Public Research Grants
Investigating the Integration of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading in Industrial Multi-Utility Systems for Enhancing the Multi-Company Industrial Park Sustainability
Grant Type : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Oct 2023 – Sep 2025
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 69,000
Sustainable Thermal-Refrigeration-Power Energy System Optimisation Model for Integrated Industrial Cluster
Grant Type : UTM Encouragement Grant
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Oct 2021 – Sep 2023
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 20,000
Smart Data Reconciliation for Energy Management and Optimisation in Chemical Industry
Grant Type : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 95,000
Online System For Single Site and Total Site Heat and Emission Recovery Network Analysis
Grant Type : MRUN – RU Partner Translational Research Program
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Dec 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 110,000
A Process Design Framework for Optimal Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Grant Type : UTM Flagship Grant
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 50,000
A Multi-Period Energy Conservation Strategy with Long-Term Thermal Energy Storages
Grant Type : UTM Potential Academic Staff (PAS) Grant
Project Leader : Dr Liew Peng Yen Duration : Jul 2016 – Jun 2017
Role : Project Leader Amount : RM 20,000
MG1 – 11.1: Facilities Energy Minimisation using P-Graph and RENKEI control strategies
Grant Type : UTM Matching Grant
Project Leader : Prof Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Oct 2023 – Sep 2025
Role : Member
An Integrated Framework for Energy and GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Emissions Audit and Reporting for Facilities
Grant Type : UTM Encouragement Research
Project Leader : Prof Zainuddin Abdul Manan Duration : Oct 2023 – Sep 2025
Role : Member
Green solvent for removal of H2S and CO2 for the application of biogas purification from solid waste degradation
Grant Type : UTM Matching Grant
Project Leader : Dr Tan Lian See Duration : Mar 2021 – Feb 2022
Role : Member
Recovery of Soluble Nutrients from Aquaculture Effluents Using Functionalized Natural Cellulosic Adsorbent
Grant Type : Private Fund
Project Leader : Dr Tan Lian See Duration : Jan 2020 – Dec 2021
Role : Member
Maximising Heat Recovery Network under Variable Operability Conditions
Grant Type : UTM High Impact Research
Project Leader : Prof Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Jan 2020 – Jun 2023
Role : Member
Hybrid Simulation Model and Model Predictive Control (MPC) in A Refuse Derived Fuel Co-Firing in Thermal Power Plant
Grant Type : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Project Leader : Dr Norhuda Abdul Manaf Duration : Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
Role : Member
Low Carbon Industrial Site Planning for Energy Sustainability
Grant Type : MRUN – RU Partner Translational Research Program
Project Leader : Prof Sr Dr Mazlan bin Hashim Duration : Dec 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Member
Online System For Industrial Energy and Emission Reduction
Grant Type : MRUN – RU Partner Translational Research Program
Project Leader : Prof Ir Dr Zainuddin Abdul Manan Duration : Dec 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Member
Modelling of Eco-Industrial Park Network Design
Grant Type : UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant
Project Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Nov 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Member
Process Simulation and Optimisation for Bio-Hythane Production Incorporated with Economic and Social Analysis
Grant Type : UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Nov 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Member
Adsorption of CO2 using MFS
Grant Type : UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant
Project Leader : Dr Nurfatehah Wahyuny Binti Che Jusoh Duration : Nov 2018 – Nov 2020
Role : Member
UTM – Smart Digital Energy Campus – Energy Controller Prepaid System for Hostel
Grant Type : UTM Translational Research Grant
Project Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Aug 2018 – Jul 2019
Role : Member
Closed-System Automation with Energy Audit (CAT-TEC)
Grant Type : UTM Prototype Development Grant
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Sep 2018 – Aug 2019
Role : Member
Optimal Integrated Power Generation & Impact of Electric Vehicle Application on Power Generation
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Feb 2018 – Jan 2020
Role : Member
Design and Optimisation of Simultaneous Water and Energy Systems for Process Industry
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Feb 2018 – Jan 2020
Role : Member
Nano-Silver Antimicrobial Starch Based Biofilms for Smart Packaging
Grant Type : UTM R&D Fund
Project Leader : Dr. Roshafima Rasit Ali Duration : Dec 2017 – Nov 2018
Role : Member
An Empirical Prediction of Dynamic Viscosity Composed of Graphene and Solvent for Drilling Fluid
Grant Type : UTM Potential Academic Staff (PAS) Grant
Project Leader : Dr Norhuda binti Abdul Manaf Duration : Oct 2017 – Oct 2018
