1. MMU R&D ROADMAP 2008-2014 (2010 Revision) Engineering Cluster

2. CONTENTS 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

3. MMU Vision
To be a premier university that propagates the generation and dissemination of knowledge in cutting edge technologies

4. 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.

5. TM R&D Roadmap
MOSTI’s 9MP ICT R&D Roadmaps
MyICMS 886
IMP3
MMU R&D Roadmap in High Impact & Niche Areas ( )
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
Ultimate GOAL

6. Multimedia Communication Technology Knowledge Economy Management
Blueprint: The Roadmap Document
E-Learning/Education Tech
Creative Multimedia
Bio-informatics/Health-informatics
Interdisciplinary KCT Applications
Smart Home
e-Health Services
KCT Content & Services
Performance
Analysis & Benchmarking
Software Engineering
Usability
(Content & Interface)
Commercialization Management
Multimedia Communication Technology
(MCT)
Multimedia
Power
Computing
(MPC)
Knowledge Economy Management
(KEM)
Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
Meta
Services Management
(MSM)
Software
Services
Hardware
Knowledge Communication Generic Technologies Framework
Content
Theoretical Foundations
Education
Life-Sciences
Arts/Humanities
Information Sciences
Mathematics/
Physical sciences
MMU Integrated Framework

7. 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 ( )
Strategies/ Delivery
Socio-Economic Points
(measure results socio-economically
– OBJECTIVES)
Universal Multimedia Access
(UMA)
Multimedia Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
Meta Innovation Management
(MIM)
Programmes
Macro-System Deliverables
(put the deliverables together
– SERVICES)
4 programmes
3 programmes
5 programmes
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) 7

8. 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 ( )
Strategies/ Delivery
Socio-Economic Points
(measure results socio-economically
– OBJECTIVES)
Universal Multimedia Access
(UMA)
Universal Multimedia Access
(UMA)
Multimedia Knowledge
Technology
(MKT)
Meta Innovation Management
(MIM)
Programmes
Macro-System Deliverables
(put the deliverables together
– SERVICES)
(UMA1)
Multimedia Device Convergence
(UMA2)
Multimedia Signal Processing
(UMA3)
Multimodal
Utility Delivery
(UMA4)
Ubiquitous Multimedia Broadband Access
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) 8

9. Universal Multimedia Access
Multimedia Access (UMA)
UMA3: MULTIMODAL UTILITY DELIVERY
Power Quality & Protection
Energy Source & Storage
Ubiquitous Robotics
Manufacturing Technology
Humanoid
Thermo-Mechanical Systems
Production Logistics
UMA4: UBIQUITOUS MULTIMEDIA BROADBAND ACCESS
Core Backbone Networks
Last Mile Access Networks
Physical Sciences and Theories
Modeling and Simulation
Mathematical Techniques & Algorithm Designs
UMA1: MULTIMEDIA DEVICE CONVERGENCE
Mixed Signal
Integrated ICs
Embedded
Systems
Parallel
Computing
Data Converters & Transceivers
Multimedia Systems
UMA2: MULTIMEDIA SIGNAL PROCESSING
Information and Media Security
Data Acquisition,
Aggregation & Abstraction
Optical Signal Processing
Microarray Data Processing
Signal Processing in Broadband Communication
Multimodal Processing
Functional Devices
Material Designs & Synthesis
Fabrication Technology
Diagnostic Technology
Network Control & Services
Multimedia Processor Builder
Creative Multimedia and Knowledge Management
Enabling Technologies
Foundation Creator
Multimedia
Knowledge
Technology
Multimedia Power Computing

10. (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.
Multimedia
Device
Convergence
Component
Design & Fabrication
Systems
Circuit Designs
Material Design & Synthesis
Functional Devices
Fabrication Technology
Diagnostic Technology
Parallel Computing
Embedded System
Mixed Signal ICs
Multimedia Display
Portable Devices
Microwave & Communication Systems 10

11. (UMA2) Multimedia Signal Processing
Aims to develop core competency in data & signal processing
Incorporating essential functionality
data processing
compression
channel manipulation
signal integrity
security protection
intelligent support
decision support
Data acquisition,
aggregation &
abstraction
Multimodal
Processing
Microarray Data
Signal Processing in Broadband Communication
Information and
Media Security
Optical Signal

