I have been featured in UTM NewsHub through interviews and expert commentary on marine technology, hydrodynamics, and unmanned surface vehicle (USV) research. For more information, email me at nmridzuan@utm.my
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AQUASURV – USV for Water Quality Monitoring This video showcases the development and field operation of AQUASURV, an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) designed for water quality monitoring and survey applications. The project highlights the integration of hydrodynamic design, autonomous navigation, and onboard sensing systems for efficient environmental data collection in inland and coastal waters. Developed at the Marine Technology Centre, UTM, AQUASURV demonstrates the application of marine engineering and automation technologies for sustainable aquatic monitoring.
Invited speaker at Greaan Legacy Johor, 2024 In addition, I actively share my expertise through invited talks, including at the Green Legacy Johor Summit 2024 held at Persada Johor International Convention Centre. The session highlighted engineering-based approaches for environmental sustainability, particularly the application of unmanned surface vehicle (USV) technology for water quality monitoring and environmental data acquisition.
Participation at LIMA2025 The research outcomes were translated into innovative outputs showcased at several high-profile platforms, including the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Defence exhibition booths during the (LIMA 2025). The innovations were also featured at the through physical participation, as well as the via digital exhibition participation.
Participation at INATEX 2024 The innovation was also presented at the (INATEX 2024), where the project received a Silver Medal in recognition of its innovation, technical contribution, and potential impact in the field of marine and environmental technology.
