Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. M. Danial Ibrahim is an associate professor at the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. He serves as a fellow researcher at Institute of Social Informatics and Technology Innovation (ISITI), and Centre for Renewable Energy (CREN), UNIMAS. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Master of Engineering (Mechanical) and Doctor of Engineering (Science and Technology) from Tokai University, Japan. He worked in manufacturing plants in Japan for two years before pursuing his doctorate degree. His expertise is Industrial Energy Efficiency, Thermofluids and Tribology. He has interests in research related to biomimicry, improvements of high precision engineering parts such as hard disk drives (HDD) components and fluid dynamic bearings. His interest also covers improvement of white pepper retting and sago related production, and improvements of infrastructures around Malaysia rural areas. Amongst his 50 received awards are, Best Paper Award from Japan Society of Design Engineering (2011), Honor of Invention Award from World Invention Intellectual Property Association in (2013), Excellent Paper Award from the American Eurasian Network for Scientific Information and International Postgraduate Network (2014), Special Award from Malaysian Research Innovation Society (2015), Special Award from China Association of Invention (2016), Merit Award from Malaysia Technology Expo, Silver Award from Seoul International Invention Fair, and Special Award from Korea University Invention Association (2017). He was also invited as a keynote speaker for conferences and workshops, locally and internationally. As a Professional Engineer with practicing certificate, he is also closely involved with United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) expert program, where as United Nations (UN) expert, he promotes system optimization in plants and factories, especially those which possess old machineries.

Doctor of Engineering, (Science and Technology), Tokai University, 2011

Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tokai University, 2007

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tokai University, 2005

Visiting Researcher:

Visiting Researcher at Laboratoire de Physique de la Matiere Condensee (LPMC), Universite de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV), Amiens, France, 15th Sep 2021 – 31st Oct 2021.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 9th Jan 2020 – 19th Jan 2020.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 9th Mar 2019 – 18th Mar 2019.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 6th Nov 2018 – 11th Nov 2018.

Visiting Researcher for Shibaura Institute of Technology, Omiya Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, 5th Feb – 26th Feb 2018.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 30th Oct 2017 – 4th Oct 2017.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 25th Aug 2017 – 31st Aug 2017.

Visiting Researcher and Lecturer for Shibaura Institute of Technology, Omiya Campus, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, 8th Jan – 31st Jan 2017.

Visiting Researcher at Micro Nano Technology Center (MNTC), Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, 16th Dec 2016 – 7th Jan 2017.

Keynotes / Plenary / Invited:

Invited Speaker for the “Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Overview to Practical Applications”, 25th -26th Feb 2020, Mega Jati Academy, UEM Edgenta Perak Regional Office, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Invited Keynote Speaker for the Industry 4.0 Awareness Programme: Manufacturing 4.0 Workshop, 16th Oct 2018, Swinburne University of Technology, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Invited Keynote Speaker for the MESTR-FMM Seminar on: “Workforce Development Programmes and Schemes for Industry 4.0” Meritz Hotel, Miri, 27th Nov 2017, Meritz Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Invited Speaker for the Interdisciplinary Research and Global Outlook (IRAGO 2017), 1-2nd Nov 2017, University of Electro-Communications, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan.

Invited Speaker for the Micro/Nano Technology Center International Symposium (MNTCIS 2017), 26-27th Aug 2017, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Keynote Speaker for 3rd 2016 International Conference on Material, Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (ICMMMM 2016), 3-4th Oct 2016, Water Front Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Invited Speaker for the Student Project Writing Workshop at Mukah Polytechnic, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2-3rd Sept 2016, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mukah Polytechnic, Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Associate Professor Ir Dr Mohd Danial bin

Ibrahim

Faculty of Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak, Malaysia.

082-583265 imdanial@unimas.my

1. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (Qualification), (Discipline), (Institution), (Year)

3. PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT (Post), (Organisation), (From)-(Until)

Keynote Speaker for International Conference on Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (ICMAE 2015), 27-28th Feb 2015, Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Keynote Speaker for International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2014), 26-27th Dec 2014, Hotel Putra Palace, Jalan Kangar, Alor Setar, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.

Invited Keynote Speaker for the International Conference on Functional Materials and Applications (ICFMA2014), 24-26th Oct 2014, Faculty of Engineering, Daiichi Institute of Technology, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Invited Keynote Speaker for the International Postgraduate Network Conference Summit 2014 and National Postgraduate Conference Summit 2014, 17-18th Oct 2014, Langkawi Seaview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.

Invited Plenary Speaker for the International Workshop on Computer Aided Engineering and Robust Design (IWCAERD 2013), 23-24th Aug 2013, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SKP Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai - 606 611 Tamilnadu, India.

Invited Speaker for the International Conference on Safety by Design, 16-17th Aug 2013, Jawaharlal College of Engineering & Technology, Jawahar Gardens, Lakkidi Perur, P.O. Mangalam, PIN – 679 301, Dist. Palakkad, Kerala State, India.

Fellows:

Fellow Researcher of Institute of Social Informatics and Technology Innovation (ISITI), UNIMAS, from 1st July 2013 to date.

Fellow Researcher of Centre of Renewable Energy (CREN), UNIMAS, from 1st July 2013 to date.

IEM Mentoring for Professional Engineer Log-book Scheme:

IEM Mentoring for Engineer Amirul Sait of Sarawak Coal Resources for 3 years from 19th Aug 2020- 18th Aug 2023.

IEM Mentoring for Engineer Abdussalam Khan Mustafa Khan of CMS Cement Industries for 3 years from 26th Aug 2019- 25th Aug 2022.

IEM Mentoring for Engineer Inspector Amirul Radzali of Marine Police Force, Royal Malaysia Police for 3 years from 13th Aug 2019- 12th Aug 2022.

Committee Members:

Committee Member for Postgraduate Committee for Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 15th June 2021.

Chairman for 14th International Engineering Conference 2022 (Encon 2022), 2nd Jan 2021.

Committee Member for Price Negotiation for License Renewal of Ansys Software at Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Office of the Vice Chancellor, 1st Oct 2020 – 30th Sep 2022.

Member of Industrial & Community Engagement and Commercialization Committee at Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 15th Jan 2019 – 14th Jan 2021.

Committee Member for Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 1st Jan 2019 – 31st Dec 2021.

Selection Committee Member for Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Course Work) of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 15 th Nov 2018 – 14th Oct 2020.

Committee Member for Master of Science (Engineering Management) of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 1st Oct 2018 – 30th Sept 2020.

Committee Member for Technical Specification and Tender Evaluation for Proposed Supply, Fabricate, Install, Deliver, Testing and Commissioning of Buses for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Office of the Vice Chancellor, 13th Aug 2018.

Committee Member for Technical Specification and Tender Evaluation for Proposed Supply, Install, Deliver, Testing and Commissioning of Vans and Executive MPV for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Office of the Vice Chancellor, 13th Aug 2018.

Committee Member for Technical Specification and Evaluation (Supply/Service) for Transportation Unit, Development Office Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 13th Aug 2018.

