LKC FES Final Year Project Poster Competition and Industry Interaction Day

Front row, from left: LKC FES Deputy Dean Assoc Prof Ts Dr Lee Kim Yee, IOS Services Sdn Bhd representative Ir Dr Cheong Thiam Fook, LKC FES Dean Prof Ts Dr Yap Wun She, Assoc Prof Ir Dr Lim Boon Han, and LKC FES Deputy Dean Assoc Prof Ir Dr Ling Lloyd with guests, lecturers, staff and students

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) hosted its biannual Final Year Project (FYP) Poster Competition and Industry Interaction Day on 12 September 2024 at UTAR Sungai Long Campus. The event brought together final-year students, faculty members, and industry professionals for a day of innovation, collaboration, and recognition. Students presented their research and engineering solutions to real-world problems, while industry experts offered guidance and explored potential partnerships.

The morning session was dedicated to both the Industry Interaction Day and the judging of the FYP Poster Competition. Students had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from 27 companies, namely AdoreSys Sdn Bhd, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, ATC Surface Finishing Sdn Bhd, Auto Count Sdn Bhd, Belleza Dulce Sdn Bhd, Boilermech Sdn Bhd, Cenergi SEA, Cheng Hua Engineering Works Sdn Bhd, Daikin Applied (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Dindings Poultry Processing Sdn Bhd, Eco Power Synergy Sdn Bhd, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd, Greatech Integration (M) Sdn Bhd, Hanson Building Materials Malaysia Sdn Bhd, IFP Engineering Consultancy Sdn Bhd, Jati Tinggi Holding Sdn Bhd, JF Microtechnology Sdn Bhd, J.U.B.M Sdn Bhd, L7 True Projex Sdn Bhd, Mynext by TalentCorp, Numac Machinery Sdn Bhd, Sepakat Setia Perunding Sdn Bhd, Sincerely Dyeing & Finishing Sdn Bhd, TCS Construction Sdn Bhd, Top-Mech Elevator Sdn Bhd, Treehouz Asia Sdn Bhd, and Vital Healthcare Sdn Bhd.

These industry professionals provided invaluable feedback on student projects and explored future collaboration and internship possibilities. Many students found this interaction to be a crucial learning experience, as it gave them direct insights into the expectations and realities of their chosen industries.

Alongside the industry engagement, the FYP Poster Competition took place. A total of 62 posters were shortlisted for presentation, covering a diverse range of disciplines across nine academic tracks. These tracks included Department of Architecture & Sustainable Design (DASD), Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences (DMAS), Department of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering (DMBE), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (D3E), Department of Computing (DC), Department of Surveying (DS), Department of Civil Engineering (DCI), Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering (DMME), and Department of Chemical Engineering (DCL). The competition allowed students to demonstrate their technical skills and creativity in addressing complex real-world challenges.

The judges, comprising 21 experts from both academia and industry, evaluated the posters based on their content, design, and the students’ oral presentations. Projects were assessed not only for their technical rigour but also for their practical applications, with particular emphasis on how well students communicated their ideas and findings.

The judges of the FYP Poster Competition

As the morning session concluded, the panel completed their evaluations, and the event transitioned into the afternoon, where the awards ceremony took place.

Prof Yap delivering his speech

The afternoon session began with an inspiring speech from LKC FES Dean Prof Ts Dr Yap Wun She. He highlighted the purpose of the event, saying, “The poster competition is designed to help our students enhance their communication skills, particularly in condensing their research findings and delivering the message clearly to different audiences.”

He added, “I want to congratulate all the students and encourage them to carry forward the spirit of creativity and innovation beyond their studies.”

The IOS Award Ceremony followed after Prof Yap’s speech, recognising the university’s top-performing students. IOS Services Sdn Bhd representative, Ir Dr Cheong Thiam Fook presented the IOS Best Graduate Award and IOS Top Student Award to the award winners.

Fifth from the left: Ir Dr Cheong with the award recipients

IOS Best Graduate Award

Recipient Name	Programme
Khor Yin Loon	Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
Cheong How Pin	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Huan Jing Xun	Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

IOS Top Student Award

Recipient Name	Programme
Chew Zhi Qi	Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
Sit Yen Hong	Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
Liew Zi Yue	Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
Leong Yik Kang	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Liew Kai Hin	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Tan Pin Liang	Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Joel Lim Yi Hong	Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours
Michael Lim Chun Jie	Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours
Tiew Mang Kit	Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

All IOS Best Graduate Award recipients received a cash prize of RM1,000 and all IOS Top Student Award recipients received RM300 cash prize.

