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Research \u00b7 Fieldwork \u00b7 Collaboration \u00b7 Impact <\/span> <\/p>\n

Research Activities & Engagement <\/h1>\n

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Applied Research \u00b7 Industry Collaboration \u00b7 Knowledge Exchange <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Research in Practice <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Research Ecosystem at a Glance <\/h2>\n

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Principal Investigator Projects <\/div>\n

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Collaborative Research Projects <\/div>\n

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RM2.27M <\/div>\n

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Research Funding Portfolio <\/div>\n

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Consultancy & Professional Projects <\/div>\n

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Research in Action <\/h2>\n

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2026 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Tunnel Integrity Inspection & Risk Assessment <\/h3>\n

Engineering investigation of the Telom and Lemoi Diversion Tunnel within the Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Scheme, integrating tunnel-condition assessment and risk evaluation. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Tunnel Inspection <\/span> Risk Assessment <\/span> Hydropower <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2026 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Rock Slope Site Investigation at Murum HEP <\/h3>\n

Site-investigation services for the slope near Transmission Tower 147 at the Murum Hydroelectric Project, supporting engineering assessment of ground and slope conditions. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Slope Stability <\/span> Site Investigation <\/span> Rock Engineering <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025\u20132026 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Advanced Wireless Vibration Monitoring <\/h3>\n

Monitoring of quarry-induced vibration using advanced wireless vibration sensors at Sultan Ibrahim Dam, linking field instrumentation with engineering interpretation. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Vibration Monitoring <\/span> Instrumentation <\/span> Quarry <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025\u20132026 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Geotechnical Investigation for Baleh Hydroelectric Project <\/h3>\n

Soil and geotechnical investigation activities supporting infrastructure development associated with the Baleh Hydroelectric Project. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Ground Investigation <\/span> Geotechnics <\/span> Hydropower <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2024\u20132025 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Disaster Impact Study at Taman Negara Endau-Rompin Selai <\/h3>\n

Study of disaster impact and future direction for Taman Negara Endau-Rompin Selai, supporting evidence-based assessment and long-term planning. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Geohazards <\/span> Disaster Assessment <\/span> Resilience <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132025 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Digital Tunnel Inspection Research <\/h3>\n

Development of intelligent tunnel-lining inspection approaches through TuLIS and complementary non-destructive testing research for structural impairment detection. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

TuLIS <\/span> NDT <\/span> Digital Engineering <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Research Translation <\/span> <\/p>\n

From Engineering Evidence to Infrastructure Decisions <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Research Activity Framework <\/h2>\n

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STEP 01 <\/div>\n

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Investigate <\/h3>\n

Characterise ground, rock, structures and engineering conditions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 02 <\/div>\n

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Monitor <\/h3>\n

Capture physical behaviour through field measurement and digital sensing. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 03 <\/div>\n

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Analyse <\/h3>\n

Integrate empirical, analytical, numerical and data-driven methods. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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STEP 04 <\/div>\n

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Translate <\/h3>\n

Convert research evidence into engineering recommendations and solutions. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Research Leadership & Knowledge Exchange <\/h2>\n

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2026 <\/div>\n

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International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Space \u2014 GEUS 2026, Shanghai <\/h3>\n

International conference engagement supporting knowledge exchange in geotechnical engineering and underground-space development. <\/pee> Organising Committee <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025\u20132026 <\/div>\n

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RocDyn-5 \u2014 Fifth International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications <\/h3>\n

Participation in the technical committee of an ISRM specialised conference in Singapore. <\/pee> Technical Committee <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025\u2013Present <\/div>\n

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UTM\u2013Graz Tunnel Engineering Micro-Credential <\/h3>\n

International academic initiative integrating tunnel-engineering knowledge, professional education and cross-institutional collaboration. <\/pee> Project Leader <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025\u2013Present <\/div>\n

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UTM Research Grant Evaluation <\/h3>\n

Internal evaluation of research proposals under national and university research-funding programmes. <\/pee> PRGS \/ FRGS Panel <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025 <\/div>\n

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International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences <\/h3>\n

Academic editorial engagement within an international rock-mechanics publication platform. <\/pee> Editorial Activity <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2025 <\/div>\n

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KOSEN Global Camp, Japan <\/h3>\n

Academic supervision and international student engagement with the National Institute of Technology, Japan. <\/pee> Supervising Lecturer <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Research & Institutional Collaboration <\/h2>\n

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2025\u20132030 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Chongqing University, China <\/h3>\n

International institutional collaboration supporting academic and research engagement. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2025\u20132030 <\/span> <\/p>\n

Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang <\/h3>\n

National collaboration linking university research capability with local-government needs and engineering applications. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2025\u2013Present <\/span> <\/p>\n

Graz University of Technology, Austria <\/h3>\n

International collaboration in Tunnel Engineering professional and micro-credential education. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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2016\u20132026 <\/span> <\/p>\n

National Institute of Technology, Japan <\/h3>\n

Long-term academic and institutional collaboration supporting research, mobility and student development. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Areas of Research Activity <\/h2>\n

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Tunnel Engineering <\/span> Rock Mechanics <\/span> Rock Slope Stability <\/span> Geohazards <\/span> Digital Inspection <\/span> Non-Destructive Testing <\/span> Terrestrial Laser Scanning <\/span> UAV Photogrammetry <\/span> Engineering Geophysics <\/span> Numerical Modelling <\/span> Vibration Monitoring <\/span> Ground Investigation <\/span> Infrastructure Resilience <\/span> Industry Collaboration <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Research & Industry Collaboration <\/h2>\n

For collaborative research, industry-linked studies, research translation, technology development or related academic engagement, please contact: <\/pee> asnida@utm.my <\/span> <\/section>\n

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