Sustainability, Innovation, Technology & Knowledge Advancement Shin-ka

 iKohza Name: Sustainability, Innovation, Technology & Knowledge Advancement Shin-ka
 Leader's Name and Title: Ts. Dr. Zulhasni bin Abdul Rahim
 Deputy Leader (if any):
 Main Contact Email: zulhasni@utm.my
 Location/Office: MJIIT level 10
 Website or Social Media (if available):

 Main Research Themes/Keywords (5–10 keywords):

Sustainable, Innovation, Technology, Knowledge advancement

 Description of Research Focus Areas (Max 200 words):

SHIN-KA is a transdisciplinary research nexus dedicated to fostering a smarter, more sustainable future through human-centered evolution. Our core mission aligns with Society 5.0, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By bridging the gap between academia and industry, we focus on the following strategic pillars:

● Management of Technology & Innovation Policy: Developing frameworks to manage technological advancement and strategic policy-making.

● Smart Mobility & Digital Society: Creating "living labs," such as our Smart Mobility Campus project with PERODUA, to improve urban and campus navigation through integrated system development.

● Education Futures & AI Talent Development: Accelerating Malaysia’s workforce readiness through initiatives like the Blue Collar AI Talent program, focusing on specialized AI-skilled labor in collaboration with global industry leaders.

● Sustainable Innovation: Advancing knowledge in industrial design and self-generating systems, supported by international academic partnerships with the University of Tokyo and Yamaguchi University. Our focus remains on transformative research practices that empower both individuals and industries to thrive in a digital-first era.

• Shin-Ka Research Centre: Located at Level 10 of the MJIIT building, this dedicated facility serves as a hub for seminars, workshops, training programs, and strategic meetings involving researchers and industry partners.
• Intellectual Property and Innovation Laboratory (IJIPL): A shared facility located at Level 3, operated in collaboration with Yamaguchi University, Japan.

 Key Equipment/Technology Available (with brief descriptions):

• Patent Analytics Software: Advanced tools used for analyzing intellectual property landscapes and supporting innovation management research.
• Smart Mobility "Living Lab" System: A specialized management and development system designed to coordinate the UTM-PERODUA smart mobility program, focused on improving student transit and campus logistics.
• TRIZ Innovation Frameworks: Methodologies and expertise in Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) used to drive systematic innovation and technical problem-solving within research projects.
• Collaborative Workspace: Dedicated environments at both Level 10 and Level 3 designed to facilitate transdisciplinary research and international academic exchange

 List of Ongoing/Recent Projects or Grants (Max 5):

• Industrial Research grant - Smart Mobility Campus: RM 200,000
• International grant - The Acculturation of Society 5.0 in Management of Technology Ecosystem, Sumitomo grant : USD 5,400
• Government Agency Grant - Towards a Standardized 5G Workforce in ASEAN: Competency Standards and Certification Framework, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) : RM 10,000
• FRGS - The Development of Intervention Framework of the 4th Industrial Revolution Using Trends of Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and for Malaysian Industries : RM 100,000

 Selected Publications (Last 3 Years, Max 5):

• ZA Rahim, MS Iqbal, NA Bakar. (2026). TRIZ patent literature review on photocatalysis and photolysis-based hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 210, 153604
• Lina Gozali, Ronaldo Setiawan, Frans Jusuf Daywin, Geraldo Rafael, Ariawan Gunadi, Syuhaida Ismail, Togar Mangihut Simatupang, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Vikas Kumar, Wan Hee Cheng, Yuri T Zagloel, Maslin Masrom. (2026). Design of an ergonomic lounge chair using water hyacinth material after going through a tensile test. 11, 101788
• D Malek, AN Harun, F Aliyah, N Ohshima. (2025). IoT and Sensor for Sustainable Buildings: Research Trends from 2019 to 2023. Journal of Advanced Research Design. 128 (1), 144-162
• Bahri, Nur Ayuni Shamsul ; Azli, Naziha Ahmad ; Samah, Narina A. ; Nordin, Mariam Firdhaus Mad. (2025). Crafting Rubric Criteria: Inductive Insights from Engineering Project-based Learning (PjBL) Laboratory. Jurnal Kejuruteraan. 37 (6), 1-61
• US Igwe, SF Mohamed, MBMD Azwarie, CM Nwofia, NM Ihekweme. 2025). Assessment of post contract cost control issues in Nigeria; quantity surveyors’ perspective. International Journal of Construction Management. 25 (14), 1725-1735

