jan - jun 2013 . volume 9 number 5 . issn 1985 –...

Jan - Jun 2013 . Volume 9 Number 5 . ISSN 1985 – 8159

Participants posing with UMP Vice Chancellor (seated second from the right.)

Special Award (Best of the Best): Prof. Dr. Jose Rajan (in grey shirt)

BEST OF THE BEST AWARD AT MTE 2013

CONTENT

pg. 1Best Of The Best Award At MTE 2013

pg.2Working Visit To Universities And Industries In

Saudi Arabia

pg.3When Should An Inventor Choose Utility

Innovation Over Patent

pg.4-5UMP’S Grant Performance Between January

And May, 2013

pg.6Working Visits To MARDI, Nasuha Herb Farm

And Bogor Agricultural Institute

pg.6‘Islam In Pahang’

Named As The Best Original Work

pg.7-9Cendekia Bitara Award 2012

pg.10UMP’s Six Entries All Won Medals Including

Two Gold Medals At Water Malaysia Exhibition And Competition 2013

pg.11Creation, Innovation, Technology And

Research Exposition (CITREx 2013), March 27 - 28, 2013 Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)

Sports Complex

pg.12Cost Reduction Workshops

pg.1216Th International Salon Of Invention And

Innovation Technologies (Archimedes)

pg.13Research Paper Competition

pg.14UMP Won Big At ITEX 2013

pg.15Kuala Lumpur International Book Fest:

UMP Publisher Among The 10 Best University Publishers

pg.15-16Latest Publication

BY: NOOR SYAHIDAH SABRAN

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) took part in an exhibition and competition in the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2013 held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur on February 21-23, 2013.

MTE 2013 attracted more than 400 research projects, locally and abroad. The theme was ‘Engineering and Technology’.

UMP submitted 15 entries and won four gold medals, four silver medals and five bronze medals. Another proud moment was when the university picked up the Best of The Best Award through Prof. Dr. Jose Rajan from Industrial Science and Technology Faculty (FSTI) for his work titled, ‘High Performance Super Capacitor Using Activated Carbon derived from Waste Palm Oil Kernel Shell’.

UMP was also announced as the Best Exhibition Booth as well as named as the ‘Most Friendly-Visitor Booth’.

All the researchers gave their highest commitment in the competition. Their participations and victories reflected a positive sign and commendable achievement. It showed UMP researchers were capable of making findings that were innovative, creative and useful to the people and nation.

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WORKING VISIT TO UNIVERSITIES AND INDUSTRIES IN SAUDI ARABIA

BY: HELMI MOHAMED ISA

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) had a working visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb 28 until March 10, 2013 aimed at boosting its international research grant and strengthening ties with universities and industries in the country.

Efforts taken to increase its international research fund were part of an initiative under the KRA 2: Financial Sustainability - targeted under the university’s Strategic Plan 2011-2015 and led by Professor Ir. Dr. Shah Nor bin Basri.

UMP delegation to Saudi Arabia comprised five people and they were Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dato’ Dr. Rosli bin Mohd Yunus, Research Dean Professor Ir. Dr. Shah Nor bin Basri, Faculty of Chemical

& Natural Resources Engineering (FKKSA) Deputy Dean (Research and Post Graduate) P. M Dr.Abdurahman Hamid Nour and JP&I’s senior assistant registrar Helmi bin Mohamed Isa.

During the visit, UMP was given the opportunity to meet researchers and scientists whose expertise were in engineering and technology, areas that were related to UMP’s core fields.

The meetings were fruitful and had positive impacts with some of the universities paving the way for collaborations with UMP, such as to conduct related research and development activities.

UMP believed that with the right expertise, technology and allocations, it would lead to a variety of research and development products being developed.

The universities and industries visited were:

1. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dammam

2. King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE), Riyadh

3. King Saud University, Riyadh

4. Taibah University, Madinah

5. King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

6. Saudi International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM)

7. National Industrialisation Company (TASNEE)

8. Zamil Air-Conditioners

A tour of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE), Riyadh

A visit to the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

A briefing session during a visit at King Saud University, Riyadh

A visit to the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

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BY: NOR ILMA MUSTAFA KAMAL

It is a well-known fact that in order to qualify for a patent, an invention must meet three basic criteria:

1. the characteristics of the claims must be totally new or novel

2. the characteristics of the claim must involve inventive step, and

3. the invention is industrially applicable.

However, some inventions may not meet all these criteria. For example, if the characteristics of the claim are novel but it is clear that there is no inventive step, does the inventor not qualify for any form of ownership?

In Malaysia’s Patents Act 1983, there is an explanation regarding the granting of a Certificate Utility Innovation (CUI) whereby if the characteristic of the claim of an invention is novel but does not involve inventive step, it can be registered.

Utility Innovation (UI) means any innovation which creates a new product or process, or any new improvement of a known product or process, which is capable of industrial application.

