Research Management Centre
Report on UNITEN Participation in PECIPTA 2009
8 -10 October 2009 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Malaysia
The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) in its efforts to encourage research and development in Science and Technology has taken the initiative to sponsor and organise PECIPTA (Persidangan dan Ekspo Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa). This exposition aims to display products, inventions and innovations produced by research from Higher Learning Institutions. PECIPTA was held for the first time in 2001, with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as the event host. Subsequently, IPTAs appointed as hosts for this biannual event were Universiti Putra Malaysia (2003), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2005) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (2007). In 2009, University of Malaya has been given the honour to collaborate with MoHE in organising this exposition.
PECIPTA 2009 aims to exhibit products, inventions and innovations from Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) in Malaysia and overseas, thus providing an opportunity for participants to establish networks and collaborations towards the commercialisation of developed prototypes.
The main objectives of PECIPTA 2009:
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- to support the aspirations of the government for the growth of the country by emphasizing research and development;
- to exhibit products, inventions and innovation from the research and development programmes of IHL;
- to exhibit products and inventions produced by IHL which have been commercialised, as well as to market the research expertise and competency locally and internationally;
- to increase the confidence levels of the industrial sector and other agencies in local research expertise in order to enhance and facilitate collaborative opportunities for both parties (business matching);
- to create networking and strategic collaborations between IHL and other agencies including entrepreneurs, companies and individuals; and
- to create an opportunity for local IHL to strengthen collaborative efforts with international institutions in research and development as well as in academia.
This year PECIPTA was officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato Haji Muhyiddin bin Mohd. Yassin. There were about 465 inventions from 22 IHL participated in this year PECITPA.
UNITEN participated in PECIPTA 2009 by sending in fourteen inventions; 9 from COE, 2 from COIT, 2 from COBA and 1 from IKAL. In this year competition, UNITEN won 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze. The detail of the winning projects and team members are as given in Table 1. The statistics of awards given out at PECIPTA, ranked according to number of gold medal won, is given in Table 2. It is worth mentioning that PECIPTA has always been the benchmark of Invention & Innovation competition in the country. Thus, it is evident that UNITEN did very well in PECIPTA 2009 and has what it takes to be amongst the best IHL in the country in terms or research and innovation.
Dr. Tan Chou Yong receiving the Gold Medal award from the Minster of Higher Education
Prof. Ramesh receiving the Gold Medal award from the Minster of Higher Education
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azree receiving the Gold Medal award from the Minster of Higher Education
Other events that took place during PECIPTA 2009 are as follows:
The presentation of a mock cheque of RM1,417,500 awarded to IPTS under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). Out of this amount, UNITEN received the highest amount of grant, totalling to RM654,000. On behalf of the IPTS, Prof. Dato Mashkuri was given the honour by MoHE to represent the IPTS and to receive the mock cheque from the Minister of Higher Education at the awards presentation ceremony.
The exchange of the signed MOU between UNITEN and UN10 Energy Sdn. Bhd. for the commercialisation of biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil by UNITEN staff. Prof. Ibrahim Hussein, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic represented UNITEN in this event.
Congratulations to all winners and our appreciation to all for the support rendered in making this event a success for UNITEN.
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Table 1. Listing of awards won by UNITEN.
Table 2: Statistics of awards won by IHL in PECIPTA 2009.
Source: Organiser of PECIPTA 2009, University Malaya
Gold Medal Dr. Azree
Bronze Medal Dr. Ramesh Team
Bronze Medal Norhayati Team
Bronze Medal Dr. Bashar
Bronze Medal Dr. Rohayu Team
Silver Medal Kumaran Team
Gold Medal Dr. Meena
Gold Medal Dr. Tan
3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals at ITEX 2009
Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX2009) is the region's leading exhibition to showcase new inventions, new technologies and products, with the aim to secure investment, manufacturing and commercialisation prospects and partners. Additionally, it provides a platform for researchers and inventors alike to exchange ideas and to build networks.
Held annually and in its 20th series, ITEX is organised by MINDS (Malaysian Invention & Design Society), the largest body in Malaysia representing individuals, universities and companies who pursue excellence in invention, creativity, research and development and industrial design. The categories covered in ITEX2009 include Aerospace and Aviation, Industrial Design, Agriculture, Industrial Equipment, Apparel, Infant and Child-care, Audio-visual Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Automotive and Transportation, Materials, Biotechnology, Health and Fitness, Multimedia, Building and Construction, Office Products, Educational Items, Personal-care Products, Electricity / Electronics, Printing & Packaging, Environmental and Renewable Energy, Sports & Games, Household Items, Telecommunications, Industrial Chemicals and Special Care.
This year ITEX was officiated by Y. Bhg. Tn Hj. Fadillah Bin Haji Yusuf who is the Deputy Minister of MOSTI. There were about 600 inventions from 50 organisations including universities, research institutions, young inventors, corporate sectors and individual as well as inventors from overseas such as from Taiwan, Korea, Arab Saudi, Iraq and Iran.
UNITEN participated in ITEX2009 by sending in ten inventions; seven from College of Engineering (COE) and three from College of Information Technology (COIT). In this year competition, UNITEN achieved 100% success by winning 3 Gold, 4 Silver and 3 Bronze. The winning projects and teams members are as given in Table 1. In addition, UNITEN also took the number one spot Gold Award for the Best Booth Design for bare space category 54 m2 and below.
Congratulations to all winners and our appreciations to all for the support rendered in making this event a success for UNITEN.
UNITEN Team at ITEX2009
Dr. Ramesh receiving the Gold Award for Best Booth Design (bare space category 54 m2 and below)
The ITEX2009 Gold medallist. From left to right: Hussein, Dr. Johnny, Yasmin and Dr. Ramesh with the Gold Award for Best Booth Design
9 Medals for Uniten at MTE 2009
Once again UNITEN has proven that the university is a vigour to reckon with when it comes to research and innovation. At the MTE2009 held at PWTC from 19 - 21 February 2009 recently, UNITEN pulled off five gold medals, three silver and one bronze out of 10 entries submitted.
The gold awards winners are Dr Tiong Sieh Kiong, Assoc. Prof. Ir Dr Lariyah Mohd Sidek , Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd. Azree Idris, and Dr Abdul Rahman Khalid. Dr Tiong also won "The Best Award" category. Dr Johnny Koh Siaw Paw, A.P Dr Saifuddin Hj M, Normanbay and Dr Sharifah Mumtazah Syed Ahmad secured silver medals while Dr Chong Kok Hen locked the bronze award. In addition, UNITEN won "The Most Creative Booth Award.