Active External Funded Research Projects as of 31 December 2017

No.Project TitlePrincipal Investigator Funding Body Funding Amount
1Early Marriage and Its Impact on Women in Rural BangladeshM Sultana AlamBangladesh Social Development Academy (BSDA)3,857.00
2Role of Media Integration in Multiethnic Society : A Study in Malaysia and Southern ThailandTham Jen SernUniversity of Passau, Germany10,000.00
3Cytotoxicity Evaluation on LPR® Against a Panel of Cancer Cell LinesLim Yang MooiLink(THM) Sciences Pte Ltd10,000.00
4Use of Low Cost Calcium Carbide for Acid Mine Drainage Control in Kampar Area, Perak MalaysiaLam Sze MunKURITA Water and Environment Foundation10,992.09
5Association between DNA Methylation of HTR2a Gene and Cognitive Function in Schizophrenia Demonstrated using Multiplex FamiliesTee Shiau FoonToray Science Foundation20,000.00
6Molecular Taxonomy of Spiny-Backed Orb-Weavers (Araneae; Araneidae) and related Genera in Peninsular MalaysiaTan JiToray Science Foundation25,000.00
7Skills for Industry 4.0 and STEM EducationLee Sze WeiHead Foundation59,546.62
8Learning the Pareto Optimal Solutions for Vehicle Dynamics in PROTON Gen-2 with Hybrid PowertrainKheng Cheng WaiRoyal Society/ASM80,400.00
9Internationalized Master Degree Education in Nanoelectronics in Asian Universities (NanoE1) Ezra Morris Abraham GnanamuthuEuropean Union 190,640.23
10Computational Electromagnetics in Scattering Interations of Earth Terrain for Remote Sensing ModelingEwe Hong TatThe Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD)220,409.43
11Multi-scale Computational Electromagnetics for Phenomenology and Saliency Characterization in Remote SensingChuah Hean TeikThe Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD)490,525.64
12Impact Study of UNESCO Educational Resources and Correspondence TrainingsEr Pek HoonUNESCO6,514.20
13Study on the Interaction between Language Industry and Economic Development in China-ASEAN Free Trade AreaChong Shyue ChuanGuangxi Research Centre for (ASEAN) Finance and Economics15,000.00
14Why Do Students from Malaysia Chinese Independence Schools Choose to Continue their Education Tertiary in Taiwan?Siah Poh ChuaChiang Ching-kuo Foundation38,804.08
15Engaging with Road Safety among Youth Through Social MediaSanthidran a/l SinnappanBritish Academy/ASM64,486.47
16Therepeutic Effects of Edible Birdnest Aqueous Extract on CRISPR-Cas9 Cell Model for Parkinson's Disease with LRRK2 Mutation (G238R Variant)Lim Yang MooiDepartment of Veterinary Services (DVS)/UPM140,000.00
17Project on Collection and Compilation of Chinese Arts in PerakLim Chee MenPejabat Menteri Besar & SUK Perak15,000.00
18The Study of Historical Cave's Temple in Ipoh, PerakTan Ai BoayPejabat Menteri Besar & SUK Perak25,000.00
19Social Retainment of Hakka Identity in Malaysia's New VillageChin Yee MunPrime Minister's Office44,698.60
20Historical Records and Legends of the Cave Temples in Ipoh, Perak, MalaysiaTan Ai BoayPejabat Menteri Besar & SUK Perak100,000.00
21Process Integration and Supply Chain Optimisation of a Sustainable BiorefineryNg Lik YinMOHE 10,000.00
22A Viewpoint Invariant Crowd Counting Algorithm using Local Features and Regression TechniquesTeoh Shen KhangMOHE25,550.00
23A Study on Science, Technology and Industry Linkage (STIL) in MalaysiaLee Sze WeiAcademy of Science Malaysia (ASM)39,000.00
24Complete decompositions and exhaustive subsets of groupsEvaluate RevisionChen Huey VoonMOHE50,000.00
25A New Distribution-Free Shewhart-Lepage Type Optimal Control Schemes for Simultaneous Monitoring of Location and Scale Chong Zhi LinMOHE57,000.00
26Code- and Lattice-Based Signature Scheme Defined Over Extra Special p-groupEvaluate RevisionDenis Wong Chee KeongMOHE58,200.00
27The Development Of Lean Manufacturing Sustainability Model In Malaysia's Manufacturing IndustryNg Tan ChingMOHE 60,030.00
28A new Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Curvature Flight Path for Solving Multi-modal ProblemKheng Cheng WaiMOHE61,099.00
29The Search For High Tc Tin Based Alloy Superconductor Evaluate RevisionYeoh Keat HoeMOHE61,460.00
30Run Sum Control Charts for Monitoring the Univariate and Multivariate Coefficient of VariationsLam Weng Hoe MOHE62,800.00
