Centre for Research & Development

External Funding

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus & Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Title: Technical Support to Six Local Councils in Sarawak to Develop A Situation Analysis of Children’s Wellbeing and Costed Action Plan for the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI)
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Winnie Wong Poh Ming

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Title: Sarawak Child Wellbeing Index
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Winnie Wong Poh Ming

University of Nottingham

Title: Bridging Traditions and Technology:  Fostering Rural Business in the Digital Economy through Community-Inclusive Data Empowerment
Project Leader: Dr. Shaista Falak

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation

Title: Development of A Blockchain-Based Eye-Tracking System for Visual Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Strabismus in Children
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong

Yayasan Sarawak

Title: Design and Optimization of An Integrated Adsorption-Ozonation Column for Enhanced Wastewater Treatment:  A Novel Approach Towards Sustainable Water Management
Project Leader: Ir. Wong Chee Swee

Latent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.

Title: Research and Development of Sound Wave Technology
Project Leader: Mohd Azimie bin Ahmad

Sarawak Research and Development Council

Title: Development of Small-Scale Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis for Converting Waste Engine Oil into Diesel Fuel
Project Leader: Dr. Peter Yek Nai Yuh

EPICS in IEEE

Title: Revitalizing Rural School and Empowering Indigenous Communities – Malaysia
Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Yong Ching Yee

Kurita Water and Environment Foundation

Title: Microwave Pyrolysis of Palm Kernel Shell to Derive Activated Biochar for the Treatment and Recovery of the Recyclable Nutrients in Palm Oil Mill Effluent
Project Leader: Kong Sieng Huat

Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom

Title: Parents’ Perception on Children’s STEM Education
Project Leader: Dr. Shaista Falak

Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)

Title: Scaling Up myspeed.site: Tools for Measuring the Status of Internet Connectivity
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

MyEmphoria Sdn Bhd

Title: MyEmporia-The Discovery, Documentation and Product Development for the Platform:  A Case of Sarawak’s Tribal Cuisine
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Winnie Wong Poh Ming 

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

Title: DIKE – Digitization of Indigenous Knowledge for Extended Reality and Cultural Heritage
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

Malmo University, Sweden

Title: Indigenous Climate Observatories:  Local Knowledge for Local Action
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)

Title: Micro Hydro Project to Supply Electricity and Water for Long Luyang, Baram
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Prashobh Karunakaran

Yayasan Sarawak

Title: Development of Innovative Pyrolysis System via Self-purging Technique to Transform Nipah Palm (Nypa Fruticans)           Waste into Highly Porous Adsorbent
Project Leader: Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahril bin Osman 
Title: A Control Algorithm for Optimal Power Dispatch in Active Distribution Network with Energy Storage System
Project Leader: Dr. Wong Ling Ai 

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak

Title: Development of Responsible Tourism Blueprint, Measurement and Manual for Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Sarawak
Project Leader: Dr. Chin Chee Hua

Yayasan Sarawak

Title: Hive-to-Powder:  A Bio-Prospecting Strategy for Kelulut Honey Indigenous to Sarawak
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Hii Siew Ling
Title: Investigation of Nano Filter Composite from Natural Fiber and Planted Wood Species in Sarawak
Project Leader: Mohamad Saiful bin Sulaiman
 
Title:Designing and Producing A Prototype Low Cost Housing for B40 using Engineered Wood Products
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ar. IDr. Ts. Haris Fadzilah Abdul Rahman
Title: Development of Rapid Hydrothermal Liquefaction Process Supported by Modified Microwave Irradiation for Conversion of Palm Kernel Shells to Bio-oil
Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abu Saleh Ahmed

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Cawangan Sarawak

  1. Title: Kajian Tahap Penggunaan Bahasa Kebangsaan pada Tempat Awam di Sibu, Sarawak 
    Project Leader: Dayang Nazirah Awang Sihat,Nabillah Bolhassan, Nadira Abdul Rahman, Stephanie Larry Daniel  

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak

  1. Title: Cultural Resource Mapping: Exploratory Project in Kuching Division
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman   

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak

  1. Title: Seni Silat Harimau 
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ar. IDr. Ts. Haris Fadzilah Abdul Rahman  

APNIC Foundation Limited, Hong Kong

  1. Title: Digital Inclusion Policy Study in Malaysia Borneo 
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman 

P2P Talent Development PLT

  1. Title: Al Wood Grading System (WGS) Software:B2.2 Prototype Development
    Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Young 

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd.

