Achievements

NEUROBIOLOGY OF DEPRESSION: CHRONIC STRESS ALTERS THE GLUTAMATERGIC SYSTEM IN THE BRAIN-FOCUSING ON AMPA RECEPTOR

Congratulation to Associate Professor Ts Dr Lee Ming Tatt on his continuous achievements in high-impact publications with titled : “ Neurobiology of Depression : Chronic Stress Alters the Glutamatergic System in the Brain-focusing on AMPA Receptor”. In this publication , Dr Lee and his collegues reviewed the recent literature on chronic stress-induced maladaptation of glutamatergic neurotransmission in emotional and mood-associated brain regions. This work is a collaboration among UCSI University (Malaysia), I-Shou University (Taiwan) and E-da Hospital (Taiwan). 

ANTIBACTERIAL MECHANISM OF PLANT-DERIVED COMPOUNDS AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA (MDR)

Congratulation to Najwan Khaleel Jubair for successfully publishing an impactful review article titled “ Antibacterial Mechanism of Plant-Derived Compounds against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria (MDR)” , in the Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1, IF 2.62) 

NANOFILLERS TO ENHANCE BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES AND THEIR NICHE APPLICATIONS

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr Wong Chen Wai, Associate Professor Dr Eric Chan Wei Chiang and Dr Carine Lim Shu Shien for their recent publication entitled, "Nanofillers to enhance biodegradable composites and their niche applications" in the Synthetic and Natural Nanofillers in Polymer Composites: Properties and Applications book.

Publisher: Elsevier 

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NANOFILLERS TO ENHANCE BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES AND THEIR NICHE APPLICATIONS

APPOINTED AS THE GUEST EDITOR OF THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON “MULTIFUNCTIONAL NANOMATERIALS BASED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND SENSORS” WITH AN IMPACT FACTOR OF 3.523

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr Noshin Fatima for being appointed as the Guest Editor of the special issue on “Multifunctional Nanomaterials Based Semiconductor Devices and Sensors” with an impact factor of 3.523. 

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TWO FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSORS RECEIVED GLOBAL DISTINGUISHED AWARDS 2023

The organising committee of IEEE IAS Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies (GlobConHT) proudly bestows the Global Distinguished Researcher award to Dr M. K. A. Ahamed Khan, Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department of UCSI University.

The Global Distinguished Young Scientist Award goes to Dr Mastaneh Mokayef, Assistant Professor in the Electrical Electronics Engineering Department of UCSI University. The awards are given based on their outstanding contribution to research.

During the conference, Dr M. K. A. Ahamed Khan presented a paper titled - An Improved DC Circuit Breaker with Enhanced Energy Recovery Efficiency for Renewable Energy Application. This paper is currently published in the IEEE Xplore and Indexed in Scopus. He also serves as a Technical Programme Committee member for the conference and reviewed five papers.

The Organising Committee of GlobConHT and the distinguished academicians jointly collaborated globally to recognise the potential international talents who contributed distinguishably in the areas of Emerging Technologies, particularly in the field of Industry Applications Society, to achieve Sustainable Development Goals for the world.

More than 200 nominations from various countries were invited to participate in different categories. A high-level technical committee shortlisted 30 award winners.

The IEEE IAS Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies (GlobConHT) was organised on March 11-12, 2023 at the Maldives National University, Male City (Maldives), with 100 % Financial Sponsorship of IEEE Industry Applications Society USA.

GlobConHT provided an opportunity for practicing engineers, academicians, and researchers to meet in a forum to discuss various issues and the future direction of various Emerging Technologies of allied areas of the Industry Applications Society. The conference put together experts from the relevant areas to disseminate their knowledge and experience for the relevant future research scope. The conference is 100% financially sponsored by IEEE Industry Application Society USA and technically sponsored by eight top Universities across the world. There are 10 tracks in the conference covering almost all areas of the Industry Applications Society and more than 200 researchers from 30 countries participated in the conference and presented their research work.

AWARDED AS AN ASIAN CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER BY THE ASEAN CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE (ACPECC)

Congratulations to Assistant Professor EUR ING Ir Victor Nagesparan Ainarappan for being awarded as an Asian Chartered Professional Engineer by the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer Coordinating Committee (ACPECC) 

THE COMPOSER, LYRICIST, AND BACKING VOCALIST ON THE LATEST MUSIC RELEASE FOR THE LOCAL ARTIST, JOE CHANG

Congratulations to Leow Yee Xing for being the composer, lyricist, and backing vocalist on the latest music release for the local artist, Joe Chang

In this heartfelt song, the singer expresses his unwavering love for his partner and the family, using a playful metaphor to convey his desire to regain his lover’s heart and protect their happiness, while his adorable son joins in to declare his love for both parents and celebrate their love as the ultimate destination.

THE ONLY MALAYSIAN WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE ASIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2023

Congratulations to Isaac Chan Hao Jian for being the only Malaysian who has been accepted into the Asian Youth Orchestra 2023

The Asian Youth Orchestra is an award-winning, tuition-free summer programme that brings together over 100 talented young musicians from 11 Asian countries to study and perform under celebrated conductors and solo artists, and has played over 400 concerts worldwide to critical acclaim.

BACKING VOCALIST, SONGWRITER, JINGLE SINGER, AND APPOINTED AS A PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Congratulations to Leow Yee Xing on your achievements as a backing vocalist, songwriter, jingle singer, and for being appointed as a production assistant. Yee Xing served 17 production houses and various local and international leading artistes, including companies such as Astro, YouTuber DISSY, Queenzy from M-Girls and many others.