31New Approach for Finding Performance Measures of Multi-state Queueing Systems with Different Service Rates and Deteriorated by Random ShocksKoh Siew KhewMOHE64,000.00
32Iris Localization, Segmentation and Recognition Framework Under Non-Cooperative and Less Constrained EnvironmentChai Tong Yuen MOHE 67,200.00
33A fundamental study to identify spatio-temporal dynamics of brain networks using electroencephalography.Humaira NisarMOHE68,000.00
34An Integrated CONWIP (Constant Work-In-Process) Principle in Advanced Manufacturing EnvironmentJoshua A/L Jaya PrakashMOHE68,840.00
35Fundamental Study on the Catalyst for Selective Partial Hydrogenation of Edible Oils with Density Functional TheoryYap Yeow HongMOHE69,200.00
36Tailoring Band Gap of Organic Photovoltaic Device to Obtain the Best Power Conversion Efficiency Based on Local Solar Spectrum in ASEAN RegionChong Kok KeongMOHE72,700.00
37Analytical Investigation of Problems in Housing Supply in MalaysiaOlanrewaju Abdullateef AsholaMOHE74,000.00
38Isolation and characterisation of a novel and thermostable phage lysin against Escherichia coli BL21 from hot springs in MalaysiaMichelle Ng Yeen TanMOHE 77,000.00
39Research on the Efficacy of Integrated Fuel Cell and FACT Devices in Improving Power Quality on Distribution Networks with Photovoltaic SystemsEvaluate RevisionWong JianhuiMOHE77,200.00
40Development of a Fundamental and Accurate Formulation to Optimize the Optical Performance of Radio Telescopes at Terahertz Frequencies.Yeap Kim HoMOHE 78,000.00
41A cost optimization model for synthetic control charts with unknown process parameters.Lam Weng HoeMOHE 79,700.00
42Design and Synthesis of Bismuth Oxybromide (BiOBr)-based Nanocomposites as High Activity Visible Light Driven PhotocatalystsSin Jin ChungMOHE90,200.00
43Versatile Coding-Independent Authentic Video Sharing Based on Transcoding-Resilient WatermarkingGoi Bok MinMOHE99,300.00
44Capturisation of Naturally Generated Electron in Water using Advanced Principle of Reversed Electric Motor MethodEvaluate RevisionLee Hwang ShengMOHE100,000.00
45Biometric Encryption: Generating Fixed length cancellable Fingerprint representations for preserving Human privacy and securing biometric-based systemsGoi Bok MinMOSTI 102,000.00
46Production of green residual organic by polymerization of bleaching earth wasteBee Soo TueenMOSTI 104,100.00
47Design and Fabrication of Bismuth Ferrite Oxide (BiFeO3)-based Heterojunction Nanocomposites as Efficient Solar Activity CatalystsLam Sze MunMOHE108,800.00
48Severity estimation and localization of leaks for improved asset management using data analytic methodsEzra Morris Abraham GnanamuthuMOHE111,000.00
49Elucidation of the effect of lauric acid on mitochondrial dysregulation in insulin-resistant macrophages Chew Choy HoongMOHE114,200.00
50Survival Strategies and Virulence of Legionella pneumophila in a Biofilm CommunityNgeow Yun FongMOHE115,700.00
51Fundamental Study on Binding Characteristic of Catalyzed Waste OilNg Choon AunMOHE121,200.00
52Investigation of the Impedance Of Interfaces And Charge Transport In Graphene-doped FAPbI3/MAPbBr3 Perovskite Solar CellJun Hieng KiatMOHE123,200.00
53Combining Deep Neural Networks and Parts Based Approach for Visual Based Pedestrian Gender ClassificationNg Choon BoonMOSTI 126,262.00
54Elucidating the transcription mechanism of chromosome 19 microRNA cluster (C19MC) in regulating self-renewal of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)Choo Kong BungMOHE 131,200.00
55Design and Development of Radar Technology for Detection of Ganoderma Disease in Oil Palm PlantationsEwe Hong TatMalaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB)132,900.00
56Silver Nano-Particles Grafted Cotton Fabric With Antibacterial FunctionalityLee Tin SinMOSTI 136,100.00
57CRISPR/Cas9 Mutation-specific Gene Editing of an Obesity Risk Loci as a Potential Gene Therapy Tool for ObesitySay Yee HowMOSTI137,500.00
58Fabrication and Characterization of a Cost Effective and Efficient Bi-facial Solar Module with Pt-reinforced InterconnectionsWong Mee ChuMOSTI137,800.00
59Dynamic Behaviours of Tropical Residual Soils under Cyclic Loadings of High-Speed RailwaysLee Min LeeMOHE 137,800.00
60Mobile Wood Species Identification System Using Deep Learning Techniques (Phase 2)Tay Yong HaurMalaysian Forestry Research and Development Board137,800.00