12. (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
manufacturing
production logistics.
Production Logistics
UMA 3
Multimodal Utility Delivery
Power Quality and Energy Sources
Protection Systems
Humanoid
Thermo-Mechanical Design
UMA 2
UMA1
UMA 4 12

13. (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. 13

14. FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

15. (Flagship Project 1) i-Habitat: Environment Friendly Smart Home
Safety & Security,
and Communication
Renewable Energy
Multimodal Biometric Authentication
Visual Event Understanding & Surveillance
Networking & Protocol
SOHO
Remote User Authentication
i-Key
Wireless Security
Secure Remote Access
Mini-Hydro
Power Quality & UPS
Rechargeable Battery
Fuel Cell / Bio-Mass
Wind
Solar Energy
Power Management System
Vital Signs
Monitoring
i-Agent
Ubiquitous Robotics & Home Automation
Sensors
RFID tag
Information Management
Multi-Agent System (MAS)
Intelligent Service Robot
Ubiquitous robotic systems
Humanoid
Networked Kitchen
Home Infotainment System
Health Care
Signals
Biomedical
EEG
VEP
Mutimodal Speech Input
Intelligent Ambient Wall
User Interface
Legal Issues & Considerations
Social Science Study
Privacy Issues
Technology Acceptance
Human Factor
Acceptance & Evaluation, Legal Issues
Ergonomic Assessment
Feasibility study
Usability
Data Handling, Processing & Mining
Modular Schema
(Flagship Project 1) i-Habitat:
Environment Friendly Smart Home
MIM
UMA
MKT
MKT3

16. (Flagship Project 2): myHealth Framework
User Interface
MIM
End Users
MKT3
i-Habitat
sensors
MKT
DIY Kiosk
Service
Provider
Authentication
Web
Medical Data
Server farm
Video
Audio
Text
Raw signal
(ECG/EEG/EMG)
Intelligence
Engine
UMA
Anonymous
Data
Medical Experts/
Researchers

17. (Flagship Project 3): My Learning Companion (myLC) - a flagship project for MMU R&D Roadmap
Smart Agents
(Physical & Virtual)
UMA
MKT
MIM
MKT3
Identical elements
My Learning Companion
Greater Level of
Authentic Learning
(meaningful, fun, active, reflective, social learning, critical learning, problem solving, etc)
Simulated
Reality
Procedural
Conceptual knowledge
Related knowledge
explore
Analysis and Evaluation on
Learning, Learning Solutions
explore
Pool of knowledge, information, meta cognition.

18. Malaysian Culture and Heritage Digital Bank
(Flagship Project 4):
Malaysian Culture and Heritage Digital Bank
MIM
MKT3
MKT
UMA

19. NEW FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

20. FLAGSHIP PROJECT: GREEN ICT
M V Chilukuri
FOE, Multimedia University

24. Distributed Generation
Smart Home
Smart Metering
Smart Devices
Wireless Technology
Motorola Wi-Fi
ICT Applications
Smart Networks
Low Power Devices
Energy Management
Distributed Generation
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage

25. 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

26. FLAGSHIP PROJECT: i-GEOHAZARD MANAGEMENT

27. Rationale An advanced disaster risk management system
with an integrated data system of landslide and flood

28. PROJECT CONCEPT – MULTI-HAZARD
Flood Density Frequency
Flood Potential Map
ANALYSIS
SUPPORT SYSTEM
RAW DATA & INVENTORY
POTENTIAL & RISK MAP WITH JUSTIFICATION
3D SUITABILITY MAP
Flood Risk Map
Subsidence Potential Map
Potential Multi-hazard Map

29. OVERALL CONCEPT OF PROJECT
(5) DISSEMINATION (AWARENESS, ALERT, DECISION SUPPORT)
(6) SOCIAL SCIENCE
Risk Management
Mitigation
Education/ Rescue Support
(4) MODELING & FORECASTING
(8) Geohazard Centralized Data Management System (GCDMS)
(3) DATA CENTRE
(7) REMOTE SENSING
(1) LANDSLIDE SITE MONITORING
(2) FLOOD SITE MONITORING

