UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA Official Visit of Faculty of

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA Official Visit of Faculty of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering to Universiti Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia Dr Azli Yahya Head of Postgraduate Studies 8 th November, 2011

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA Purpose of visit: 1. Presentation – promoting UTM / faculty biomedical. 2. Discussions: - With students - Staffs 3. Discussions on possible collaboration.

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA Possible collaborations • Joint Research Proposal (Matching Grant): Apply to RISTEK – MOSTI or DIKBUD-MOHE • Joint Supervision (Master, Ph. D, Bachelor Final Year Project) • Student Attachment / Sandwich (Bachelor FYP, Master, Ph. D) • Collaboration for Publication (High Impact Journal, Citation working group, Joint Publication) • Guest Professor for min. 3 months • Joint Committee International Conference BME 2013 • External Examiner for Ph. D • Protem Committee of ASEAN Association of Healthcare Professionals and Engineers in Medicine (AAHPEM)

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About Johor Bahru

UTM History • 1904 Technical School in Kuala Lumpur. • 1941 Technical College in Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Semarak). • 1971 National Institute of Technology in Kuala Lumpur. • 1975 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. • 1985 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor Bahru became main campus. • 2010 Research University. INSPIRING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE MINDS

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UTM Fact and Plan Year 2010 2020 Number of academic staff 1874 2000 (100 % Ph. D) Number of international academic staff 109 300 Number of undergraduate (UG) student 13000 7, 000 Number of international UG student 750 1, 400 Number of postgraduate (PG) student 8000 14, 000 Number of international PG student 2400 7, 000 Number of indexed publications (journals) 2, 850 15, 000 Number of intellectual property 2, 000 10, 000 Number of publication in Nature / Science 0 50

UTM Faculties • Faculty of Built Environment (FAB) • Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resource Engineering (FKKKSA) • Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA) • Faculty of Computer Science and Information System (FSKSM) • Faculty of Education (FP) • Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) • Faculty of Geoinformation Science And Engineering (FKSG) • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM) • Faculty of Science (FS) • Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Enineering • Faculty of Islamic Civilization (FTI) • Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering(FBB) • College of Science and Technology (KST) • Faculty of Management and Human Resource Development (FPPSM) • School of Graduate Studies (SPS) • International Business School (IBS) • School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE)

UTM Research Alliances and Centers RESEARCH ALLIANCES [1] SUSTAINABILITY [2] NANOTECHNOLOGY [3] INFOCOMM [4] ENERGY [5] TRANSPORTATION [6] WATER [7] AUTOMATION CYBERNETICS & ENGINEERING [8] BIO-TECH [9] CONSTRUCTION [10] MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING [11] K-ECONOMY

UTM Research Alliances and Centers RESEARCH CENTRES • Automotive Development Centre • Institutes of Environmental & Water Resource Management (IPASA) • Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO) • Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies (IIS) • Centre for Advance Software Engineering (CASE) • Institute for Bioproduct Development (IBD) • Centre for Technology Policy & International Studies (CENTEPIS) • Gas Technology Centre (GASTEG) • Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM) • Advanced Information Technology Institute (AITI) • Marine Technology Centre (MTC) • Coastal and Offshore Engineering Institute (COEI) • High Voltage & Hugh Current Institute (IVAT) • Construction Technology & Management Centre (CTMC) • Wireless Communication Centre (WCC) • Steel Technology Centre (STC) • Composite Centre (CC) • Centre of Electrical Energy Systems (CEES) • Centre for Lipids Engineering Applied Research (CLEAR) • Institutes of Noise & Vibration (IKG) • Centre of Rural Planning Studies (PKPLB) • Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES) • Institutes for Geo-Spatial Science and Technology (INSTEG) • Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBE) • Centre for Sport Technology (CST)

UTM International Students

UTM International Cooperation • More than 100 universities worldwide including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, Imperial College. • Cooperation with Indonesian Universities: • ITB • UI • UGM • UNSRI • UNHAS • ITS • UBH

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA • International satellite offices in Tokyo, plans in Doha (Qatar), Madinah (Saudi Arabia), and in Boston (USA). UTM VISION - To be recognized as a world-class centre of academic and technological excellence. UTM MISSION - To be a leader in the development of human capital and innovative technologies that will contribute to the nation’s wealth creation. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering

The Faculty - History • September 2007: Established • 2008: Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering: Moved from Faculty of Electrical Engineering to Biomedical Faculty • 2009: Master and Ph. D in Biomedical Engineering : Started • 2010: Master and Ph. D in Health Science: Started • 2011: First student Double Degree Master with IUT Germany • 2012: Moved to new building with 80 laboratories

Faculty Organization Structure DEAN DEPUTY DEAN FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY DEPUTY DEAN FOR ACADEMIC DEPUTY REGISTRAR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL MATERIAL HEAD OF DEPARTMENT BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND SIGNAL PROCESSING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT CLINICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT THERAPY AND REHABILITATION ACADEMIC STAFF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT POSTGRADUATE STUDY SUPPORT STAFF

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Faculty of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

Greetings from the Dean Welcome to the Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering. Our postgraduate research programmes offer an excellent training which will challenge your abilities and help you to develop skills which will benefit you in your future career. As a research student, you will work on an exciting and relevant project with a supervisor who is an expert and an enthusiast in the field, using first class facilities. We welcome application from individuals seeking full time study from local and international students as well as part time students who may be juggling their academic studies with professional and family commitments. We look forward to you joining our postgraduate community and we will seek to ensure that you enjoy not only your academic study but also other aspects of your life. Prof. Dr. Jasmy bin Yunus Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty • A newly established faculty in UTM to champion biomedical sciences and engineering. • The faculty offers undergraduates and postgraduates in Health Science and Biomedical Engineering. • Interdisciplinary engineering techniques and technologies from various disciplines within the medical and healthcare industries. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Vision of the Faculty • To be a world class centre of excellence that pioneer and a leader in teaching and learning within the field of biomedical and health science engineering. Missions of the Faculty • To provide world class program in teaching and learning within the field of biomedical and health science engineering. • To develop technology and technologists in the field of biomedical and health science engineering possessing high ethical values and morals. • To spearhead technology knowledge in the field of biomedical and health science engineering. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Projection of academic staffs with Ph. D from 2011 -2015 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty What is Biomedical Engineering ? Application of techniques drawn from engineering to the analysis and solution of problems in biology, medical and health sciences. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Why BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING To offer an interdisciplinary training and research environment in emerging areas that combine engineering (electronic, electrical, mechanical, physics, chemicals, computer science) with biomedical sciences. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Faculty is supported by 4 Dept, 2 Co. E & 4 RG Departments: - Department of Biomedical Instrumentation & Signal Processing - Department of Clinical Science - Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation - Department of Biomechanics & Biomedical Material M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Faculty is supported by 4 Dept, 2 Co. E & 4 RG Centres of Excellence: • Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBE) • Centre for Innovation in Sports Technology (Sports Inno. Tech) Research Groups: • MEDITEG • PH 2 D-RG • CARE • BSP M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Department of Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing Dr. Nasrul Humaimi Head of Department Medical Image Processing A. P Dr. Rosbi Dr. Azli Power Robotics Dr. Mala Signal Dr. Tan Speech Dr. Jeong Dr. Emma Dr Akram Arief Signal Biosensor Computing Electronics M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Department of Biomechanics and Biomedical Material Head of A. PROF. Department DR. KAHAR BIOFLUID DYNAMICS A. PROF. DR. RAFIQ BIO MECHANICS DR. DEDY BIOMIMETIC SENSOR DR. IRZA DR. HENDRA DR. NAZNIN TISSUE ENGINEERING BIOMETAL BIOPOLYMER M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Department of Clinical Science and Engineering A. Prof. Dr. Eko Head of Department Medical Imaging E-Health A. Prof. Dr. Irawan Neuroscience -Soon- Dr. Yin Dr. Utama Dr. Saravanan Dr. Rania Mr. Lukman Mr. Syed Medical Biophysics Herbal Medicine Healthcare Clinical Medicine Management Engineering Robotic -Soon. Obgyn M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

