UTAR Research Fund 2016 Cycle 1
(1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017)

No. Faculty Principal Investigator Project Title Project Extension Date
1 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Mok Siew Ying Plasticity of recurring burst motifs in cortical networks 31 January 2018
2 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Bernard Saw Lip Huat Investigation of flow maldistribution and mitigation in lancet fin cold plate 31 December 2017
3 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Ms. Chew Chee Sean Evaluate the electrical performance of isotropic conductive adhesives by adding the in-house prepared amorphous carbon nanotubes N/A
4 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Chong Siaw Yah Laboratory study on anisotropy of tropical residual soil using hollow cylinder apparatus 31 December 2017
5 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Prof. Dr. Goi Bok Min Accelerating Fully Homomorphic Encryption in GPU Platform N/A
6 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Koo Chai Hoon POTENTIAL OF REUSING SEWAGE EFFLUENT AS NON-POTABLE WATER 31 December 2017
7 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Lee Khia Min EVALUATION OF MOVING BED BIOFILM REACTOR TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DYE CONTAINING WASTEWATER 31 December 2017
8 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Lee Poh Foong Study the Cellular Uptake Mechanism and Cytotoxic Effects of Metallic Nanoparticles on Nutritional Supplement Cyanobacteria N/A
9 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Pang Yean Ling Sono-photo-fenton catalytic reactor system for degradation of organic dyes using iron oxide-based magnetic catalyst N/A
10 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Mst Sadia Mahzabin Structural performance of Wood Fibre Reinforced Foamed Composite(WFRFC) 31 December 2017
11 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Ms. Tan Kok Hong Justification of new bird nest cleaning process model on nutrient retention rate. 31 December 2017
12 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Tang Pek Yee The impact of rs368777537 in TCF4 3’UTR on gene expression 31 December 2017
13 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Tee Shiau Foon Effect of DNA methylation of AKT1 gene on cognitive function in schizophrenia multiplex families. 31 December 2017
14 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Mr. Teoh Boon Yew Development of a lab on a chip (LOC) system to extract and study the characteristic of isolated exosome from cancer cell for early diagnostic of cancer. N/A
15 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Thiam Hui San Improved performance of PEMFC and DMFC using sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) SiO2-SiWA composite membranes 31 December 2017
16 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Mr. Tung Yew Hou Application of Standard Project Management Methodology in The Construction Industry N/A
17 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Karen Wong Mee Chu Fabrication and characterisation of a cost effective and efficient bi-facial solar module with Pt-reinforced interconnections 31 January 2018
18 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dr. Yew Ming Kun Development Of Using Sustainable Oil Palm Shell Fibre Reinforced Concrete On Energy Efficiency In Residential Buildings 31 December 2017
19 Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Prof. Dr. Choo Kong Bung Role of microRNA-515 family in regulation of the cellular reprogramming process N/A
20 Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Prof. Dr. Leong Pooi Pooi Reverse construction of leukemic monocytic cells from induced pluripotent stem cells N/A
21 Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Prof. Dr. Shelly Soo @ Soo Shelly Identification of the self-renewal and chemoresistance genes of colorectal cancer stem cells by genome-wide microarray profiling N/A
22 Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Mr. Pramod D Shenoy The cumulative effect of stair climbing on the cardiovascular system of sedentary University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) staff and students N/A
23 Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Prof. Dr. Yap Sook Fan Targeted Screening of Herbal Extracts using a Multi-Purpose Cervical Cancer Cell-Based System N/A
24 Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology Dr. Zafarullah Nizamani Performance assessment of the multi storey buildings in accordance with Euro and American code guidelines 31 December 2017
25 Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology Dr. Humaira Nisar EEG Neurofeedback training using personalized audio activity for enhancement of mood and/or cognition N/A
26 Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology Dr. Lai Koon Chun Development of a micropump integrated heat sink for high power LED cooling N/A
27 Faculty of Science Dr. Chew Choy Hoong In vivo evaluation of the effects of Cocus nucifera milk on adipogenesis 31 December 2017
28 Faculty of Science Dr. Teh Lai Kuan Association of foetal haemoglobin levels (HbF) with genetic modifiers in β-thalassaemia carriers with Filipino βº-deletion 31 March 2018