30. Geohazard Centralized Data Management System (GCDMS) Early Warning System
Internet Escalation and Report
Mobile Network:
SMS/MMS Escalation
GCDMS
Monitoring system
Escalation system
Database system
GIS and Telemetry
System for
Flood Monitoring in Kelantan
GIS and Telemetry
System for Landslide
Monitoring in Kelantan, Gerik

31. ROADMAP IMPLEMENTATION

32. Roadmap Implementation Strategies
Roadmapping
Internal
- Understand current stage
Internal
MMU
Synergize efforts (R&D focus)
Team building (Group research)
Industrial Partners
R&D Institutions
Uniten
UTP
USM
UNIMAS
External
Collaboration (Internal & External)
Funding Sources (Continuation)
Introduce new values
External expertise
Experiences

33. Niche Programmes Human Capital Physical Resources Centre of Excellence
Strategic Research Institute
Centre of Excellence
Collaborative Partners
(External Consultants)
Research Group (Staff)
Recruitment
Commercialization
Conversion (SDEC/R&D)
Graduate Research Assistantship
Existing Staff

34. RESEARCH CLUSTER/ CENTER/ GROUPS

35. Engineering Research Cluster
6 Research Centers
CMS
CADS
CMSSP
CRES
CEMES
CBC
Research Groups
Drive the UMA strategy

36. CBC
CRES
CMSSP
CADS
CEMES
CMS

37. Engineering Research Cluster
Focus:
Projects
Funding
Collaboration
Publication
Commercialization
Consultancy
Short Courses

38. CENTER FOR MULTIMEDIA SECURITY, SIGNAL PROCESSING (CMSSP)

39. Centre for Multimedia Security & Signal Processing (CMSSP)
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

40. 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 user-friendly 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)

41. IVP Research Focus Acquisition and Display Image and Video Processing
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

42. CIS Research Focus Cryptography Network Security
Design and analysis of public key cryptosystems (traditional/identity-based/certificateless) – encryption, digital signature, identification, etc.
Provable security approach of public key cryptography
Cryptanalysis
Network Security
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

43. SPA Research Focus Radiology Technology MRI noise quantization
MRI breast cancer detection
MRI image colorization
Bio signals

44. 2. Details
IVP
CIS
SPA

45. Details IVP – pass project
Image and Video Analysis
Classification of ECG Signals Based on Heart Disorders Using Artificial Neural Network
Image Authentication System Of The MMS Content Using Digital Image Watermarking Techniques
Low-Field MRI Brain Image Extraction And Labelling
Human detection and tracking for visual surveillance
Analysis And Development Of Shape Extraction Algorithms For Trademark Image Search System Application
Landslide Hazard Mapping
Spatio-Temporal Change Detection Of The Belum-Temengor Forested Area Using Remotely Sensed Images
Development of an Automated Optical Coherence Tomography Detection System for Retinal Structure Abnormalities
Image and Video Processing
Development and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Image Compression Techniques for Biomedical Applications
Diagnosis of Melanoma using Intelligent Techniques
Development of a new interactive and automatic system for the analysis of myocardial perfusion SPECT images
A Hybrid Medical Image Retrieval System For CT Brain Images
Design and Development of Content Based Medical Imaging Retrieval System
Object Based Error Concealment for Stereoscopic 3D Video
Coding and Transmission
A Study on Error Resilience for 3D Video
Network Aware Scalable 3D Video Streaming
Scalable multiple description coding for 3D Video Transmission over WiMAX
Acquisition and Display
Design & Development of Technology-enhanced Multi-touch Tabletop Home Controlling System
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
Design and Development of Natural User Interface Technology-Enhanced Learning Platform

46. 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

47. Details CIS – pass projects
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 Wireless Broadband Standard

48. 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

49. 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)    

50. 3. RFC Existing Future CMSSP lab Old 3D video communication system
Image/video capturing system
Desktop/workstation/server/laptop/router/UPS
Biomedical data acquisition system + reclining chair
Future
Additional space/lab for researches
High definition 2D display
3D display, holographic display
3D capturing system
Revive the old 3D video communication system

51. 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

52. 5. Collaborators
IVP
CIS
SPA

53. Collaborators IVP Hospital Selayang Hospital Serdang UPM MCMC
Telekom RnD
3D International Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Intel
Samsung
Sony

54. 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

55. 6. Funding Agencies
MOHE
MCMC
Telekom
EU Funding
Comstech

56. 7. Alignment to Faculty Academic Program
B. Eng. Electronic majoring in Multimedia
B. Eng. Electronic majoring in Computer
B. Eng Electronic majoring in Electronic

57. 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

58. CENTER FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES (CEMES)

59. Centre for Mechanical Engineering Sciences
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

60. New (Future) Direction
Renewable Energy Supply
Broken down: E.conversion, E.conservation, E.distribution and storage
E.conversion: sustainable sources (wind, tidal, sun, fuel cell)
E.conservation: (material) process(ing) re-engineering, urban mining
E.storage: mechanical
The latter as interface to electrical engineering (CRES)
Support by Manufacturing Group

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. Possible Projects (ct’d)
Energy Conservation
Design Strategies for low cooling load Buildings and passive Building
(Urban Mining)

66. 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)

67. Niche Academic Programs
Sustainable/Renewable Energy System; Rollout: 2015

68. Collaborators & Funding Agency
Nahrim
UniTen, UKM, TM R&D
Funding Agency
MoHE (‘new’ eScience, FRGS)
TM R&D

69. Alignment to FAP & Flagship
ME program; RES program (from 2015 onwards)
Flagship
“Green Tech” by TM R&D
Green ICT

70. Center for Broadband Communications (CBC)

71. Centre for Broadband Communications (CBC)
Support the UMA4 programme
Chairperson: Mohamad Yusoff Alias
Secretary: Nasrin Sadeghianpour
Group Leaders:
Networking: Tan Su Wei
Wireless: Mardeni Roslee
Optical Communication: Ridzuan
Telemedicine: Tan Kim Geok
Signal Processing for Communications: Chuah Teong Chee

72. 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 Fibre-over-Wireless Systems 72

73. 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 Optical-Wireless Access Networks
TM R&D
Dr. Mohamad Yusoff Alias

74. Possible Projects
Development of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Mixture Model for Road Pavement Moisture determination.

75. Niche Programs
Future Wireless Broadband

76. Collaborators & Funding Agency
Motorola
TM R&D
Panasonic
Funding Agency
MoHE (FRGS, eRGS)

77. Alignment to FAP & Flagship
TE, MCE, OPE
Flagship
Green ICT

78. Center for Advanced Devices and Systems (CADS)

79. Support the UMA1 programme Chairperson: Dr Zulfadzli Yusoff
Secretary: Alice Khaw Mei Kum
Research Group/ Leaders:
FOE
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

80. 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

81. 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
Alice
Teh Ying Khai
(Malacca)
Dr. Chan Yee Kit
Dr. C. Senthilpari
Bhuvaneswari
Dr. Ajay

82. 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
Lee Wai Keat

83. 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

84. Member List Solid State Ionics Dr. You Ah Heng (Malacca)
Yap Yee Ling (Malacca)
Cheang Pei Ling (Malacca)

85. Consultation/Output of research work
Electronics Group, FET, Melaka campus UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Research proposal
New equipment
ROs & conferences
Consultation/Output of research work
Low power high performance CMOS ALU/RAM design (RM K (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))
3rd Research Proposal (RM200K)
2nd Research Proposal (RM419K)
Ab Initio Study of Electronic Structures of Advanced Solid Materials (RM120,K0 (eScience))
3rd Research Proposal (RM65K)
Cadence AMS methodology Kit
ATLAS/MINIMOS simulator
Intel Xeon workstations/Fortran compiler (RM25K)
Computers/Printer/Plotting softwares (RM20K)
Computers (RM10K)
Workstation (RM20K)/
Softwares (RM20K)
Mount rack cluster (RM200K)/ Software (RM30K)
One RO (RM50K)
2 ROs (RM100K)
One RO (RM50K)/2 conferences (RM10K)
2 ROs (RM100K)/2 conferences (RM10K)
One RO (RM50K)/2 conferences (RM10K)
One RO (RM50K)/2 conference (RM20K)
3 ROs (RM150K)/2 conference (RM30K)
2 conference (RM30K)
3-4 journal papers
3-4 journal papers
2 journal papers
2 journal papers
One journal/2 conferences
One journal/2 conferences
One journal/2 conferences
One journal/2 conferences
One journal/2 conferences
2 journal papers
One journal paper
One journal paper 85