Committee Member for Technical Specification and Tender Evaluation for Proposed Supply and Install of Energy Management System at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Office of the Vice Chancellor, 7th Feb 2017.

Committee Member for UNIMAS STEM Engineering Conference 2017 (Encon 2017), 1st Nov 2017.

Organizing Committee Member of Logistic Committee or 6th Asia International Conference on Tribology (ASIATRIB2018), appointment date 23rd Aug 2016.

Technical Committee for International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2014), 26-27th Dec 2014, Hotel Putra Palace, Jalan Kangar, Alor Setar, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.

Program Committee Chair for the International Postgraduate Network Conference Summit 2014 and National Postgraduate Conference Summit 2014, 17-18th Oct 2014, Langkawi Seaview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.

Management Committee of International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEMFest), Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2013, UNIMAS, Malaysia.

Member of Quality of Research and Development THRUST Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 24th June 2013.

Committee Member, MQA Documentation and Accreditation Unit for Industrial PHD, UNIMAS 2014.

Focus Group IRIS of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 1st Aug 2013 – 31st Jul 2015.

Committee Member of Faculty of Engineering Strategic Planning Committee, 24th June 2013, 5-7 Jul 2013.

Committee Member of Postgraduate, Conferences, Research and Services, Faculty of Engineering Strategic Planning Committee 2013.

Committee Member, Outcome Based Education, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, UNIMAS, July 2007- June 2009.

IT Unit Member of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, Sep 2007 - Aug 2009.

Committee Member, Faculty of Engineering Alumni, UNIMAS, Nov 2007 - Oct 2009.

Programme and Protocol Committee, The Engineering Conference (ENCON 2007) conducted by UNIMAS, 27th -28th December 2007.

Advisors:

Industrial Attachment Advisor for Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 1st Apr 2021.

Advisor for Marine Police Wilayah LIMA, Kuching, Sarawak for Multipurpose Portable Outboard Engine Running Testing (m-POERT) Royal Malaysia Police, Kuching Branch, Kuching, Sarawak, 25th June 2019.

Registered Mentor for Institution of Engineer Malaysia (IEM), 8th April 2019.

Professional Engineer Interviewer for Institution of Engineer Malaysia (IEM), Sarawak, Kuching Branch, IEM Kuching Branch, Kuching, Sarawak, 5th April 2019.

Advisor of Student Association of Faculty of Engineering (SAFE), UNIMAS, Nov 2007 - Oct 2009.

Director:

Co-director of Projects for Engineers Without Borders Malaysia-Sarawak (EWBM-S), 8th March 2021.

Editorial:

Editorial Committee for FENG Research Bulletin of Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 1st Sep 2020 – 30 Aug 2021.

Editorial Board Member for World Academy of Science and Technology, USA, (WAST/05/EB/03), 7th Sep 2016.

Reviewer:

Reviewer for Journal of Industrial Engineering Research (ISSN: 2077-4559) for Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia Chapter, 28th Feb 2015.

Reviewer for Full Paper and Proceedings Submission for 6th Engineering Conference (EnCon) 2013, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia, 18th June 2013.

Reviewer for Full Paper Submission for 5th International Conference on Arts, Social Sciences and Technology (ICAST) 2012, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kedah, Malaysia, 8th Apr 2012.

Reviewer for International Journal of Mech. and Materials Engineering, 15th Nov 2012.

Reviewer for Full Paper and Proceedings Submission for 5th Engineering Conference (EnCon) 2012, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.

University Representatives:

UNIMAS Representative for Toyota Plant Visit, Apr 8-11, 2019, organized by Naizem Resources, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

UNIMAS Representative for Balung Palm Oil Mill Plant Visit, Dec 26, 2018, organized by Balung Palm Oil Mill Sdn Bhd, Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.

UNIMAS Representative for Perodua Plant Visit, PDCA for Perodua Eco Challenge 2017, May 23, 2017, organized by Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), Perodua Plant, Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Representatives for DRB-HICOM HICOM Diecastings Sdn Bhd “Bracket Assy Shaft Mass Readiness (MPR) and Pre-production (PP) Evaluation Meeting and Trial”, 20-24th Apr 2014, Mazda Japan, Houfu Plant and Hiroshima Plant, Japan.

Heads / Programme Coordinator:

Head of Intellectual Property (IP) & Commercialization Unit at Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 15th Jan 2019 – 14th Jan 2021.

Programme Coordinator for Master of Science (Engineering Management) of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 1st Oct 2015 – 30th Sept 2017.

Head of Sponsorship and Publicity Committee and Reviewer for 6th International Engineering Conference 2013 (Encon 2013).

Head, MQA Documentation and Accreditation Unit for Postgraduate of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 1st Oct 2012 – 30th Sep 2014.

Head for MQA Documentation Coordination Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 1st Oct 2012 – 30th Sept 2014.

Programme Coordinator for Master of Engineering of Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Course Work), Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 20th May 2011 – 31st Dec 2012.

Coordinator, Physics 1,2 Bridging Programme, 7th Feb 2012, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Invited Jury:

Invited Jury, for the Innovation Design Research International Symposium (IDRIS 2017), Apr 23-25, 2017, organized by Malaysian Research & Innovation Society (MyRIS), Center of Excellence Geoplymer & Green Technology (CEGeoGTech), Silika Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Invited Jury, for the 6th International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition 2015 (i-ENVEX 2015), Apr 17-19, 2015, organized by ENVEX Young Researcher Club (EYReC), University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and Malaysian Research & Innovation Society (MyRIS), Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Invited Jury, for the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014, i-ENVEX 2014, Apr 11-13, 2014, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Invited Jury, for the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, i-ENVEX 2013 & 15th Malaysian International Young Olympiad 2013 (MIYIO 2013), Apr 17-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Engineering Designer:

Engineering Designer for Lev Fumes for Environmental and Highway Labs of Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, 13th Sept 2016.

Session Chairs:

Session Chair for International Conference on Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (ICMAE 2015), 27-28th Feb 2015, Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak.

Session Chair for International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2014), 26-27th Dec 2014, Hotel Putra Palace, Jalan Kangar, Alor Setar, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.

Session Chair for International Postgraduate Network Conference Summit 2014 and National Postgraduate Conference Summit 2014, 17-18th Oct 2014, Langkawi Seaview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.

Session Chair for the International Conference on Environmental and Biological Sciences, International Conference on Aquaculture, Agro Business Industry and Agrotourism 2014 of the American Eurasian Network for Scientific Information and International Postgraduate Network, Sep 26-27, 2014, Krabi, Thailand.

Chairperson for Viva of Master of Engineering Committee for Mr. Patrick Low Tiong Kie of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNIMAS, 24th Aug 2011.

Chairperson, sessions in the International Engineering Conference (ENCON 2007, 2012, 2013) conducted by UNIMAS, 27th -28th December 2007.

Post-graduate Students Evaluator:

Internal Examiner, MEng Candidate’s thesis for Ms Nabeeha Amatullah Azmi of Building Engineering Department, UNIMAS, 17th Feb 2022.

