WORKSHOP ITINERARY

 

Time

Topic

8:30

Registration and networking

8:50

Philosophy of Beneficial Research, R3P - Prof. Zaidi Mohd Ripin (USM)

9:20

Problem Identification, going out and about and “LegWork vs Paperwork”, Identify important features - Prof. Zaidi Mohd Ripin (USM)

9:50

Systematic review and Literature review – Dr Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza (USM)

10:20

TEA BREAK and networking

10:50

Publication based on design and development – Dr Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza (USM)

11:20

Development of A Low Cost and Intelligent Force Plate for Rehabilitation – Dr Muhammad Fauzinizam (USM)

11:50

Intellectual property – copyright or patent - Dr Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini (USM)

12:20

Lunch and networking

2:15

Business Model Canvas as a tool for system level thinking - Prof. Zaidi Mohd Ripin (USM)

2:40

Case study I – DyCoS Lightboard: an Online Teaching Tool – Dr Mohamad Ezral Baharudin (UniMAP)

3:40

Case study 2 - Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and Mechanical Intervention: From Hospital to Palm Oil Industries – Dr Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini (USM)

4:10

Case study 3 – Hand-Arm Vibration syndrome (HAVs) intervention using Universal Suspended Handle for grass trimmer – Prof Zaidi Mohd Ripin (USM)

4:40-5:30

Tea break, networking and consultation

 


 

About the Lead Trainer

Prof Zaidi Mohd Ripin

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He has been with USM since 1996 and previously worked at Proton R&D and Malaysia Sheet Glass. Over the course of his research, he has developed numerous solutions, notably the universal suspended handle for grass trimmers, along with other innovations related to healthcare, industrial applications, and agriculture. He has secured grants directly and indirectly from industries such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Panasonic, and through CREST collaborative research with Motorola, National Instruments, Dyson, Freedom Medical International, and SAS. He actively supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through product development and research assistance. In product development, he received a RM 1.5 million grant from MIDA for the development of a Parkinson’s disease tremor monitoring system. To date, the total amount of grants obtained from industry and industry-related work amounts to RM 6 million. He has supervised 20 PhD and 21 MSc students.

He has been with USM since 1996 and previously worked at Proton R&D and Malaysia Sheet Glass. Over the course of his research, he has developed numerous solutions, notably the universal suspended handle for grass trimmers, along with other innovations related to healthcare, industrial applications, and agriculture. He has secured grants directly and indirectly from industries such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Panasonic, and through CREST collaborative research with Motorola, National Instruments, Dyson, Freedom Medical International, and SAS. He actively supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through product development and research assistance. In product development, he received a RM 1.5 million grant from MIDA for the development of a Parkinson’s disease tremor monitoring system. To date, the total amount of grants obtained from industry and industry-related work amounts to RM 6 million. He has supervised 20 PhD and 21 MSc students.

 

Dr Mohamad Ezral Baharudin

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Graduated with a PhD from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland, specializing in Multibody Systems Dynamics, he is an expert in real-time simulation, robotics, dynamics modeling, and automation. His commitment to innovation is demonstrated by his extensive research, numerous publications, and active participation in prestigious conferences and collaborations at both national and international levels. Dr. Ezral and his team have developed the DyCoS Lightboard, an innovative educational tool designed to enhance interactive teaching and learning experiences.

 

Dr Muhammad Fauzinizam Razali

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Graduated with a PhD from USM, specializing in Biomechanics and Shape Memory Alloy, Dr. Fauzi is actively engaged in research focused on stroke rehabilitation and dental biomechanics. He has developed practical skills through industry collaboration, supported by numerous publications and presentations at prestigious conferences and seminars. Dr. Fauzi is also the recipient of a RM 1.5 million CREST grant in collaboration with SAS Institute, through which he developed a rehabilitation device for post-stroke patients.

 

Dr Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan

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Graduated from USM and holding a PhD in Biomechanics from Imperial College London, he is actively engaged in research on ergonomics and ergonomics interventions. He is the recipient of a RM 1.428 million CREST grant in collaboration with Freedom Medical International, through which he developed a patient lifter for use in old folks' homes. He is currently working on several additional products for the palm oil industry.

 

Dr Nur Shuhaidatul Sarmiza Abdul Halim

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Graduated with a PhD from USM in Biology, specializing in stem cells, she is now conducting research in biomechanics and has postdoctoral research experience. She has authored numerous systematic review papers and is considered an expert in this area.