These awards acknowledged the students’ hard work and dedication, setting the stage for their future success in the industry.

Next, the winners of the FYP Poster Competition were announced, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards presented for each track. The winners received cash prizes, with RM300 awarded to Gold winners, RM200 to Silver winners, and RM100 to Bronze winners. Additionally, a special Most-Liked Poster Award was presented, determined by popular vote, with the winner receiving RM150 and a certificate.

The award winners in each track were recognised for their technical ingenuity and problem-solving abilities, with projects that demonstrated both academic excellence and practical relevance. These outstanding students not only excelled in their respective fields but also impressed the panel of judges with their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

The winners are as follows:

Winners of Track One

Track 1: Department of Architecture & Sustainable Design (DASD)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Long Chee Seng	The Arcway Center - Gurney Community Center	Ar Sam Chin Sing, Mr Lim Yekey, Ar Tan Yung Ren
Silver	Seah Ewe Yi	UNA - Penang Performing Art Center	Ar Sam Chin Sing, Mr Lim Yekey, Ar Tan Yung Ren
Bronze	Yau Lye Shiuen	Playspace - Family Recreation Centre	Ar Sam Chin Sing, Mr Lim Yekey, Ar Tan Yung Ren

Winners of Track Two

Track 2: Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences (DMAS)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Lim Yu Jiun	An Unsupervised Machine Learning Approach for Heart Disease Prediction	Mr Loh Wing Son
Silver	UECM3544 Group 5 - Chong Jia Tzer, Wee Jia Ying, Thean Hui San	Algorithm Futures Trading: Turtle Trading Strategy	Assoc Prof Dr Goh Yong Kheng
Bronze	Chong Ke Ying	Predictive Modelling for Disease Diagnosis Based on Patient Symptoms	Mr Loh Wing Son

Winners of Track Three

Track 3: Department of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering (DMBE)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Wong Chi Heim	Design and development of an assistive hand orthosis for hand and finger motor training	Ts Dr Loo Joo Ling, Mr Chong Yu Zheng
Silver	Cherrie Ting Li Fay	Development of wearable inertial sensor system for postural sway analysis	Dr Chan Siow Cheng, Ms Tan Yin Qing
Bronze	Chavez Chin Zhee Ming	Design of a swimming small soft robot for underwater applications	Dr Low Jen Hahn

Winners of Track Four

Track 4: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (D3E)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Joshua Wee Khui Ren	Design and Develop Smart Air-Conditioning Controller For Achieving Energy Saving	Assoc Prof Ir Dr Wong Jianhui
Silver	Goh Yong Yee	A Comparative Study of Spinning Reserves and Energy Storage Systems in Power Grid Application	Assoc Prof Ts Dr Stella Morris
Bronze	Chua Shi Jian	IoT-Enabled Hydroponic Farming: A Solution for HighTemperature Regions	Ts Dr See Yuen Chark

Winners of Track Five

Track 5: Department of Computing (DC)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Agnes Tan Sze Wei	Metaverse-Based Learning with Mixed Reality for Physics Education Using Constructivism Approach	Ts Lee Chen Kang
Silver	Chan Jia Jun	Smart Hydroponics: An IoT and AI-Driven Mobile Solution for Urban Farming	Ts Dr See Yuen Chark, Ts Dr Sugumaran Nallusamy
Bronze	Yeak Si Yu	Dementia Diagnosis Prediction System: Leveraging Machine Learning for Early Detection	Assoc Prof Ts Dr Lee Poh Foong, Ts Dr Lee Chen Kang

Winners of Track Six

Track 6: Department of Surveying (DS)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Koh Yen Zi	Explore Building Information Modelling (BIM) Application and Performance in the Malaysian Construction Industry	Ts Dr Ooi Kean Thong
Silver	Siow Hui Lin	Exploring the Fire Safety Awareness among Building End Users of Malaysian Universities	Mr Leong Chung Sum
Bronze	Liow Loke Mui	Acceptance of New Sustainable Building Materials - Agriculture Waste: A Sustainable Development Approach in the Malaysian Construction Industry	Ts Naziatul Syima binti Mahbob

