3rd Malaysia-Japan Tribology Symposium

by | Aug 11, 2014 | Journal & Conference

The 3rd Malaysia-Japan Tribology Symposium, was held on 12-14 November 2014 as part of MJIIT-JUC Joint International Symposium 2014 (MJJIS 2014).

Schedule

For the complete program (including the scheduled events for both MJJIS 2014 and MJTS 2014), please download the program (.pdf format). The file also contains valuable information, such as the map of Razak Tower, general map of the UTMKL campus and a region map highlighting the location of UTMKL campus and KLCC.

Lecture(s)

“Education of Tribology”, brought to you by invited speakers

1. “Introduction to MYTRIBOS” by Assoc Prof Dr Mariyam Jameelah bt Ghazali

2. “Educational activities in the Japanese Society of Tribologists” by Prof Dr Shinya Sasaki

3. “Tribology Education in Malaysia” by Assoc Prof Dr Salmiah Kasolang

4. “Innovative experience learning event through problem-solving game ‘Science of Friction & Puzzles: Can You Save the Earth?'” by Dr Alan Hase

 Presentations

Excellent Research Student Award Recipients

1. Moinuddin Quazi, University of Malaya, “Adhesion of PVD multilayer ceramic coating on AA7075-T6 aerospace alloy”

2. Kanae Yamamoto, Kanazawa University, “Friction properties of laminated composite materials of α-TCP-filled poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogels”

3. Zaid Ali Subhi, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, “Analysis on the mechanism of humidity to influence the very early stage of sliding under different load”

Organizer

Tribology and Precision Machining Research Laboratory (TriPreM), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), University Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (UTMKL)

Participating organizations

Malaysian Tribology Society (MYTRIBOS) (http://www.mytribos.org/)

Japanese Society of Tribologists (JAST) (http://www.tribology.jp/indexe.htm)

7th International Workshop on Plasma Application and Hybrid Functional Materials

by | Apr 28, 2014 | Journal & Conference

The 7th International Workshop on Plasma Application & Hybrid Functionally Materials, in tandem with the 21st Institute of Applied Plasma Science (IAPS) Annual Meeting was realized at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with the main sponsors being the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and co-sponsored by Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology. The sponsors also received co-operation from Osaka University, Kyungsung University and Dalian University of Technology. The event was held for four days, from 7th March 2014 until 10th March 2014.

Dr Aung Lwin Moe was present for the event, presenting two papers in his collaborative research with local and international researchers. In addition, Dr Aung also attended the IAPS Panel Discussions, Hong Kong Polytechnics University laboratories and the post conference tours.

This event ended with fruitful discussions, exciting floating Jumbo Dinners and visits to tourist attractions.