The Faculty Department of Clinical Science and Engineering Dr. Fauzan Head of Department Assistive Technology Prof. Dr. Jasmy Rehab Eng Prof. Dr. Ms. Aqilah Hafiz Physiotherapy Sport science M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES BY RESEARCH 1) Master of Engineering (Biomedical). 2) Master of Philosophy (Rehabilitation Technology). 3) Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science). 4) International Double Degree, Master & Doctorate (Biomedical Engineering). New Coming Programme: Master of Biomedical Engineering by taught course. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to Master: • Bachelor Degree in Science. • Bachelor Degree in Medical/Medical Science. • Bachelor Degree in Biomedical/Electrical /Electronic/Mechanical Eng. Admission to Doctor of Philosophy: • Master Degree in Science. • Master Degree in Medical/Medical Science. • Master Degree in Biomedical/Electronic/Mechanical Eng. ………. or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate or a qualification equivalent to a Bachelor Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY All international students applying to UTM must have a TOEFL or IELTS score as follows: · A minimum score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or · A minimum overall band score of 6. 0 in the British Council IELTS Test. However, a student with a lower score and does not meet the entry requirement can be accepted after attending and passing the Intensive English Course (IEC). IEC can be one or two semesters depending on the performance of the student. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT Postgraduate programme consists of two requirements: 1) Research thesis focuses on biomedical engineering problem solving and the research plan must be approved by the supervisor from the faculty. 2) Course work Students must pass university compulsory courses offered by the university during the semester. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH AREAS 1) Biomedical Instrumentation & Biomedical Processing: Biomedical Signal Processing (ECG, DSP Algorithm, Heart Sound) and Physiological Signal Processing (EEG, EMG) etc. 2) Biomechanics & Biomedical Materials: Biosolid/Biofluid Mechanics, Biomaterials, Biocompatibility, Modeling and Simulation, Prosthetic / Orthotic, Motion Analysis, Ergonomics, Biomedical Manufacturing. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH AREAS 3) Clinical Science & Engineering: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Medical Diagnostic, Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Health Care Technology Management, Drug Delivery, Hospital Engineering. 4) Therapy & Rehabilition: Rehabilitation Engineering, Sports Rehabilitation & Training, Speech Training & Therapy, Assistive Aids for the disabled, Therapy & Training Aids for the Mentally Retarded. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Postgraduate programmes by research: MASTER OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL) BY RESEARCH • Student shall carry out research in any of the areas in Biomedical Engineering. • Assessment is made by semester progress reports and a thesis examination (viva voce). • All students are supervised by academic staff from the Graduate Faculty member. • The programme requires a nominal duration of three to four semesters (18 to 24 months). M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Postgraduate programmes by research: MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY) BY RESEARCH • This programme is conducted by research within the required duration of 3 -6 semesters (18 -36 months) for full-time study or 4 -8 semesters (2 -4 years) for part-time study mode. • All students are supervised by academic staff from the Graduate Faculty member. • Research focuses are in the area of Motion Analysis, Rehabilitation Equipment Technology, Therapy Modalities, Exercise Therapy and Prescription, Assistive Technology, Disabilities and Rehabilitation Ergonomics. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Postgraduate programmes by research: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (HEALTH SCIENCES) BY RESEARCH • All candidates in this programme are required to complete their studies within a period not exceeding six years (12 semester typical) for a full-time and eight years (16 semester typical) for part time students. • The progress of research is evaluated each semester. Evaluation of research progress will be made by the supervisor on each semester. • Research thesis focuses on the solution of certain aspects of research field in rehabilitation technology. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Postgraduate programmes by research: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING) BY RESEARCH • The programme requires a nominal duration of six semesters (3 years). • The progress of the student is assessed each semester through a progress report. • The degree is awarded based on a comprehensive examination (viva voce) of the doctoral thesis submitted by the student at end of study. • All Ph. D students are supervised by academic staff from the Graduate Faculty member. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Technical University Ilmenau (TUIL), Germany have started an International Double Degree programme in Bomedical Engineering for Master and Doctoral studies. The International Double Degree Programme enables students to be awarded with 2 certificates: • Doctorate Programme - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degree in Biomedical Engineering from UTM and Doctor in Computer Science and Automation (Dr. -Ing) from Technical University Ilmenau, Germany (TUIL). The students are required to spend at least 9 months at the partner university. • ·Master Programme - Master in Biomedical Engineering (M. Eng) from UTM and/or Master in Biomedical Engineering (M. Sc) from TUIL. The students are required to spend at least 7 months at the partner university. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES New Coming Programme: Master of Biomedical Engineering by course ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer), Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical and Health), Medical or other related disciplines from UTM or other Recognised Higher Learning Institution with CGPA ≥ 3. 0 or equivalent. For CGPA < 3. 0, relevant working experience is required. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY All international students applying to UTM must have a TOEFL or IELTS score as follows: • A minimum score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or • A minimum overall band score of 6. 0 in the British Council IELTS Test. However, a student with a lower score and does not meet the entry requirement can be accepted after attending and passing the Intensive English Course (IEC). IEC can be one or two semesters depending on the performance of the student. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES New Coming Programme: Master of Biomedical Engineering by course CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT This program is offered on full-time (1. 5 years) and part time (2. 5 years) mode with a specific subjects being delivered and assessed in each semester. Assessment is based on coursework, final examination and master project. This programme consists of 1) University General Elective Courses. 2) Program Core Course ( Courses and Master Project). 3) Program Elective Course. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 1)Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBE) CBE is concerned with a wide range of biomedical research in many different application areas, particularly in biomedical signal processing (ECG and Heart Sound), biomedical instruments, Biometrics, DSP algorithms, hardware architectures and softwares. Contact: Prof. Ir. Dr. Sheikh Hussain bin Shaikh Salleh Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Email: hussain@fkbsk. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5535208 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 2) Centre for Innovation in Sports Technology (Sports Inno. Tech) Establishment of Centre for Innovation in Sports Technology is a collaboration between UTM and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States of America, Malaysia Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Malaysia Ministry of Education. Consists of two (2) main units- Athlete Performance and Equipment Development. Athlete Performance Unit focuses on an exercise physiology, sports psychology, sports nutrition, coaching, fitness and injury prevention. Equipment Development Unit focuses on engineering design, material selection, prototyping and manufacturing, testing and simulation and electronic embedded system. Contact: Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafidz bin Omar Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Email: aho@utm. my / aho@biomedical. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5535972 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH GROUPS 1) Medical Implant Technology Group (MEDITEG) Area of interest include joint and dental biomechanics, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic fluid dynamics, prosthetics and orthotics, biomedical materials for tissue replacement, bone substitution, artificial organs and endosseus implants. Grant of RM 8, 425, 413. Some of the achievements are 52 patents pending, 36 copyrights, 53 publications and 5 awards. Contact: Assoc. Prof. Engr. Dr. Mohammed Rafiq bin Dato' Abdul Kadir, Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Email: rafiq@biomedical. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5535961 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2)Progressive Healthcare and Human Development (PH 2 D-RG) • PH 2 D-RG is a multidisciplinary research group established on 22 June 2009 that combines medical fields, engineering and educations to create a solution for better healthcare and human development. • Total grants about RM 1 million. The achievement during last 2 years includes 7 marketable prototypes, 5 patents applications and 2 copyrights, 13 national and international innovation awards and more than 40 international and national publications. Contact: Assoc. Prof. Dr. -Ing. Eko Supriyanto Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Email: eko@biomedical. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5535429 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 3) Computer Added Rehab Engineering (CARE) This group is involved in the development of computer based tools for the training and rehabilitation of the disabled, both physical disabilities as well as mental retardation. The group works very closely with Taman Sinar Harapan in Johor Bahru which is a government institution for training the disabled. Among others, the group has developed computer based tools for life skills training, tools for speech and stuttering therapy, soft key for the disabled to use computers and evaluation tools to assess physical disabilities. Contact: Prof. Dr. Jasmy bin Yunus Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Email: jasmy@biomedical. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5535991 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 4) Biosignal Processing Research Group (BSP) Biomedical is a wide area of study and a very active research field. Biomedical signals are bioelectrical signals that originate from human body. Biomedical signal processing involves the processing of signals such as ECG, EEG, EMG and etc. in order to improve medical diagnosis and prognosis. Biomedical signals need an accurate and detail process to avoid errors in diagnosis and to solve various problems occurs in human body. For this reason, BSP was founded in 2008 with the following objectives: Contact: Dr. Malarvili Balakrishnan Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Email: malarvili@biomedical. utm. my Tel: +6(07) 5536221 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES • Future Research Area / Project MOLECULAR IMAGING GENETIC ENGINEERING IMAGE GUIDED THERAPEUTIC UBIQUITOUS PATIENT MONITORING INTELLIGENT TRAINER M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH GRANT