The key disparity between a patent and a CUI is that only one claim is allowed for CUI while a patent can have several claims.

The period for a patent is 20 years from the filing date while a CUI is 10 years from the filing date.

However, a CUI owner can, before the expiry of five years from the date of application, apply for an extension period of five years, and before the expiration of the second term of five years, apply for an extension of another five years. It gives a maximum protection of probably 15 years from the filing date.

And, this is subjected to payment of annuity fees.

Also, due to less stringent requirements for CUI, it is easier to get a CUI as compared to a patent. However, it is easier to defend and attack the validity of CUI as compared to defending patents.

The only obstacle is the limit on the number of claims. In a patent, there will be different dependent claims directed to a different embodiment of the invention or its different important features. Whereas in CUI, because only one claim is allowed, an inventor has often declared important characteristics that may be included in products that can be commercialised.

Although it is possible to file a patent and CUI at the same time, a patent or CUI can only be given for the same invention. It is also possible to convert a patent application into an application for CUI during the examination process and vice versa. In practice, the choice to change is done after Substantive Examination Report is received.

Procedures to apply for a CUI are the same as the process to apply for a patent. An UI application can be the original application for an international patent by using PCT or Paris Convention. A national-level application using PCT can be filed as UI application under the PCT Regulations.

Inventors in Malaysia should still be observant when considering getting a CUI if they think that innovative characteristics, although novel, may not be inventive, and do not meet the characteristics of a patent. It is also good to know that a CUI will act as a strong deterrent document against any violations of the law or infringement.

WHEN SHOULD AN INVENTOR CHOOSE UTILITY INNOVATION OVER PATENT

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UMP’S GRANT PERFORMANCE

BETWEEN JANUARY AND

MAY, 2013

BY: AHMAD SAIFUDIN MOHD KAMEL

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) researchers recorded an encouraging achievement in external grant performance for research works between January and May this year (2013).

The passion and commitment shown by the researchers in pursuing research excellence was reflected by their success in acquiring 35 external research projects involving a sum of RM3,436, 610.

The grants obtained were from FRGS and ERGS (which were under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), NKEA Research Grant Scheme (NRGS) offered by Ministry of Agriculture & Agro Based Industry (MOA) and a special research grant given by Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM).

The lists of UMP researchers who received the grants between January and May 2013 are as listed below.

1. Recipients from the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase One 2013.

NO. NAME FACULTY/CoE RESEARCH TITLE TYPE OF GRANT SPONSOR

1 Dr. Chua @Yeo Gek Kee Faculty of Chemical & Natural Reources EngineeringReaction Mechanisms of Glycerol Oxidation to produce Mesoxalic Acid from Biodiesel Waste

FRGS (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

2 Dr. Edriyana A.Aziz Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth ResourcesA Fundamental Study of Oestrogen Sorption

in SoilFRGS (Fundamental

Research Grant Scheme)Ministry of Higher Education

(MOHE)

3 Prof. Madya Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim Faculty of Technology

Simulation Studies and Experimental Investigations of the Temperature and Residual

Stresses in Dissimilar Metal Joints by Friction Stir Welding Technique



4 Dr. Mohd Herwan bin SulaimanFaculty of Electrical & Electronics

Engineering

A New Formulation of Cost Function for Economic Emission Load Dispatch (EELD)

Problem - Considering the Electricity Supply Industry in Malaysia



5 Dr. Ahmad Ziad bin SulaimanFaculty of Chemical & Natural

Reources Engineering

Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetic Establishment of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction

(UAE) of Eurycoma Longifolia, Labisia Pumila and Ficus Deltoidea For Cosmeceuticals and

Nutraceutical Applications



6 Dr. Hamzah Ahmad Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources

State Covariance Analysis for Adaptive Fuzzy Extended Kalman Filter in Mobile Robot

Localization Considering Noise Divergence



7 Dr. Siti Rabiatul Aisha bt Idris Automotive Excellence Centre

Solder Joint Reliability Between Lead Free Solder and Direct Immersion Gold Surface Finish for Automotive Electronic Devices

Application



8 Dr. Sumaiya binti Zainal Abidin@ MuradCentre of Excellence Advanced

Research In Fluid Flow

Synthesis of Novel Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Dry Reforming of Glycerol For Syngas

Production Using Fine Metal-Based Catalysts Supported on Oxides



9 Dr. Noorlisa binti Harun Faculty of Chemical & Natural Reources EngineeringMolecular Interaction Establishment of Amine-

based Absorption Process For Co2 RemovalFRGS (Fundamental

Research Grant Scheme)Ministry of Higher Education

(MOHE)

10 Prof. Madya Dr. Hayder A. BariCentre of Excellence Advanced

Research In Fluid Flow

Effect of Surfactants-Polymers Physio-Chemical Interaction on the Mechanical Degradation of

the Polymeric Drag Reducing Agents



11 Dr. Mohd Fairusham bin GhazaliFaculty of Mechanical

Engineering

A New Technique of Leak Detection in a Gas Pipeline Network based on Time Reversal

