Research & Grants

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Faculty of Management
Research & Grants
Four research themes, eleven research grants and a state-level green development policy consultancy.
11
research grants
2
as principal investigator
RM 830k
Johor green policy consultancy

What I work on

Research theme
Lean operations
How lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, JIT and Lean Six Sigma raise efficiency in manufacturing and service organisations, and what makes them stick.
  • FRGS: Lean Performance Metrics for holistic sustainability reporting (PI)
  • Lean six sigma and ESG in manufacturing (PhD supervision)
  • Value Stream Mapping training for polytechnic staff
Research theme
Sustainability & ESG
Linking lean and green practice to measurable sustainability outcomes, from ESG reporting to circular practices and decarbonisation.
  • Polisi Pembangunan Hijau Johor 2030 consultancy
  • Sustainable decarbonisation in maritime logistics
  • Green and Smart Terminal Blueprint for Larkin Sentral
Research theme
Supply chain & quality
Building resilient, compliant supply chains and quality systems, including halal logistics and service quality.
  • JS-SEZ local industry participation model for Johor–Singapore supply chains
  • Halal traceability in port transportation
  • Total quality management and stakeholder trust
Research theme
Industry 4.0 in SMEs
How SMEs adopt AI, blockchain and digital tools, and how technology supports green innovation and sustainable performance.
  • AI practices and quality management in service-sector SMEs
  • Blockchain for urban rail operation and maintenance cost
  • Digital transformation and green innovation in Chinese manufacturing

Research grants

ProjectRoleFunderAmountPeriod
Model Penyertaan Pemain Industri Tempatan bagi Rantaian Bekalan JS-SEZ
A model for local industry participation in the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone supply chain.		MemberExternal research grantRM 244,0202026–2027
Ongoing
Kebolehlaksanaan Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) terhadap kadar kepulihan klien
Effectiveness analysis of AADK programmes and their potential for improvement.		PIExternal research grant · Project leaderRM 112,9002024–2025
Completed
Lean Performance Metrics (LPM) for holistic sustainability reporting in Malaysian manufacturing
Metrics that link lean practice to sustainability reporting in Malaysian manufacturing organisations.		PIFRGS · Ministry of Higher EducationRM 82,6602024–2026
Ongoing
Predictive model of urban rail operation (Opex) and maintenance cost for Malaysian railways
Financial sustainability of Malaysian urban railways.		MemberFRGS · Ministry of Higher EducationRM 69,6002023–2025
Completed
Model intervensi psikososial berteraskan penghayatan agama bagi pelajar berisiko keciciran
Psychosocial intervention for day-school students at risk of dropping out, in urban and rural areas.		MemberDana Inovasi Sosial dan Kajian Sosial · Ministry of Higher EducationRM 52,3002025–2026
Ongoing
Integrated framework for sustainable decarbonisation optimisation in maritime logistics
An integrated framework for decarbonising maritime logistics.		MemberUTM Nexus Postgrad · UTM Research University GrantRM 22,6002025–2027
Ongoing
Green and Smart Terminal Blueprint for Terminal Larkin Sentral
Material use sustainability (focus area 2) for the Larkin Sentral bus terminal.		MemberContract research · Larkin Sentral Property BerhadRM 21,8002024–2026
Ongoing
Quality management, AI practices and sustainable performance in Malaysian service-sector SMEs
The mediating role of artificial intelligence practices between quality management and sustainable performance.		MemberGeran Penyelidik Baharu · UTM Research University GrantRM 10,0002025–2027
Ongoing
Kajian impak infrastruktur terhadap kesejahteraan ekonomi dan sosial di Taman Negara Johor
Economic and social wellbeing analysis and improvement potential.		MemberGovernment agency grant · Perbadanan Taman Negara JohorRM 10,0002024–2025
Completed
Model etno-ekopelancongan di Taman Negara Tanjung Piai
Raising community income while conserving biodiversity.		MemberGovernment agency grant · Perbadanan Taman Negara JohorRM 10,0002024–2025
Completed
Hybrid model of lean business and TRIZ for SME entrepreneurial ecosystem improvement
Combined lean practices with the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to help SMEs and micro businesses.		MemberResearch grant–2021–2023
Completed

Consultancy and conference funding

Consultancy · 2024–2025
RM 830k
Polisi Pembangunan Hijau Johor 2030
International conference
RM 56k
ICRIIS-META 2025
International conference
RM 42k
ICON-FEMES 2024