86. Master/PhD degree students Other academic/R&D related work
Electronics Group, FET, Melaka campus UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Master/PhD degree students
Other academic/R&D related work
One MEngSc
One PhD
One MEngSc
One PhD
One MEngSc/One PhD
One MEngSc
One MEngSc/One PhD
Two MEngSc
One MEngSc
One MEngSc
2 MEngSc/one PhD
Workshop on VLSI system
Training on photonic devices (RM20K) 86

87. Member List System Identification Dr. Tan Ai Hui Timothy Yap
Cham Chin Leei (RO)

88. Research proposals submitted in the last 2 years

89. eScience
Electrode modifications in organic light emitting diodes using buffer layer technology
Development and analysis of a new tunable optical time domain reflectometer in remote fiber test systems
Gain Excess Noise Factor and Time Response in Silicon Carbide Avalance Photo Diodes
Low-Power, High performance CMOS ALU/RAM Design
Realization and Characterization of Transparent Thin-Film Transistors for Large Area Electronics Applications
Inverse Laser-ablation Patterning of ITO Anode for Organic Light Emitting Diodes

90. FRGS
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

91. Brain Gain Malaysia Organic Electronics Materials
Development and Characterization of Visible Up-Conversion Fiber Laser Based on Modified Silica Glass Host
Transport Properties in Nano-Systems

92. Others
Green Habitat – Renewable Energy Solar Cell Technology - AIC Grant
Magnetic Interaction of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Microgravity – Agensi Angkasa Negara
Proposal Cattle Monitoring with Wireless (Zigbee) Smart Tagging and Cattle Management Application - Hadhari Cattle Industry Sdn Bhd

93. TM R&D
Organic LED
Thin film transistor
Photonic nanowires

94. Future research proposals
Photonics
Design and Fabrication of Wavelength-Tunable Optical Code Division Multiple Access Encoder Based on Fiber Bragg
Passive All-Optical Sub-Carrier Multiplexed Sensor Network for Wide-Linewidth Fibre Optic Sensor Array
Investigation of elliptical fiber for small eccentricity
Heterojunction Avalanche Photodiode

95. 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

96. 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.

97. Nanomaterial
Fabrication and characterization of three dimensional photonic crystals
Dielectric characteristics of doped barium strontium titanate for storage application
Quantum-Dots-Sensitized Solar Cell

98. Circuit Design Low voltage/power circuit design techniques
RFIC design - Microwave low-noise voltage controlled oscillator

99. System identification
Structural Identification for Complex Systems
Solid state ionic
Hybrid polymer lithium ion battery

100. Identified new research areas – NONE
Old and irrelevant research areas (to be removed) – NONE
RFID/MEMS research group changed to VLSI research group

101. Alignment to Faculty academic programs
Research group
Academic Program
Semiconductor Devices
Electronics, Nano, Optical, MEng in Microelectronics
Nanomaterials
Nano, Electronics, Optical
Photonic Devices
Optical, Nano, Bio-instrumentation, 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

102. CENTER FOR ROBOTICS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (CRES)

103. 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

104. 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.

105. RESEARCH FACILITY CENTERS
(FOE)

106. 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
“market place
- bring ppl together;
- create critical mass
FET
1)Solar / Heat Transfer
2)Polymer Electronics
3)Robotics & Automatics
Robotics
2) Forum to discuss / propose changes

107. Teaching and R & D Laboratory Support
Research
Main
Supporting
Electrical
Energy System
Machine & Drive
Electronics I
Control & Automat
.Project I-III
CRES/ CADS
Electronics
Electronics II
Microprocessor
Panasonic
Control & Automat.
Project I-III
Intel Microelectronics
CADS/ CBC
Nano-technology
Nanotechnology I
Nanotechnology II
KOMAG Lab
Microfabrication Lab
CADS
Optical Engineering
Optical I
Optical II
Telecom-munications
Telecommunications
Applied EM
Embedded system and DSP
PCB
NTT
Nokia Wireless Communications
Motorola Wireless Broadband Tech.
CBC/CMSSP
Microwave & Comm-unications
Wave Radiation
CBC/ CADS
Computer
Intel Adv. architecture
Intel Multicore
Multimedia Computing
CMSSP/ CADS
Multimedia
Multimedia Design
Alcatel Multimedia