Winners of Track Seven

Track 7: Department of Civil Engineering (DCI)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Chung Xiao Yen	Study on the Implementation of Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) in Malaysia	Ir Ts Wong Chee Fui
Silver	Lim Wei Tang	Effect of Different Aspect Ratios of Barchip Polypropylene Fibre Reinforced High-Strength Lightweight Concrete Incorporating of Crushed LECA	Assoc Prof Ir Ts Dr Yew Ming Kun
Bronze	Shio Zin-E	Strength Properties of Mortar Containing Green Glass Waste with Chemical Additives as Partial Replacement of Sand	Assoc Prof Ir Dr Lim Jee Hock

Winners of Track Eight

Track 8: Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering (DMME)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Tey Shu Qi	Direct Ink Writing of Alumina Structure	Ts Dr Khaw Chwin Chieh
Silver	Ginny Ngu Xiao Tong	Design a smart IoT Rotating Bed for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	Dr Lee Poh Foong
Bronze	Gam Kheng Shiang	Vibration Analysis for Early Detection of Bearing Failures	Dr Kam Heng Keong

Winners of Track Nine

Track 9: Department of Chemical Engineering (DCL)
Prize	Name	Project Title	Supervisors
Gold	Wong Wei Xuan	Organosolv Pretreatment of Organic Sludge into ValueAdded Products	Assoc Prof Dr Steven Lim
Silver	Choo Ee Hui	Recovery of Valuable Metals from Mining Tailings	Dr Ng Law Yong
Bronze	Wong Jun Ning	Synthesis of Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production	Assoc Prof Dr Steven Lim

Dr Lee with Most-Liked Poster winner Seah Ewe Yi

Gold prize winner for Track One: Long Chee Seng

After winning the Gold prize for Track One, Long Chee Seng said, “I am honoured and thrilled to have received this award; it feels great to see my hard work pay off.”

Gold prize winner for Track Two: Lim Yu Jiun

Upon receiving the Gold prize for Track Two, Lim Yu Jiun expressed, “I am incredibly grateful to my supervisors for their guidance. Thank you for helping me achieve this award. I feel like all my efforts have truly paid off.”

Gold prize winner for Track Three: Wong Chi Heim

After winning the Gold prize for Track Three, Wong Chi Heim shared, “I’m overjoyed to have won this competition, and I sincerely thank my family, supervisors, and friends for their unwavering support.”

Gold prize winner for Track Five Agnes Tan Sze Wei

Agnes Tan Sze Wei, after being named the Gold prize winner for Track Five, stated, “I’m thrilled to be the champion of the Track Five category. Thus, I would like to convey my heartful thanks to my supervisor for supporting me throughout my project and poster work—my efforts have truly paid off.”

Gold prize winner for Track Six Koh Yen Zi

After receiving the Gold prize for Track Six, Koh Yen Zi remarked, “I’m so happy to receive this award. I would like to thank my supervisor and friends for their support. Also, I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to believe in themselves.”

Track Seven Gold Prize winner Chung Xiao Yen

Reflecting on her win for Track Seven, Chung Xiao Yen commented, “I didn’t expect this, but I’m very happy and thankful to my supervisors for their guidance, as well as my friends, family, and boyfriend for their support.”

Tey Shu Qi, Gold prize winner of Track Eight

Tey Shu Qi, after winning the Gold prize for Track Eight, mentioned, “I’m delighted to have achieved this recognition and I’m grateful to my supervisors, friends, and seniors for their constant support.”

Gold prize winner for Track Nine Wong Wei Xuan

After securing the Gold prize for Track Nine, Wong Wei Xuan said, "I’m really happy to win this award, and I’d like to thank my supervisors, friends, and coursemates for their encouragement and support.”

The event concluded with a group photo session, capturing the joyful moments shared by students, faculty members, and industry representatives. The FYP Poster Competition and Industry Interaction Day once again proved to be a vital part of the LKC FES experience, providing students with the opportunity to showcase their talents while gaining valuable feedback from industry professionals.