Achievements

DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE METAHEURISTIC SEARCH ALGORITHMS THROUGH HYBRIDIZATION APPROACH

Choi Zhi Chuan | Alumnus, Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

Won Silver Award in Thesis in 5 Minutes (T5m Series 1/2022), organised by MNNF Network for the title, “Development of Effective Metaheuristic Search Algorithms Through Hybridization Approach” in Degree Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics category on 19 March 2022.

INNOVATION OF FOOD DELIVERY ROBOTS WITH DIGIT AND SPEECH RECOGNITION

Low Chun Yin, Chew Ying Xin, Chong Han Wei, Jonathan Lam Lit Seng and Ong Hong Tze | BACHELOR OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

For winning Silver Award for the project titled, "Innovation of Food Delivery Robots with Digit and Speech Recognition" at International Sustainability Invention, Innovation and Design Showcase 2022 on 22 March 2022.

INTELLIGENT KITCHEN WASTE SEGREGATION SYSTEM VIA DEEP LEARNING

Teh Boon Hong | Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering With Honours

For winning 2nd Place & Silver Award in Thesis in 5 Minutes (T5m Series 1/2022) for the title: "Intelligent Kitchen Waste Segregation System via Deep Learning" in Degree Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics category on 19 March 2022.

SUCCESSFULLY PUBLISHED AN IMPACTFUL ARTICLE

Professor Dr Shamala Devi a/p K.C. Sekaran, FASc | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Her recent publication entitled ‘International links between Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine serotype 4 sequence type (ST) 801 in Northern European shipyard outbreaks of invasive pneumococcal disease’ in the Vaccine (Impact Factor 3.641).

This research article examined genomic relationships between Pneumococcal outbreak strains and, by including additional international isolates of ST801 and related sequence types, to provide a phylogeographical and temporal context for the outbreaks.

TOP CITED PAPER 2020-2021

Assistant Professor Ts Dr Tan Chung Keat | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

His paper titled “Classification and Characteristics of Periorbital Hyperpigmentation” was recognised as the Top Cited Paper 2020-2021 in Skin Research and Technology by Wiley.

THE SELF-PERCEPTION OF SUGAR RELATIONSHIP AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Sum Kit Ying | Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Congratulations for winning the Silver Award for completing Thesis in 5 Minutes (T5M) Series 1/2022, title: The Self-Perception of Sugar Relationship and Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study on March 19, 2022. The competition is organised by MNNF Network, Category: C2: Degree Social Sciences and Humanities.

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

Vivian Lee Yi Mun | Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Congratulations for winning the Gold Award for completing Thesis in 5 Minutes (T5M) Series 1/2022, title: Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Practitioners in Selangor, Malaysia on March 19, 2022. The competition is organised by MNNF Network, Category: C2: Degree Social Sciences and Humanities.

MATERIALS, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT (ICMDMSE 2022)

Assistant Professor EUR ING Ir Ts Dr Lim Wei Hong | Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment

Delivered a keynote speech on “Development of Enhanced Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Evolving Robust Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models” at 2nd International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Sustainable Environment (ICMDMSE 2022), PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, India on 11 March 2022.

GOLD MEDAL - MALAYSIA TECHNOLOGY EXPO (MTE) INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS (IIA) 2022

Associate Professor Dr Cheah Shiau Chuen & Assistant Professor Dr Tan Chung Keat | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr Cheah & Assistant Professor Dr Tan Chung Keat for winning the Gold Medal at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2022 on the 21 – 25 March 2022.

Invention title: Urinary Sodium Test Strip

Category: Healthcare, Personal Care Technology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences

BEST PAPER AWARD

Assistant Professor Dr Rohana Binti Sham | Department of Logistics Management

Won two Best Paper Awards at the 10th AMER International Conference on Quality of Life, Penang, Malaysia on 16 & 17 March 2022. Details are as follows:

1st Runner Up - "Household Refuse Management Behavior among Urban Residents" & 2nd Runner Up - "Public Transport, Ridership and Safe Travelling Environment during COVID-19 Pandemic"