  1. Title: Musang King Durian Tracing, Tracking and Species Recognition in Supply Chain System usibf Blockchain and Computer Vision for Cross-Border Trade 
    Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Young 

Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Sibu (LAKIS)

  1. Title: Interior Works for Masjid Al-Qadim, Sibu 
    Project Leader: Muhammad Oliver Ensor Silini 

Sim Ho Empire Sdn. Bhd.

  1. Title: Proposed Restoration of Rumah Sri Aman, Simanggang Town District, Sri Aman, Sarawak
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ar. IDr. Ts. Haris Fadzilah Abdul Rahman

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

  1. Title: An Impact Study of Pusat Internet Komuniti (PIK) and Their Role in the Digital Inclusion of Community within the Pusat Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) Residences
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

  1. Title: Digital Inclusion Policy Literacy (DIPL) for Bridging Internet Coverage Gaps in Malaysian Borneo
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

Brimedic Sdn. Bhd.

  1. Title: Child Developmental Screening Mobile App
    Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong

SDEC Technology Accelerator Program (Product Commercialization)

  1. Title: The Study of Using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Technology for Managing the Traffic of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of Sarawak Airspace
    Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong

Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA)

  1. Title: The Study of Using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Technology for Managing
    the Traffic of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Sarawak Airspace
    Project Leader: Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong
  2. Title: Development of Sarawak Encryption Standards (SES) to Secure Sarawak Digital Economy Infrastructure and Enable Ubiquitous Deployment of IoT Devices and Solutions
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bakri Madon

Malaysia Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

  1. Title: Identifying Internal and External Factors Affecting the Technopreneurial Intention among Youth in Sarawak
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zainal Mushid bin Harun

Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)

  1. Title: Malaysia Driving Cycle (MDC) Phase III
    Project Leader: Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahril Osman

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)

  1. Title: Improving housing development in rural area in Sarawak
    Project Leader: Dr Wong Shing Yee
  2. Title: Innovative Technologies for Extraction of Emergent Prebiotics from Malaysian Seaweeds as Functional Food Ingredients
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hii Siew Ling

The Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER)

  1. Title: IPID-Network Asia Chapter 
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman
  2. Title: The Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman 
  3. Title: IPID-The International Network for Postgraduate Students in the Area of ICT4D
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

The University of Hong Kong (Membership Research Grant Scheme – MeRSA)

  1. Title: Scaling-Up Off-Grid Energy Access: Lessons from A Natural Laboratories in Malaysia and Pakistan
    Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tariq Zaman

Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC)

  1. Title:  Peat Soil Stabilization using Recycled Tyres and Geofoam Lightweight Material
    Project Leader:  Dr. Mazizah Ezdiani bt Mohamad
  2. Title:  Performance of Peat Soil Incorporating Silica Waste as Stabilizer Agent
    Project Leader:  Dr. Mastura Bujang

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS (UTP)

  1. Title:  Development of A Web Portal on Indigenous Plant in Sarawak for Cultural Preservation and Awareness Creation
    Principal Investigator: Ts. Gary Loh Chee Wyai
  2. Title:  Development of Micro Hydro Generator at Rural Area in Sarawak
    Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Prashobh Karunakaran
  3. Title : Decision Support Systems Development for Water Monitoring for Peat Soil Management
    Principal Investigator : Dr. Augustine Chioma Affam
  4. Title : Enhanced Sibu Peat by Monovalent, Divalent and Trivalent Cationic Reagent Grout Methods with Biochar Addition for Wetland Soil Development
    Principal Investigator : Dr. Augustine Chioma Affam
  5. Title : Utilization of Silica Waste for Peat Soil Stabilization
    Principal Investigator : Dr. Mastura Bujang
  6. Title : Constructed Wetland System for Peat Soil Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Analysis
    Principal Investigator : Dr. Augustine Chioma Affam

SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD (STB)

  1. Title : The Study of Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism & Sarawak Tourism’s Road to Recovery – Community Perspectives 
    Principal Investigator : Dr. Rashidah Kamarulzaman

LAU KING HOWE HOSPITAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION SIBU

  1. Title : Upgrading Works on The Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum 
    Principal Investigator : Assoc. Prof. Ar. Haris Fadzilah & Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong