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Engineering Students Promote Planetary Health in Urban Poor Communities

By Dr Yoon Li Wan
In collaboration with the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health through the course “Community Service for Planetary Health”, engineering students addressed multifaceted challenges in the urban-poor Desa Mentari community. They conducted health awareness workshops for children, focusing on personal…
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Harnessing Hydrogen: Road to a Sustainable Future

By Dr. Bidattul Syirat Zainal & Prof. Ir. Ong Hwai Chyuan

Recently, the government has shown support for hydrogen energy, the future of the energy transition towards achieving net zero emissions. The question is, how can this hydrogen energy be produced, and what are the main challenges faced by the industrial players?

Unlocking the Future: Pioneering Optical Sensors

Unlocking the Future: Pioneering Optical Sensors

By Ts. Dr Nor Akmar binti Mohd Yahya
Explore the transformative potential of nanomaterials in optical sensing. From metal oxides to organic polymers, discover their unique properties driving advancements in healthcare and environmental monitoring.
Achieving SDGs Through Civil Engineering: A Blueprint

Achieving SDGs Through Civil Engineering: A Blueprint

By Associate Professor Ir Dr Ali Najah Ahmed Al Mahfoodh & Associate Professor Dr Daniel Looi Ting Wee
Civil engineers are essential for infrastructure development, playing key roles in planning, designing, and maintaining structures vital for society's well-being and economic progress. Globally recognized, they contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on economic…
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Cold Emails: A Collaboration Cheat Code?

By Ir Dr Savier Kong Zong Yang
Could cold emails help you obtain the academic opportunities you seek?
Discovering Professional Ethics

Discovering Professional Ethics

By Professor Ir Satesh Namasivayam
Uncover how Sunway engineering students delve into professional ethics with guidance from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.
Visualising Complex Engineering Problems

Visualising Complex Engineering Problems

By Professor Ir Satesh Namasivayam
Learn how the “Show & Tell” approach can visualise complex engineering theories.
Application of Computer Vision Techniques

Computer Vision Techniques

By Professor Lau Sian Lun
Discover the groundbreaking utilisation of computer vision techniques in this analysis of fuel injector performance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, A Viable Solution For Mapping Radiation Anomalies

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, A Viable Solution For Mapping Radiation Anomalies

By Professor Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
In the event of a nuclear incident, crisis management is needed. The most important of which is to survey or assess the release of any radionuclides.
The Power of Nanotechnology: Small Yet Wonderful

The Power of Nanotechnology: Small Yet Wonderful

By Professor Saidur Rahman & Professor Adarsh Kumar Pandey
Nanotechnology implies designing and developing structures, devices, and systems at nanoscale levels with a dimension of less than 100 nanometers. One nanometer is equivalent to 100 millionth of a millimetre. Find out about the power of nanotechnology in energy storage and conversion, heat removal…
Turning Waste into Watts - Rethinking Plastic Waste

Turning Waste into Watts

By Professor Mohammad Khalid
Like many countries, Malaysia faces a severe plastic pollution problem as over 1 million tons of plastic waste is mismanaged annually. This plastic debris contaminates land, waterways and even the air. However, researchers at Sunway University are pioneering an innovative plastic upcycling…
Power Electronics: The Key to Reducing Global Warming?

Is Power Electronics The Key to Reducing Global Warming?

By Professor M A Hannan
Global energy consumption is increasing dramatically and will likely continue to do so. The primary energy source is still fossil fuel, causing global warming. Power electronic technologies offer high reliability and efficient renewable energy conversion, helping mitigate harmful global emissions.