abdul Rahman
• Electric Vehicle and Energy Management Strategy

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Nurul Hayati binti Idris
• Li-ion Battery and Na-ion Battery Supercapacitor

• Dr. Hidayatul Aini binti Zakaria
• Biomaterials

• Dr. Muhammad Syarifuddin bin Yahya
• Energy Storage Materials

• Dr. Nurul Shafikah binti Mohd Mustafa
• Energy Storage Materials

• Dr. Siti Norbakyah binti Jabar
• Energy Technology

Synopsis

Energy Storage Research Group (ESRG) was established as a research body in the field of energy storage that provides high knowledge in terms of theory and its use.

This is in line with the national goal to develop scientific capacity and competence to produce trained human capital to meet the demands of the professional workforce required in the public and private sectors.

For starters, ESRG consists of seven (7) active UMT researchers who specialize in the field of energy storage, focusing on material studies (fundamental level) up to modeling/simulation level studies to applications.

The total amount of the most recent grants accumulated by members is 22 grants from industry, KPT and UMT internal grants (RM1,916,615.00). While the total number of publications of group members is more than 100 journals indexed in ISI WOS and SCOPUS. This achievement shows that members of the RIG research group are active in terms of research and publication.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Muhamad Zalani bin Daud (Leader)
• Solar Photovoltaic system, Renewable Energy System Optimization and Energy Efficiency

• Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim
• Renewable Energy Engineering and Hydrogen System

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Salisa binti Abdul Rahman
• Electric Vehicle and Energy Management Strategy

• Associate Professor Dr. Wan Mariam binti Wan Muda
• Solar Photovoltaic System

• Gs. Ts. Dr. Aliashim bin Albani
• Wind and Ocean Energy, Applied Geospatial, Environmental Technology and Techno-Economic Analysis

• Dr. Nur Farizan binti Munajat
• Heat and Power Technology, Energy Technology and Biomass Conversion (Thermochemical process)

• Dr. Ahmad Zaki bin Annuar
• Power Electronics, Renewable Energy and Internet of Things

• Dr. Mohd Azlan bin Musa
• Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology and Marine Ocean Energy

• Ts. Dr. Shahrizan bin Jamaludin
• Industrial Automation and Control, Electronic and Computer Engineering

• Pn. Hasiah binti Salleh
• Fabrication and Characterization of Solar Cell

• Ts. Dr. Nurafnida binti Afrizal
• Condition Monitoring, Motor Fault Diagnosis and Digital Signal Processing

• Dr. Siti Norbakyah binti Jabar
• Energy Technology

Synopsis

REPRIG is a small group of researchers at FTKK consisting of lecturers and researchers who share a common interest in research related to Renewable Energy (RE) technology. REPRIG was formed in July 2020 with the initial goal of encouraging collaborative research, consultation, and knowledge transfer activities among members. Also looking for wider collaboration opportunities with energy-related RIGs from universities and outside agencies.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Dr. Nazaitulshila binti Rasit (Leader)
• Civil Engineering (Environment) and Wastewater Treatment

• Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Sofiah binti Hamzah
• Bio-chemical Engineering and Separation Technology

• Professor Ts. Dr. Nora`Aini binti Haji Ali
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology and Membrane Technology

• Associate Professor Dr. Asmadi bin Ali @ Mahmud
• Chemical Engineering and Membrane Technology

• Dr. Wan Rafizah binti Wan Abdullah @ Wan Abd. Rahman
• Chemical Engineering and Nano-materials

• Ts. Dr. Mohammad Hakim bin Che Harun
• Chemical Engineering, Membrane Technology and Micro-foam

• Ts. Dr. Rohani binti Mustafa
• Material Engineering

Synopsis

The establishment of this RIG aims to integrate active researchers regarding studies related to sustainable material sources in addition to facilitating joint research and publication.

This group consists of researchers with specializations in Mechanical Engineering (sustainable materials), Bio-chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environment), Chemical Engineering (nano-materials), and chemical science (nano-materials).

This RIG can be seen as one of the main research groups’ focus at FTKKI next to the University level to improve the quality of research, publications and even industry networks.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Datin Ts. Dr. Nurul Adilah binti Abdul Latiff (Leader)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wireless Communication, Signal Processing, Computer and Communication Network

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Ahmad Nazri bin Dagang
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Plasma Application, Microwave and Antenna Engineering

• Ts. Dr. Wan Hafiza binti Wan Hassan
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wireless Communication and Underwater Communication

• Dr. Ahmad Zaki bin Annuar
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Embedded System and Internet of Things

• Dr. Md Rabiul Awal
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Wireless Power Transfer

Synopsis

The establishment of this RIG aims to integrate active researchers regarding studies related to the Internet of Things or IoT, the development of communication devices such as sensors and antennas, wireless technology networks that can be applied to the study of marine biodiversity which is core research at UMT.

The group consists of researchers with a background in electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunication and communication engineering, electronic physics, with all specializing in wireless communication technology.