Method and Non Linear Acoustic



12 Dr. Mahadzir bin Ishak Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringEnhancement of Weld Ability in Light Alloys (A6061 & A7075) Dissimilar Metal Welding



13 Prof. Madya Dr. Abdurahman Hamid NourFaculty of Chemical & Natural


Elucidate the Separation Mechanisms of A Continuous Microwave Radio System (CMWRS)

Using Crude Oil Emulsion



2. Recipients from the Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS) Phase One 2013.


1 Dr. Mazrul Nizam bin Abu SemanFaculty of Chemical & Natural


Development of Antifouling Silver (ag) Nanoparticles Nanofiltration Membrane Through

Interfacial Polymerisation Method for Surface Water Treatment Application

ERGS (Exploratory Research Grant Scheme)


2 Dr. Ramesh Kanthasamy Faculty of Chemical & Natural Reources Engineering

Improving the Efficiency and Energy Saving of Distillation Columns in Malaysia’s Chemical

Industry using Nonlinear Model Prediction Control



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3 Dr. Mohamad Rizza bin OthmanFaculty of Chemical & Natural


Experimental and Theoretical Studies of A Diving Wall Column Used for The Separation of High Purity

Products in Biodiesel Production



4 Dr. Zainah binti Md. ZainFaculty of Electrical & Electronics

Engineering

Investigation into the Effectiveness of Discontinue Back Stepping Method for Stabilising an Under

Actuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)



5 Dr. Dwi Pebrianti Faculty of Electrical & Electronics EngineeringExploration Of Novel Technique in Sensor Fusion

for Precise Robot NavigationERGS (Exploratory Research

Grant Scheme)Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

6 Muhammad Sharfi bin NajibFaculty of Electrical & Electronics

Engineering

Intelligent Classification System Using Case-based Reasaning Technique to Detect Ammonia Gas

Using k-NN and ANN as Retrieval Method Based on E-Nose Odour Profile Sensor Centroid Feature

Extraction Approach



7 Dr. Mohd Razali bin DaudFaculty of Electrical & Electronics

EngineeringFuzzy Logic Grasping Control Considering Multiple

Object FeaturesERGS (Exploratory Research


8 Mohd Shafie bin Bakar Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Investigation of Simple Boost PWN Switching Technique Implementation for Five Phase Z-Source

Inverter



9 Prof. Madya Dr. Zuwairie IbrahimFaculty of Electrical & Electronics

EngineeringIn Search for Mathematical Model: The Potential of Optimisation Algorithms in System Identification



10 Prof. Dr. Kamal Zuhairi bin ZamliFaculty of Computer Science &

Software EngineeringA Computational Strategy for Sequence Based On

T-Way TestingERGS (Exploratory Research


11 Dr. Adzhar bin KamaludinFaculty of Computer Science &

Software EngineeringInvestigating A Genetic Algorithm Based Strategy

for Sequence Based T-Way TestingERGS (Exploratory Research


12 Dr. Essam Abdellatif MakkyFaculty of Industrial Science &

TechnologyNovel Approach to Microbial Management of

Disposal X-Ray Sheet for Nanoparticle ProductionERGS (Exploratory Research


13 Dr. Saiful Nizam bin TajuddinFaculty of Industrial Science &

Technology

Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Approaches Towards Identifying Genes Responsible for Defense

Mechanism Towards Inoculums In Aquillaria Malaccensis



14 Dr. Mohd Rashid bin Ab HamidFaculty of Industrial Science &

Technology

Exploratory Study of Predictors and Awareness Towards Diabetics Mellitus: A Statistical Modelling

Approach



15 Dr.Tan Suat Hian Faculty of Industrial Science & Technology

Establishment of Biophotonic System to Optimise the Growth of Aerides Lawreneae and its Effect on

the Biosysthesis Fragrance



16 Dr. Mohamad Ashry JusohFaculty of Industrial Science &

TechnologyNovel Cost Effective Approach for Creating

Permanent Optical Storage DevicesERGS (Exploratory Research


17 Dr. Andri Kusbiantoro Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources

Investigation into Auto Refinement Of Geopolymer Microstructure after Hugh Temperature Exposure

via Self Healing Approach



18 Prof. Dr. Hj. Shahrani bin Hj. Anuar Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringAn Exploratory Study on Tidal Energy for Electricity

in Coastal AreaERGS (Exploratory Research


19 Dr. Ainol Hayati bt IbrahimCentre for Modern Languages &

Human ScienceDeveloping a Task-based Public Speaking Model in

a Blended - Learning EnvironmentERGS (Exploratory Research


20 Dr. Mahyuddin bin IsmailCentre for Modern Languages &

Human Science

The Development of An Index to Assess the Legality of Prosecution Against Black Magic