Since its establishment in 2007, the faculty has succeeded in securing a total of RM 20 million in research grants. The active research environment provides the academic staff, researchers and students with the latest facilities and technology necessary for quality research work, relevant to today’s engineering field. Most of the grants awarded to faculty academic staff are from: · MOSTI: Science Fund (e. SF), Techno Fund (Tech. F) · MOHE: (FRGS, ERGS, PRGS, LRGS, FLAGSHIP) · UTM: Institutional Research Grant (IRG), GUP · Ministry of Health MOA MOSTI = Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation MOHE = Ministry of Higher Education MOA = Ministry of Agriculture M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH GRANT M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Research Title Department Up-scaling of Prototype Titanium Alloy Biomechanics and Implant for Dental and Craniofacial Biomedical Application by Powder Injection Moulding Materials Technique Using Palm Oil Based Binder System Grant e. Techno. Fund RM 3, 658, 583 2. Development of Hydroxyapatite Biomechanics and Biomimetic Coating of Biomedical Grade Biomedical Metallic Implant Using Investment Casting Materials Technique e. Science. Fund RM 3, 658, 583 3. Failure Prediction of Cancellous Bone Using Morphological Data of Trabeculae Structure. " Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 349, 610 4. Bio-tribocorrosion Performance of High Carbon and Low Carbon Biomedical Grade Co. Cr. Mo Alloys Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Biomedical Applications Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 272, 000 Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials Biomimetic Design and Fabrication of Biomechanics and Load Bearing Tissue Scaffolds for Stem Biomedical Cells Tissue Regeneration Materials Design and Fabrication of Specialised Biomechanics and High Flexion (HF) Knee Implants Fortified Biomedical by Nano-Crystalline Diamond Coatings Materials e. Science. Fund RM 257, 830 1. RESEARCH GRANTS 2007 5. 6. 7. 8. Development of Binary Mg-Ca Alloys as Bone Analogue Scaffold e. Science. Fund RM 265, 630 e. Science. Fund RM 248, 600 e. Science. Fund RM 208, 200 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Research Title 9. Bone Adaptation Algorithm as a Preoperative Surgical Tool in Joint Arthroplasty Development of Low Friction Lightweight Acetabular Cup Specialised for Malaysian Population The Effect of Cartilage Rings on 3 D Simulated Airflow of the Trachea and Main Bronchi Biomechanical Analyses and Design Optimisation Using the Bone Remodeling Potential (BRP) for Hip Joint Arthroplasty Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 199, 600 13. Development of Polyetherketone Hydroxyapatite Bioactive Composite for Load Bearing Bone Analogue Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 163, 700 14. Early Warning Detection of the Risk of Biomechanics and Rupture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Biomedical using the Fluid Structure Interaction Materials Technique Development of a Mechanical Interlock Biomechanics and Dental Prosthesis with Biomedical Hydroxyapatite/Silver/Titania Biocomposite Materials Thin Film Coating Three Dimensional Reconstruction and Biomechanics and Fluid Flow Simulation for Pre and Post Biomedical Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, and Materials through the Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula with and without localized Stenosis e. Science. Fund RM 140, 100 10. 11. RESEARCH GRANTS 2007 12. 15. 16. Department Grant e. Science. Fund RM 196, 800 e. Science. Fund RM 186, 760 e. Science. Fund RM 177, 100 e. Science. Fund RM 254, 500 e. Science. Fund RM 258, 200 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Research Title Department Grant 17. e. Science. Fund RM 235, 100 18. Development of Novel Implant with Micropatterns to Improve Wear Resistance in Load Bearing Joint of the Hip and Knee Development of Biodegradable Elastomer/Calcium Phosphate Synthetic Ligament Graft for Potential Use in Ligament Reconstruction Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 192, 600 Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 200, 000 Development of Porous Tantalum Chondrocyte Implant for Repair of Focal Osteochondral Defects - in vivo Study in Goats Three Dimensional Investigation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in the Third Ventricle and the Aqueduct of Sylvius Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 238, 600 Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials e. Science. Fund RM 190, 800 22. Interface Micromotion Failure Simulation of Cementless Hip Prosthesis Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials FRGS RM 15, 000 23. RESEARCH GRANTS 2007 Biomechanical Analysis and Implant Biomechanics and Development for Total Arthroplasty of Biomedical the Shoulder and Elbow Joint Materials A New Method for Material Properties Assignment to Individual Element of Finite Element Model Based on Greyscale Value A Study on the Effect of Carbon Content of Cobalt Chrome Molybdenum Alloys to Diamond Coating Surface Treatment Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials FRGS RM 40, 000 Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials FRGS RM 44, 000 19. 20. 21. 24. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Research Title Department Grant 25. Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials FRGS RM 52, 000 26. Study and Characterization of polymer and ceramic materials for multi-frequency ultrasound transducer Clinical Science and Engineering FRGS RM 43, 680 27. Early Detection of Trisomy 21 using Clinical Science and maternal biochemical and fetal Engineering anatomical markers FRGS RM 30 K 28. Ultrasound Power Meter Clinical Science and Engineering UTM-MDEC RM 150 K 29. Biomedical Power Supply Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing Innofund MOSTI RM 275 K 30. RESEARCH GRANTS 2007 Diffusion Evaluation of Hydroxyapatite on Biometallic Implant Using Investment Casting Technique Instantaneous frequency estimation Biomedical technique for multicomponent Instrumentation and biomedical signal based on time. Signal Processing frequency approach FRGS RM 50 K M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Research Title Exploring New Techniques of Articulation for Wrist Joint Replacement Implant Department Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials Clinical Science and Engineering Grant ERGS RM 95, 000 2. Anti-Diabetic Effect of EPA/DHA (Omega 3) In Vivo and In Vitro 3. Development of a real-time in vivo degradation monitoring system to investigate interaction between metallic biodegradable implant with the surrounding implantation site Clinical Science and Engineering ERGS RM 246, 000 4. Novel metal-polymers system for biodegradable implants GUP RM 150, 000 5. Monitoring system for in vivo degradation of biodegradable implants 6. Characterisation of Multi Degrees of Freedom (DOF) Bio-Inspired Inertial Sensor for Medical Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials 7. Development of Novel Top-Down Manufacturing Methods for Textile-Based (Bio)Medical Micro-/Nano-devices Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials GUP RM 129, 000 8. Micromechanical Behaviour of Campaniform Sensillum and Its Mimetic Structure for Biomedical Sensor Biomechanics and Biomedical Materials FRGS RM 189, 600 9. Patients satisfaction with orthotic and prosthetic devices in Malaysia Biomedical Instrumentation UTM Short Term and Signal Processing Research Grant RM 20, 000 1. RESEARCH GRANTS 2011 GUP RM 129, 000 ERGS RM 246, 000 UTM Short Term Research Grant RM 30, 000 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 10. 11. 12. RESEARCH GRANTS 2011 13. 14. Research Title Identification of situation based environment towards noise reduction in EEG and ECG acquisition Development of Biomedical Image Processing Software Package for new learners Adaptive Wavelet Filter Bank for Intelligent Diagnostic of Cardiac Diseases Design and Implementation of Autonomous Ultrasound Scanning Model for Cervix Cancer Diagnosis Novel Method of Assessing Compliance Levels and Task Performance of Incentive Spirometry - a Pilot Study Department Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing Clinical Science and Engineering Grant Research University Grant RM 40, 000 DPP RM 15, 000 Therapy and Rehabilitation GUP RM 40, 000 Academic Visitor RM 30, 000 15. Study and Modelling of Hybrid Polymer- Clinical Science and Ceramic Materials for Multi-frequency Engineering Ultrasound Transducer FRGS RM 44, 000 16. Instantaneous Frequency Estimation Technique for Biomedical Signal based on Time-Frequency Approach New Learning Algorithm based Hidden Markov Model (HMM) as Stochastic Modeling for Pattern Classification Clinical Science and Engineering New Academic Staff RM 10, 000 FRGS RM 78, 000 Instantaneous Frequency Estimation Technique for Multicomponent Biomedical Signal based on Time. Frequency Approach Clinical Science and Engineering FRGS RM 50, 000 17. 18. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH GRANTS 2011 Research Title Department Grant 19. Automatic Detection of Asthmatic Patient Using Digital Processing of Capnogram Clinical Science and Engineering GUP RM 129, 000 20. Development of Malay Speech Technology for Preschool Vocabulary Learning System Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing GUP RM 150, 000 21. Bio-photonics Medical Sensor Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing Flagship RM 100, 000 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FACILITIES A new building will be completed in 2012 and equipped with 80 laboratories for teaching and research activities as follows: • Tissue Culture & Biocompatibility Lab List of new laboratories • Biomedical Signal Processing • PBL & Cooperative Learning Lab • Basic Medical Diagnostic Lab • Biocomputing Lab • Biomedical Communication Lab • Biomedical Instrumentation Lab • Modeling & Simulation • Biomedical Automation Lab M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FACILITIES A new building will be completed in 2012 and equipped with 80 laboratories for teaching and research activities as follows: • Hearing Diagnostic Lab List of new laboratories • Medical Analysis & Simulation Lab • Medical Ergonomics Lab • DNA & Genetic Computing Lab • Thermal Imaging Lab • Biomedical Electronic Lab • PCB Lab M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FACILITIES List of new laboratories • Meeting Room • Technician Room • Mechanical Properties Lab • Motion Analyis Lab • Biocomposite Lab • Biofluid And Tribology • Rapid Prototyping M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FACILITIES List of new laboratories · Sample Preparation Lab · Machining Lab · Metrology · Isolated DAQ Room · Nanotechnology Lab · Neural Engineering Lab · Electrical & Electronics Lab M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CAREER PROSPECTS § Biomedical engineers are employed in universities, in industry, in hospitals, in research faculties of educational and medical institutions, in teaching, and in government regulatory agencies and often serve a coordinating or interfacing function, using their background in both the engineering and medical fields. § In industry, they may create designs where an in-depth understanding of living systems and of technology is essential as well as involve in performance testing of new or proposed products. § In the hospital, biomedical engineer may provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment, as well as supervising its performance testing and maintenance. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CAREER PROSPECTS • They may also build customized devices for special health care or research needs. • In research institutions, biomedical engineers supervise laboratories and equipment, and participate in or direct research activities in collaboration with other researchers with such backgrounds as medicine, physiology, and nursing. • Some biomedical engineers are technical advisors for marketing departments of companies and some are in management positions. M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

