ICMEAS 2025 Speakers
Prof. Mohd Hamdi Bin Abd Shukor Universiti Malaya, Malaysia |
Title of the speech: From Fundamental Research to Automated Solutions: Developing Advanced Engineering Devices Abstract: The Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing (AMMP), University of Malaya, is bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical application through the development of innovative, automated engineering devices. Stemming from earlier research initiatives, this work focuses on precision and specialized machines designed to enhance efficiency and productivity. Key developments include modular CNC lathe and gantry machines, integrated with a smart lubrication system, tailored for educational purposes and use in small and medium enterprises. The Automated Thermo-Cyclic Dipping Machine, a specialized apparatus for automated thermal testing of dental materials, exemplifies successful commercialization and is currently utilized in dental research facilities nationwide. Furthermore, the development of a Micro-pulsed Jet Minimal Quantity Lubrication system addresses lubrication challenges in metal cutting, while a novel Powder-based Physical Vapor Deposition system advances thin film deposition techniques. These projects demonstrate a successful transition from research and development to commercial realization, overcoming the challenges often associated with translating research into tangible, automated solutions. Brief Bio: Professor Hamdi earned his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from Imperial College London and a Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Management from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK. He further pursued his Doctor of Engineering degree at Kyoto University, Japan, under the prestigious Japanese government scholarship (Monbusho). His academic career began in 1995 at Universiti Malaya (UM), where he advanced through the ranks, being promoted to Associate Professor in 2006, Full Professor in 2010, Senior Professor in 2014, Senior Most Professor in 2019, and ultimately Distinguished Professor in 2021.Professor Hamdi served as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at UM from 2009 to 2011 and later became the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) from 2011 to 2014. In 2019-2020, he was seconded to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as Vice-Chancellor before returning to UM, where he held the position of Vice-Chancellor until 2023. Currently, Professor Hamdi is a board member and Vice President of the International Association of Universities (IAU), an organization under UNESCO. He also serves on the Board of Directors of PICORP LTD, a publicly listed company in Malaysia, as well as sits on the Board of Trustees of The University of Sharjah, UAE. His past roles include board memberships with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and the ASEAN University Network (AUN). He was the chairman of the Board of Directors for METEOR Group as well as the UKM Holding. He currently sits on the Board of Zecttron Sdn Bhd, a spin off company.
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Prof. Kai Cheng Brunel University, UK |
Brief Bio: Professor Cheng has had a distinguished career in manufacturing science and engineering, with extensive academic and research contributions.Appointed Chair Professor in Manufacturing Systems and Head of the Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering Department at Brunel University London in May 2006, he built his expertise through work with UK and European industries and international institutions. His academic journey began at Harbin Institute of Technology, where he earned a BEng (Hons) 1st class (1983) and MSc Distinction (1988), later serving as an assistant lecturer and lecturer (1983–1990). He pursued a PhD and postdoc with Professor Brian Rowe at Liverpool John Moores University (1990–1995), followed by roles as senior lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University (1995–1999), reader (1999), and professor (2001) at Leeds Metropolitan University. He became a Chartered Engineer (2000), and a Fellow of IET (2004) and IMechE (2006).
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ICMEAS Past Speakers
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Prof. Jianrong Tan Academician of CAE Member Zhejiang University, China |
Prof. Guofa Wang Academician of CAE Member Chief Scientist of China Coal Science and Industry Corporation, China |
Prof. Dan Zhang York University, Canada |
Prof. Xinjun Liu Tsinghua University, China |
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Prof. Makoto Iwasaki Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan |
Prof. Ruxu Du South China University of Technology, China |
Prof. Ian McAndrew Capitol Technology University, USA |
Prof. Y. Lawrence Yao Columbia University, USA |
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Prof. Harijono Djojodihardjo Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia |
Prof. Valeriy Vyatkin Luleå University of Technology, Sweden |
Prof. Bingfeng Ju Zhejiang University, China |
Prof. Guodong Yin Southeast University, China |
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Prof. Kyle Jiang Haina Power System Research Center of Zhejiang Tsinghua Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, China |
Prof. Peter X. Liu Carleton University, Canada |
Prof. Zhufeng Shao Tsinghua University, China |
Prof. Zengguang Hou Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
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Prof. Zhifeng Liu Jilin University, China |
Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China |
Prof. Yong Zhao Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan |
Prof. Jian Huang Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China |
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Prof. Mohd Hamdi Bin Abd Shukor University of Malaya, Malaysia |
Prof. M. Chandrasekaran Vels University, India |
Prof. Alvo Aabloo Institute of Technology,
University of Tartu, Estonia |
Prof. Dmitry Uglanov Samara National Research University, Russia |
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Prof. Qiaokang Liang Hunan University, China |
Dr. Tan Zhang Shenzhen Technology University, China |
Dr.Wilhelm Pfleging Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany |
