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  • We are pleased to share that Mr. Shahid Iqbal, Graduate Research Assistant under the Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), presented his research at the 4th International Conference on Smart Cities, Automation & Intelligent Computing Systems (ICON-SONICS 2025), held from 14–17 October 2025 in Malacca. His paper, titled: “Gender…

  • Congratulations to Ms. Mercedes Chan Simh Peh (Ph.D. candidate) for being awarded the Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) Science & Technology Research Grant 2025! Her project titled “Integrating behavioral and neuroendocrine analyses with machine learning to investigate anxiety-related traits in a schizophrenia-like zebrafish model” received a research grant of RM20,000, funded by the Toray Science…

  • Congratulations to Ir. Prof. Dr. Chee Pei Song from the Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST) for being awarded the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2025 with a total funding of RM126,800! This achievement reflects Prof. Chee’s continuous dedication to advancing research and innovation in healthcare technologies. We are also pleased to share that…

  • Proud to share that Ir. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Hum Yan Chai has successfully secured the UTAR Research Fund 2025 (Cycle 2) for his new research project. Wishing him continued success as he leads new discoveries and contributes to the growth of our research community!

  • Bridging Innovation and Patient SafetyBiomedical engineers, technologists, and technicians play a critical role in healthcare — serving as the bridge between cutting-edge innovation and real-world patient needs. This upcoming talk will explore how these professionals ensure that medical devices are safe, effective, and ethically deployed. Key highlights include: – Comprehensive responsibilities in design, maintenance, and…

  • We are proud to share that ChM Ts Dr Shiau Foon TEE, was recently featured on 8TV’s popular talk show 《Living Delight 活力加油站》. In the episode titled “Soaking Clothes Before Washing — Does It Make Them Dirtier?”, Dr. Tee was invited to shed light on a common household habit. While soaking is believed to help…

  • Are you passionate about smart agriculture, magnetization, and IoT-based systems? An exciting opportunity is now open for a Master’s by Research project titled: “Impact of Magnetization on the Growth and Physico-Chemical Properties of Brassica rapa var. parachinensis (sawi hijau) Cultivated in an IoT-Based Hydroponic System” This interdisciplinary project focuses on developing a smart hydroponic system…

  • We are thrilled to announce that Associate Professor Ir Dr Tee Yee Kai recent review paper, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer Magnetic Resonance Imaging”, has been published in Artificial Intelligence Review, a top 5% journal in the field. This comprehensive review explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing Chemical…

  • Under the mentorship of Prof. Humaira Nisar, we were delighted to host Louison Bertrand from CESI Graduate School of Engineering, France, for a four-month research attachment at UTAR Kampar (3 June – 2 October 2024). Louison’s project, “EEG Data Acquisition and Analysis,” focused on leveraging advanced signal processing techniques to enhance the quality of EEG…

  • A collaboration between UTAR and MyFeet Foot Care Services is driving innovation in orthotic footwear by investigating its impact on lower extremity biomechanics. This research explores how arch support sandals influence foot function and musculoskeletal health during real-world activities such as prolonged walking, uphill climbing, and downhill movement. Cutting-edge motion analysis tools are being utilised,…