Dr Leong Wai Yie Appointed as Member of Young Scientist Network ASM
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December 2013
Volume (4), Issue (12)
Dr Leong Wai Yie Appointed as
Member of Young Scientist Network ASM
Associate Professor Dr. Leong Wai Yie has been selected as one of the
Top Young Research Scientists Malaysia 2013, together with young
scientists from Universiti Malaya, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti
Sains Malaysia, Multimedia University and Cancer Research Initiatives
Foundation (CARIF).
She is also appointed as a member of Young Scientists Network-
Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) for 3-year term until 31
President of Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Tan December 2016. Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences
Sri Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali presenting certificate
of Top Young Research Scientists Malaysia 2013
Malaysia (YSN-ASM) was established in 2012 to bring together
outstanding Malaysian young scientists to a common consultative
platform that facilitates networking and collaboration opportunities; exchange of science, technology and
innovation (STI) knowledge and views to influence policy decisions for nation building; consolidated representation
of the voice of young scientists on STI matters of national and international significance; as well as creation of
a pool of highly talented and motivated young scientists that can interact, co-ordinate and implement relevant
programmes to contribute towards enhancement of STI capacity and capability in Malaysia.
Best Paper Award for Taylor’s School of
Engineering at the 2013 International
Symposium on Medical & Rehabilitation
Robotics & Instrumentation (MRRI2013)
Associate Professor Dr. Leong Wai Yie from the Electrical and
Electronics Engineering programme of Taylor’s University received
the Best Paper Award at the 2013 International Symposium on
Medical & Rehabilitation Robotics & Instrumentation (MRRI2013)
that was held from 2nd to 4th of December 2013 at Shah Alam. The
symposium features an annual event to explore and exhibit innovative
ideas and design within the scope of Robotics, Sensors, Automation,
Computation and Intelligent Systems. More than 250 national and
international participants attended the symposium. Best Paper Award presentation ceremony with the
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
Making Its Presence at National Engineering Conferences
The Curtin University of Technology Science
and Engineering Conference (CUTSE 2013),
Tribological Studies on the Performance of Nano
Graphene Platelets as a Biolubricant Additive
Dec 3-4
This paper presented by Dr. Rashmi Gangasa Walvekar focused
on a tribological evaluation of graphene nano-platelets (NGPs)
as an additive for Palm Oil Trimethlolpropane ester (TMP) base
lubricant. NGPs were dispersed in the TMP ester proportionately
from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight With the addition of a thickener
or a desired amount of NGPs, the lubricant becomes a grease
composition. The viscosity enhancements due to the addition of
NGPs reached a maximum of 168% when 0.1 wt % concentration
of NGPs was added. The evaluation of frictional coefficient was Dr Rashmi receiving certificate from conference chair
done using a four ball machine. Results showed that the addition
of NGPs as an additive results in the reduction of coefficient of friction (COF) in Palm oil TMP Ester, achieving a maximum reduction
of 7% in palm oil TMP esters, and an impressive 16.2% reduction in the wear scar diameter It was observed that the addition of NGP
prevented oxidative attacks on the surface of the steel balls through the development of a sturdier lubricating film barrier between
nanolubricant and the solid surfaces. The NGPs in TMP ester outperformed its pure TMP counterpart in most of the COF and WSD
comparisons, with NGPs at 0.1 wt % exuding significantly better lubricating properties such as stability at higher loads. However the
reduction in the coefficient of friction was not very significant at lower concentrations of NGPs and this may be due to the imperfect
dispersion of NGPs in TMP ester.
The International Conference
on Ionic Liquids 2013 (ICIL 13),
Langkawi Island, Kedah
Dec 11 - 13
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are proposed as alternatives
for ionic liquids (ILs). Presented by Dr. Kaveh Shahbaz, the
evaluation of DESs as new generation of solvents for various
Dr. Kaveh presenting in ICIL 2013 practical application requires enough knowledge about some
main physical, chemical, and thermodynamic properties.
In this work, due lack of data for DESs’ refractive indices, the refractive indices of twenty four DESs base on
ammonium and phosphonium salts were measured and predicted using atomic contribution method. The
atomic contributions data for molar refraction proposed by Wildman and Crippen which was developed for
neutral compounds were employed to calculate the molar refractions of DESs. Subsequently, the refractive
indices of DESs were predicted using Lorentz-Lorenz equation through the calculated DESs’ molar refractions
and experimental DESs’ densities values. The absolute relative percentage error (ARPE) value of 0.56% proves
that this method for prediction of refractive indices of the synthesized DESs is applicable. In addition, the
effect of DESs’ composition on refractive index of DESs was investigated and it was found that the refractive
index of the DESs lies between that of the salt and HBD.