61Mobile Wood Identification System using Deep Learning TechniquesTay Yong HaurMalaysian Forestry Research and Development Board139,326.40
62Mobile Wood Species Identification System Using Deep Learning Techniques (Phase 3)Tay Yong HaurMalaysian Forestry Research and Development Board139,920.00
63Quantification and Localization of Water Pipeline Leaks through Innovative Acoustic Emission Data Processing TechniquesAndy Chit TanMOHE140,000.00
64Investigation of Angiogenin - Organophosphate Pesticide Interaction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Microglial ActivationSay Yee HowMOHE148,100.00
65Design and Development of a New Symmetric Key Generation: Application to Multi factor authentication solutionYap Wun SheMOSTI 158,000.00
66Derivation, Characterization and Gene Expression Study of Mococyte Lineages Derived from AML-M5-specific IPSCLeong Pooi PooiMOHE159,000.00
67Highly Sensitive Optical Fiber Acoustic Sensor based on Laser Dynamics Behaviour for Near Real-Time monitoring of Water PipelinesFaidz bin Abd RahmanMOHE167,000.00
68A Study on Optimal Electric Bus Fleet Planning with Operational Consideration Teoh Lay EngMOSTI 167,990.00
69Oncolytic Measles Virus Treatment in Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma With or Without Resistant Phenotypes and Its Molecular Insights from Quantitative Proteomics StudyOng Hooi TinMOHE180,700.00
70Development of High Performance Cold Plate for Industrial ApplicationBernard Saw Lip HuatMOSTI182,500.00
71A study on the basic molecular mechanism of ischemic stroke via DNA methylation and mRNA profilingLoo Keat WeiMOHE186,205.00
72The Effect of Edible Bird's Nest on Immune System In VitroLim Yang MooiPEMUDAH200,000.00
73SSLAP: SSL Acceleration PlatformLee Wai KongMOSTI 201,500.00
74Development of Microwave Remote Sensing Model for Monitoring Sea Ice Changes in Global Climate SystemEwe Hong TatMOSTI 467,603.00
75Development of a Fast-responded and Utility Integrated Energy Storage System to Provide Ancillary Services under High Intermittency of Photovoltaic SystemsLim Yun SengKeTTHA1,650,000.00
76Pre-commercialized project on grid-connected dense array concentrator photovoltaic systemChong Kok KeongAAIBE1,988,000.00
77To Develop a Pre-commercial Prototype of a Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) WheelchairGoh Sing YauMOSTI2,799,400.00
78Dasar Integrasi Nasional: Menganalisis Isu Dan Cabaran Pelaksanaan Bahasa Melayu Sebagai Wadah Penyatuan Kaum Di Malaysia Abad Ke-21.Noor Azmira Binti MohamedMOHE41,000.00
79An Effective Facilitator's Secret RecipeCheah Phaik KinAkademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)43,460.00
80The Motivation, Acceptance and Adoption of FinTech in MalaysiaLim Chee SeongMOHE46,000.00
81Assessing the Attributes of Elderly Housing in Klang ValleyAmalina binti AzmiInstitute Penilaian Negara (INSPEN)50,000.00
82Game of Words: Integration of game-based learning in developing metacognition for ESP vocabulary acquisition Evaluate RevisionNadya SupianMOHE50,000.00
83Development of Model Procedure to Detect Housing Bubble : A Study of Malaysian Property MarketYip Chee YinMOHE50,000.00
84A fundamental research on environmentally responsible ecotourist behavior in Malaysia: The role of facilitating conditionsEvaluate RevisionYii Kwang JingMOHE53,000.00
85Developing a holistic recovery model for depressed young people in Malaysia: A Psychosocial AspectKok Jin KuanMOHE 54,340.00
86Developing a model for rapid internationalization of young SME exportersMohammad Falahat NejadmahaniMOHE56,400.00
87Insurance Efficiency, Productivity and Competitiveness: Measurements, Determinants and the Effects on Insurance Firms' ValuesLee Hui ShanMOHE58,000.00
88Making GST Works for and Acceptable by All Malaysians: From Tax Design to ImplementationEng Yoke KeeMOHE 73,000.00
89Constructing a Malaysian Wellbeing Index as a Comprehensive Measurement for Economic Performance and Social ProgressKoay Ying YinMOHE 85,348.00
90Do Problem-Solving Ability and Stress Explain the Relationship between Creativity and Happiness in Young Adults and Adolescents? Testing a Serial Mediation ModelTan Chee SengMOHE88,200.00
91A Framework for Effective and Sustainable Non-Revenue Water (NRW) ManagementChong Shyue ChuanMOHE100,000.00