Allegations in Divorce Cases in Syariah Court



3. Recipient of Science Fund Research Grant Scheme 2013, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI)


1 Dr. Cheng Chin KuiCentre of Excellence Advanced Research

In Fluid Flow

Bio-Gasoline Production from POME-Derived Biogas via Dry Reforming-Fisher Tropsch Synthesis Routes

Catalysed by Rare-Earth Metal-Doped Catalysts Science Fund (2013) Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI)

4. Recipient of NKEA Research Grant Scheme (NRGS), Ministry of Agriculture & Agro Based Industry (MOA)


1 Dr. Ahmad Ziad bin SulaimanFaculty of Chemical & Natural Reources

Engineering

Optimisation, Characterisation and Scaled Up An Ultrasonically-assisted Extraction for the Production of

Value Added Products from Eurycoma Longifolia, Labisia Pumila and Ficus Deltoidea for Cosmeceutical and

Nutraceutical Applications

National Research Grant Scheme (NRGS)

Ministry of Agriculture & Agro Based Industry (MOA)

5. Recipient of Special Research Grant by Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM).


1 Dr. Mahyuddin bin IsmailCentre for Modern

Languages & Human Science

The Development of An Inventory Index and Shariah-Compliance Standards of Conduct for Traditional and

Complementary Treatment Centres JAKIM’s Special Grant Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM)

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WORKING VISITS TO MARDI, NASUHA HERB FARM AND BOGOR AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

BY: ASDARINA YAHYA

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s land application submitted to the Pahang state government through the State Economic Planning Unit (EPU) in 2011 was approved and following that, a series of visits were planned and carried out by the Research and Innovation Department (JP&I) with the cooperation from the Property Development and Management Department and Vice Chancellor Office.

BY: MUHAMMAD AZLI SHUKRI

An original work titled, ‘Islam in Pahang’ by Centre For Modern Language & Humanity Science Centre (CMLHS) Dean Professor Dr. Abd. Jalil Borham was announced as the winning entry for Publication Prize (UMP Publisher - The Best Original Work) during the Quality and Innovation Day 2013 held at Bukit Gambang Resort, Kuantan.

A report by the Evaluation Panel Committee stated that the work met all the standards required for a high quality-original work and can be used as an important reference in the research area.

‘Islam in Pahang’ is a work that records development of Islamic influence in the state, covering all aspects of life.

The main purpose was to explore and learn the modus operandi, management methods and ideas/concepts that could be carried out on the land acquired in Kampung Serengkam, Maran.

The first working visit was to Mardi in Kuala Linggi, Melaka on March 15, 2013 to study the model of contract farming concept and methods of extracting essential oils. Mardi also expressed their interest on UMP’s plan to develop the land in Maran.

The next day, the group went to Nasuha Herb Farm in Pagoh, Johor to find out how the farm became successful. Some of the ideas and concepts implemented by the farm’s management were interesting - there was a resort in the middle of the forest, the way the training was conducted and a variety of herbs grown by them.

At the Bogor Agricultural Institute (BAI) in Indonesia, the place was popular for its studies and findings on growing herbs which fascinated UMP. A working visit was scheduled on May 2-4, 2013 and the UMP delegation was shown, hands-on, the teaching and learning method concept on planting.

They were also brought to the herb research farm and given a tour of BAI campus.

Discussions were held between UMP and BAI in sharing the teaching and learning methods in research. BAI also agreed to assist UMP in realising the land development plan in Maran.

The winner took home cash RM1,000, an appreciation certificate and a trophy.

The event was officially opened by UMP Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim.

Also present were Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) Professor Dato’ Ir Dr.Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd. Yunus, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Professor Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin and UMP Registrar Haji Mustafa Ibrahim.

Visit to the essential oil extraction factory owned by Mardi in Kuala Linggi, Melaka.

Prof Dato’ Dr Rosli bin Mohd Yunus and owner of the herb farm, Tuan Haji Nasuha

Visit to the oil essential-based product manufacturing factory.

Visit to Bogor Agricultural Institute, Indonesia

‘ISLAM IN PAHANG’ NAMED AS THE BEST ORIGINAL WORK

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‘CENDEKIA BITARA

AWARD 2012’


Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s Research and Innovation Department (JP&I) organised the ‘Cendekia Bitara Award 2012’ on April 19, 2012.

The theme was ‘Spectrum of Integration’ which was inspired by the prism theory. It is based on the range of colour formed when a beam of white light is dispersed and that reflects the diversity and variation in UMP when moving towards excellence.

UMP Chancellor His Royal Highness Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah graced the event held at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Kuantan. Also present was UMP board of members’ Chairman Dato’ Mohd. Hilmey Mohd.

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang also presented awards to recipients who had brought fame and honour to the university with their wins in the country as well as abroad, and to winners of the University Academic Award.

Tengku Abdullah, in his speech, said the continuous commitment by UMP’s management in having the “Cendekia Bitara Award’ annually was a manifestation of willpower to make acculturation of research, academic publications and innovation as the main representation of this university more significant.

On the University Academic Award, it was an acknowledgment to the commitment and dedication in enriching the academic and teaching activities to produce competent graduates of excellence and commendable personality, as well as mentality.

The ‘Cendekia Bitara Award 2012’ was divided into six categories – Personality, Book Publication, Journal Publication, Research Product, Creativity and Quality.

Recipients of the ‘Cendekia Bitara Award’ were seven from the Research Product Category and 34 from the Journal Publication Category.

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Cendekia Bitara Award 2012

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UMP’S SIX ENTRIES ALL

WON MEDALS INCLUDING TWO

GOLD MEDALS AT WATER MALAYSIA

EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION

2013


Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) took part in the Water Malaysia Exhibition and Competition 2013 held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on April 23-25, 2013.

The event attracted more than 200 entries especially from the industries, locally and abroad.

UMP submitted six research projects and all won medals – two gold medals and four silver medals.

The gold medallists were Mohd Najib Razali from the Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resource Engineering (FKKSA) with his work titled, ‘Innovative Industrial Waste Water Treatment System Using Bio-Adsorbent (From Waste To Wealth’ and a joint research project by Dr Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Ishak from the Faculty of Industrial Science & Technology (FSTI) and Siti Fatimah Che Osmi from the Faculty of Civil & Earth Resource Engineering (FKASA) with their work on ‘Underground Water Treatment System for Iron Removal’.

The four silver medals were contributed by researchers from FSTI and FKKSA.

It was noted that UMP was the only participant representing the institute of higher learning category. The success shows the potential of university research findings being addressed and getting the attention and recognition from the industry and society.

The full result is as listed below.

NO. RESEARCHERS TITLE FACULTY RESULT

1 Mohd Najib Bin Razali, Prof Dato Dr Rosli Mohd YunusInnovative Industrial Waste Water Treatment System Using

Bio-Adsorbent (From Waste To Wealth) Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Gold

2 Dr Wan Mohd Faizal Wan Ishak, Siti Fatimah Che Osmi Underground Water Treatment System for Iron RemovalFaculti of Industrial Science & Technology & Faculty

of Civin Engineering Earth Resources Gold

3Assoc Prof Dr MD Lutfor Rahman, Prof Dr

Mashitah Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Nor Fazli bin Abd Malek

Toxic Metals Removal from Electroplating Wastewater and Recycling Faculti of Industrial Science & Technology Silver

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Dr Ir Said Nurdin, Siti Zaharah Sulaiman, Mazza Seddiq Adam, Fatimah Azzahra binti Misebah,

Assoc Prof Dr Abdurahman Hamidnour, Prof Dato Dr Rosli Mohd Yunus

Rubber Seed Shell: A Low-Cost Adsorbent for Waste Water containing Pb(II), Zn(II) and Fe(II) Faculti of Industrial Science & Technology Silver

5Assoc Prof Dr Abdurahman Hamidnour, Prof

Dato Dr Rosli Mohd Yunus, Dr Azhari Hamidnour, Asdarina Yahya

A Novel Method For Wastewater Treatment and Membrane Fouling Control Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Silver

6Assoc Prof Dr Abdurahman Hamidnour, Prof

Dato Dr Rosli Mohd Yunus, Dr Azhari Hamidnour, Asdarina Yahya

Water as An Alternative Energy And Pollutant Control Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Silver

Participants posing with their certificates and medals.

Gold medal – Mohd Najib Razali

A group photo of the participants.

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CREATION, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH EXPOSITION (CITREx 2013),MARCH 27 - 28, 2013 UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG (UMP) SPORTS COMPLEX


Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) displayed 179 of its research works at the Creation, Innovation, Technology and Research Exposition or CITREx 2013 that was held at its Sports Complex on March 27-28, 2013.

It was organised by the Research and Innovation Department (JP&I), with cooperation from the Student Affairs and Alumni Department (SAFFAD).

It was held for the third time and this year, it was officially closed by UMP Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim. A total of 92 faculty members and 87 undergraduates took part in the event.

The objective of having the exhibition was to showcase UMP research findings for them to be competed at a higher level, be it at the national or international level.

The programme was also the best platform to evaluate the creativity of researchers and undergraduates as well as an appropriate setting to contribute to technology development for the future.

Also, by showcasing the works, it would highlight the researchers’ ability especially in making new discoveries and knowledge-based technology. This would help to boost UMP’s name, internationally.

Associate Professor Dr. Mimi Sakinah Abdul Munaim from the Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resource Engineering (FKKSA) was named as the recipient for the Best of the Best

Award under the faculty member category.

Her research project, ‘Xymas’, comprised the use of acid hydrolysis and enzyme reaction to create natural sweetener ‘Xylitol’. She used wood powder to make the sweetener.

The product, which won a gold medal, could be used to prevent dental caries and tooth decay.