Taylor’s Engineering Fair December 2013
Nov 16
Taylor’s University School of Engineering (SOE) believes that hands-on experiences bring out the best in students, and this is
done through CDIOTM (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) and project-based learning.
At the end of each semester, students showcase their projects at the Engineering Fair. Here, all student projects for the
semester, each addressing at least one of the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering; are exhibited to and marveled at by
the public. This Engineering fair was also the first the showcase the iPad-controlled robots CDIO-ed by our first cohort of
Foundation in Engineering students.
These projects, although designed and prototyped by students, are breath-taking and impressive, and some even have the
potential of changing the world as we know it by addressing the Grand Challenges. SOE believes that we are witnessing
history in the making, through both technology and engineering education.
RoboRace Challenge 2013
Foundation in Engineering
The RoboRace is a sophisticated robotic challenge in which teams of
foundation students will compete to build a robot that can complete
an obstacle course track in the fastest time. The robot will be maneuver
using iPads. Teams of students will have to work together to build a fully
functioning robot in 15 weeks.
Champion – Thunderbolt
1st Runner Up – iTeam
2nd Runner Up – The 5
RoboSoccer 2013
Sem 1
The RoboSoccer Competition is where students compete against each other
in a game of soccer with their miniature robots. This will provide a new
challenge to students as it does not only places significance on the factor of
maneuverability but also design and teamwork.
Best Presentation Award – Diamonds
Best Robot Design Award – Innov8
Champion Team – INFINITE
1st Runner Up – Nerdz United
Women Concept Car
Sem 2
Award: Best Ergonomic Design
A functional and practical way to deter snatch thieves all the while being
aesthetically pleasing. The product also adds an extra hidden storage
space to the limited hidden storage space in the car.
Team Members: Arsia Lee Amini, Khoo Yin Hui, Tang Yok Yi, Chua Sue Yin, Derek Goh
Handbag Compartment
Sem 2
Award: Highest Marketing Potential
The project is about a hidden compartment installled below the passenger seat.
This compartment can be used to put valuable things such as handbags,
documents, phones, camera etc. This compartment is made convenient and
safe for women especially when they are driving alone.
Team Members: Ho Wei Jian, Syazana binti Samsudin, Selvindaraj a/l
Anandarajah, AfiqahZafirah Binti Abu Hurairah, Sydney Cyril Anak ChidlimSijar
Multi Purpose Car Compartment
Sem 2
Award: Best Environmetal Friendly Design
This product has many compartments divided to organize things wisely in the car other than
putting bag inside. It is convenient because it is only located below the car seat. It is also easy
to use as it has a lever on it.
Team Members: Ginisha, Lee Carmen, Lee Chia Sing, Darren Lee Jun Weng, Rabiul Hoque Faisal
Sem 3
Simulation
and Design
of Reactor
Taylor’s Racing Team
Sem 3
of Biodiesel Production from Algae
Award: Best Multidisciplinary Project
Award: Best Return of Investment
Taylor’s Racing Team (TRT) is a multi-disciplinary team
geared up with excellent innovative and creative fresh A photobioreactor is designed and modified as an algae
young minds. We design and build our car based on cultivation medium for biodiesel production. Photobioreactor
the CDIOTM methodology. Success is our mission. The provides an enclosed growing environment for algae where
talent that shines, the flaming passion and excellent all the growing conditions are supplied at regulated rate, well
design are what we ought to present. displayed and monitored by display units; some parameters
can be controlled for experiment or research purpose.
Team Members: Justin Moo Xian Yuen, Jason Law Sie
Wei, Leroy Liaw Kwok Leung, Ooi Chong Kiat, Khine Team Members: TohKhai Liang, Janice Low Jie-Ni,
Thin Zar Sint, Azzam Syafiq Samsuddin Tan She-Reen, Soo Hui Qing, Chiah Thong Ling
Green Prix 2
Sem 3
Award: Best Environmental Friendly Design
The Green Prix is organised by Taylor’s Motorsport and it will be the first electric
car race in Malaysia to be held within a university campus in 2014. This project
does not only involve engineering aspects but also business principles.
Team Members: Naresh Jeyapalan, Tengku Faris, Heng Jing Lei, Lee Jia HinThe Design Aerodynamic Cover for Electric Power Car
Sem 4
Award: Best CAD/CAM Design Project
The objective of this project is to design and construct an aerodynamic cover of an
electrical car which has been built last semester in order to achieve the most efficient
design possible a few computer simulations has been done and lastly this design will be
constructed and assembled to the car.
