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Q4 (October – December)
IEEE ROMA 2018
BY IEEE RAS MALAYSIA CHAPTER
| Venue | : | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College (DSEC), Perambalur, Tamil |
| Date | : | 10-12 December, 2018 |
| Collaboration | : | IEEE RAS, DSEC, Tamil Naidu and UCSI |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi |
Keynote Address at ICCERE, Bandung, Indonesia
BY Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi
| Venue | : | Bandung, Indonesia |
| Date | : | 5 December, 2018 |
| Topic | : | Robotics in Healthcare: Advances and Opportunities |
2nd International Advanced Robotics Competition -iARC 2018
The Theme: SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REFORESTATION
| Venue | : | UCSI University, North wing, Ball room, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 23 – 24 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 10am -5 pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Dr.M.K.A.Ahamed Khan and AP. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi IEEE UCSI Student Branch IEEE UTP Student Branch |
The 2nd International Advanced Robotic Competition 2018 (iARC 2018) was held successfully on November 23-24, 2018 at UCSI University, North wing, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This event was jointly organized by IEEE UCSI Student branch, IEEE UTP Student Branch, Malaysia and IEEE RAS Malaysia Chapter.
The 2nd IEEE International Advanced Robotic Competition 2018 (iARC 2018) was proposed to encourage students to get involved in robotics field. The theme of the competition was ‘SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REFORESTATION’. All the teams were awarded the medals and certificates for their participation. The USM Malaysia team won the Gold, the silver went to UTP and the bronze was won by UCSI Robotic club team. Dr. Parasuraman, Assistant Professor, Monash University, Malaysia was invited as the Guest of Honour to preside over the event.
IEEE RAS Forum
By Dr. Mohd Zafri Baharuddin, Uniten
| Venue | : | Uniten, Bangi, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 21 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 10am -12.30 pm |
IEEE RAS 5th Chapter Meeting
UNITEN, Bangi
| Venue | : | Uniten, Bangi, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 21 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 10am -11.30pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Dr. Mohd Zafri Baharuddin, Uniten |
Robotics Design Project – Semester Sept 2018
BY Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 23-02-08, Block 23, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, |
| Date | : | 14 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 9:00 am – 12:30pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi |
Educational STEM Visit by Westlake School
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 23-02-08, Block 23, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, |
| Date | : | 9 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 10:00 am – 12:30pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi |
Online Invited Talk at INMIC 2018, Pakistan
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Block 23, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak |
| Date | : | 1 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 2:00 pm – 3:30pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi |
Online Invited Talk at INMIC 2018, Pakistan
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Block 23, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak |
| Date | : | 1 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 3:30pm-5:00pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Saad |
STEM International Conference for Excellent Schools
| Venue | : | UCSI University, Block E, Level11, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 31 Oct- 2 November, 2018 |
| Time | : | 9.00pm – 5pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Dr.M.K.A.Ahamed khan, IEEE RAS Vice chair2018, Dr. Elango Natarajan, Assistant Prof , FE , UCSI University |
This event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, UCSI University and also IEEE RAS Malaysia chapter. The main objective of this event was to show case some of the advanced engineering projects build in UCSI by the engineering faculty staffs and students from various engineering faculties to the school students across Malaysia not only to motivate the students to become future engineers but also to show them how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM] can play a part in their education. There are more than 20 different projects were displayed for the students.
Two projects were displayed from the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Faculty. The first one is the Flying and walking Drone and the next one was Automated car parking system.More than 200 students from different schools visited the booth and gained knowledge .The working model of both the projects were demonstrated infront of the students.Students showed keen interest in the project design and applications.
Dr.M.K.A.Ahamed Khan and Dr.Elango Natarajan, Ir.Fahri took the lead role in explaining the projects.