The focus of this group is for end-to-end communication network solutions, starting from material base, sensor nodes, to system development. This solution can be applied in critical fields such as telecommunications, agriculture, food analysis, and environmental monitoring.

WCTRIG’s research scope includes research focus on wireless devices, broadband communication networks and antennas, underwater communications, photonics, and plasma applications.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Shahrul bin Ismail (Leader)
• Waste Processing

• Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim
• Renewable Energy

• Ts. Dr. Mohamed Shahrir bin Mohamed Zahari
• Green Product

Synopsis

BIONEXG was established to bring together expertise in the field of Solid-waste and other support to carry out research activities related to sustainable bio-waste management and energy.

This group is responsible for carrying out research, producing publications and building collaborative networks between the university and industry and the community.

The final goal of the implemented project is to help improve technological capability, knowledge transfer and the production of research products so that they can be commercialized for the sake of the sustainability of the domestic economy.

RIG Members

• Ts. Dr. Noor Zaitun binti Yahaya (Leader)
• Transport and Environment

• Associate Professor Dr. Nurul Adyani binti Ghazali
• Modelling and Air Pollution

• Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Samsuri bin Abdullah
• Air Quality Modeling, IAQ and Noise

• Ts. Dr. Mohamed Shahrir bin Mohamed Zahari
• Waste and Scheduled

• Dr. Wan  Nurdiyana binti Wan Mansor
• Emission and Combustion

Synopsis

The Atmospheric, Air Quality and Climate Change Research Interest Group was established to carry out research activities related to atmosphere, air quality and climate change.

The current phenomenon of climate change requires researchers to help the nation in terms of research and recommendations on the current environmental situation.

This group is also responsible for forming a strong network between the expertise available both in and out of the country to increase education and awareness of the importance of the quality of the surrounding environment.

RIG Members

• Dr. Wan Nurdiyana binti Wan Mansor (Leader)
• Diesel Engine

• Dr. Nurul Ashraf binti Razali
• Catalysis

Synopsis

Syngas is short for synthesis gas, which is a mixture consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen. The production of syngas from plastic is seen to have high commercial potential in Malaysia which can then be processed and converted into diesel fuel.

This syngas production system uses continuous liquefaction technology that indirectly heats plastic waste, and the reaction becomes a unique catalyst to produce hydrocarbon gas which is then cooled and condensed to produce ASTM specification diesel fuel and other fuel blends.

This fuel not only meets the standards, but also can be used in any diesel engine, truck, bus, train, ship, heavy machinery and generator without engine modification.

The objectives of the establishment of RIG are:

• Intensify research in the field of syngas to achieve world-class research.
• Produce high-impact publications and produce products that can be patented and subsequently commercialized.
• Establish national and international relations in the field related to syngas.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Hairil bin Mohd (Leader)
• Offshore Engineering and Structure

• Professor Ir. Dr. Mohammad Fadhli bin Ahmad
• Coastal Engineering (Physical/Modelling)

• Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Asamudin bin A.Rahman (Leader)
• Ocean Engineering

• Dr. Mohd Azlan bin Musa
• Marine Technology

Synopsis

The Coastal and Offshore Research Interest Group is dedicated to carrying out research related to coastal and offshore structural and engineering, particularly in the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula.

The intention of this group is to help the community and nation in the conservation and sustainability of the coast and offshore with the latest scientific and technological approaches.

RIG Members

• Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Eng. Ahmad Fitriadhy (Leader)
• Naval Architecture

• Professor Dr. Wan Mohd Norsani bin Wan Nik
• Maritime Technology

• Associate Professor Dr. Ahmad Faisal bin Mohamad Ayob
• Ship Optimization

• Dr. Anuar bin Abu Bakar
• Ship Structure

• Ts. Dr. Shahrizan bin Jamaludin
• Marine Engineering

Synopsis

This RIG focuses on naval architecture and ocean engineering fields such as ship design (hull form optimization), ship’s hydrodynamics, ship’s resistance/powering, sea-keeping, course stability, maneuverability, a ship towing system, offshore floating structure, mooring, jacket launching, ship’s structure, ship’s control system, etc.

The numerical simulation (Own Coding using MATLAB and FORTRAN, Maxsurf Modeller, Maxsurf Stability, Maxsurf Resistance, Sea-Keeper, ORCAFLEX and CAESES Optimisation Software) and Computational Fluid Dynamic (ANSYS, Fine Marine, Flow3D, ABAQUS, HYPERWORKS and Open Turbo) approaches have been proposed looking into attainable outcomes with precision, whilst a hydrodynamic description underlying the rationale behind the results is explained. In addition to this RIG, several industrial consultancies related to naval architecture and ocean engineering fields have been professionally delivered.

Meanwhile, this RIG has also published hundreds scientific papers (conference papers, chapters in book and journal papers) related to the aforementioned research fields both at indexed and reputable journals publisher. Meanwhile, this RIG has also been appointed to deliver the professional trainings, invited speakers and keynote speakers both at the national and international levels.