Research Activities & Engagement
Applied Research · Industry Collaboration · Knowledge Exchange
Research activities connecting engineering science, field investigation, digital technologies and professional collaboration to address real challenges in tunnelling, rock engineering, slope stability and geotechnical infrastructure.
Research in Practice
Research extends beyond laboratory and numerical studies into field investigation, infrastructure assessment, industrial collaboration, technical committees, international partnerships and knowledge transfer. Activities are designed to connect research outcomes with engineering practice and infrastructure decision-making.
Updated: September 2026Research Ecosystem at a Glance
Research in Action
Tunnel Integrity Inspection & Risk Assessment
Engineering investigation of the Telom and Lemoi Diversion Tunnel within the Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Scheme, integrating tunnel-condition assessment and risk evaluation.
Rock Slope Site Investigation at Murum HEP
Site-investigation services for the slope near Transmission Tower 147 at the Murum Hydroelectric Project, supporting engineering assessment of ground and slope conditions.
Advanced Wireless Vibration Monitoring
Monitoring of quarry-induced vibration using advanced wireless vibration sensors at Sultan Ibrahim Dam, linking field instrumentation with engineering interpretation.
Geotechnical Investigation for Baleh Hydroelectric Project
Soil and geotechnical investigation activities supporting infrastructure development associated with the Baleh Hydroelectric Project.
Disaster Impact Study at Taman Negara Endau-Rompin Selai
Study of disaster impact and future direction for Taman Negara Endau-Rompin Selai, supporting evidence-based assessment and long-term planning.
Digital Tunnel Inspection Research
Development of intelligent tunnel-lining inspection approaches through TuLIS and complementary non-destructive testing research for structural impairment detection.
From Engineering Evidence to Infrastructure Decisions
Research activities are structured around the translation of field evidence, laboratory investigation and numerical analysis into practical outcomes for infrastructure owners, government agencies, professional organisations and engineering practitioners.
Research Activity Framework
Investigate
Characterise ground, rock, structures and engineering conditions.
Monitor
Capture physical behaviour through field measurement and digital sensing.
Analyse
Integrate empirical, analytical, numerical and data-driven methods.
Translate
Convert research evidence into engineering recommendations and solutions.
Research Leadership & Knowledge Exchange
International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Space — GEUS 2026, Shanghai
International conference engagement supporting knowledge exchange in geotechnical engineering and underground-space development.
Organising CommitteeRocDyn-5 — Fifth International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications
Participation in the technical committee of an ISRM specialised conference in Singapore.
Technical CommitteeUTM–Graz Tunnel Engineering Micro-Credential
International academic initiative integrating tunnel-engineering knowledge, professional education and cross-institutional collaboration.
Project LeaderUTM Research Grant Evaluation
Internal evaluation of research proposals under national and university research-funding programmes.
PRGS / FRGS PanelInternational Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Academic editorial engagement within an international rock-mechanics publication platform.
Editorial ActivityKOSEN Global Camp, Japan
Academic supervision and international student engagement with the National Institute of Technology, Japan.
Supervising LecturerResearch & Institutional Collaboration
Chongqing University, China
International institutional collaboration supporting academic and research engagement.
Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang
National collaboration linking university research capability with local-government needs and engineering applications.
Graz University of Technology, Austria
International collaboration in Tunnel Engineering professional and micro-credential education.
National Institute of Technology, Japan
Long-term academic and institutional collaboration supporting research, mobility and student development.
Areas of Research Activity
Research & Industry Collaboration
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