Team Members: Navid Toosi Saidy, Chong You Liang, Sanjan Peter Balan, Mohd. KamarulYusri,
Sivaneshararan Raja, Ng Yi Ming
Novel Adsorbent for Carbon Capture
Sem 4
Award: Most Innovative Design Project
An innovative Mechanical Assembly Design to hold the Carbon Capture filter in
exhaust of a motor vehicles.
Team Members: Muhammad Hidayat bin Hamzah, Luke Wong Zhi Kiang, Ahmad Syafiq Bin TajulZahari, George Kenji Putra,
Shaun Yu Yong Jian, Bryan Loh Jian Yun
Human Powered
Vehicle (HPV)
Award: Best CAD/
CAM Design Project
Human-powered vehicle
Sem 5
Human-powered vehicle is a vehicle which is powered only
Award: Taylor’s Capstone Project
Sem 5
by human muscular strength. This is a land human powered
vehicle and it takes the form of a recumbent bicycle. This HPV
To design and build a human-powered vehicle and is designed mainly for competition. However, there is now a
compete in race. growing interest in the use of HPV in industrialized nation, due
to urban growth, congestion, and air quality concerns.
Team Members: Yong Lik Hong, Chan KarMeng,
Andy, Deon Lee Xiang Jen, Nigel Lopez Michael, Team Members: Chong Lit Sime, ChoongPui Yung, Koay Song
Yeoh Joe Han Leng, Lee Neng Yung, Tan Huey Meing, Tan Jun Liang
Innovate on The Process and Commercialization
Sem 5
of Cadmium Ions Removal in Aqueous Solutions
by Biosorption on Immobilized Microalgae
Award: Best Environmental Friendly Award
This project is about using algae to remove heavy metals from the water hence it can be drinkable. The project comprises
on how microbe-technology can be harnessed to counter react with the current global water pollution crisis. Furthermore
this project enables us to study the use of green technology on a large scale basis that would prove to be cost effective
yet profitable to all including the environment.
Team Members: Tarkessh Mahendren, Pavin Prahaladar, Kuljit Singh, Nadia Tiziana Abdullah, Yunesh Raj Mohan,
Ahmad Syabil ZorinVulcan Spectar
Sem 5
Award: Best Environmental Friendly Award
The purpose of the project is to design and build a human powered vehicle (HPV)
which is one of the most sustainable vehicles. None of the vehicles uses a drop
of gasoline. These vehicles are powered by the students’ legs and, sometimes, arms. We are planning to use a
aerodynamic body which can cut to through the air and larger front wheels compare to the back wheels.
Team Members: Joel Ryan Imanuel, BaapuShrreraj, Amir JavadKarimi, Kogulavarman, Rouvinkumar, JayaPrakash
Implement and Operate of Human Powered Vehicle and its
Sem 6
associates Technical Operation and Maintenance Manual
Award: Taylor’s Capstone Project
Conceive and design a human powered vehicle was done by student last semester. The
aim of this semester is to implement a human powered vehicle (HPV) according to the
previous design. Parameter such as chain length, safety factor, vehicle speed, ergonomics
will be applied to the design. Real testing will be conducted to ensure the performance of HPV. Besides that, aerodynamic
design of fairing will be implement and install on to HPV to provide better performance to HPV and more safety to be use.
Team Members: Pang Zong Xin, Chan Jian Sheng, Lim Ze Qian, Yap Kian Hoong
Obstacle Detection Wheelchair 4-Wheel Human Powered
Sem 6
Sem 7
Award: Taylor’s Capstone Project Vehicle
Award: Taylor’s Capstone Project
The obstacle detection systems were applied on an intelligence
semi-automated wheelchair. The system was specially build for Apply 4-wheel concept on HPV and build it up
patients who were having slow in response like Parkinson or even so that users can drive and even, race safely
disable people are allowed to be part of it. It was built to assist compare to common 3-wheel HPVs.
patients in transportation so that they were more independent.
The main purpose of the system was to help the patient in Team Members: Jang Kyung Moon, Henry EuZi
preventing collision during travelling with wheelchair; therefore, Sheng, Shahroozeftekhari, Ahmed Saeed Abood
this system will improve the safety factor such as indoor used. Bahagari, Muhammad Fuad Abry
Team Members: Reynold Hariyadi, Lam Pin Wen, Lawrence
Ch’ngSimKiat
Removal of Glycerol from Palm Oil-Based Biodiesel
Sem 7
Using New Ionic Liquids Analogous
(by Ho Kah Chun)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize (Chemical Engineering)
This project promotes an economical and environmentally benign technology to remove glycerol from palm oil-based
biodiesel by using deep eutectic solvents (DES). The ultimate aim of this research is to synthesise new DESs based on
ammonium salt for removal of glycerol from biodiesel to meet permissible limit set by the EN 14214 and ASTM D6751
international biodiesel standards.Large-scale Thermo-acoustic Refrigerator
Sem 7
(by Khawaja Asad Akhtar)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize (Mechanical Engineering)
This project is a continuation of last year’s final year project. In last year’s project the concept of thermo-acoustic
refrigeration was proved. Also different parameters were analysed and a small prototype was built. The prototype was able
to achieve a temperature drop of 25°C. The current project aims to design and fabricate a large-scale thermo-acoustic
refrigerator for industrial use. The previous results achieved by the former students will also be verified and used to
improve the current model.