Internal Examiner, PhD Candidate’s thesis for Ms Wan Farhana binti Mohamad of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, UNIMAS, 9th Sept 2020.

Pre-evaluator, Master Candidate’s thesis for Mr Cheong Wai Loon of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, UNIMAS, 8th Sept 2011.

Pre-evaluator, Master Candidate’s thesis for Mr Muhammad Abdul Mun’aim Mohd Idrus of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, UNIMAS, 17th Aug 2011.

Marine Technology, Biofouling/Structural Deterioration

Medical Biotechnology, Other Medical Biotechnology n.e.c.

Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design

Environmental Engineering, Factory Environment

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE Applications

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Casting

Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics

Theoretical Development and Experimental Verifications of a Smart and Energy Efficient Hard Disk Drives, Head / Project Leader, 2012-2014, Research Acculturation Grant Scheme

Enzymatic processing of white pepper using pactinase for cottage industries in Sarawak, Co-Researcher, 2013-2015, Prototype Research Grant Scheme

Investigation of non-Newtonian and multiphase laminar-turbulent flow regime rheology of modified nano-macro boundary surfaces, Head / Project Leader, 2013-2015, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

Telecentre Programme for Orang Asli West Malaysia , Co-Researcher, 2013-2018, Luar (Nasional)

Energy Optimization for Rural ICTs Telecentre, Co-Researcher, 2012-2014, Faculty/Centre/Institute

Accelerated Production of White Pepper Using Integrated Mechanical and Enzymatic Solutions in an Automated Machine, Co-Researcher, 2012-2015, Research Acculturation Grant Scheme

Theoretical Development and Experimental Verifications of a Smart and Energy Efficient Hard Disk Drives, Head / Project Leader, 2012-2015, Research Acculturation Grant Scheme

Achieving Desired Operational Condition for Devices Interacting with Fluid Flow through Exploitation of Dimples and Rivets, Co-Researcher, 2012-2015, Research Acculturation Grant Scheme

Production and evaluation of Sago biomass based composite material for 3D printing technology., Co-Researcher, 2013-2015, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme

Improvement of Blower for Biosafety Cabinet (BSC), Co-Researcher, 2016-2018, Special Short Term Grant

Automated Digital Blood / Drug Delivery System of Polygonal Inner Structure Microneedle with Micropump for Biomedical Application, Co-Researcher, 2016-2018, Special Short Term Grant

Extra Low Pressure Automatic Sprinkler System for Residential Building, Co-Researcher, 2016-2018, Special Short Term Grant

Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electrification Designs and Cost Benefit Analysis for Rural Applications, Co-Researcher, 2016-2018, Special Grant Scheme

Modeling transport processes of microscale non-thermal plasma discharge applicable for cracking long chain crude oil molecules, Co-Researcher, 2015-2018, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

Recovery and reuse of the excess of heat wasted during the hydrolysis of sago starch., Head / Project Leader, 2016-2018, Tun Openg Chair (Sago Chair)

Low Carbon Organizations Through System Optimization for Unimas, Manufacturing Industries and SMEs, Head / Project Leader, 2017-2019, Special FRGS 2016 Cycle

Tribological Properties Assessment of Biomimicked Nanosheets for Anti-viral Printed Electronics, Head / Project Leader, 2020-2022, Luar (Nasional)

Investigation of Nanosheets Semi-Hydrodynamics Rheology for Friction Reduction and Anti Fouling, Head / Project Leader, 2020-2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

Construction of Solar and IoT Monitoring System in Surau Kampung Sawai Daro Sarawak, Head / Project Leader, 2021-2021, UHSB (Industrial Grant)

Investigation of Tribological Properties of Modified Surface Shipping Hull with Reduced friction for Energy Efficient Shipping Hulls Inspired by Shark and Snake Skins Topography, Head / Project Leader, 2021-2021, Luar (Antarabangsa)

Friction Control by Biomimicking Snakeskin, Head / Project Leader, 2021-2023, RISE research grant award

Design of Slow Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for the Application of Hydrokinetic Turbine, Co-Researcher, 2022-2022, UHSB (Industrial Grant)

Research and Development of Wax and Wax Blend as 3D Printing Build Materials, Shell MDS (M) Sdn Bhd, Project Member, 2017 - 2017, National

4. AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Main), (Sub/Area)

5. RESEARCH (Project title), (Source), (Role in Project), (From)-(Until)

6. CONSULTANCY (Title)

Silver Award, International Innovation Awards, “Smart Agriculture Assistant,” by Zainal Abidin, A.S., Jamali, A., Junaidi, E., Razali, N.T., Musa, S.N.A., Noor Mohamed, N.H., Rigit, A.R.H., Hamdan, S., Islam, M.S., Yassin, A., Ahmed, A.S., Syed Shazali, S.T., Ibrahim, M.D., Chua S.N.D., Muslimen, R., Mohd Said, M.A., Mohamad Suffian, M.S.Z., Alias, A.A., Tamrin, K.F., Abang Kamaruddin, A.M.N., Andrew Munot, M., Roslan, L., Kuan, H.T.N., Sawawi, M., Tanjong, S.J., Mohammaddan, S., Jobli M.I., on the Malaysia Technology Expo 2021, MTE 2021, Mar 22-26, 2021, Virtual Expo.

Republic of Crotia International Award of Merit, “Smart Agriculture Assistant,” by Zainal Abidin, A.S., Jamali, A., Junaidi, E., Razali, N.T., Musa, S.N.A., Noor Mohamed, N.H., Rigit, A.R.H., Hamdan, S., Islam, M.S., Yassin, A., Ahmed, A.S., Syed Shazali, S.T., Ibrahim, M.D., Chua S.N.D., Muslimen, R., Mohd Said, M.A., Mohamad Suffian, M.S.Z., Alias, A.A., Tamrin, K.F., Abang Kamaruddin, A.M.N., Andrew Munot, M., Roslan, L., Kuan, H.T.N., Sawawi, M., Tanjong, S.J., Mohammaddan, S., Jobli M.I., on the Malaysia Technology Expo 2021, MTE 2021, Mar 22-26, 2021, Virtual Expo.

RISE @ UNIMAS Young Researcher Award, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Mar 17, 2021, Majlis Anugerah Gemilang UNIMAS (MAGU 2021), Arena Gemilang, DeTAR Putra, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Silver Award, “High Pressure Die-casting for Complex and Small Structures Using Magnesium Molten,” by Tan, G.L., Ibrahim, M.D., Roslan, L., Sunami, Y., Watanabe, H., and Mohamad, M.R. on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2018, i-ENVEX 2018, Apr 13-15, 2018, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Award, “HDPE Pipe Design with High Vibration Resistances,” by Alias, A.A., Jong, R.P., Tamrin, K.F., Mohtar, M.Z., and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Invention and Innovation Awards 2018, Malaysia Technology Expo 2018, MTE 2018, Feb 22-24, 2018, Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.

Silver Prize Award, “Streamlined Marine Vessels Inspired by Shark Denticles,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Watanabe, N., Zulkharnain, A., and Amran, S.N.A., on the Seoul International Invention Fair 2017, SIIF 2017, Nov 30-Dec 3, 2017, COEX, Korea.

