Malaysia's largest Science and Technology (MTE) Event at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia once again endorsed Malaysia Technology Expo 2006 which was held from 23rd until 25th February 2006 at the Putra Trade World Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

UiTM proudly exhibited 33 research products in this event. Previously known as the Expo Science, Technology and Innovation, it was the ideal platform to promote our R&D products at national and international level.

With one gold, seven silvers and 14 bronzes, UiTM’s booth also won the 4th placing for Special Design Prize. The list of winners is as follows:-

Medal: Gold
Research Title: Novel Excipient Formulation for Design of Carbohydrate Biopolymeric Matrix as an Oral Drug Delivery System
Researcher: Dr. Wong Tin Wui, Nurjaya Sumiran
Faculty: Pharmacy

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Design of Microwave Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technique for use in Characterization of Transdermal Drug Delivery System
Researcher: Dr. Wong Tin Wui, Prof. Madya Dr. Deepak K. Ghodgaonkar, Prof. Dr. Mohd Nasir Taib, Nor Khaizan Anuar
Faculty: Pharmacy/Electrical Engineering

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Natural Dyes From Waste Plants
Researcher: Prof. Madya Dr. Wan Yunus Wan Ahmad, Mohamad Ismail Abdul Kadir, Hushinaidi Abdul Hamid, Anis Jauharah Abdul Kadir, Prof. Madya Dr. Jamil Salleh
Faculty: Applied Sciences

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Banana Peel Diet Flakes
Researchers: Shariff Che Ibrahim, Nor Aishah Sabon, Sharifah Hazwani Syed Hussain
Faculty: Applied Sciences

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Nanoemulsions Containing Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdarifa)-Novel Nanotechnology Based Cosmeceuticals
Researchers: Tommy Julianto, Rosa Elisabeth Pereira
Faculty: Pharmacy

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Black Soy Marshmallow
Researchers: Chemah Tamby Chik, Saidatul Afzan Abdul Aziz, DK Rafidzah AK Mohiddin, Maizatulsalwa Ismail
Faculty: Hotel Mgt. & Tourism

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Air Conditioning Condenser Coil Cleaner
Researchers: Anuar Hashim, Mona Anita Fauzi, Megat Kamaluddin Megat Hussin, Mohamad Sapian Abdullah, Azmi Abd. Rahman, Ramli Senin, Mohd Innaam Maslan, Mohamad Zaidi Ramli, Mat Nasir Zaimuddin, Johari Ibrahim
Faculty: Maintainence Office, Quality, Audit & Training Dept.

Medal: Silver
Research Title: Biocoal-The New Alternative Energy Resources From Biomass
Researcher: Prof. Madya Dr. Hj. Khudzir Hj. Ismail, Zubri Zakaria, Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak
Faculty: Applied Science, UiTM Perlis

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: “Microwave – Rapid and Effective Pre- Treatment Process for Coal Liquefaction”
Researcher: Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak, Prof. Madya Dr. Hj. Khudzir Hj. Ismail, Mohd Fauzi Abdullah, Nur Nasulhah Kasim
Faculty: Applied Sciences, UiTM Perlis

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Roselle Chewable Tablets as New Natural Nutraceutical Product
Researchers: Tommy Julianto, Rosa Elisabeth Pereira, Mohamad Rahmat Mohamed Razali Faculty: Pharmacy

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer –Polymer Concrete (GFRP-PC) Water Tank Researchers: Dr. Hamidah Mohd Saman, Prof. Madya Dr. Azmi Ibrahim, Mohd Faizal Md. Jaafar, Yakub Md Taib, Ismail Haron
Faculty: Civil Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Landslide Disaster by Calendar
ResearchersL Prof. Dr. Roslan Zainal Abidin, Mohd Shafee Harun, Badiah Binti Sujak Faculty: NASEC

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Fabrication and Testing of Textile Thermal Tester Machine
Researchers: Mohamad Faizul Yahya, Suzaini Abdul Ghani, Prof. Madya Dr. Jamil Hj. Salleh Faculty: Applied Sciences

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Performance Analysis of a Single Stage Solid Propellant Rocket
Researchers: Wan Mazlina Wan Mohamed, Mohd Nizar Zainaldin, Mohd Izmir Yamin Faculty: Mechanical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Sheet-Metal-Forming-Die Manufacturing Expert System (DMES)
Researchers: Raja Aziz Raja Ma’arof, Prof. Madya Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Omar, Mohd Sali Sahir, Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff
Faculty: Mechanical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Novel Material for Underwater Corrosion Protection
Researchers: Prof. Madya Dr. Wan Shabuddin Wan Ali, Najmiddin Yaakob, Prof. Dr. Ku Halim Ku Hamid
Faculty: Chemical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: An Indigenous Autostart Controller for Photovoltaic Hybrid Power System Researchers: Prof. Madya Dr. Sulaiman Shaari, Mohd Khairulezwan Abdul Manan, Mohamad Zaidi Nordin, Prof. Madya Dr. Anuar Hj. Ahmad
Faculty: Electrical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: New Design on Illuminated Dust-Free Cool Home
Researchers: Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Kamil Abd. Rahman
Faculty: Applied Sciences

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Lubricating Oil from Blending of Treated Spent Lubricating Oil and Palm Oil Fraction
Researchers: Alawi Sulaiman, Prof. Dr. Ku Halim Ku Hamid, Rusmi Alias, Noor Harliza Abd. Razak
Faculty: Chemical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: Essential Oil Extraction System for Cottage Industries in Malaysia
Researchers: Mohd Hezri Fazalul Rahiman, Prof. Dr. Mohd Nasir Taib, Prof. Madya Dr. Yusof Md Salleh
Faculty: Electrical Engineering

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: RAP : Rubberwood Age Prediction
Researchers: Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Nazip Suratman
Faculty: Applied Sciences

Medal: Bronze
Research Title: 3D-Portal
Researchers: Prof. Madya Dr. Jasmee Jaafar, Eran Sadek Said Md. Sadek
Faculty: Architecture, Planning & Surveying

Published: 22 Mar 2006

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