For the student category, the award was won by undergraduate Siti Hawa Apandi from the Faculty of Computer Systems and Software Engineering. Her project was titled “Smart Attendance”.

She created a software that would solve attendance problems faced by schools in Kuantan and for the schools to be able to monitor the situation more effectively.

Siti Hawa, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that weakens her nerves, was accompanied by her mother Zaidah Tamjis throughout her schooling years.

For the Special Green Technology award, Mohd Najib Razali from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources took home the gold medal with his project, ‘Innovative Green Technology - Waste Emulsion Treatment System’.

His research finding involved resolving problems relating to environment caused by industrial waste that would involve lesser cost and for the industrial waste be reused or

Associate Prof Dr Mimi Sakinah Abd Munaim and her research product.

All the winners posing with Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr Daing Nasir Ibrahim.

Student Category: Siti Hawa with her certifcate and medal for the ‘Best of the Best’ Award.

Encik Mohd Najib Razali and his winning product.

created into other products such as grease.

This year’s CITREx exhibition saw 32 research projects awarded with gold medals, 67 with silver medals and 65 received bronze medals. More than 300 people turned up for the exhibitions and them were students around Kuantan such as those from Sultan Ahmad Shah Polytechnic, Kuantan Community College and Pahang Matriculation College.

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16TH INTERNATIONAL SALON OF INVENTION AND INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES (ARCHIMEDES)

BY: NOORSYAHIDAH SABRAN

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) once again triumphed at the international level when two of its research projects won gold medals at the 16th International Salon of Invention and Innovation Technologies (ARCHIMEDES) held at Sokolniki Exhibition Center, Moscow, Russia on April 2-5, 2013.

The winning entries were by Associate Professor Dr. Arun Gupta Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering (FKKSA) with his work, ‘Development of Bio

COST REDUCTION WORKSHOPS

BY: HAZLINA FAIZAL

Two series of workshop on cost-cutting measures were conducted on December 15-16, 2012 and January 12-13, 2013 with the main objective was to identify prudent practices in managing expenses at all of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s Responsibility Centres (RCs).

This was in line with the targets set in the KRA 2’s Financial Sustainability (Sustainable Operations).

The facilitator was Associate Professor Dr Ahmad Rahman Songip who was also the founding director of Transformation and Risk Management Division, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

In the workshop, he shared a variety of best practices applied by UTM in implementing cost-cutting measures.

Both the workshops were attended by representatives from RCs who were directly

involved in implementing policies and regulations in their respective departments.

The workshop format was different this time as the participants were required to actively contribute ideas and views that did not involved participation from the university’s top management.

They were also encouraged to come up with any suggestions, regardless of its relevance or pertinence.

A total of 53 RC representatives attended the workshops and they came up with 80 projects which were divided among 28 head projects.

They were then given the task to see to it that the ideas were forwarded and implemented accordingly so operational cost could be cut.

Cost Reduction Workshop 15 - 16 December 2012

Participants posing with Vice Chancellor Prof Dato’ Dr Daing Nasir Ibrahim

Evaluation session in progress.

Cost Reduction Workshop 12 – 13 January 2013

Adhesive Using Lignin and Soya Protein for Wood Composite’ and Associate Professor Dr Noraziah Ahmad Faculty of Computer Systems & Software Engineering (FSKKP) – ‘Effective Persistence Layer Synchronous Replication For Heterogonous Distributed Database’.

The two projects also received a special award, ‘Centrul De Studii Ci Cercetari Psihotronice Si Ufologice, Romania’, a recognition on the excellent work and potentials on the researches done.

The projects, which had been submitted at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) last February, showed that the works conducted were equally competitive and attracted the international community’s attention. It was even more remarkable for UMP was the only participant from Malaysia.

UMP Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir were among those who attended the exhibition. Others included Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof. Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunus, Registrar Tuan Haji Mustafa Ibrahim, and CAIC Director and

Dean of Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering (FKP) Associate Prof. Dr. Wan Azhar. Their presence helped to boost the spirit of UMP researchers who took part in the event.

This year marked the 16th times the International Salon of Invention and Innovation Technologies (ARCHIMEDES) was held and the event was among the biggest in Moscow.

We applaud the success attained and hope that more of our reseachers will accomplish success and make their marks at the international level, and at the same time, bring honour to UMP.