Gold Award, “Streamlined Marine Vessels Inspired by Shark Denticles,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Amran, S.N.A., Zulkharnain, A., and Watanabe, N., on the Innovation Technology Expo 2017, InTEX 2017, May 17-18, 2017, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Silver Award, “Integrated Air Recirculation System Eco-Burner for Charcoal Production Industry,” by Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Technology Expo 2017, InTEX 2017, May 17-18, 2017, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Bronze Award, “Improved Agitator Reactor for High Viscous Fluid,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Bong, K.K., Hipolito, C.N., A Rahman, M.R., and Yunos, Y.S., the Innovation Technology Expo 2017, InTEX 2017, May 17-18, 2017, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Korea University Invention Association Special Award, “Optimization of Blade Design with Better Temperature Distribution for High Viscous Sago Starch Mixing Industry,” by Lim, S.Y., Yunos, Y.S., Mohtar, M.Z., Ibrahim, M.D. and Hipolito, C.N., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

IDRIS 2017 Special Award Classed D (Building, Construction & Materials), “Resonance-Less High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe for Water Pipeline Industry,” by Angking, P.M., Jong, R.P., Tamrin, K.F., Mohtar, M.Z., Alias, A.A., and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Gold Award, “Optimization of Blade Design with Better Temperature Distribution for High Viscous Sago Starch Mixing Industry,” by Lim, S.Y., Yunos, Y.S., Mohtar, M.Z., Ibrahim, M.D. and Hipolito, C.N., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Gold Award, “Mixing Optimization in Sago Starch Suspensions,” by Bong, K.K., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S., Hipolito, C.N., and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Gold Award, “Efficient Eco-Burner with Recirculated Air System for Charcoal Production,” by Othman, F., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Ibrahim, M.D. on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Double Gold Award, “Resonance-Less High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe for Water Pipeline Industry,” by Angking, P.M., Jong, R.P., Tamrin, K.F., Mohtar, M.Z., Alias, A.A., and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Silver Award, “Fish Dorsal Inspired Skew Turning Vanes for HVAC System,” by Abdul Latif, A.F., Tamrin, K.F., Boniface, C.J., A Rahman, M.R., Musa, S.S. and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Silver Award, “Design Optimization of Micro-Hydro Turbine Blade for Cavitation Reduction,” by Sulong, E.M., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S., Marusman, N., Amran, S.N.A., Ibrahim, M.D. and Othman, A.K., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Silver Award, “Effects of the Defective Die-Casted AlSi9Cu3 (ADC12) Automobile Steering Housings,” by Mohamad, Y.S., A Rahman, M.R., Musa, S.S., Mohamad Suffian, M.S.Z., and Ibrahim, M.D., on the Innovation Design Research International Symposium 2017, IDRIS 2017, Apr 23-25, 2017, Silka Maytower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Excellent Service Award, UNIMAS, Mar 28, 2017, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Merit Award, “Integration of Polygonal Inner Channel of Microneedle with Micropump for Improved Blood Deliveries,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Yunos, Y.S., Watanabe, N., Mohtadzar, N.A.A., Rigit, A.R.H., and Sunami, Y., on the Invention and Innovation Awards 2017, Malaysia Technology Expo 2017, MTE 2017, Feb 16-18, 2017, Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.

Silver Awards, “Micro-needle with Modified Inner Structure Integrated with Micropump for Improved Blood Deliveries,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Yunos, Y.S., Rigit, A.R.H., Mohtadza, N.A.A., Semait, S.N.H., on the Innovation Expo 2016, InTEX 2016, May 23-24, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Silver Awards, “Fuel Savings for Shipping Industries by Surface Modifications Inspired by Simplified Shark Skin Denticles,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Amran, S.N.A., Zulkharnain, A., on the Innovation Expo 2016, InTEX 2016, May 23-24, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Bronze Awards, “Safer and Energy Efficient Biosafety Cabinet Class II A2 Inspired by Peregrine Falcon’s Wing Shape,” by Ibrahim, M.D.,

7. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (Name of Awards), (Awarding Institution), (Year), (Level)

Mohtar, M.Z., Zulkharnain, A., Alias, A.A., Tan, C.S. and Thayan, R., on the Innovation Expo 2016, InTEX 2016, May 23-24, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Bronze Awards, “Modified Spiral Bearings with Seals Effects for High Precision Rotating Machineries,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Marusman, N. and Sunami, Y., on the Innovation Expo 2016, InTEX 2016, May 23-24, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Bronze Awards, “Smaller but Efficient Modified Nacelle Lantern Wind Turbine,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Wong, L.K. and Anyi, M., on the Innovation Expo 2016, InTEX 2016, May 23-24, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

CAI Invention and Innovation Special Award from China Association of Invention (CAI), “Biomimetic Shark Skin for Shipping Industries” by Amran, S.N.A., Ibrahim, M.D., Zulkharnain, A., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Gold Awards, “HVAC System with Modified Turning Vanes,” by Musa, S.S., Ibrahim, M.D., Boniface, C.J., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Gold Awards, “Biomimetic Shark Skin for Shipping Industries,” by Amran, S.N.A., Ibrahim, M.D., Zulkharnain, A., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Gold Awards, “Active Chilled Beams with Perforated Honeycomb Structures,” by Ab Majid, N.A., Ibrahim, M.D., Boniface, C.J., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Silver Awards, “Improved Stiffness of Modified Spiral Fluid Dynamic Bearing Design for High Precision Engineering Equipment,” by Marusman, N., Ibrahim, M.D., Sunami, Y., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Silver Awards, “High Quality Water Pump Mold Design with Low Porosity,” by A. Bakar, N., Ibrahim, M.D., Mohamad, M.R., Mohtar, M.Z., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Simple but Yet Effective Self-Sustained Auto Cleansing Solar Panel for Rural Areas,” by Zainal, S., Ashari, M.F., Ibrahim, M.D., Othman, A.K., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Superhydrophobic Features for Solar Panel,” by Alias, A.A., Ibrahim, M.D., Othman, A.K., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S. and Wong, L.K, on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2016, i-ENVEX 2016, Apr 8-10, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

MyRIS Special Award from Malaysian Research Innovation Society, “Noise Reduction Technology for Bladeless Fan,” by Juhan, H.I., Osman, M.S., Khan, A.A., Mohtar, A.M.A.A.M. and Ibrahim, M.D., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Gold Awards, “Noise Reduction Technology for Bladeless Fan,” by Juhan, H.I., Osman, M.S., Khan, A.A., Mohtar, A.M.A.A.M. and Ibrahim,

M.D., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Silver Awards, “Potential Application of Spiral Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Energy Harvesting,” by A. Kadir, N.F., Othman, A.K., Khan, A.A., Asmara, A. and Ibrahim, M.D., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Silver Awards, “Analysis of Aeroplane Winglet and Dimpled Surface on Propeller,” by Wong, L.K., A.A., Asmara, A. and Ibrahim, M.D., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Silver Awards, “Study of Molten Flow in Diecasting to Improve Production Rate,” by A. Rahman, M.R., Mohamad, M.R., Norifumi, M., Khan, A.A., and Ibrahim, M.D. on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Microfluidics Flow Technology Improvement in Medical Industry Application,” by Yunos, Y.S., Sunami, Y. and Ibrahim, M.D., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015, i-ENVEX 2015, Apr 17-19, 2015, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Excellent Paper Award, “Durable Hybrid-Powered White Pepper Retting Machine Integrated with Crude Enzymatic Solution, by Ibrahim, M.D., R.Iskandar, N.A.N., Ashaari, M.F., Zulkharnain, A. and A.Hussaini, A.A.S.,” on the International Conference on Environmental and Biological Sciences, International Conference on Aquaculture, Agro Business Industry and Agrotourism 2014 of the American Eurasian Network for Scientific Information and International Postgraduate Network, Sep 26-27, 2014, Krabi, Thailand.

