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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!

SUCCESSFUL VIVA FOR UiTM MASTER’S STUDENT!

SUCCESSFUL VIVA FOR UiTM MASTER’S STUDENT!

Congratulations to Muhammad Naim Bin Ramli from UiTM Shah Alam for successfully defending his Master of Science (Built Environment) thesis! His research, titled “Development of Precision Disease Mapping for Tuberculosis Using UAV and GIS Techniques,” showcases the power of geospatial technology in tackling public health challenges.

It was an honor to serve as the External Examiner for this viva examination. The panel included:

Chairperson: Prof. Madya LAr Ts Dr. Alamah Misni (UiTM Puncak Alam)

External Examiner: Prof. Madya Ts. Gs. Sr Dr. Muhamad Uznir Ujang (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Internal Examiner: Gs Dr. Nafisah Khalid (UiTM Shah Alam)

Main Supervisor: Prof. Madya Ts Gs Dr. Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam (UiTM Shah Alam)

Co-Supervisor: Dr. Mohd Adly Bin Rosly (UiTM Perlis)

Minutes-Taker: Dr. Fazly Amir Mohd (UiTM Perlis)

Wishing Muhammad Naim all the best in his future research and career. May this milestone open more doors in the geospatial and health research fields!

#VivaSuccess #GeospatialHealth #GISForPublicHealth #UAVMapping #AcademicAchievement #UiTM #GISResearch

BOOK CHAPTER COMPLETED! AVOID MULTITASKING.

Book Chapter Completed! Avoid Multitasking.

Pushing limits, one chapter at a time! Just wrapped up a 27-page book chapter with 51 citations and 10,000 words—all within 12 hours while juggling daily responsibilities. As a solo writer.

Not my fastest work—used to complete similar chapters in just 6 hours over — but this one tested my endurance.

It’s a reminder that consistency and practice are key to keeping skills sharp. Avoid multitasking. It will not benefit you in the long run. Learn from other civilizations.

Every challenge is an opportunity to improve, and this was no exception. On to the next one!

UNEXPECTED REUNION AT 30,000 FEET

Guess who I met today! 🙂 Erin, one of my former academic advisees. The last time we met was in 2019 when she came to my office to get my signature on her graduation form. Her final question to me was, “Dr., do you think I should continue in GIS or become a stewardess?”. Without hesitation, I answered, “Stewardess”. If my ex-boss (pensioned) knew, they’d probably be mad at me, since I was supposed to encourage her to stay in GIS. But as her academic advisor, I knew Erin personality very well.

Today, I’m so happy to see her thriving. I always wished to bump into her on a flight, but we kept seeing each other from far away at the airport, until today, when we finally ended up on the same flight. Erin even met her soulmate at work, and I got to meet her husband today! Before this, I only saw him in her stories.

Also, I’ve never received a gift on an AirAsia flight (because, well, it’s AirAsia right), but today was a first! My son got a cool AirAsia toy, and we received drinks. Thank you, Erin and your husband. As your academic advisor, I’m so proud of you. Even though you’re now a mother, I still see you as the same bright and youthful Erin from your first year.

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

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT ICWEES-2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT ICWEES-2025

I have been invited to deliver the Keynote Lecture at the International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy, and Society (ICWEES-2025), which will take place on April 24-25, 2025. This invitation came from a research colleague which he is a Vice Chancellor of a university, making it hard to say no.

I am also honored to be invited as a member of the International Technical Advisory Committee for this conference.

This event is jointly organized by the National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NIT PY) and the International Association for Water, Environment, Energy, and Society (IAWEES), in collaboration with institutions like Rabindranath Tagore University, Texas A&M University (USA), and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (Netherlands).

If anyone here is familiar with this conference or has attended previous editions, please share your insights and experiences. I would love to hear from you!

#KeynoteSpeaker #ICWEES2025 #Sustainability #WaterEnvironmentEnergy #GlobalCollaboration #AcademicImpact

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