Malaysia-Japan International Institute Technology (MJIIT)
Vehicle System Engineering (VSE)
Vehicle System Engineering iKohza (VSE iKohza), established in 2012, focuses on next-generation mobility technologies, particularly intelligent vehicle systems, autonomous driving support, and alternative fuels for diesel engines. It combines academic research with real-world application, aiming to develop innovative solutions that can be commercialized. The iKohza fosters close collaboration among members and international collaborators to cultivate technical excellence.
Basic Information
iKohza Name: Vehicle System Engineering (VSE)
Leader's Name and Title: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fauzan Ahmad
Deputy Leader (if any):
Main Contact Email: fauzan.kl@utm.my
Location/Office: G3 Laboratory
Website or Social Media (if available): https://mjiit.utm.my/research-vehicle/
Research Focus Areas
Main Research Themes/Keywords :
Vehicle System Engineering iKohza (VSE iKohza), established in 2012, focuses on next-generation mobility technologies, particularly intelligent vehicle systems, autonomous driving support, and alternative fuels for diesel engines. It combines academic research with real-world application, aiming to develop innovative solutions that can be commercialized. The iKohza fosters close collaboration among members and international collaborators to cultivate technical excellence.
Description of Research Focus Areas :
- Hydrogen, Water Emulsion, Diesel Engine, Advanced Driver Assistance System, Signal & Image Processing,
Facilities and Equipment
| NO | EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY | DESCRIPTIONS |
| 1 | Engine dynamometer | Able to measure engine performance (in-cylinder pressure, BTE, BSFC) and emissions (Smoke Opacity, NOx, CO, CO2, HC) |
| 2 | Roller dynamometer | Able to measure vehicle performance and emissions. |
| 3 | Industrial burner | Able to measure burner performance and emissions. |
| 4 | Fuel properties measurement | Kinematic viscosity, calorific value, acid number, water content. |
| 5 | Motion capture and biosignal measurement | Kinematics and biomechanics pose analysis |
| 6 | Hardware-in-the-Loop system | Hardware and software-in-the-loop prototyping mainframe |
Research Projects
List of Ongoing/Recent Projects or Grants:
- Infusion of Hydrogen Nano-Bubble in Diesel Fuel for Enhancement of Combustion Performance
- Development of Connected Autonomous Vehicles Simulator for Safety Testing Using High- Fidelity Digital Twins Framework
- Autonomous Vehicle Odometry Tracking for Accurate Pose Estimation In Sparse environment navigation
Research Outputs
Selected Publications :
| NO | YEAR/QUARTILE/IF | AUTHORS/TITLE/VOL/YEAR/PAGES |
| 1 |
2025 Q1 IF: 6.7 |
Hasbullah Abdul Rahman, Nur Atiqah Ramlan, Wira Jazair Yahya, Mohamad Qayyum Mohd Tamam, A comparative analysis of mixing methods for real time emulsion fuel supply systems for common-rail fuel injection diesel engine, Fuel, Vol 381 (2025), pp 133469. |
| 2 |
2025 Q1 IF: 6.7 |
Muhammad Adib Abdul Rashid, Ahmad Muhsin Ithnin, Wira Jazair Yahya, Wan Nur Izzati Wan Mahdi, Nurul Aiyshah Mazlan, Abdullah Aiman Zulmajdi, Dhani Avianto Sugeng, Kinoshita Eiji, Emulsifier-free B50 biodiesel-water-ethanol emulsion fuel: A study on combustion characteristics, fuel performance, and emissions, Fuel, Vol 392 (2025), pp 134873 |
| 3 |
2025 Q1 IF: 8.1 |
Frendy Rian Saputro, Ahmad Muhsin Ithnin, Dhani Avianto Sugeng, Wan Nur Izzati Wan Mahdi, Wira Jazair Yahya, Wargiantoro Prabowo, Trisno Anggoro, Erlan Rosyadi, Effects of oxyhydrogen enrichment on diesel engine performance and emissions using B35 and its water-in-biodiesel emulsion, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 142, (2025) 109-121 |
| 4 |
2025 Q1 IF: 8.1 |
Wan Nur Izzati Wan Mahdi, Ahmad Muhsin Ithnin, Wira Jazair Yahya, Dhani Avianto Sugeng, Frendy Rian Saputro, Muhammad Adib Abdul Rashid, A comparative review of alternative fuels: Diesel-HHO and diesel-hydrogen via enrichment method in diesel engines application, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 120, (2025) 444-472 |
Patents (if any):
| NO | NAME OF PATENT | STATUS OF PATENT | PATENT NUMBER |