Bronze Awards, “Hybrid-powered White Pepper Retting Machine with Pectinase from Aspergillus sp. As Catalyst,” by R.Iskandar, N.A.N., Ibrahim, M.D., Ashaari, M.F., Zulkharnain, A. and A.Hussaini, A.A.S., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014, i-ENVEX 2014, Apr 11-13, 2014, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Effects of Whale-inspired Blade Designs Modifications onto Dynamic Profiles of Tidal Turbines,” by Abdullah, S.N., Ibrahim, M.D., Miyanaga, N., Ibrahim, N., Ashaari, M.F. and Asmara, A., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014, i-ENVEX 2014, Apr 11-13, 2014, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Thermodynamics Profiles for Near Actual Model of Ultra-High Speed Hand Disk Drives,” by Tan, W.K., Ibrahim, M.D., Miyanaga, N. and Osman, M.S., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014, i-ENVEX 2014, Apr 11-13, 2014, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Honor of Invention Award, “Mobile Automated White Pepper Retting Machine Integrated with Crude Enzyme Solutions,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Ambrose, C., Zulkharnain, A. and Ashari, M.F.,” on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, Apr 16-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, from the World Invention Intellectual Property Association.

Gold Awards, “Mobile Automated White Pepper Retting Machine Integrated with Crude Enzyme Solutions,” by Ibrahim, M.D., Ambrose, C., Zulkharnain, A. and Ashari, M.F.,” on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, i-ENVEX 2013, Apr 16-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Painless Needle Quadrupletip Micro-needles,” by Ibrahim, M.D. and Semait, S.N.H.,” on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, i-ENVEX 2013, Apr 16-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “i-PEG : SMART CLOTHES AIR DRYING SOLUTION,” by Ting, H.H., Ibrahim, M.D., Ambrose, C., Zulkharnain, A. and Ashari, M.F., on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, i-ENVEX 2013, Apr 16-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Awards, “Automated Pepper Retting Machine,” by Bartholomew, C.H., Ibrahim, M.D., Zulkharnain, A. and Ashari, M.F.,” on the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013, i-ENVEX 2013, Apr 16-19, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

Bronze Award, “Macro-dimpled and Macro-Riveted Winglets for Airplanes,” by Ibrahim, S.Z., Ibrahim, M.D., Osman, M.S. and Khan, A.A.,” on the UNIMAS Research and Development Exposition, RnD Expo 2013, Mar 20-21, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Bronze Award, “Enzymatic Retting Machine,” by Ashari, M.F., Ibrahim, M.D., Zulkharnain, A. and Bartholomew, C.,” on the UNIMAS Research and Development Exposition, RnD Expo 2013, Mar 20-21, 2013, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Bronze Award, “An Evolution of a Traditional Rice Milling Machine (ErPoRMM1),” by Junaidi, E., Taib, S.N.L., Kamaruddin, A.M.N., Yusof, M., Osman, M.S. and Ibrahim, M.D.,” on the UNIMAS Research and Development Exposition, RnD Expo 2012, Mar 21-22, 2012, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Best Paper Award, “Optimum Design of Oil Lubricated Thrust Bearing for Hard Disk Drive,” by Ibrahim, M.D. and Hashimoto, H.,” on the 2nd International Conference on Design Engineering and Science, ICDES 2010 of the Japan Society for Design Engineering, Nov 17-19, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.

Harun Z., Mohamad Hamzah F., Mansor S., Mahmud A., Hashim H., Hameed Sultan M., Nik Mohamed N., Ibrahim M., Hasini H., Saad M. and Ismail A. (2021). COVID-19 Effects on Students’ Teaching and Learning Pespectives in Malaysian Varsities. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 29(4), 2729-2748.

Y. K., M.D I., L. R., H. W. and Y. S. (2021). EFFECTS OF INJECTION SPEED ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN HIGH-PRESSURE DIE CASTING OF MG-RE ALLOY. MM Science Journal, 1(2021), 4906-4912.

Ibrahim M., Ananthan A., Yuta S. and Pierre B. (2021). Surface Modification Inspired by Malayopython Reticulatus for Friction Control. Proc. of the 7th World Tribology Congress 2021, WTC 2021, 1(1), 1-1.

Ibrahim M., Najamudin S., Abang Mahmod D., Pierre B., Anna C., Michaël L., Andreas Z. and Yuta S. (2021). Poly-DL-Lactic Acid (PDLLA) Nanosheet Thin Films for Biomedical, Bioengineering and Energy Saving Applications. , 1(1), 1-1.

Ibrahim M., Susan P., Su Shiung L. and Yuta S. (2021). Evaluation of an Antifouling Surface Inspired by Malaysian Sharks Negaprion Brevirostris and Carcharhinus Leucas Riblets. Tribology Online, 16(1), 70-80.

Nakano, S., Zhang, S., Ibrahim, M.D. and Sunami, Y., “Tribology Characteristics Between Polymner Nanosheets and Human Skin,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Proc. of the ASME 2020 Conference on Information Storage and Processing Systems (ISPS2020), 2020, June 25-26, Milipitas, California, USA, pp. 1-3.

Ibrahim, M.D., Tan, G.L., Roslan L., Kashiwabara, Y., Jendia, J. and Sunami Y., “Numerical and Experimental Analysis on Runner and Gate

Positioning for Magnesium Alloy Die-casted Test Piece,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 975, pp. 1-6, 2019, ISSN: 0255-5476, CiteScore 0.33 (2018), SJR 0.173 (2018), SNIP 0.299 (2018), accepted.

Ibrahim M.D., Mohamad M.R., Roslan L., Sunami Y. and Lam S.S. (2020). High Pressure Die Casting Porosity Defect Analysis and Experimental Validation for Power Steering Columns and DVVTs. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 1(1), 187-196.

Ibrahim M.D., Ismail Z.F., Musa S.S. and Lam S.S. (2020). Energy Savings in Manufacturing Plant: Pump System Optimization Case Study in Johor and Sarawak, Malaysia. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 1(1), 197-206.