The event ended with a closing speech by the committee MC at 5.00pm. Certificates and awards were given for the best students teams
Workshop on PG
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 23-02-11, Block 23, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 17 October, 2018 |
| Time | : | 2.30pm – 4.00pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi, IEEE RAS Chair, CGS and Dept. of EEE, UTP |
UTP IEEE Day
| Venue | : | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Pocket D, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 15 October, 2018 |
| Time | : | 9:00am – 4.00pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi, IEEE RAS Chair and UTP Student Branch |
IEEE Drive talk and seminar on engineering society
| Venue | : | UCSI University, Block G0111, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 15 October, 2018 |
| Time | : | 3.00pm – 5pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Dr. Mohamed khan Afthab ahamed khan |
IEEE is the world’s largest professional society dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. In this talk students not only gain the complete spectrum of IEEE Society and the importance of being a Professional IEEE Member, they also exposed to the Access essential and exclusive benefits offered to IEEE members, including technical information, networking opportunities, career development, and member discounts.
At UCSI, Faculty of Engineering, Engineering society subject is a faculty subject for all the division students. In the engineering professional world creating a good network to build a strong career is a must. It is important for those enrolled in this subject to know the value of a professional society and gain knowledge- how to enroll and get maximum benefit out of it.
The event started at 3.00 pm with a key note address from Mr.Shahid mansoor, Lecturer, Faculty of engineering .During the key note address Mr.Shahid Mansoor introduced the event speaker Dr. Mohamed khan [Assis.Prof, Faculty of Engineering , IEEE Member,IEEE Robotics and automation society ,Malaysia chapter, IEEE UCSI STUDENT BRANCH COUNSELLOR ] .Later Dr. Mohamed khan briefed the audience [75Engineering Degree level students, ,also 2 faculty staffs] the vision, mission and the complete IEEE organization structure and its benefits.
During the speech Dr. Mohamed khan motivated the students to be an Integral part of the society. During his talk the value behind RAS [Robotic and Automation Society] and the importance of having UCSI IEEE Students Branch also addressed. This information was well received by the Mechatronic students. More than 30 students showed keen interest to register for IEEE membership. The names were taken, sooner Dr. Mohamed khan will follow up this matter. The event ended at 5 pm.
Quest Lecture Delivered By University Of Queensland Professors, Australia
| Venue | : | UCSI University, Block G0111, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Date | : | 9 October, 2018 |
| Time | : | 3.00pm – 5pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Dr.Lim Wei Hong & Dr.M.K.A.Ahamed Khan |
The event started at 2.00pm with a key note speech from Dr.Lim .During his talk Dr.Lim welcomed the two professors, i.e., Prof Dr. David Mee (Mechanical) & Assoc Prof Dr. Tony Howes (Chemical), from University of Queensland. More than 100 students and 10 staffs from various engineering faculties attended this talk:
The details of the talk is below:
Talk 1
Speaker: Professor Dr. David Mee (Mechanical Engineering)
Title: Air-breathing propulsion: From car engines and scramjets
Abstract: Most propulsion systems for aircraft are based on burning fuel in air. It is the oxygen in the air that is used to react with and release the chemical energy stored in the fuel. In contrast, the launch of spacecraft is achieved using rockets that carry both the fuel and the oxidiser. It is necessary to carry the oxidizer in a rocket if it is operating outside of the earth’s atmosphere where there is no air and so no oxygen available to combust with the fuel. This makes rockets heavy. However, during at least part of the time during a launch of a rocket into space it flies through the earth’s atmosphere. What are the prospects for a high-speed engine for launch of rockets that “breathe” air to use the oxygen in the air to burn the fuel? Scramjet engines offer the prospect of this type of launch. The presentation will cover air-breathing engines from internal combustion engines, through to jet engines and scramjets.
Talk 2
Speaker: Assoc Prof Dr. Tony Howes (Chemical Engineering)
Title: Turbidity in the Brisbane River from a Chemical and Environmental Engineering Perspective
Abstract: The health of the Brisbane River has been affected by large amounts of suspended sediment which reduce the water clarity and sunlight penetration. This presentation will look at this issue and how Chemical and Environmental Engineering researchers at The University of Queensland have tackled to problem to help understand what is causing the problems and potentially how to improve the water quality.
The event ended with a closing speech by Dr.Lim at 5.00pm
IEEE RAS 4TH Chapter Meeting at Monash University Malaysia, Sunway
| Venue | : | Monash University Malaysia, Sunway |
| Date | : | 6 October, 2018 |
| Time | : | 2.30pm – 4.00pm |
| Event Organizer | : | Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Irraivan Elamvazuthi, IEEE RAS Chair |