92Are Smart Phones Changing Human Interaction?Siew Pei HwaMalaysian Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC)105,300.00
93Effect of Development Assets on Psychological Wellbeing among Myanmar Teenage Refugees in MalaysiaLow Sew KimSponsorship (Dr. Frederick Low)2,099.20
94Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance among Bacterial PathogensNgeow Yun FongSelf Funded (Assunta Hospital PJ)80,000.00
95Health Issues within the Poor and Marginalised CommunityYap Sook FanSelf Funded245,000.00
96Agriculture Technology Seminar Say Yee HowKuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad40,000.00
97Workshop & Research ProjectSay Yee HowKuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad66,000.00
98Development of the teaching/research facilities at the Biodiversity ParkTan Yen NeeKuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad440,000.00
99Min-Nan Studies Research UnitChong Siou WeiYTL Corporation300,000.00
100Effectiveness of Black Bean Vinegar Consumption in Alleviating ConstipationChee Huei PhingEu Yan Sang (1959) Sdn Bhd700.00
101Effectiveness of Plant Sterol Consumption on Cardiometabolic Parameters among Patients with Metabolic SyndromeChee Huei PhingMedispec (M) Sdn Bhd2,650.00
102The Development of Captive Broodstock Management Protocol for a Sustainable Invertebrate Aquaculture ProductionSilvara JunusSE Aquatech Sdn Bhd4,000.00
103Effectiveness of Proposed Dietary Plan Using Tocotrienols-Enriched Oil as the Principal Source of Fat on Cardio-Metabolic Parameters Among Patients with Metabolic SyndromeChee Huei PhingCarotino Sdn Bhd4,303.60
104Integrated 3¬ Dimensional Geo-Database, Flood inundation Map and Damage Curve, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Data Model, for Risk Assessment in Oasis Damansara Areas Huang Yuk FengBrunsfield Engineering Sdn Bhd5,300.00
105Effectiveness of Supplement Containing Lactium and L-theanine on Sleep Disorder, DASS Scores (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale) and Blood Pressure among Malaysia PopulationChee Huei PhingLiveLife Sdn Bhd5,406.00
106Traffic Survey for Traffic Impact AssessmentKhoo Hooi Ling @ Lai Hooi LingJA Consult 6,000.00
107Rural-Urban Migration Trend among Malaysian YouthHar Wai MunAnbound Research Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd1,000.00
108A Study on Aesthetic Medicine MarketYow Tow OnnCentre for Strategic Engagement Sdn Bhd (CENSE)3,000.00
109China's Investments in Malaysia SurveyPok Wei FongSERC Sdn Bhd4,240.00
110Content Analysis of the Classic Enzyme Solution: A Qualitative StudySit Nam WengEN-Nature Sdn. Bhd.10,000.00
111Framework for Generating Efficient Plans for Heater Manufacturing IndustryNg Tan ChingVBC Electro-Heat Sdn Bhd12,720.00
112Quality Improvement of Color and Odor in the Long Fibers Produced using Empty Fruit Bunches (EFBs)Lai Soon OnnBiovision & Greenergy Sdn Bhd17,596.00
113Protective Roles of Leaves' Anti-Oxidative Enzymes in Chloroplastic Electron TransportChang Ying PingMalaysian Toray Science Foundation (MTSF)20,000.00
114Lightning Surge and Hazardous Area Protection TechnologyChua Kein HuatKL Automation Engineering Sdn Bhd20,000.00
115Designing Reader Antennas for the Freescale Auto-inventory SystemsLim Eng HockMDT Innovations Sdn Bhd & Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDEC)20,000.00
116Synthesis and Characterization of Vanadium Based Oxide Catalysts using Direct Sonication Leong Loong KongImmortal Green Industrial Sdn. Bhd.25,440.00
117Synthesis and Characterisation of Dual Function Material for Carbon Capture and Methanation by Sonochemical TreatmentLeong Loong KongJKS Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd50,880.00
118Performance of C-shape Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers Ong Kok SengDaikin R&D Malaysia Sdn Bhd 63,600.00
119Design And Development Of An Improved Algorithm For Computer- Vision Based Traffic Monitoring SoftwareTay Yong HaurEV-Dynamic Sdn Bhd80,000.00
120Collaborative Research on Royal Bird's NestLim Yang MooiRoyal Bird's Nest Sdn Bhd94,800.00
121Oxygen Production from Ambient Air by Polymeric MembraneLai Soon OnnMay Air Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd109,790.00
122i. Hadoop Based Automatic Processing of CAD Files.