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RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION

BY: DR. JOLIUS GIMBUN

30th March 2013, Petaling Jaya – Ms Lee Hua Chyn, a master student joint-supervised by Drs. Cheng Chin Kui and Jolius Gimbun from the Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering (FKKSA) has won herself a travel grant totaling RM3000 to attend the prestigious 9th World Congress of Chemical Engineering to be held from 18th to 23rd August 2013 at Seoul, Korea. Lee was adjudged the winner for Research Paper Competition organized by Chemical Engineering Technical Division (CETD), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

In total, three UMP research papers have been shortlisted for the oral presentation that was held in Bangunan Ingenieur IEM. The shortlisted research papers were evaluated from the aspects of writing (technical paper), novelty and also innovation. The finalists comprised of “Bio-syngas production from glycerol dry reforming over cement clinker-supported nickel catalyst” by Lee Hua Chyn, “Glycerol dry reforming over La-Ni/Al2O3 catalyst” by Siew Kah Weng and also “Microwave extraction of phenolic acid and flavonoids from Orthosiphon Stamineus” by Pang Sook Fun. Following the presentation, Lee Hua Chyn from UMP won the first prize while the second prize went to Ng Tong Lip, a PhD student from University of Nottingham, Campus Malaysia with the paper entitled “A disjunction modelling approach for synthesis

and optimisation of industrial symbiosis in palm oil industry”.

The paper presented by Lee Hua Chyn is regarding the application of cement clinker-supported nickel catalyst for glycerol dry reforming to produce bio-syngas (H2 and CO). From her work, Lee has discovered that carbon deposition during glycerol reforming was minimized owing to the natural presence of calcium oxide (CaO) in the cement clinker. In addition, syngas suitable for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis can be obtained. Her project is funded by the MTUN-CoE grant (RDU121216) and Sciencefund (RDU130501) respectively, in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzana Yusup from Mission-Oriented Research, Green Technology at Universiti Teknologi Petronas and Dr. Loh Soh Kheang from Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Lee Hua Chyn (left) received her award from Prof. Ir. Dr. Dominic C. Y. Foo (right), chairman of CETD, IEM

Finalists for the competition

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UMP WON BIG AT ITEX 2013


Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) took part in the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013) which was held on May 9-11, 2013 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

More than 500 entries from Malaysia and abroad were submitted.

UMP submitted 18 research projects and all of them won prizes – 12 gold medals and six silver medals.

It was even more remarkable when UMP won the

NO. RESEARCHERS TITLE FACULTY RESULT

1

Rosyati Binti Hamid, Faradila Naim, Nurul Wahidah Arshad, Mohd Falfazli Mat Jusof, Kamarul Hawari Ghazali,

Zeehaida Mohamed

An Automated Detection & Quantification Of Pus Cells And Epithelial

Cells For Sputum Quality Testing With Moving Stage Using Biological

Microscope

Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering GOLD

2

Dr. Ahmad Ziad Bin Sulaiman, Dr. Azilah Binti Ajit@Abd Aziz, Dr. Said

Nurdin, Zainal Giman, Fatinnurhazwani Binti Zainal

Effect Of Ultrasound On Enzymatic Extraction Of Eurycoma Longifolia

(Tongkat Ali) For Cosmeceutical And Nutraceutical Application

Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources GOLD

3 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdurahman Hamid Nour, Wafaa KamilUltrasonic Assisted Chemicals In

Demulsification Of Crude Oil EmulsionsFaculty of Chemical &

Natural Resources GOLD

4Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdurahman Hamid Nour, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunus,

Dr. Azhari Hamid Nour

Water As An Alternative Energy And Pollutant Control

Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources

GOLD & HENRY GOH AWARD (BEST

GREEN TECHNOLOGY INVENTION)

5

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ghazi Faisal Najmuldeen, Ali Abdulrahman Nsaif,

Dr. Ramesh Kanthasamy, Dr. Chin Sim Yee

Design Parameters And Waste Water Treatment In New Combined Stripping, Oxidation, Inverse Fluidized, Adsorption

And Internal Air Lift Loop Reactor System


6

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Mohammad Dalour Hossen Beg, Ong Huei Ruey, Nitthiyah Jeyaratnam, Prof.

Dato Dr. Rosli Bin Mohd Yunus

Development Of Plywood Adhesive With Waste Rubber Powder As Filler


7

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Mohammad Dalour Hossen Beg, Md. Najmul Kabir Chowdhury, Prof. Dato Dr.

Rosli Bin Mohd Yunus

Development Of Nanoparticle Loaded Empty Fruit Branch Fibre Reinforced

Composite

Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources SILVER

8 Mohd Najib Bin Razali, Prof Dato Dr Rosli Bin Mohd Yunus

Innovative Green Technology Waste Emulsion Treatment System (From Waste

To Wealth)


9Ahmad Rosli Bin Abdul Manaf,

Ahmad Razlan Bin Yusoff, Muhammad Adib Bin Shaharun

Process Damping: An Alternative Method For Titanium Machining

Faculty of Manufacturing

EngineeringGOLD

10Prof. Dr. Kamal Zuhairi Bin Zamli, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Hassin, Rozlina

