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3D GIS Lab Iftar Gathering 2025

3D GIS Lab Iftar Gathering 2025

Yesterday, we’re treating the entire lab to iftar. It was a wonderful evening spent with my postgraduate students at our annual Iftar session! Great food, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of camaraderie made it a truly memorable event.

Date: 13 March 2025

Venue: Gleneagles Terrace Restaurant, Pulai Springs Resort

In research, we push boundaries, tackle challenges, and work tirelessly towards innovation. But moments like this remind us that beyond hard work, we need time to connect, reflect, and recharge. A well-balanced journey is what keeps us moving forward.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and made this gathering special. Looking forward to more moments like this in the future!

4TH CHAPTER COMPLETED – 4 CHAPTERS IN 2 WEEKS

4TH CHAPTER COMPLETED – 4 CHAPTERS IN 2 WEEKS

Finally, it’s a wrap! Chapter 4 is done, 5,800 words, 16 pages, and 40 references, completed in just 6 hours. Had to put it on hold on Wednesday, but today I squeezed in 1.5 hours to finish it strong.

This marks a major milestone, 4 book chapters completed in just 2 weeks. It wasn’t easy, but persistence and time management made it happen. One key takeaway: avoid multitasking, focus leads to faster and better results.

Every chapter is a challenge, and every challenge is a step forward. Alhamdulillah for the progress. Now, on to the next one!

ANOTHER RESEARCH ARTICLE

ANOTHER RESEARCH ARTICLE

Got another journal article for 2025. It’s indexed in the Web of Science and even has a quartile ranking, which is quite decent.

Despite my daily workload and other responsibilities, I make it a priority to write and publish my own journal articles. Lately, I’ve noticed a trend where lecturers rely heavily on students to write journals, and worse, the lecturers end up as the main authors (first in the author name list). It should be the other way around, the students should rely on the supervisor for journal writing. 

It’s undeniable that lecturers’ responsibilities are demanding, but academic writing is something that should be done by lecturers themselves, no matter how busy we are.

This journal will take a while to be officially published, scheduled for July 2025, but it’s a strong start to the year. With two high-impact research publications in January 2025, I couldn’t be more grateful.

Stay tuned for the article in July! 

TEN (10) RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN DECEMBER – YEAR 2024 IT’S A WRAP!

TEN (10) RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN DECEMBER – YEAR 2024 IT’S A WRAP!

This month, we managed to get 10 articles published. As the year comes to a close (aka holidays), I’ll take the time to share the key insights from each paper in the near future. For now, here’s a quick overview of the contributions:

  1. Transforming High-Rise Residential Maintenance: A 3D Spatio-Temporal Model Utilizing Industry 4.0 and Lean Principles
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  2. Traffic Noise Absorption and Propagation in a Three-Dimensional Spatial Environment
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  3. Managing Multiple Version Files in CityJSON
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  4. High-Rise Building Maintenance Research: Trends, Key Contributions, and Future Directions
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  5. 3D City Information Modelling-Based Access Audit for Heritage Townscape Appraisal
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  6. Assessment and Visualisation of Space Cooling Demand in 3D City Models
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  7. A Temporal Post-Occupancy Risks Management Model for High-Rise Strata via 3D City Modelling Approach
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  8. Reviewing the Versioning in 3D City Models to Track Building History and Progress
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  9. Assessing and Addressing Energy Cooling Demand in Malaysia’s Buildings: A Comprehensive Review
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  10. 3D Spatio-Temporal Post-Occupational Maintenance Management of High-Rise Residential Building: A Case Study
#Research #Publications #Innovation #3DCityModelling #Sustainability #GeospatialScience

CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL STAFF PERFORMANCE CEREMONY 

CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL STAFF PERFORMANCE CEREMONY 

Thank you to the organizers. This year, I couldn’t attend the Staff Excellence Awards Ceremony. A big thank you to those who represented me to collect the certificates. May this serve as a catalyst for the coming years.

#StaffExcellence #December3rd #CelebratingSuccess #GratitudeAndRecognition #MotivationForTheFuture #PerformanceAwards #HonoringAchievement #TeamworkAndGrowth #AnnualCeremony #InspiringExcellence #AchievingTogether

STRENGTHENING RESEARCH SKILLS – SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) TRAINING DAY 2

STRENGTHENING RESEARCH SKILLS – SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) TRAINING DAY 2

Day 2 of our Systematic Literature Review (SLR) training, continuing the journey of building strong research skills within my lab. Led by Hafiz Usman Mehmood, this personal coaching session for lab members focused on advanced techniques and practical applications of SLR.