 Patents (if any):

 Current National and International Collaborations:

SHIN-KA maintains a robust network of partners spanning both local industry and global academia:

1. National (Industrial): A primary partnership with PERODUA focuses on the Smart Mobility Campus initiative.
2. National (Consultation): Collaboration with SIRI, a UTM spin-off company, for government project consultations.
3. National (Technology): Strategic link with MaiStorage, a company connected to Phison (the world's largest IC manufacturer), to develop AI talent.
4. International (Japan): An academic partnership with the University of Tokyo focuses on innovation and sustainability management research.
5. International (Japan): Collaborative research and facility sharing with Yamaguchi University.

 Joint Programs/Student Exchanges/Industrial Engagements:

1. Smart Mobility Campus Living Lab: An industrial engagement with PERODUA involving a RM 200k investment for system development and the sponsorship of 15 cars to improve student mobility on campus.
2. AI Talent Development: A joint program initiated via an MOU with MaiStorage to accelerate the development of a "blue collar" AI-skilled workforce in Malaysia.
3. Academic Program Development: Engagement with two prominent professors from the University of Tokyo to support the development of research and academic programs.
4. Industry-Linked Training: Hosting seminars, workshops, and training programs at the Level 10 facility that bring together researchers, industry partners, and students.

 Community Engagement (if any):

While primarily focused on industrial and academic nexus points, SHIN-KA contributes to the broader community through:

1. Society 5.0 and SDGs: Research and educational practices designed to empower individuals toward a smarter, more sustainable future in line with Sustainable Development Goals.
2. National Workforce Empowerment: Addressing national labor needs by focusing on the creation of a highly skilled AI workforce for the Malaysian digital society.

 Academic Staff (Name, Position, Area of Expertise):

	Ts. Dr. Zulhasni Bin Abdul Rahim Head Ikohza, TRIZ innovation.	Industry 4.0, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Society 5.0, TRIZ, Engineering Education, Technology roadmap, Technology foresight, Technology commercialization, Technopreneurship, Innovation management, Patent Innovation, Intellectual property, TVET, KOSEN, Strategic planning
	Assoc. Prof. EUR. ING. Ir. Ts. Dr. Syuhaida Binti Ismail	Project Management / Construction Management
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarajul Fikri Bin Mohamed	Construction Innovation, Construction Management, Digital Construction and M&E Project Estimating
	Ts. Dr. Aizul Nahar Bin Harun	Construction Environment Management, Property Management, Green Building Index, Land Administration, It in Construction
	Dr. Amir Syafiq Syamin Syah B Amir Hamzah	Mathematical Modelling, Complex Analysis, PDE/ODE
	Dr. Hafizah Farhah Binti Saipan@Saipol (Dr.)	Numerical Analysis
	Dr. Halim Shah Bin Hamzah	Smart Operations and Supply Chain, Lean and Agile Enterprises, Food Security, Business Innovation
	Dr. Nur Ayuni Binti Shamsul Bahri	Engineering Education, Qualitative Research, Instrument Development, Business Marketing
	Dr. Rahayu Binti Tasnim	Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Commercialisation, Neurobusiness
	Dr. Syarifah Zyurina Binti Nordin	Operational Research, Optimization, Scheduling, Mathematical Model Using Linear Programming

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 Group Photo (recommended):

 Activity or Lab Photos (optional):

https://news.utm.my/2026/01/utm-perodua-pre-launch-smart-mobility-campus-program/

https://www.carz.com.my/webview/2026/01/utmperodua-smart-mobility-campus-program

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2510218

 Logo (if any):

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