Mohamed

FTP2R- A Fault Tolerant Unit Testing Tool For Java Program

Faculty of Computer Science & Software

EngineeringGOLD

11 Dr. Norrozila Binti Sulaiman, Muamer N. MohammedInternal Intrusion Prevention Based On

Host Identifier Authentication

Faculty of Computer Science & Software

EngineeringSILVER

12Dr. Chong Kwok Feng, Gomaa Sanad,

Dr. Tan Ling Ling, Prof. Dr. Mashitah Mohd Yusoff, Prof. Dr. Jose Rajan

Recycled Spent Battery For Energy Storage Supercapacitor

Faculty of Industrial Science & Technology GOLD

13Dr. Gurumurthy Hegde, Prof. Dr. Mashitah Mohd Yusoff, M R Lutfor,

Mahrokh A

Environmental Friendly, Toxic Free Liquid Crystal Black Boards


14

Prof. Dr. Jose Rajan, Izan Izwan Misnon, Radhiyah Abd Aziz, Baiju

Vidyaharan, Dr. Chong Kwok Feng, Prof. Dr. Mashitah Mohd Yusoff

High Energy Density Cum Power Density Supercapacitors From Engineered

Materials

Faculty of Industrial Science & Technology SILVER

15

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Lutfor Rahman, Dr. Gurumurthy Hegde, Prof. Dr.

Mashitah Mohd Yusoff, Muhammed Nor Fazli Abdul Malek

Light Sensitive Anisotropic Materials For Optical Storage Device Applications

Faculty of Industrial Science & Technology SILVER

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Dr. Tan Ling Ling @ Chong Ling Ling, Nur Syarmim Mohamed Noor, Lee Yook Heng, Chong Kwok Feng, Saiful Nizam

Tajuddin

Self-Plasticized Acrylic Microspheres-Based Chemosensor For Visual Detection

Of Nitrite In Edible Bird's Nests


17Mardhiyyah Binti Zamani, Dr.Nubli Bin Abdul Wahab, Mohd. Rozali Bin

SenikZikir Intelligent

Centre for Modern Language & Human

ScienceSILVER

18Dr. Norrihan Binti Sulan, Dr Aini Ahmad, Dr Fatmawati Latada, Dr

Mansor Sulaiman, Fatimah AliA Corpus Of Thematic Quran Verses

Centre for Modern Language & Human

ScienceSILVER

Henry Goh Special Award (Best Green Technology Invention) through Associate Professor Dr. Abdurrahman Hamid Nour from FKKSA with his project, ‘Water as an Alternative Energy and Pollutant Control’.

It was about using water as an alternative energy resource and pollutant control.

UMP booth was again named as the Best Exhibiton Booth under the design category and won a gold medal.

Dr. Ahmad Ziad explains about his product to the judge

UMP’s Exhibition Booth

Dr. Kamal Zuhairi Zamil explains about his invention

All the winners

UMP won a gold Medal for the Best Exhibition BoothEvaluation session in progress. Profesor Madya Dr. Abdurahaman received Anugerah Khas Henry Goh Special Award (Best Green Technology

Invention)

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LATEST PUBLICATION

BY: MUHAMMAD AZLI SHUKRI

UMP Publisher made a new record sale at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fest 2013 that was held from April 26 until May 4 at PWTC.

Sales were up 40% as compared to 2012 which made UMP Publisher among the 10 best Public University Publishers, in terms of sales made during the fest.

The achievement, in some ways, was a translation of UMP’s Sustainable Financial agenda under the KRA 2 that intended UMP Publisher to generate income for the university.

The recent official report from the MAPIM Academic Book Marketing Committee showed that UMP Publisher was at par as other well-known universities such as UKM, UiTM, USM and UPM, in terms of incomes made from publications.

The high earnings generated from UMP Publisher book sales also reflected the level of quality and public acceptance on products by UMP Publisher all this while.

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL BOOK FEST:UMP PUBLISHER AMONG THE 10 BEST UNIVERSITY PUBLISHERS

International Journal of Civil Engineering & Geo-Environmental Vol. 3

Author : Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth ResourcesISBN : ISSN 2180-2742

Pages : 61 pages Price : RM30.00

International Journal Of Automotive And Mechanical Engineering Vol. 5

Author : Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringISBN : ISSN 2229-8649


International Journal Of Technology Management Vol. 1

Author : Faculty of TechnologyISBN : ISSN 2289-2753


Arabic For BeginnersAuthor : Mardhiyyah Zamani, Rosjuliana Hidayu Rosli &

Mohamad Baihaqi HasniISBN : 978-967-0120-53-9


International Journal Of Automotive And Mechanical Engineering Vol. 6

Author : Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringISBN : ISSN 2229-8649


Business And EntrepreneurshipAuthor : Dr. Noor Azlina Azizan & Hajjah Mazita Haji

MokhtarISBN : 978-967-0120-66-9


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ContributorsHelmi Mohamed IsaNor Ilma Binti Mustafa KamalAhmad Saifudin Ahmad KamelNoor Syahidah SabranMohd Hafiz Aswad Mohd KamalAsdarina Yahya

AdvisorProfessor Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunus

EditorsFazia AliHazlina FaizalMuhammad Azli Shukri

Hazlina FaizalMuhammad Azli ShukriDr. Jolius Gimbun

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