| 1 | A System for Producing an Emulsion | Filling | PI2022004573 |
| 2 | A System for Treating Palm Oil Mill Effluent | Granted | UI2015701995 |
| 3 | A Method for Controlling a Vehicle Steer by Wire System | Granted | PI2013700998 |
| 4 | A Fuel Emulsification System | Granted | UI2014702681 |
| 5 | A Method of Detection and Warning System for Motorcycle Vehicular Collision Avoidance (DEWAMCA) | Filing | PI2017001216 |
| 6 | A method for supplying non-surfactant emulsion fuel | Filing | PI2018000086 |
| 7 | A method of controlling emulsion fuel delivery from an emulsion fuel supply system for diesel powered vehicle | Filing | PI2018000465 |
| 8 | A refractometer with optical cascaded multimode interference structures | Patent Pending | PI2022006397 |
Collaboration and Outreach
| NO | COLLABORATION PARTNER | TYPE OF COLLABORATION | DETAILS |
| 1 | Kagoshima University | Joint Programs/Student Exchanges |
- JST NEXUS Young Researcher Exchange Program 2025 - MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application |
| 2 | Yamaguchi University | Joint Programs/Student Exchanges |
- JST NEXUS Young Researcher Exchange Program 2025 - MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application |
| 3 | Okayama University | Joint Program |
- MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application |
| 4 | Meiji University | Joint Program |
- MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application |
| 5 | Herriot Watt University Malaysia | Joint Program |
- MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application - Students Joint Supervision |
| 6 | University of Brighton | Joint Program |
- MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration |
| 7 | RTES Technology (M) Sdn Bhd | Industrial Engagement |
- Licensing Agreement - MJL Research Grant Collaboration - IST HiCOE Research Grant Collaboration - MSE-NEXUS Research Collaboration Grant Application |
Members
| No. | Name | Position | Area of Expertise |
| 1 | A.P. Dr. Fauzan Ahmad | Head of iKohza | Nanomaterials, optical sensors |
| 2 | A.P. Ir. Ts. Dr. Wira Jazair Yahya | Academic Staff | Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engine |
| 3 | A.P. Dr. Mohd Azizi Abdul Rahman | Academic Staff | Robotics, Applied AI and Biosignal Processing |
| 4 | Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Hatta Mohammed Ariff | Academic Staff | Vehicle Dynamic Control, System Modeling and Applied AI |
| 5 | Ts. A.P. Dr. Ahmad Muhsin bin Ithnin | Academic Staff | Combustion, Hydrogen, Engineering Design, Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engine |
| 6 | A. P. Dr. Istas Fahrurrazi B. Nusyirwan | Academic Staff | air traffic systems surveillance, real time data collection system, data fusion and data analytics solution |
| 7 | Dr. Sonachalam. M | Postdocs | Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engine |
| 8 | Aluyah binti Sipi | PhD | Incorporation of Hydrogen Nano-Bubble in a Water Emulsified Fuel for Emissions Reduction of Compression Ignition Engine |
| 9 | Mohd Zhafri Jamil Abdul Nazir | PhD | Infusion of Hydrogen Nano-Bubble in Diesel Fuel for Emissions Reduction |
| 10 | Kurnia Fajar Adhi Sukra | PhD | Slagging Propensity: Trends, Challenges, and Predictive Methodologies for Biomass and Renewable Fuels |
| 11 | Ili Fatimah Abdul Razak | PhD | RealTime Water Emulsion Fuel Supply System (RTES) for Industrial Burner Application |
| 12 | Nurul Aiyshah Mazlan | PhD | Real-Time Non-Surfactant Emulsion Fuel Supply System (RTES) without Ultrasonic Agitation |
| 13 | Mohamed Shukri Mohamed Ismail | Master |
Effect of long duration operation of diesel electric generator fuelled with diesel-crude palm oil blend emulsion on carbon deposits and lubrication oil deterioration |
| 14 | Wargiantoro Prabowo | Master | Performance and Emissions of a Diesel Generator Fueled with Emulsifier-Free of Plastic Pyroliytic Oil Emulsion |
| 15 |
Muhammad Samsul Maarif |
Master |
Prediction Of Emissions For Gasoline Engine Fuelled With Gasoline-Biofuel Blends Using Machine Learning |
| 16 |
Wan Muhammad Hafeez Bin Wan Azree |
PhD | Robust Autonomous Vehicle Localization in Rain and Fog Using Deep Learning and Inertial Sensor Fusion |
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