Kikuchi, H., Ibrahim, M. D., & Ochiai, M. (2019). Evaluation of Lubrication Performance of Foil Bearings with New Texturing. Tribology Online, 14(5), 339-344.

Kashiwabara, Y., Roslan, L, Ibrahim, M.D., Ochiai, M., Hashimoto, H. and Sunami, Y., “Relationship between Casting Condition and Gas Porosity in Magnesium Alloy Die Casting,” Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) and Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME), Proc. of the 8th International Conference on Manufacturing, Machine Design and Tribology (ICMDT2019), 2019, Apr 24-27, Shiroyama Hotel, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, pp. 1-2.

D. Ibrahim, M., Zainal, S., & K. Othman, A. (2018). Low Cost Solar Powered Telecenters for Malaysian Rural Areas: Case Study in Pos Sinderut, Pahang, Malaysia. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(4.14), 421-425. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.14.27709

Nakano, S., Zhang, S., Ibrahim, M.D., Sunami, Y. and Hashimoto, H., “Tactile Sliding Behavior on Biomedical Devices in Skin Application of PDLLA Ultrathin Film Produced by Roll-to-Roll Production Method,” Proc. of the Autumn Tribology Conference Ise, 2018, Nov 7-9, Ise City Kanko Community Hall, Mie Prefecture, Japan, pp. 1-2.

Liew R.K., Azwar E., Yek P.N.Y., Lim X.Y., Cheng C.K., Ng J.-H., Jusoh A., Lam W.H., Ibrahim M.D., Ma N.L. and Lam S.S. (2018). Microwave pyrolysis with KOH/NaOH mixture activation: A new approach to produce micro-mesoporous activated carbon for textile dye adsorption. Bioresource Technology, 266(1), 1-10.

Wan Mahari W.A., Chong C.T., Lam W.H., Anuar T.N.S.T., Ma N.L., Ibrahim M.D. and Lam S.S. (2018). Microwave co-pyrolysis of waste polyolefins and waste cooking oil: Influence of N2 atmosphere versus vacuum environment. Energy Conversion and Management, 171(1), 1292-1301.

Salahuddin Musa, S., Danial Ibrahim, M., & Philman Jong, R. (2018). Modified Turning Vanes in Air Distribution System of HVAC for Thermodynamics Lab. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(3.7), 482-485. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.7.19030

M.D, I., S.N.A, A., Y.S, Y., Rahman M.R, A., M.Z, M., L.K, W., & A, Z. (2018). Drag-Reduction Study and its Dynamic Characteristics on Recreational Speedboat Utilizing Simplified Shark Skin Design. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(3.7), 460-463. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.7.18907

bin Ibrahim M., Amran S., bin Zulkharnain A. and Yuta S. (2018). Streamlined vessels for speedboats: Macro modifications of shark skin design applications. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1929(1), 1.

Ibrahim M.D., Amran S.N.A., Yunos Y.S., Rahman M.R.A., Mohtar M.Z., Wong L.K. and Zulkharnain A. (2018). The study of drag reduction on ships inspired by simplified shark skin imitation. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2018(1), 1.

Bin Ibrahim M., Binti Marusman N., Yuta S., Binti Amran S., Bin Musa S., Masayuki O. and Shiung Lam S. (2018). Characteristics of Modified Spiral

8. PUBLICATION (Publication)

Thrust Bearing through Geometries and Dimension Modifications. Tribology Online, 13(6), 334-339.

Roslan, L., Ibrahim, M.D., Sunami, Y., Kashiwabara, Y., and Watanabe, H., “Flow Simulation and Experiment for Preventing Defects in Die Casting,” Proc. of the Japan Die Casting Congress 2018, Nov 8-10, Pacifico Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, pp. 119-122.

Ibrahim, M.D., Marusman, N., Sunami, Y., Alias, A.A., Ochiai, M., Amran, S.N.A., Musa, S.S., A Rahman, M.R., Yunos, Y.S., Mohtar, M.Z. and Wong, L.K. “Characteristics of Modified Spiral Bearing and Its Seals Effect through Geometries and Dimension Modification,” Proc. of the World Tribology Congress 2017, WTC 2017, Sep 17-22, Beijing, China, pp. 1-4.

Ibrahim M.D., Yunos Y.S., Watanabe N., Mohtadzar N.A.A., Semait S.N.H., Rigit A.R.H., Sunami Y., Wong L.K., Rahman M.R.A. and Mohtar M.Z. (2017). Micro-needle with polygonal structure of micro-channel for stress and blood or drug flow optimization. Engineering Journal, 21(4), 207-216.

Ibrahim M.D., Mohtar M.Z., Alias A.A., Wong L.K., Yunos Y.S., Rahman M.R.A., Zulkharnain A., Tan C.S. and Thayan R. (2017). Air flow optimization for energy efficient blower of biosafety cabinet class II A2. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 822(1), 1.

Ibrahim, M. D., Rahman, M. R. A., Khan, A. A., Mohamad, M. R., Suffian, M. S. Z. M., Yunos, Y. S., ... & Mohtar, M. Z. (2017). Effect of mold designs on molten metal behaviour in high-pressure die casting. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 822, No. 1, p. 012029). IOP Publishing.

Ibrahim M.D., Yunos Y.S., Rigit A.R.H., Mohtadzar N.A.A., Watanabe N., Sunami Y., Rahman M.R.A., Wong L.K. and Mohtar M.Z. (2017). Blood-mimicking delivery in polygonal structure of inner quadrupletip microneedle with valveless micro-pump. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 822(1), 1.

Ibrahim M.D., Wong L.K., Anyi M., Yunos Y.S., Rahman M.R.A. and Mohta M.Z. (2017). Design of a novel and efficient lantern wind turbine. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 822(1), 1.

Ibrahim M., Mohtar M., Alias A., Wong L., Yunos Y., Rahman M., Zulkharnain A., Tan C. and Thayan R. (2016). Air Flow Optimization of Discharge Duct based on Peregrine Falcon’s Diving Wing Shape for Forward Curve Centrifugal Blower. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 1(1), 1-4.

Boniface, C.J., Miyanaga, N. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Radiant Times Series (RTS) For Equatorial Climates,” Proc. of the World Engineering Conference and Convention 2015, WECC 2015 Engineering: Innovation and Society, 2015, Nov 29-Dec 2, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 1-6.

Ibrahim, S.Z., Miyanaga, N., Ibrahim, N., Ashari, M.F., Khan, A.A. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Macro-Surface Modifications of Subsonic Flow on Winglets,” Proc. of the World Engineering Conference and Convention 2015, WECC 2015 Engineering: Innovation and Society, 2015, Nov 29-Dec 2, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 1-6.

Ibrahim, M.D., R.Iskandar, N.A.N., Ashaari, M.F., Zulkharnain, A., A.Hussaini, A.A.S., “Durable Hybrid-Powered White Pepper Retting Machine Integrated with Crude Enzymatic Solution,” J. Appl. Sci. & Agric., 9(15): pp. 6-13, 2014, ISSN: 1816-9112.