Key topics covered included:

1. The PRISMA Framework

2. Thematic Analysis & Qualitative Synthesis

3. Structuring Papers & Reporting Results

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King

These sessions aim to prepare our research group to confidently undertake systematic reviews, ensuring their work is rigorous and impactful. It’s rewarding to see the enthusiasm and dedication from everyone involved.

#ResearchSkills #SystematicLiteratureReview #LabTraining #AcademicExcellence #PostgraduateResearch #Mentorship

GREEN BELTS IN 3D – A NATURAL SOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC NOISE MITIGATION

GREEN BELTS IN 3D – A NATURAL SOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC NOISE MITIGATION

This is our latest publication titled “Traffic Noise Absorption and Propagation in a Three-Dimensional Spatial Environment” in Geoplanning: Journal of Geomatics and Planning.

This research explores the role of tree canopies as noise barriers using advanced LiDAR-based 3D models. By visualizing tree structures in 3D, we analyzed their noise absorption performance and identified how green belts can effectively reduce traffic noise propagation.

Okay the Key Findings:

-Tree leaves play a major role in absorbing noise.

-3D Convex Hull and Concave Hull methods improve canopy surface estimation.

-Voxel-based models provide better accuracy for leaf surface area and density analysis.

The study emphasizes the potential of green belts as cost-effective and sustainable noise mitigation solutions, particularly for developing countries.

Imagine quieter roads and healthier urban environments that is powered by nature and technology.

Read the full paper here: https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/geoplanning/article/download/60822/pdf

#NoisePollution #GreenInfrastructure #3DVisualization #TrafficNoise #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #GeospatialTech #ResearchImpact

STRENGTHENING RESEARCH SKILLS: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) TRAINING

STRENGTHENING RESEARCH SKILLS: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) TRAINING

On Sunday, we kicked off Day 1 of the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) training session, a personal coaching initiative for my research group. This effort is dedicated to enhancing the research capabilities of my postgraduate students and lab members.

The session, conducted by our very own Lab 3D PhD student, Hafiz Usman Mehmood. He has a vast experience writing this type of paper. Our day 1 training covered critical aspects of SLR, including:

1. Introduction to SLR

2. Importance in Academic Research

3. Developing Research Questions

4. Selecting Databases & Searching Articles

5. Screening & Applying Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

I believe that empowering young researchers with structured approaches like SLR is key to producing impactful, high-quality research.

These closed training sessions reflect our commitment to cultivating a strong research foundation within our lab. Tomorrow, we move to Day 2 with advanced topics, including the PRISMA framework and qualitative synthesis.

#ResearchSkills #SystematicLiteratureReview #LabTraining #AcademicExcellence #PostgraduateResearch #Mentorship

3D CITY MODELLING FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDING MAINTENANCE!

3D CITY MODELLING FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDING MAINTENANCE!

Our latest research article, “Transforming High-Rise Residential Maintenance: A 3D Spatio-Temporal Model Utilizing Industry 4.0 and Lean Principles”, in the prestigious journal Facilities.

This study introduces a 3D spatio-temporal maintenance model that combines cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies (like IoT, AI, and big data) with lean maintenance principles to:
-Optimize maintenance schedules
-Enhance resource allocation
-Improve decision-making processes
-Reduce downtime and costs
-Increase tenant satisfaction through better building performance

The key highlights:
1) Integration of real-time data analytics for predictive maintenance.
2) Advanced 3D visualizations to identify maintenance trends and priorities.
3) A framework designed for sustainability and efficiency in high-rise residential buildings.

This model represents a game-changer in facility management by addressing the unique challenges of high-rise buildings and delivering proactive, data-driven maintenance strategies.

“From better planning to smarter solutions, this research paves the way for innovative and sustainable maintenance practices!”

Read the full article here: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/f-06-2024-0085/full/html

#Industry4 #LeanMaintenance #3DModels #FacilitiesManagement #SpatioTemporal #HighRiseBuildings #Innovation #Sustainability

ANOTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) COPYRIGHT APPROVAL GRANTED!

ANOTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) COPYRIGHT APPROVAL GRANTED!

Our product titled “Residential Integrated Building Maintenance Management Model (R-IB3M): A Unified GIS Framework Flowchart for Spatio-Temporal Data Synthesis” has officially been granted an Intellectual Property (IP) copyright by MyIPO via Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC). The filing number is LY2024J06676, dated 15 October 2024.

This framework is a major step forward in improving building maintenance management through advanced GIS and spatio-temporal data analysis. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on future projects and applications in the field.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible, and a special thanks to UTM’s ICC for the support and recognition.

Let’s continue innovating and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in building management!

“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat” – Steve Jobs

#CopyrightGranted #GIS #BuildingManagement #Innovation #ResearchImpact #SpatioTemporalData #UTM #RIB3M