108. Set-up of 3 Central Facilities:
Proposal from FOE:
Set-up of 3 Central Facilities:
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
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
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

109. 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

110. Nano Electronics Platform: Central Processing/Fabrication Lab
Growth Facilities
Fabrication Facilities

111. Nano Materials/Devices
Silicon dioxide
Silicon substrate
flower-shaped
rod-shaped
Nanofabrication: Nanowire oxide
Zinc Oxide Nanorods
Nano Transistors
Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Application

112. 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 based Networks - IEEE n, 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

113. Broadband Communications Backbone:
Central Communications & Testing Lab
Universal Software Radio Peripheral
Wireless Mesh Router
WiMAX facility

114. Central Convergence System Labs
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

115. Central Convergence System Labs
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.

116. Central Convergence System Labs
Green i-Habitat:
Central Convergence System Labs
Digital Home (Living Room)
Digital Home (Bedroom)
Digital Home (Kitchen)
Digital Home (SOHO)

117. UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence:
R & D Mapping to Academic Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
-Microwave and Communication,
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
Telecommunications and Microwave Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Electronics, Materials and Devices Programs
Centre for Broadband Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics & Electrical Systems (CRES)
Centre for Multimedia Security & Signal Processing (CMSSP)
Centre for Advanced Devices and Systems (CADS)
Centre for Mathematical Science (CMS)
UMA4: Ubiquitous Multimedia Broadband Access:
Focus on high speed broadband communication systems, and last mile access & quality delivery
UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence:
Focus on physical material/device/circuit delivery of solar/multimedia/RF devices
Electrical Program
BEng (Hons)
- Electrical
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
-Computer
Multimedia & Computer Programs
UMA3: Multimodal Utility Delivery:
Focus on robust, intelligent and reliable delivery of quality electrical energy from solar energy systems
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
Focus on media & information security & signal processing

118. Centres of Excellence in Niche Areas Industrial consultation
Central R & D Facilities Development:Lab Planning
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Acculturisation
of Convergence
Pre-Commercialization
Concept
Domain
Alignment of R & D
Convergence of R & D
Consolidation of Infrastructures
Facilities Roll-out
Centres of Excellence in Niche Areas
Central Processing &
Fabrication Lab
Solar Devices
Multimedia Devices
Sensors
RF Devices
Nano-electronics Platform
Identify Lab
Requirements
R&D Focus Alignment
to support Green i-Habitat via solar devices/nano-sensors/ Multimedia/RF Devices
Central Communications
& Testing Lab
Wireless Systems
Photonic/Broadband Systems
Signal Processing
Broadband Communications Backbone
Identify Lab
Requirements
R&D Focus Alignment to support Green i-Habitat via high speed broadband networks, access & quality delivery
Green i-Habitat
Identify Project
Components/
Requirements
Central System
Convergence Lab:
-Digital Home
- Solar-Electrical System
R&D Focus on convergence via digital home, combining with solar technology, and Green Building Designs
Spin off &
Industrial consultation
R&D Collaboration with:
TM R & D on Fiber Preform and Medium Fabrication
UTAR on Green Building Designs

119. Pre-Commercialization Consolidation of Infrastructures
Central R & D Facilities Development: Cost Estimation
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Acculturisation
of Convergence
Pre-Commercialization
Concept
Domain
Alignment of R & D
Convergence of R & D
Consolidation of Infrastructures
2011
2012
2013
Total
Nano-electronics Platform:
Central Processing & Fabrication Lab
1800k
4625k
375k
6800k
Broadband Communications:
Central Communications & Testing Lab
475k
925k
225k
1625k
Green i-Habitat:
Central System Convergence Lab
400k
1200k
Ringgit Malaysia (RM)
2675k
5950k
1000k
9,625k

120. Central Processing & Fabrication Lab: Cost Breakdown
2011
2012
2013
Total
Cleanroom Suite
400k
Dry Etching System
800k
Wet Etching System
200k
Oxidation System
PVD/CVD System
RTA heater
Humidity Controller
100k
Stylus Profiler
300k
I-V/C-V Profiler
500k
SEM
Low Temperature Cryo-System
250k
High Temperature Test Stage
Solar Tester
Optical Tranmission Test System
TGA/DTA
XRD
Repair & Maintenance
50k
Project Consumables
175k
Research Officer
Total RM
1800k
4625k
375k
6800k

