Present | Associate Professor, Cedarville University ‐ School of Engineering and Computer Science | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
2017 - 2020 | Development of a Prototype Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicle (BMAV) |
Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) - 04-01-03-SF1215 | |
Sciencefund | |
Role: Principle Investigator (transferred after departing UM) | |
$49,000 | |
2013 - 2016 | Analysis and Modeling of Insect Flight Kinematics for Emulation in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles |
University of Malaya (Malaysia) - RG155-12AET | |
University of Malaya Research Grant (UMRG) | |
Role: Principle Investigator | |
$58,800 | |
2013 - 2016 | Component Analysis and Integrated Systems Development of a Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicle |
Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) - H-16001-D000053 | |
High Impact Research Grant | |
Role: Principle Investigator | |
$313,000 | |
2010 - 2012 | Numerical and Analytical Study of Compact Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells |
Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education - FRGS 156/2010 | |
Fundamental Research Grant (FRGS) | |
Role: Principle Investigator | |
$14,800 | |
2008 - 2009 | A New Fuel Cell Powered Aerospace Propulsion System |
Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) - 04-01-01-SF0188 | |
Sciencefund Grant | |
Role: Principle Investigator | |
$75,800 | |
2001 - 2003 | Physical and Chemical Behavior of Endothermic Jet Fuels |
Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI) - F33615-03-2-2347 | |
DAGSI | |
Role: Principle Investigator | |
$94,000 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
2017 - Present | Registered Engineer, Board of Engineers, Malaysia | 2014 - Present | Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council (United Kingdom) | 2014 - Present | Fellow, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) | 2010 - Present | Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia | 1986 - Present | Senior Member (Lifetime), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) |
Honors and Awards
- • Gold Medal, 1st Innovation, Invention and Design Competition, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, 2012. Project leader of team that developed the first fuel cell powered unmanned aircraft in Southeast Asia.
- • 2nd Place (Cash Award) for Best Innovation, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME 2010), Shah Alam, Malaysia , 2010.
- • Bronze Medal, Malaysia Technology Expo 2010, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010.
- • Silver Medal, Invention, Innovation, and Design (IID) 2010 Conference, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, 2010.
- • Best Prototype (trophy and cash award), Malaysia National Invention Competition, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia, 2010.
- • Bronze Medal, National Research and Innovation Competition (NRIC), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia, 2009.
- • Gold Medal, Belgian & International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation 2009. Electrochemical extraction of hydrogen gas from water to improve the fuel efficiency of cars.
- • Shell Eco-marathon Asia competitions in 2016, 2015, and 2012, Silver Medal (2nd Place) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Car - Prototype Category, Directed University of Malaya team. Won $1000 USD cash award at each event.
- • Shell Eco-marathon Asia, Best Malaysian Team 2011 – Trophy and RM 10,000 cash prize awarded by a panel of judges consisting of Malaysian university professors and Shell executives. Directed Universiti Teknologi MARA team
- • Gold Medal (1st Place) Best Fuel Cell Powered Car 2010 - Prototype Category, Malaysia. Presented in gratitude by the winning team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for my critical technical support in providing their fuel cell system.
- • Command Civilian Award for Valor with Commendation for Courage, United States Air Force, Aug 2005.
- • Nominee for US Federal Employee of the Year, US Air Force, 2005. Nominated with only 7 others for the prestigious federal employee of the year in the category of science, engineering, medical, and legal professionals.
- • Civilian of the Quarter, US Air Force Material Command, Jan 2004. I won civilian of the quarter in my Center within AFMC for engineers.
- • STAR Team Award, US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), 2002.
- • Certificate of Merit, US Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), 1992. Awarded due to my work at modeling ballistic missiles in support of US arms reduction treaties.
- • Notable Achievement Award, US Air Force, 1990. Awarded for my innovative efforts in developing digital computer models.
Courses
- EGME3020 Mechanical Engineering Lab 2
- EGME3150 Heat Transfer
- EGME3170 Thermal Systems
- EGME3010 Mechanical Engineering Lab 1
- EGME3110 Thermodynamics
Ph.D., University of Dayton ‐ Mechanical Engineering | ||
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M.Sc., Loughborough University ‐ Aerospace Systems Engineering | ||
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M.Sc., University of Dayton ‐ Aerospace Engineering | ||
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B.Sc., University of Cincinnati ‐ Aerospace Engineering | ||
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