Ashari, M.F., Ibrahim, M.D, Husaini, A. and Zulkharnain, A. (2014). Accelerated Production of White Pepper using Integrated Mechanical and Enzymatic Solutions in an Automated Machine, Key Engineering Materials, vol. 572, 304-307, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.572.304.

and Faculty of Engineering U. (2014). Annual Report 2014 : Faculty of Engineering. , 1(1), 1.

Ibrahim M.D., Osman M.S., Miyanaga N. and Khan A.A. (2014). Macro-surface modification through exploitation of rivets and dimples -numerical

and experimental. 5th World Tribology Congress, WTC 2013, 3(1), 2337-2340.

M.D. Ibrahim, A.K. Othman, H. Zen, N.A. Rahman, M.F. Atan, J. Masiar@Peton. Smart Power Management System for Rural Telecentre Conceptual Design. Journal of Applied Science and Agriculture (ISSN: 1816-9112), 9(15) Special 2014, Pages: 14-19

Ibrahim, M. D., Osman, M. S., Miyanaga, N., & Khan, A. A. (2014). Macro-surface modification through exploitation of rivets and dimples -numerical and experimental. Paper presented at the 5th World Tribology Congress, WTC 2013, , 3 2337-2340.

Ibrahim, S.Z., Osman, M.S., Miyanaga, N., Khan, A.A. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Application of Surface Modification for Airplane Winglets,” Proc. of the 40th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology & Tribochemistry Forum 2013, Sep 4-6, 2013, Lyon, France, p. 1.

A.K. O., H. Z., N. A., M.D I., Hazrul M. and K. L. (2013). Renewable Energy Roadmap And Employability In Energy Sector For Sarawak Corridor Of Renewable Energy (SCORE). , 1(1), 1.

A.Rahman, N., Ruduan, A.H., Atan, M.F., Othman, A.K., Zen, H., M.Basri, H., Abdullah, A.S. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Sustainable Pelletization Of MetroxylonSagu Plantation,” Proc. of the International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2013, UNIMAS, Malaysia, ISBN 978-0-9875500-1-9.

A.Rahman, N., Narawi, A.F., Atan, M.F., Othman, A.K., Zen, H., M.Basri, H., Abdullah, A.S. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Feasibility Study Of Sustainable Pellet-Power Generation For Sarawak Isolated Areas,” Proc. of the International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2013, UNIMAS, Malaysia, ISBN 978-0-9875500-1-9.

Ibrahim, M.D., Chew, C.K., Othman, A.K. and Zen, H., “U-shaped and Conventional HDD Designs Numerical Characteristics,” Proc. of the International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2013, UNIMAS, Malaysia, ISBN 978-0-9875500-1-9.

Othman, A.K., Zen, H., A.Rahman, N., Ibrahim, M.D., M.Basri, H. and Lias, K., “Energy Optimization for Rural ICT Telecentre,” Proc. of the International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Solar and Hybrid Technologies, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2013, UNIMAS, Malaysia, ISBN 978-0-9875500-1-9.

Sunami Y., Ibrahim M.D. and Hashimoto H. (2013). Optimum design of oil lubricated thrust bearing for hard disk drive with high speed spindle motor. International Journal of Rotating Machinery, 2013(1), 1.

Zulkharnain, A., Ashari, M.F., Khairi, A.A.F. and Ibrahim, M.D., “Microplate Design for Reaction Systems Involving Immobilized Enzyme/Bacteria,” Proc. of the 1st International Conference on Design and Innovation 2012, Sustainable Ground, ICDI 2012, DeTar Putra, UNIMAS, Nov 7-8, 2012, Sarawak, Malaysia, pp. 1-5.

Ibrahim, M.D., Ong, J.H. and Khairi, A.A.F., “HDDs with Better Heat Dissipation Systems Designed for Search Engines Servers,” Proc. of the 5th Engineering Conference "Engineering Towards Change - Empowering Green Solutions", EnCon 2012, Pullman Hotel, Kuching, 10-12th July 2012, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, pp. 451-455.

Ibrahim, M.D., Junaidi, E., Osman, M.S. and Khan, A.A., “Improvements of the Aerodynamic and Thermal Characteristics of an S-Shaped Windowed HDD Arms,” Proc. of the JSME-IIP/ASME-ISPS Joint Conference on

Micromechatronics for Information and Precision Equipment, MIPE 2012, Santa Clara University, June 18-20, 2012, California, USA, pp. 343-345.

Ibrahim M. and Hiromu H. (2011). Optimum Design of Oil Lubricated Thrust Bearing for Hard Disk Drive. Selected Articles of the 2nd International Conference on Design Engineering and Science, New Progress in Design Engineering and Science, 1(1), 1-6.

モハマド・ダニエルイブラヒム, 難波唯志, 落合成行, & 橋本巨.c (2011).

HDD スピンドルモータ用スラスト空気軸受の最適設計. 日本機械学会論

文集 C 編, 77(773), 234-245. (in Japanese)

Ibrahim, M.D. and Hashimoto, H., “Optimum Design of Thrust Oil Bearing for Hard Disk Drive,” Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Design Engineering and Science, ICDES 2010, Nov 17-19, 2010, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 229-234, ISBN 978-4-9905565-0-1.

Ibrahim, M.D., Sunami, Y., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Measurements of Film Thickness and Pressure Distribution for Optimized Thrust Air Bearing,” Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Design Engineering and Science, ICDES 2010, Nov 17-19, 2010, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 223-228, ISBN 978-4-9905565-0-1.

Namba, T., Ibrahim, M.D. and Hashimoto, H., “Optimum Design of Groove Geometry for Thrust Bearing with Weight Factor Consideration,” Proc. of the Japanese Society of Tribologists, Tribology Conference, May 17-19, 2010, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 223-224, ISSN 0919-6005.

Namba, T., Ibrahim, M.D., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Measurement of Film Thickness of Thrust Air Bearing to Consider an Alteration of Temperature,” Proc. of the 4th World Tribology Congress (WTC IV), September 6-11, 2009, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 707, ISBN 978-4-9900139-9-8.

Ibrahim, M.D., Namba, T., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Optimization of Small Size Thrust Air Bearing with the Consideration of Groove Dimensions and Geometry Variables,” Proc. of the 4th World Tribology Congress (WTC IV), September 6-11, 2009, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 706, ISBN 978-4-9900139-9-8.

Itoh, K., Sunami, Y., Ibrahim, M.D., Namba, T., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Optimum Design of Fluid Film Bearings Used in Small Size Spindle Motor,” Proc. of the Mechanical Engineering Congress 2009, Japan Precision Equipments and Functions Divisions, (MECJ-09), Sept 13-16, 2009, Iwate Univ., Japan, pp. 21-22, NAID 110007861796.

Ibrahim, M.D., Namba, T., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Application of SQP Method in Designing Thrust Air Bearing for Hard Disk Drive Spindle Motor,” Proc. of the JSME-IIP/ASME-ISPS Joint Conference on Micromechatronics for Information and Precision Equipment (MIPE 2009) Tsukuba International Congress Center, June 17-20, 2009, Ibaraki, Japan, pp. 117-118, NAID 110008064225.