29 Faculty of Science Dr. Wong Wey Lim Effects of seaweed extracts on the survival and gut microbiota of black tiger shrimps, Penaeus monodon infected by the early mortality syndrome (EMS) pathogen, Vibrio parahaemolyticus 28 February  2018
30 Faculty of Science Dr. Say Yee How Characterisation of the role of Interleukin-13 in human adipose tissue N/A
31 Faculty of Science Dr. Ooi Ai Lin The Effects of Anthropogenic Impacts in Klang Strait on Feeding Ecology of Larval Fish 31 December 2017
32 Faculty of Science Dr. Ooi Mei Lee Fabrication and Characterization of Mixed Metal Sulfide Thin Film For Photochemical Study 31 December 2017
33 Faculty of Science Dr. Shit Chong Seng Evaluation of the anti-biofilm property of tempeh and its application against dental plaque formation 31 December 2017
34 Faculty of Science Dr. Wong Hann Ling Development of a Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer-based Biosensing System for Monitoring RNA Splicing 31 March 2018
35 Faculty of Science Dr. Tong Kim Suan Effect of furan derivaatives from acid treated rice straw on cellulase and xylanase production 31 December 2017
36 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Loh Wan Lin Antecedents of work engagement and innovative work behavior among Malaysian Generation Y employees. N/A
37 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Siti Ummaizah bt Meor Musa The Use of Technological Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Enhancing Teachers' Confidence level and Students' Proficiency in Secondaty Schools in Perak 30 September 2017
38 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Joanna Tiffany Selamat UNDERGRADUATE ESL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC WRITING NEEDS AND DIFFICULTIES: STUDENTS' AND INSTRUCTORS' PERSPECTIVES N/A
39 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Ong Sheau Wen Framing the Chinese education in mainstream and online media in Malaysia N/A
40 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Muliyati Binti Mat Alim Semiotics in Environmental Awareness Campaign as a Medium of Communication in Postmodern Era. N/A
41 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Diong Fong Wei Institutionalizing Service-Learning in a Higher Learning Institution: A Case Study of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) N/A
42 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Dr. Priscilla Moses Modelling Teachers’ Usage of FROG Virtual Learning Environment: The Role of User Participation and Psychological Ownership in an Extended Technology Acceptance Model N/A
43 Faculty of Arts and Social Science Ms. Sanggari A/P Krishnan The Impact of Organizational Commitment on Job Performance: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Malaysian Firms N/A
44 Faculty of Creative Industries Mr. Anthony Miranti The Effects of Portrayals of Autism in Film and Television on the Malaysian Audience N/A
45 Faculty of Creative Industries Mr. Beh Chun Chee Archiving of Mahua Cinema: A journey from film festivals to festive films N/A
46 Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Dr. Tan Hung Khoon Robbery-related Event Detection through Atomic and Behavioral Evidences N/A
47 Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Mr. Yeoh Guan Gim Effectiveness of Patient Discharge System On the Quality of Patient Care and Health Services in Malaysia: A Case Study of Private Hospital in Penang N/A
48 Faculty of Business and Finance Dr. Ng Lee Peng THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND PROACTIVE PERSONALITY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS N/A
49 Faculty of Business and Finance Ms. Kuah Yoke Chin DETERRMINATION OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCING RESOURCES ON MALAYSIAN SMES 31 August 2017
50 Faculty of Business and Finance Dr. Eng Yoke Kee ASEAN Economic Integration and Malaysia’s Industrial Upgrading: Rethinking Coordinated Implementation of Industrial and Labour Policies N/A
51 Faculty of Business and Finance Ms. Seow Ai Na The influence of threat and coping appraisals on the intention of health tourism in Malaysia 31 March 2018
52 Faculty of Business and Finance Mr. Julian Teh The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Organisational Climate, Employee Commitment, and Well-being in the non-profit sector N/A
53 Faculty of Accounting and Management Dr. Aye Aye Khin Exchange Rate Volatility and Short-term Price Forecasting in Malaysian Natural Rubber Market N/A
54 Faculty of Accounting and Management Dr. Lim Wan Leng EXPLORATORY STUDY ON COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT 31 December 2017
55 Faculty of Accounting and Management Mr. Raymond Ling Leh Bin Development of Green Bonds in Malaysia Towards Financing A Sustainable Future N/A
56 Faculty of Accounting and Management Ms. Wong Hong Chau The Relationship of Disaggregate Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Malaysia N/A
57 Institute of Chinese Studies Dr. Tan Ai Boay Sultan Subject, British Subject or Chinese Subject? Chinese Citizenship in British Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak before World War Two N/A