COLLABORATION • • • Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany (MOU, MOA) Institut Teknologi Bandung (MOU, soon MOA) Delft University of Technology, The Netherland (MOU) Mahidol University, Thailand (MOU) Imperial College, London (MOU) University of Toronto, Canada Laval University, Canada (future MOU) Toshiba Medical System, Japan (future MOU) Hospital Muar, Malaysia (future MOU) M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Scholarships for Malaysian Students: • My. Brain 15 • National Science Fellowship Scheme (NSF) • Ph. D UTM Scholarship • Zamalah UTM • PTPTN • Ministry of Higher Education • RSG (FRGS, e. Science, etc) M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Scholarships for International Students: • Islamic Development Bank (IDB) • Commonwealth Scholarship and Felllowship Plan (CSFP) • Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) • Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) • DIKTI • DAAD Germany for Double Degree • European Union • OIC • UTM (Teaching Assistant, Internship, Postdoc) • Industries (Contract Research) • CIMB Niaga for UG Students • MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA (http: //www. mohe. gov. my/portal/penajaan-kpt/123. html • Beasiswa Ancora-Khazanah Asia for Indonesians at Malaysian Universities 2012 -2013 M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Process: • Fill up online master application form from www. sps. utm. my • Contact potential supervisor in www. biomedical. utm. my • Submit all required document and research proposal • Waiting for approval / offer letter M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES TUITION FEES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT MAIN CAMPUS Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Attention: Dean Prof. Dr. Jasmy bin Yunus Faculty of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +6(07) 55 35991 Fax: +6(07) 55 36222 Email: dean@biomedical. utm. my Website: http: //www. biomedical. utm. my M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT Deputy Dean ( Research and Postgraduate Studies) Assoc. Prof. Engr. Dr. Mohammed Rafiq bin Dato’ Abdul Kadir Tel: +6(07) 55 35961 Email: rafiq@biomedical. utm. my Head of Postgraduate Studies Dr. Azli bin Yahya Tel: +6(07) 55 35476 Email: azli@fke. utm. my M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my

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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES a nt r. Azli Yahy D g e Departme raduat Engineerin tg cal Head of Pos & Biomedi nce Health Scie 7 Faculty of 012 -383734 y, i@fke. utm. m azl M A S T E R & D O C T O R A L D E G R E E B Y R E S E A R C H - www. biomedical. utm. my