ii. Advanced and Context-Aware Text/Media Analytics for Data Classification
Yap Wun SheNextlabs (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd142,040.00
123Development of Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Management System Phase-1 Using Ultra Long Range Acoustic Technology or I-PIMSFaidz bin Abd RahmanUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)952,422.72
124How Susceptible are Small Medium Enterprises towards Fintech? Evidence from MalaysiaLim Chee SeongSERC Sdn Bhd10,000.00
125Market Assessment and Business Analysis: Hardware Retailers in Klang Valley, MalaysiaChong Shyue ChuanPolychem (M) Sdn Bhd & Newell Rubbermaid (M) Sdn Bhd20,000.00
126Molecular Regulation of ADAMTS-5 by IL-17 and Its Signal Transduction Pathway in Human Monocytes THP-1 CellsChew Choy HoongMalaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF)30,000.00
127Study of Historic Swiftlet Research Materials and Skin Specimens at EuropeGoh Wei LimTinggi Foundation5,000.00
128Sg Kinta Education Programme (2013-2015)Toh Pey YiGlobal Environment Centre (GEC)12,500.00
129A Preliminary Study on the Belt and Road (also known as One Belt One Road) Issues in MalaysiaSia Bik KaiMCA Belt and Road Centre6,000.00
130Understanding and Improving Mental Health Literacy of School Teachers in Malaysia - A Pilot StudyPheh Kai ShuenPintar Foundation7,000.00
131Research Project on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of CivilisationTee Boon ChuanFo Guang Shan (M)24,700.00
132Chinese School Relocation in Klang Valley and Case Study of Baixiao RelocationHar Wai Mun1Malaysia Community Alliance Foundation26,000.00
133The Immigration History of Ka Yin People: A Case Study of Moy Kong Kung Hui (1903-2017)Wong Wun BinFederatiom of Ka Yin Chu Associations of Malaysia (Moy Kong Kung Hui)60,000.00
134Fu Guong Shan Education Centre Berhad - UTAR Buddhism Research ProgrammeChong Siou WeiFu Guong Shan Education Centre Berhad 100,000.00
135Project on the Biography of Chinese Tine Miners in PerakWong Wun BinPerak Chinese Mining Association173,000.00
136Project on the History of Perak Chinese Mining AssociationWong Wun BinPerak Chinese Mining Association178,000.00
137A Study of Voters Perception and Decisions in Four Parliaments: Kuantan, Kulai, Labis, LumutChin Yee MunInstitute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (INSAP)600,000.00
138A Study of Candidates and Political Parties WinnabilityChin Yee MunInstitute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (INSAP)1,300,000.00
139TCLC Centre for Social & Policy StudiesChin Yee MunMalaysian Chinese Association (MCA)1,000,000.00
140Studies related to Contemporary China, Chinese Malaysian and Chinese CulturalWong Wun BinHuaran Education Foundation1,050,000.00
141A Preliminary Study on the Issues and Perspectives towards Agro Market in SerembanChen Lee WanMalaysian Cultural Creativity and Education Malaysia2,000.00
142A Preliminary Study on the Issues and Perspectives towards Tin Tin Market in Mantin, SerambanLim Yee WuiMalaysian Cultural Creativity and Education Malaysia2,000.00
143Analysis of Exosomal miRNAs Expression of BM-MSCs and their Influence on Osteosarcoma-derived CSC-like Population (CD133+)Alan Ong Han KiatMajlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA)30,000.00
144Water Quality Characterisation Using Photonics Supercontinuum Laser SourceTeh Peh ChiongCollaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (CREST)158,100.00
145Cyber Physical Systems for Collaborative Indoor Localisation and MappingOoi Boon YaikCollaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (CREST)187,860.00
146Development of the hybrid system of energy storage and demand side management for improving power quality and reliability of electricity supply with photovoltaic systemsLim Yun SengCollaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (CREST)237,400.00
147Research and Design of Three Wearable Near- and Far-field Radio-frequency Tag AntennasLim Eng HockCollaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (CREST)1,655,797.40

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