A convergence of curiosity, creativity, and career opportunity took centre stage on 8 May 2025 as Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) organised its Final Year Project (FYP) Poster Competition and Industry Interaction Day for the February 2025 trimester at UTAR Sungai Long Campus. The event transformed the university’s multipurpose hall into a vibrant platform for research discovery and industry engagement, underscoring the university’s commitment to producing practice-ready graduates.
Organisers and judges at the event
The event was officially opened by Assoc Prof Ts Dr Lee Kim Yee, Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training of LKC FES. In his speech, he lauded the initiative as a platform not only for academic excellence but also for sharpening communication skills and professional confidence. “We organised this competition to help our students enhance their communication abilities, particularly in articulating their research in a concise and compelling manner,” he stated.
Dr Lee delivering his speech
Held alongside the poster competition, the Industry Interaction Day brought together 24 organisations from engineering, construction, consultancy, and manufacturing sectors. Companies such as Dindings Tyson Sdn Bhd, Genting Malaysia Berhad, H&H First Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd, Neway Valve (M) Sdn Bhd, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (S) Pte Ltd, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Unit Concept Sdn Bhd, Advancecon Holdings Berhad, Chin Hin Group Berhad, DCAP Sdn Bhd, GrandPine Capital Sdn Bhd, Infinite EPC Sdn Bhd, Innovergy Engineering Sdn Bhd, Makna Setia Sdn Bhd, Salcon Engineering Berhad, Stampede Solution Sdn Bhd, Tianma Precision Sdn Bhd, Worldline International, and YTL Cement set up interactive booths to connect with students, provide career advice, and accept résumé submissions. Some even conducted on-the-spot interviews.
The event was also made possible through the generous support of its sponsored industry partners. These included Dindings Tyson, Resorts World Genting, H&H First Consultancy Group, Neway, Tech-Store, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering, Unit Concept, Advancecon, Chin Hin, DCAP, GrandPine Capital, Infinite, Innovergy, Makna Setia, Salcon, Stampede Solution, Worldline, YTL Cement, and Tianma Precision. Their sponsorship was a strong testament to the spirit of collaboration and their investment in future talent.
Across nine tracks, students displayed their final-year research projects through visually engaging posters and concise oral presentations. Their work was evaluated by a panel of 26 judges comprising experts from both academia and industry. Judging criteria focused on clarity, originality, technical depth, presentation quality, and impact. Each track awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes worth RM300, RM200, and RM100 respectively, while a special “Most-liked Poster” award—voted by attendees—offered a RM150 cash prize and certificate.
The winners are as follows:
Winners of track one
Track 1: Department of Architecture & Sustainable Design (DASD) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Cho Chi Kei |
Re-Gen |
Mr Yap Kee Leong, Mr Abd Muluk bin Abd Manan, Ar Chaw Boon Kit |
Silver |
Wong Yun Ros |
The Carver - Wood Carving Training Center |
Ar Chaw Boon Kit, Mr Abd Muluk bin Abd Manan, Mr Yap Kee Leong |
Bronze |
Ler Teck Ho |
Re-Orchestrating Malay cultural flow. |
Ar Chaw Boon Kit, Mr Abd Muluk bin Abd Manan, Mr Yap Kee Leong |
Winners of Track Two
Track 2: Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences (DMAS) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Tan Han Shen |
Mathematics and Software for Analysing Regular Polyhedra |
Dr Liew How Hui |
Silver |
Choong Eugene |
A Hybrid of Technical Analysis and Machine Learning Techniques in Forex Markets |
Mr Tan Zong Ming, Ts Loh Wing Son |
Bronze |
Chee Zi Han, Christine Kwak Jing Xuan, Fong En Ru, Moo Jhan Fai (Presenter) |
A New Whole-Life Dog Insurance: PAWS |
Mr Tan Zong Ming |
Winners of Track Three
Track 3: Department of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering (DMBE) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Ooi Soo Jack |
Development of an Outdoor Mobile Robot Base |
Ir Dr Danny Ng Wee Kiat, Assoc Prof Dr Kwan Ban Hoe |
Silver |
Justin Too Shun Yang |
Identification of Nutrient Deficiencies in Banana Plants using Machine Learning |
Ts Dr Lee Jer Vui, Assoc Prof Dr Kwan Ban Hoe |
Bronze |
Chuah Yi Ye |
Monitor Glucose with Sweat at Your Fingertip |
Ir Prof Dr Chee Pei Song, Dr Tan Chun Hui |
Winners of Track Four
Track 4: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (D3E) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Lee Wei Liang |
HeartGuardian AI: IoT-Driven Monitoring System for Early Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection |
Ts Dr See Yuen Chark |
Silver |
Teh Jin En |
CGAN-Augmented Visible Light Communication for Accurate Indoor Positioning System |
Ts Dr See Yuen Chark |
Bronze |
Wong Ke Xin |
Self-Powered Flexible Humidity Sensor Based on Moisture-induced Electric Generation |
Dr Tan Chun Hui |
Winners of Track Five
Track 5: Department of Internet Engineering and Computer Science (DIECS) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Kee You Wen |