121. Central Communications & Testing Lab: Cost Breakdown
2011
2012
2013
Total
High Speed Broadband Oscilloscope/Spectrum Analyser systems
400k
Signal Processing Projects (Video/Medical Imaging)
250k
Wireless Transceivers Test systems
300k
Repair & Maintenance
50k
150k
Fiber Consumables & Project
100k
Research Officer
75k
225k
Total RM
475k
925k
1625k
Central System Convergence Lab: Cost Breakdown
2011
2012
2013
Total
Digital Home Facilities & Project
125k
375k
Solar Electrical System & Project
Repair & Maintenance
50k
150k
Research Officer
100k
300k
Total RM
400k
1200k

122. RESEARCH FACILITY CENTERS
(FET)

123. 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
“market place
- bring ppl together;
- create critical mass
FET
1)Solar / Heat Transfer
2)Polymer Electronics
3)Robotics & Automatics
Robotics
2) Forum to discuss / propose changes

124. Teaching and R & D Laboratory Support
Research
Main
Supporting
Electrical
Energy System
Machine & Drive
Electronics I
Control & Automat
.Project I-III
CRES/ CADS
Electronics
Electronics II
Microprocessor
Panasonic
Control & Automat.
Project I-III
Intel Microelectronics
CADS/ CBC
Nano-technology
Nanotechnology I
Nanotechnology II
KOMAG Lab
Microfabrication Lab
CADS
Optical Engineering
Optical I
Optical II
Telecom-munications
Telecommunications
Applied EM
Embedded system and DSP
PCB
NTT
Nokia Wireless Communications
Motorola Wireless Broadband Tech.
CBC/CMSSP
Microwave & Comm-unications
Wave Radiation
CBC/ CADS
Computer
Intel Adv. architecture
Intel Multicore
Multimedia Computing
CMSSP/ CADS
Multimedia
Multimedia Design
Alcatel Multimedia

125. 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
Wimax
USB Design
RFID Circuits
Digital Home: MCMC
Photonic Centres

126. R&D COLLABORATIONS
(FOE)

127. Collaboration Academic Programs Electrical Electronics Nano-technology
Optical Engineering
Telecommunications
Microwave & Communications
Computer
Multimedia

128. R&D COLLABORATIONS
(FET)

129. Collaboration Academic Programs Electrical Electronics Nano-technology
Optical Engineering
Telecommunications
Microwave & Communications
Computer
Multimedia

130. MAPPING TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(FOE)

131. 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

132. 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

133. CURRICULLUM: B.ENG (Hons) Electrical & Electronic based Programs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
MAJOR SPECIALISATION
Mini
Project
Lab Experiments
Hands-on Skills
Practical Assignments
Soft Skills
Assignments
Presentations
Arts & Humanities
Electrical
Energy Conversion & Transmission
Nanotechnology
Electronics
Computer
Multimedia
Microwave & Communication
Telecommunication
Optical Engineering
Final Year Project: Major/R&D Related
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
FUNDAMENTAL CORES
Circuits, Signals and Systems
Analysis
Computer & Data Systems/
Networks
Communications & Control Theory
Basic Programming
Power Systems
Mathematical Skills
Basic Electronics, Circuit/Field
Theory, Basic Tools and Machines
FOUNDATION

134. UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence:
R & D Mapping to Academic Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
-Microwave and Communication,
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
Telecommunications and Microwave Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Electronics, Materials and Devices Programs
Centre for Broadband Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics & Electrical Systems (CRES)
Centre for Multimedia Security & Signal Processing (CMSSP)
Centre for Advanced Devices and Systems (CADS)
Centre for Mathematical Science (CMS)
UMA4: Ubiquitous Multimedia Broadband Access:
i-habitat, myHealth
Focus on communication systems & access delivery
UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence:
i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on physical material/device/circuit delivery
Electrical Program
BEng (Hons)
- Electrical
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
-Computer
Multimedia & Computer Programs
UMA3: Multimodal Utility Delivery:
i-habitat
Focus on robustness, intelligence and reliability delivery
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
-i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on media & information security & signal processing

135. MAPPING TO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(FET)

136. 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

137. 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.)

138. CURRICULLUM: B.ENG (Hons) Electrical & Electronic based Programs
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
MAJOR SPECIALISATION
Mini
Project
Lab Experiments
Hands-on Skills
Practical Assignments
Soft Skills
Assignments
Presentations
Arts & Humanities
Electrical
Energy Conversion & Transmission
Nanotechnology
Electronics
Computer
Multimedia
Microwave & Communication
Telecommunication
Optical Engineering
Final Year Project: Major/R&D Related
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
FUNDAMENTAL CORES
Circuits, Signals and Systems
Analysis
Computer & Data Systems/
Networks
Communications & Control Theory
Basic Programming
Power Systems
Mathematical Skills
Basic Electronics, Circuit/Field
Theory, Basic Tools and Machines
FOUNDATION

139. Centre for Mathematical Science (CMS)
R & D Mapping to Academic Programs
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Telecommunication,
MEng (Hons)
-Telecommunications
Telecommunications
BEng (Hons) Electronics
- Electronics,
- Nanotechnology
-Optical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
-Microelectronics
-Photonics
Electronics, Materials and Devices Programs
Centre for Broadband Communications (CBC)
Centre for Robotics & Electrical Systems (CRES)
Centre for Multimedia Security & Signal Processing (CMSSP)
Centre for Advanced Devices and Systems (CADS)
Centre for Mathematical Science (CMS)
UMA4: Ubiquitous Multimedia Broadband Access:
i-habitat, myHealth
Focus on communication systems & access delivery
UMA1: Multimedia Device Convergence:
i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on physical material/device/circuit delivery
Mechanical
BEng (Hons)
- Mechanical
BEng (Hons) Electronics
-Multimedia
-Computer
Multimedia & Computer Programs
UMA3: Multimodal Utility Delivery:
i-habitat
Focus on robustness, intelligence and reliability delivery
UMA2: Multimedia Signal Processing:
-i-habitat, -myHealth
Focus on media & information security & signal processing

140. MAPPING TO NICHE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(FET)

141. B.Eng. (Hons) of Sustainable Energy Systems
Human Capital
Physical Resources
Action
Requirement at launch
Total teaching staff: 320/15 = 21
Teaching labs: 5
Budget: RM2 million
2018: Annual admission: 80 students
Total students: 320 students
Centre of Excellence
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
Research Group (Staff)
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
Conversion/ Recruitment
Recruit: 3-6 GRA
Recruit 1 anchor professor / AP
Conversion of existing staff
To create 2 labs:
Collect Solar Energy
Transfer into Heat
(Estimated budget: RM300k)
2010: Champions to lead the set up and research proposals writing
6 staff to be converted
Existing Staff
2 Lecturers
1 SL/AP
No lab
October 2009
(Now): They are not in this field but willing to be converted

142. 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 Reserves

143. MAPPING TO NICHE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(FOE)

144. Consolidating Niche Academic Programs via Niche R & D Platforms
CBC, CMMSP
Backbone
Convergence Application
Broadband Communications
Green i-Habitat
Digital Home
Renewable Energy
Intelligent Building/Materials
Link to Green Technology
3rd Phase: Niche R&D
Enabling Platform
Nano-Electronics
CADS
CRES
Academic
Programme
CMMSP
Telecom
Photonics
Microelectronics
MEng
BEng
Microwave
Optical
NanoTech
Multimedia
2nd Phase: Niche Program
BEng
Telecommunications
Electronics
Computer
Electrical
1st Phase: Conventional Strength
Domain
Electrical & Electronics Engineering

145. Niche R & D Programmes Leverage on: Challenges: Human Capital
Physical Resources
-Existing Research Labs
-Existing Academic Staff = 110
-Potentially:
-TM R & D Resources: Micro/Nano, Photonics, Wireless, EMC
-Industry partnership
-Potentially:
SRI: GRA = 30, Research Fellows =3-12
Challenges:
Human Capital
Physical Resources
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
Research Flexibility: a need for making available
Central/Common Facilities – no duplication
Funding Sustainability – long term for commercialisation
Expert Sharing/Mentoring - quality