Research Projects

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANT

  1. Project Leader, Development of Lightweight Foam Concrete for Structural Application (VOT18H02) Research University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM40,000. Project duration: 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2019
  2. Project Leader, “Fire Resistance of Interlocking Brick Column under Normal Working Load (VOT03G60)” Flagship Grant (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM50,000. Project duration:15/09/2016 – 14/09/2018
  3. Project Leader, “Smart Lightweight Innovative Modular Panel System (Slim) Using Cold-Formed Steel Section (VOT11H32)” Research University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM50,000. Project duration: 15/11/2015 – 14/11/2017
  4. Project Leader, “Development of Partial Strength Connection for Cruciform Column Section in Low Rise Structures (VOT06H59)” Research University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM45,000. Project duration: 1/4/2014 – 30/9/2015
  5. Project Leader, “Development of New Technologies for Interlocking Brick Block Construction (VOT 03H77)” Research University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM140,000. Project duration: 1/12/2012 – 30/12/2014.
  6. Project Leader, “Analytical Study of Blind Bolted Connections to Structural Hollow Sections (VOT 00J18)” University Grant (GUP Tier 2). Budget approved RM40,000. Project duration: 1/4/11 – 31/3/12.
  7. Project Leader, “Parametric Study of Cruciform Column Sections in Multi-storey Un-braced Steel Frame Design (VOT 77966)” UTM Short Term Grant. Budget approved RM20,000. Project duration: 1/8/10 – 31/7/11.
  8. Project Member, HIR 7.2: Thermal Properties and Behavior of Effective Microorganisms (Em) Concrete. University Grant (HIR). Approved budget RM75,000 (2018).
  9. Project Member, A Study on The Use of Nano Materials and Microorganism For Sustainable And Maintenance Free Concrete. University Grant (COE). Approved budget RM50,000 (2018).
  10. Project Member, Performance of Rubberized Pozzolanic Concrete Filled Hollow Steel Column Subjected to Cyclic Loadings. University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM37,600 (2017).
  11. Project Member, Flexural Behaviour Of Innovative Cold-Formed Encased Composite Beam. University Grant (GUP Tier 2). Budget approved RM20,000 (2017).
  12. Project Member, Heutagogy Framework for Structural Steel Design in Civil Engineering Curriculum. University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM40,000 (2017).
  13. Project Member, Right Technology to Power Affordable Housing. University Grant (GUP Tier 1). Budget approved RM40,000 (2017).
  14. Project Member, Sustainable Concrete Performance Evaluation for Climate Change Effect in Asia Region. Matching Grant (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM150,000 (2016).
  15. Project Member, Prediction Model on Hydration Temperature of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Concrete using Advanced Software. Matching Grant (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM150,000 (2016).
  16. Project Member, Landslides Assessment in Korea and Malaysia Region with Climite Change. Matching Grant (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM150,000 (2016).
  17. Project Member, Structural Behavior of Composite Beam used in Self-Compacting Concrete Integrated with Cold-Formed Steel Section. Matching Grant (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM150,000 (2016).
  18. Project Member, Innovative Modular Pile Cap System using Cold-formed Steel Section for Building Foundation. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM150,000. (2016)
  19. Project Member, Maximizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Functions in Integrated Project Delivery System. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM50,000. (2016).
  20. Project Member, Development of High Strength Hollow Interlocking Brick System (HIBS) using Fly Ash and Volcanic Ash. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM50,000. (2014)
  21. Project Member, Fast Track Construction of Composite Floor System with Cold-Formed Steel Section. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM50,000. (2014)
  22. Project Member, Geometrical effects of bioinspired whale flipper’s tubercles on hydro turbine blade performance. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM140,000. (2012)
  23. Project Member, Exploring The Interaction of Composite Beam and Slab for Multi-Storey Frame with Interlocking Brick System Produced Locally as Industrialized Building System. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM140,000. (2012)
  24. Project Member, Structural Performance on Cold-formed Steel Joint for House-in-a-Box System. GUP Tier 2 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM35,000. (2012)
  25. Project Member, Investigation on Precast Floor Panel using Lightweight Concrete and Cold-formed Steel Section. GUP Tier 2 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM40,000 (2011)
  26. Project Member, Innovative Construction Using Cold-Formed Steel Sections For Light Steel Structures For Industrialised Building System. GUP Tier 1 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM170,000. (2011)
  27. Project Member, Analytical Models for Strength of Composite Joints in Light Steel Framing. GUP Tier 2 (RUG of UTM). Budget approved RM40,000. (2011)

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS FUND)

  1. Project Leader, Investigative Study of Partial Strength Connection On Both Axes of Cruciform Column (CCUB) Section (VOT 4F050) Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS 2010/2). Budget approved RM50,000. Project duration: 1/1/11 – 31/12/12.
  2. Project Member, A Theoretical Model to Enhance Community Acceptance of Migrant Labour Settlement in Malaysia. FRGS. Approved budget RM86,200 (2019).
  3. Project Member, Buckling Resistance Factor for Build-up Cold-Formed Steel Slender Column under Elevated Temperatures. FRGS 2015. Budget approved RM70,200.
  4. Project Member, Innovative Construction of Floating Light-Weight Affodable House Designed for Flood Resistant. FRGS 2015. Budget approved RM69,400.
  5. Project Member, Innovative Design and Technology for Sustainable Post Disaster Settlement. FRGS 2015. Budget approved RM75,700.
  6. Project Member, Formilated Elementary Strnegth and Stability Equations for Thin-Walled Behaviour of Cold-Formed Steel Joints in Rapid Building-in-Box System (RaBiB). FRGS 2013. Budget approved RM67,000.

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDED BY Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR) SHRE

  1. Project Leader, RNP3-Solid Material Diverter (SOLMAD). Contract Research with JKR SHRE. Budget approved RM109,000 Project duration: 1/11/2013 – 29/2/2016.
  2. Project Member, RNP2-Hydrokinetic Turbine Anchoring System (HTAS). Contract Research with JKR SHRE. Budget approved RM79,000. (2013)

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDED BY MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

  1. Project Member, An Innovative Construction and Production Method of Interlocking Brick System for Green Building Construction. Translational Research Grant (Ministry of Education). Budget Approved RM500,000 (2017).

INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDED

  1. Project Member, Sustainable High-Performance Materials for Climate Change. Research Grant from Yonsei University. Budget approved RM150,000 (2016).
  2. Project Member, Structural Behavior of Composite Connection used in Pre-Cast Concrete Integrated with Cold-formed Steel Section used in Construction Industry. Research Grant from Universitas Sriwijaya. Budget approved RM150,000. (2016)
  3. Project Member, Real Time Monitoring of Geo-Disaster due to Climate Change. Research Grant from Yonsei University. Budget approved RM150,000. (2016)
  4. Project Member, Microstructure and Hydration Model of POFA Concrete. Research Grant from Hanyang University. Budget approved RM150,000. (2015)