Deep Learning-based Mobile App for Food Label Analysis and Personalized Nutrition Insights |
Ms Beh Hooi Ching |
Silver |
Samantha Yeep Yan Zhi |
A Web Application for Vehicle Maintenance and Management |
Ms Beh Hooi Ching |
Bronze |
Eivonne Goh Yee Fang |
Mobile Application to Facilitate Carpooling Among University Student |
Dr Too Chian Wen |
Winners of Track Six
Track 6: Department of Surveying (DS) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Boo Sheen Berg |
Long-Term Environmental Sustainability through Green Building Practices: A Focus on Achieving Sustainable Excellence |
Ir Dr Lew Yoke Lian |
Silver |
Ling Xin Yu |
Retirement Villages in Klang Valley, Malaysia: Acceptance, Barriers, and Strategies |
Sr Dr Wong Phui Fung |
Bronze |
Katthy Chen Kai Xin |
Promoting Sustainable Practices: A Study on the Adoption of Green Technologies in Klang Valley Construction |
Ts Naziatul Syima binti Mahbob |
Winners of Track Seven
Track 7: Department of Civil Engineering (DCI) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Yew Tian Kun |
Development of Sea Level Rise Prediction Models for Islands in the Straits of Malacca |
Gs Dr Lim Ming Han, Gs Dr Lee Yee Ling |
Silver |
Ng Yong Le |
Assessing the Temporal Changes of Urban Heat Islands in Capital Cities of Southeast Asia |
Gs Dr Lim Ming Han, Ir Prof Dr Huang Yuk Feng |
Bronze |
Wong Yen Pheng |
Optimising Coagulation-Flocculation with Alum Using Response Surface Methodology in Turbidity and Colour Removal |
Dr Gan Chin Heng |
Winners of Track Eight
Track 8: Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering (DMME) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Pan Qi Pang |
A Comparative Study of Debinding Strategies for LDPE Binder Removal From Zirconia Ceramics |
Ir Dr Ting Chen Hunt |
Silver |
Tan Yiwei |
Development of a prototype for alcohol detection system for enhanced driver safety |
Assoc Prof Ts Dr Lee Poh Foong |
Bronze |
Ling Dai Hong |
Performance study of a hybrid solar PV-T system |
Assoc Prof Dr Rubina Bahar |
Winners of Track Nine
Track 9: Department of Chemical Engineering (DCL) |
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Prize |
Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Gold |
Khoo Ker Inn |
Optimizing the Recovery of Valuable Rare Earth Elements from the Mining Tailings |
Dr Ng Law Yong |
Silver |
Victor Sam Kai Xian |
White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus) Mycelium and Agriculture Waste as Packaging Materials |
Dr Woo Kwan Kit, Dr Shuit Siew Hoong |
Bronze |
Lee Wei Loon |
Investigation of Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents for Hexavalent Chromium Removal from Water |
Dr Ng Yee Sern |
Winners of Most-Liked Poster
Most-Liked Poster |
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Name(s) |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s) |
Chee Zi Han, Christine Kwak Jing Xuan, Fong En Ru, Moo Jhan Fai |
A New Whole-Life Dog Insurance: PAWS |
Mr Tan Zong Ming |
Cho Chi Kei
Cho Chi Kei from the Department of Architecture & Sustainable Design (Track 1) received the Gold award and expressed appreciation to supervisors and peers for their guidance throughout the project.
Tan Han Shen
Tan Han Shen from the Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences (Track 2) was grateful for the recognition and thanked his supervisor, friends, and family for their unwavering support.
Ooi Soo Jack
Gold winner from the Department of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering (Track 3), Ooi Soo Jack, acknowledged the support of mentors and peers in helping him achieve this milestone.
Lee Wei Liang
Lee Wei Liang from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Track 4) appreciated the recognition and credited his supervisor and classmates for their insights and collaboration.
Kee You Wen
Kee You Wen from the Department of Internet Engineering and Computer Science (Track 5) thanked her supervisor and team for their motivation and support throughout the project.
Boo Sheen Berg
Boo Sheen Berg, who won Gold in the Department of Surveying (Track 6), expressed sincere thanks to his supervisor and faculty for their mentorship and encouragement.
Yew Tian Kun
Yew Tian Kun from the Department of Civil Engineering (Track 7) was honoured by the award and extended gratitude to his supervisor and peers for their guidance.
Pan Qi Pang
Gold recipient Pan Qi Pang from the Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering (Track 8) thanked his supervisor and supporters for their contribution to his success.
Khoo Ker Inn
Khoo Ker Inn from the Department of Chemical Engineering (Track 9) felt thankful for the recognition and credited her supervisor, family, and friends for their support.
To acknowledge the industry’s role in supporting the event, Dr Lee presented souvenirs to company representatives and extended heartfelt thanks for their commitment to student development and university-industry cooperation.
Dr Lee presenting souvenirs to the industry partners
As the day drew to a close, with smiles, handshakes, and the sharing of contacts and ideas, the event stood as a powerful reminder of the value of connecting academic innovation with real-world opportunity.
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