Role : Member
Study on Macroscopic and Microscopic Corrosion Behaviour of Monoethanolamine based Hybrid Solution in CO2 Absorption Unit
Grant Type : UTM Potential Academic Staff (PAS) Grant
Project Leader : Dr Tan Lian See Duration : Oct 2017 – Oct 2018
Role : Member
Optimal Integration of Solar Thermal Energy into the Utilities System of a Process Plant
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Dr Lim Jeng Shiun Duration : Jul 2017 – Jun 2019
Role : Member
Integrated Industrial Site Planning for Minimising Resource Utilisation and Pollution
Grant Type : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Project Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Jun 2017 – May 2019
Role : Member
Synthesis of Copper Oxide Supported Mesostructured Silica Nanoparticles Photocatalyst for Dyes Wastewater Treatment
Grant Type : UTM Potential Academic Staff (PAS) Grant
Project Leader : Dr Nurfatehah Wahyuny Binti Che Jusoh Duration : Nov 2016 – Oct 2017
Role : Member
Energy-Water-Environment-Product Nexus (EWEP) of Palm Oil Industry
Grant Type : UTM Flagship Grant
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Sep 2016 – Sep 2018
Role : Member
Optimal Design and Planning for Bio-refinery
Grant Type : UTM Flagship Grant
Project Leader : Dr Lim Jeng Shiun Duration : Sep 2016 – Sep 2018
Role : Member
Waste Management Pinch Analysis (WAMPA) for Optimal Targeting of Integrated Waste Management
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Feb 2016 – Jan 2018
Role : Member
An integrated Pinch Analysis Framework for Low Carbon Industrial Site Planning
Grant Type : UTM Flagship Grant
Project Leader : Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Role : Member
A Novel Integrated Energy System Model for Holistic Design and Planning of Green Energy System
Grant Type : Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
Project Leader : Dr Ho Wai Shin Duration : Nov 2015 – Nov 2017
Role : Member
Incorporating District Cooling System in Total Site Heat Integration
Grant Type : UTM Post-doctoral Fellowship Grant
Project Leader : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : July 2015 – Jun 2016
Role : Post-Doctoral Fellow
Optimal Site – Software for Optimal Total Site Utility System Design
Grant Type : UTM Prototype Development Grant
Project Leader : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : April 2015 – March 2016
Role : Researcher
Total Site Heat Integration for Continuous and Variable Supply and Demand System
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : April 2014 – Jun 2015
Role : Researcher
Power Pinch Analysis for Optimal Design of Hybrid Power System
Grant Type : UTM Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Project Leader : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Dec 2012 – Dec 2014
Role : Researcher
Consultancy Projects
A study on the conversion of used cooking oil to biodiesel under the Kuala Lumpur Low Carbon Society Master Plan 2030
Project Leader : A.P. Dr. Ho Wai Shin Duration : Aug 2022 – Jun 2023
Role : Consultant
Life Cycle Assessment Study for Plastic Recycling Industry
Project Leader : A.P. Ir. Dr. Lim Jeng Shiun Duration : Jul 2022 – Dec 2022
Role : Consultant
Retrofit of Oleon Sdn Bhd Plant for Utility Conservation using Pinch Analysis
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan Duration : Jan 2016 – Jun 2016
Role : Consultant
Retrofit of Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (SMDS) for Utility Conservation Using Pinch Analysis
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan Duration : July 2012 – Jan 2013
Role : Consultant
International Research Grants
Real-Time Utility Network Energy Efficiency Optimisation with RENKEI
Grant Type : AUN-SEED NET Grant
Project Leader : Prof Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi Duration : Aug 2023 – Mar 2024
Role : Member
Conversion of Agricultural Waste into High Nutritional Ruminant Feed using Subcritical Water System
Grant Type : JICA Research Grant
Project Leader : Dr Pramila Tamunaidu Duration : Apr 2019 – Mar 2021
Role : Member
CAPSOL – Design Technologies for Multi-scale Innovation and Integration in Post-Combustion CO2 Capture: From Molecules to Unit Operations and Integrated Plants
Grant Type : EU FP7
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Jiří Jaromír Klemeš Duration : Oct 2011 – Oct 2014
Role : Researcher
EFENIS – Efficient Energy Integrated Solutions for Manufacturing Industries
Grant Type : EU FP7
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Jiří Jaromír Klemeš Duration : Jun 2012 – Jun 2015
Role : Researcher
Green Energy – Cooperation of the Higher Education Sector for the Development of Green Economy in the Area of Energetics
Grant Type : Hungarian Tarsadalmi Megujulas Operativ Program (TAMOP)
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Jiří Jaromír Klemeš Duration : Jun 2014 – Jun 2015
Role : Researcher
Design and Optimization of Modernization and Efficient Operation of Energy Supply and utilization Systems using Renewable Energy Sources and ICTs
Grant Type : Hungarian Tarsadalmi Megujulas Operativ Program (TAMOP)
Project Leader : Prof. Dr. Jiří Jaromír Klemeš Duration : Jul 2014 – Aug 2015
Role : Researcher