Public Research Grants

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

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

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

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