Ibrahim, M.D., Namba, T., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Optimization of HDD Thrust Air Bearing for Spindle Motor,” Proc. of the Japanese Society of Tribologists, Tribology Conference Tokyo, May 18-20, 2009, pp. 7-8, ISSN 0919-6005.

Namba, T., Ibrahim, M.D., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H., “Measurement of Film Thickness for Air Thrust Air Bearing with Temperature Consideration on Bearing Surface,” Proc. of the Japanese Society of Tribologists, Tribology Conference Tokyo, May 18-20, 2009, pp. 117-118, ISSN 0919-6005.

Namba, T., Ibrahim, M.D., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H. - (Aug. 2008) “Characteristics Analysis and Optimum Design of Small Size Thrust Air Bearing for HDD-Application to Optimum Design,” Proc. of the Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2008 Japan (MECJ-08), Yokohama National Univ., August 3-7, 2008, pp. 141-142, NAID 110007658939.

Ibrahim, M.D., Namba, T., Ochiai, M. and Hashimoto, H. – (Aug. 2008) “Characteristics Analysis and Optimum Design of Small Size Thrust Air Bearing for HDD - Parametric Study,” Proc. of the Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2008 Japan (MECJ-08), Yokohama National Univ., August 3-7, 2008, pp. 139-140, NAID 110007658938.

Tan Ger Lian, 18020160, (2018), Thesis Topic: “Improvement of Runner System for High Precision Die-Casted Test Piece,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, viva completed.

Mohd Rosli Mohamed, 18020044, (2016), “Experiment and Simulation of High Pressure Die Casting Using ADC12 Aluminium Alloy for Porosity Defect Prediction,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, viva completed.

Siti Nur Azizah Amran, 16020110, (2016-2020), “Performance of Bio-inspired Ship Hull,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Mohammad Rahmat Derise, 16020049, (2016-2019), “Fabrication of Polylactic Acid/Wax/Polyethylene Glycol Composite Filament for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM),” MSc. (Biochemistry), co-supervisor, completed.

Yana Shaheera Yunos, 15020312, (2015-2020), “Micro-Needle Integrated with Micro-Pump for Drug and Blood Deliveries in Polygonal Inner Structures of Micro-Channels” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Wong Lee Kwang, 15020313, (2015-2018), “The Efficient Wind Turbines Design for Low Wind Speed Air,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Mohd Rahmat A Rahman, 15020311, (2015-2019), “Modelling of Casting Shots in Industrial Mold of High Pressure Die Casting,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Muhammad Zaidi Mohtar, 15020315, (2015-2018), “Analysis of Blower Inside Biosafety Cabinet Class II A2 using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Experimental Verifications,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Christopher Jantai ak Boniface, 12020028, (2014-2016), “A Study on Radiant Times Series (RTS) based Method for Calculating Cooling Load in Equatorial Climates”, MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, completed.

Berry Rence ak Senawi, 14020105, (2014-2018), “Microbial Enzymatic Retting for Accelerated Production of White Pepper Using Pectinase Produced by Solid State Fermentation”, MSc. (Biotechnology), co-supervisor, completed.

Tang Shanshan, 21010368, (2021), “Secondary Atomization Dust Removal Device with Multi-nozzle Fan Blade Shunt,” PhD. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Groffer Nyelang, 21010311, (2021), “Fouling Control using Air Bubble Curtains: Biomimetic Protection of Static Artificial Structure under Tropical Climate,” PhD. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Siti Nur Azizah Amran, 21010071, (2021), “Anti-microbial and Friction Control through Biomimicry Morphological Study,” PhD. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

9. POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION (Student’s Name), (Degree), (Thesis Title), (Year Awarded),

(Status), (Role)

Wong Lee Kwang, 21010098, (2021), “Efficient Inspired Shark Skin Design for Ship,” PhD. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Alyssa Asong Ananthan, 20020392, (2020), Thesis Topic: “Surface Modification Inspired by Snakeskin for Friction Control and Wear Resistance,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Chikia Esterneesa ak Edwin, 20020031, (2020), Thesis Topic: “Fluid-Structure Interaction of Erythrocytes at Selected Working Temperatures,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Jasmine anak Jendia, 19020121, (2019), Thesis Topic: “Analysis of Runner Modification with Venting Systems for Die Casted Parts using modeFRONTIER Software,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Sitti Aishah Najamudin, 19020159, (2019), Thesis Topic: “Mechanical Systems Optimization in Industrial Plants: Case Studies throughout Malaysia,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Susan anak Philip, 18020162, (2018), Thesis Topic: “Optimization of Cargo Ships Hull for Anti Fouling Inspired by Shark Riblets,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Zalikha Farhah Ismail, 16020093, (2016), “Energy Savings in Manufacturing Plant: Pump System Optimization Case Study in Johor and Sarawak, Malaysia,” MEng. (Mechanical), main supervisor, ongoing.

Mohamad Amirul Radzali, 19030245, (2019-2020), Thesis Topic: “Thermofluidic Characteristic Validation of Multipurpose Portable Outboard Engine Running Testing for Malaysian Marine Police Force,” MEng. (Mechanical, course work), main supervisor, completed.

Haritz Suzario Jaraiee, 19030201, (2019-2020), Thesis Topic: “Optimization of Mechanical Systems in Hotel Industry: Case Studies in Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia,” MEng. (Mechanical, course work), main supervisor, completed.

Fernand Alexson Kanyan, 19030459, (2020), Thesis Topic: “Influence of Injection Speed on Porosity Defects of Magnesium Alloy in Die

Casting Process,” MEng. (Mechanical, course work), main supervisor, completed.

Siti Zaharah bt Mohd Ibrahim, 21030117, (2021), Thesis Topic: “Performance Assessment on Secondary Cooling Water Pump at Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP),” MEng. (Mechanical, coursework), main supervisor, completed.

Zulaikha Asyiqin bt Nur Azri, 21030034, (2021), Thesis Topic: “A Comparative Study on Performance Characteristic of Electrical Submersible Pump System,” MEng. (Mechanical, coursework), main supervisor, completed.

Mohd Radzie b Abdul Rahman, 21030052, (2020), Thesis Topic: “Chilled Water Pump Sizing: Effect on HVAC Efficiency for Sarawak General Hospital,” MEng. (Mechanical, coursework), main supervisor, completed.

Muhamad Zuraidi b Rohani, 20030308, (2020), Thesis Topic: “Thermal and Airflow Characteristics of a HVAC Co-equipped with Ceiling Fans at Kuching Polytechnic Lecture Room,” MEng. (Mechanical, coursework), main supervisor, completed.

Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Mathematics III, Fluid Mechanics I, Fluid Mechanics II, Thermodynamics II, Energy Optimization and Management, Tribology, Engineering Ethics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Tribology, End User Computing, Engineering Laboratory I, Engineering Laboratory III, Engineering Laboratory IV, Engineers in Society, Introduction to Green Technology

10. TEACHING (Course name), (Code)