{"id":38,"date":"2020-06-02T01:32:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T01:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2021-05-18T04:34:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T04:34:00","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"142\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/research\/dsc_0184\/\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-1371x2048.jpg 1371w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zulkurnain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1885\/2021\/02\/DSC_0184-scaled.jpg 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My research interests include but not limited to the followings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Characterisation of zinc oxide lightning arresters<\/li><li>Characterisation of metal oxide varistors<\/li><li>Ageing and condition monitoring of gapless surge arresters<\/li><li>Lightning discharges, lightning strike locating, and lightning protection and warning<\/li><li>PD Characteristics of nanodielectrics<\/li><li>Palm Oil based insulating material<\/li><li>High voltage and high current transducers<\/li><li>Insulation Coordination<\/li><li>Ageing and condition monitoring of power transformers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Grants<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#a30400\" class=\"has-inline-color\">INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GRANT <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>(UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Leader, Lightning localisation and warning system, Nov 2016-Nov 2018, RM19,042 (Vot 4B275)<\/li><li>Project Leader, A Finite Different Time Domain Lightning Propagation Model with the Consideration of Soil Structure and Frequency Dependent Soil Parameter, Oct 2017-Dec 2019, RM15,000 (Vot 4B345)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Lightning Localisation and Warning System Second Phase, Dec 2018-Nov 2020, RM15,000 (Vot 4B379)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#a30900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000fa3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDED BY&nbsp;TNB&nbsp;RESEARCH SDN BHD<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Leader, Development of Intelligent Condition Monitoring of HV Devices, Apr 2012-Apr 2014, RM122,816 (Vot 4C022) &nbsp;<\/li><li>Project Leader, Research on the Effect of Solar Radiation, Mechanical Vibration and Rainfalls on the Reliability of Pre-fabricated Joints and Terminations for MV Aerial Bundle Cables, Jul 2011-Jun 2013, RM92,112 (Vot 4C013)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000aa3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">MISCELLANEOUS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-73bad978-ff93-49f5-8f70-d86f8c339d8a\"><li>Project Leader, Study on lightning current effect for multi-pulsation, &nbsp;1996-1997, Vot. 62536.<\/li><li>Project Member, New design of high voltage surge arresters, 2000-2002, IRPA (Acting PL), RM231,800 (Vot 72352)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Three-dimensional mapping of lightning event recorded using broadband interferometer antenna system Nov 2019\u2013Apr 2022, Collaborative Research Grant National (UNIMAP), RM20,000 (Vot No 4B482)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0700a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS FUND)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Leader, A new circuit-based transient model for grounding electrodes, Aug 2016-Jul 2019, RM122,000 (Vot 4F828)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Characterisation of protection system including dynamic ground under high frequency lightning, Dec 2013-Dec 2015, RM70,000 (Vot 4F291)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Fundamental characterization and new numerical modeling of dielectric electroluminescence property of XLPE for future diagnostic application of high voltage cable, Aug 2011-Mar 2012, RM33,600 (Vot 78537)<\/li><li>Project Leader, A Novel Mathematical Model of Electrical Tree Progression in Polymeric Insulating Materials for Future Diagnostic of High Voltage Based on Statistical Approach of Copulas, Jan 2011-Dec 2012, RM50,700.00 (Vot 4F022)<\/li><li>Project Leader, A new technique for metal oxide surge arresters failure diagnostic using return voltage measurement, Sep 2007-Aug 2009, RM13,788.80 (Vot No 3F208)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0001a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">E-SCIENCE&nbsp;FUND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Leader, Development of a remote lightning mapping system utilising existing overhead telecommunication cable, Nov 2006\u2013Nov 2008, RM208,495 (Vot 79032\/3S031)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Temperature effects on the voltage current characteristics of distribution ZnO surge arresters, Aug 2007-Jul 2009, RM113,000 (Vot 79125\/3S124)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Multiple and simultaneous lightning strike interaction with reticulated gas pipeline systems, Jul 2011-Sep 2013, RM224,600 (Vot 4S004)<\/li><li>Project Member, Localised multi-station lightning detection and warning system, Oct 12-Mar 14, (Acting PL), RM151,000 (Vot 4S045)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0001a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">RESEARCH UNIVERSITY&nbsp;GRANTS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Progamme Leader, Thunderstorm warning system. Dec 2018\u2013May 2022, UTM-TDR41, RM240,000 (Vot No 05G89)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Improved thunderstorm warning algorithm. Dec 2018\u2013May 2022, TDR41.4, RM40,000 (Vot No 05G88)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Algorithm for lighting warning system phase 2. Apr 2020\u2013Mar 2021, Industry-International Incentive Grant, RM10,000 (Vot No 02M18)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Algorithm for lighting warning system. Apr 2019\u2013Sep 2021, Industry-International Incentive Grant, RM10,000 (Vot No 01M44)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Categorisation of partial discharge sources in a GIS equipment. Jul 2017\u2013Jun 2019, Tier 1, RM40,000 (Vot No 18H10)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Online condition monitoring of high voltage equipment for improved energy efficiency and reliability. Apr 2011\u2013Mar 2013, Tier 1, RM170,000 (Vot No 00H41)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Lightning Detection And Warning System, Dec 12-Dec 14, Tier 1, RM128,004 (Vot No 03H59)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Ageing severity and end of life assessment of glass disc insulator using emitted ultra-violet and infra-red emissions,&nbsp; May 2015 \u2013 Oct 2016, RM50,000 (Vot 10H61)<\/li><li>Project Member, New circuitry model for charge storage evaluation of supercapacitor, Jul 2014 \u2013 Jun 2015, RM20,000 (Vot 01K09)<\/li><li>Project Member, Correlational study of lightning isokeraunic level with air pollution in Johor Bahru, Apr 2014 \u2013 Mar 2016, RM76,810 (Vot 07H13)<\/li><li>Project Member, Analysis of atmospheric electric field and cloud to ground lightning using Anfis method, Jul 2014 \u2013 Jun 2015, RM20,000 (Vot 08H71)<\/li><li>Project Member, Lightning Alert System and Electric Field Study using Electric Field Mill, May 2012 \u2013 Apr 2013, RM40,000 (Vot 05J96)<\/li><li>Project Member, An investigation of thermal distribution on partial discharge for surge arrester, May 2012 \u2013 Apr 2014, RM80,000 (Vot 02H68)<\/li><li>Project Member, Integrated atmospheric electricity sensor system and lightning cloud profile analysis, Apr 2011 \u2013 Jul 2012, RM40,000 (Vot 01J95)<\/li><li>Project Member, Dielectric Properties of Moringa Oil as an Electrical Insulating Material for Power Transformers, Apr 2011 \u2013 Jul 2012, RM40,000 (Vot 01J94)<\/li><li>Project Member, Investigation of Propensity Difference for Water Tree Detection in Underground Polymeric Cable,&nbsp; Jun 2012 \u2013 Jun 2014, RM50,000 (Vot 4L055)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Design and construction of new coaxial high voltage fast impulse current transducer, Jan 2000-Jan 2001, RM19,900 (Vot 71586)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Development of a non-inductive high voltage D-dot probe voltage transducer system, Jun 2000- Jun 2001, RM19,950 (Vot 71598)<\/li><li>Project Leader, A New Concept of Onsite ZnO Surge Arrester Condition Monitoring Using Thermal Image and Third Harmonic of Resistive Leakage Current Correlation, Dis 2009-Jun 2011, RM20,000 (Vot 78228\/3T094)<\/li><li>Project Leader, Metal Oxide Surge Arrester Monitor (MOSAM), Nov 2013-Dis 2014, RM35,000 (Vot ICC 00C80)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0013a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">POST-DOCTORAL SUPERVISION GRANTS&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Leader\/Supervisor, Post-doctoral appointment of Dr Amirreza Naderipour, Evaluation of uncertainty in the hybrid energy system, including wind turbine, photovoltaic, and hydrogen storage using information gap decision theory, Jul 2020-Jun 2021, RM65,000 (Vot 05E09)<\/li><li>Project Leader\/Supervisor, Post-doctoral appointment of Dr Amirreza Naderipour, A new control strategy for distributed sources grid-connected inverter at the microgrid, Jul 2018-Jun 2020, RM125,600 (Vot 04E54)<\/li><li>Project Leader\/Supervisor, Post-doctoral appointment of Dr Nadia Mahmaudi Khatir, Design and Fabrication of Nanobiosensors (using DNA) and Thin Films, Nov 2013-Oct 2014, RM71,000 (Vot 00E92)<\/li><li>Project Leader\/Supervisor, Post-doctoral appointment of Dr Habib Hamidinezhad, Fabrication of Silicon Nanowires and their Structural Optical Characteristics, Apr 2012-Mar 2013, RM77,000 (Vot 00E12)<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My research interests include but not limited to the followings: Characterisation of zinc oxide lightning arresters Characterisation of metal oxide varistors Ageing and condition monitoring of gapless surge arresters Lightning discharges, lightning strike locating, and lightning protection and warning PD &hellip; 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