Development of Tissue Engineering Skin Culture
Sem 7
System - Rotating System (by Ng Kun Yong)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize (Mechanical Engineering)
Tissue-engineering skin has provided an alternative solution to cure various skin
injuries and skin defect. Examples of skin injuries are limb amputations, venous leg ulcer, burns, bedsores and avulsions. A
mimicking human skin was developed to reduce the time taken for wound healing process and accelerate skin regeneration.
the objective of this project is to design and develop tissue engineering skin culture system that enable to produce
mimicking epithelium layer of human skin with lower production cost and higher productivity volume.
Effect of Drying on Bioactive The Effect of Aluminium Trihydrate
Sem 7
Sem 7
Components of Natural Herbs (ATH) on Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)
(by Khek Chun Hong) and Montmorillonite (MMT) Nanoclay
Blend (by Firnaaz Ahamed)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize
(Chemical Engineering) Award: Taylor’s Research Prize
(Chemical Engineering)
This work studied the effects of drying on the retention
of bioactive components in natural herbs and the effect This research proposes the combination of cassava starch,
of blanching pretreatment process on the drying kinetics montmorillonite nanoclay (MMT) and alumina trihydrate
as well as retention of phytochemicals by evaluating the (ATH) to improve the mechanical properties where the
drying kinetics of different drying methods including loadings of ATH and MMT is to be varied between 33 –
a freeze drying method, a solar drying method, a 61 wt% and 1 – 8 wt%, respectively. The mechanical
convection air drying method and hybrid drying methods properties will be examined according to ASTM D882-97,
and assess the retention of phytochemical component where additional assessments will be conducted by means
and drying kinetic will be analysed. of TEM, FTIR, XRD and SEM.The Application of Image Processing
for Attendance Capturing
Sem 7
(by Jonathan Chin Eu Tsun)
Design and Development of Colour
Sem 7
Sorting Robot (by Lim Jie Shen) Award: Taylor’s Research Prize
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering) The world is looking for methods to accurately identify
a human being and to differentiate one from another.
The ability to differentiate colours is essential for human Currently, the methods have far evolved from those of
life as it gives us the awareness about the changes in pin codes and passwords to using a method which is
surrounding through our vision. Different types of robots deemed to be more effective which is identification
are created nowadays to have their own intelligence and using biometrics. Biometric authentication is the usage of
behave like human beings. By utilising the ability of image human traits or characteristics to identify them, such as
and colour capturing, intelligent machine gains ability using thumb prints, retina scan of the eye and also image
to plan the motion variety of targets among them, to processing of a human’s face for recognition based on the
differentiate, sort and arrange. With the use of Arduino features of the face.To improve the current attendance
microcontroller, Light Dependence Resistor sensor, motor system of universities and campuses, the application of
drive and some other electronic component, a colour image processing for attendance taking is implemented
sorting robot with a robotic arm powered by 9V battery is to achieve greater efficiency compared to the current
researched, designed and created. methods used.
Design a single stator axial machine for vertical
Sem 7
axis wind turbine (by Kamalinni Mohan Raj)
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize (Electrical & Electronic
Engineering)
Due to the absence of brushes, the brushless machine is electronically commutated and hence finding rapid applications
in dynamic renewable technology such as wind and tidal power generations. These types of machines are gaining
popularity compared to other machines due to its many advantages. This research work would focus on designing a
generator using electromagnetic design principles and to integrate to the vertical axis wind turbine for performance
evaluations. The research is expected to successfully design a novel high torque density VAWT that derives a minimal
ripple harmonics and cogging torque.
Developing an Integrated Approach to Base Pan FE Model Correlation
Sem 7
Award: Taylor’s Research Prize (Mechanical Engineering)
The main objective of this project is to develop a model analysis using finite element model of a base pan. The application
of model analysis will be used to reduce the amount of vibration of the base pan and hence will produce a more suitable
design. In order to optimise the modal test results, a correlation analysis application will be developed to validate the base
pan and finite element model, to design of optimal test conditions and as well as to identify modelling errors.
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