On June 3, 2023, the iconic Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre came alive with the prestigious 2023 Petronas CHESS Symposium. This groundbreaking event, with an ambitious objective of fostering dynamic partnerships between academia and industry, was a shining beacon for sustainable, innovative solutions. With participants hailing from myriad disciplines, it was a celebration of trailblazing projects tackling global challenges. Center for Research and Development of IOT(CREDIT) emerged as a prominent participant, bringing forth four brilliant teams from the esteemed School of Engineering and School of Computing at Asia Pacific University.
Highlighting our forward-thinking approach, the engineering department’s Smart 3D Green Plastic Filament Monitoring and Management System team were recognized as the 2nd runners-up for their inventive solutions addressing plastic waste. Also from our engineering prowess, the RescueAI team were hailed as the 3rd runners-up for their groundbreaking Disaster Management solution equipped with Robotic Autonomy.
The Smart 3D Green Plastic Filament Monitoring and Management System, a visionary project by Mohammed Saad Mahmood Al-Kubaisi, Sarim Ahmed Khalil, and Ryan Teo Han Ji from CREDIT, sought to repurpose marine plastic bottles into 3D printer filaments. This environmentally-conscious initiative was designed to reduce landfill and marine pollution, focusing on the needs of 3D printing enthusiasts, professionals, educational institutions, and sustainable product manufacturers. Through extensive market research and collaboration, we made sure our innovative solution was in line with customer expectations.
RescueAI, a CREDIT’s creative team made up of Ng Joo Kiat, Cheng Yi Heng, and Cajun Tai Ka Joon, delivered an advanced disaster management system. Combining sensor fusion and machine learning AI, the solution predicts and models disaster scenarios using real-time data and physics-based simulations. The system incorporated aerial drones and autonomous water surface vehicles to verify sensor data, assisting first responders by orchestrating rescue efforts on a live digital twin disaster map.
In the realm of computing, the Power Play team, featuring Tang Jian Shiun and Tey Jia Yi, bagged the 2nd runner-up spot with their Intelligent Resource Maintenance System (IRMS). They set out to redefine resource maintenance in the energy industry, integrating IoT sensors, and employing data analytics. IRMS provides real-time monitoring of resource conditions and accurate identification of potential oil reservoirs. The system boasts features like pipeline inspection and solar farm monitoring through cutting-edge mini drones managed by swarm intelligence algorithms. IRMS’s comprehensive dashboards empower operators and maintenance teams to optimize resource utilization, manage pipeline risks, and ensure top-notch performance of solar farms.
Securing the 3rd runner-up position was Team Arcturus, consisting of Ang Zi Yang and Cheryl Lim Wye Yee. Their solution aimed at resolving the challenges faced by oil rig operators by integrating IoT sensors onto oil drills for real-time condition monitoring and potential oil reservoir identification. A mix of machine learning algorithms analyzed seismic and oil reservoir data, aiming to supercharge operational efficiency. They further developed comprehensive dashboards, providing a panoramic view of the oil reservoir’s condition, drill status, and oil extraction progress.
All of these inspiring teams received guidance from renowned mentors including Head of the Center for Research and Development of IOT, Dipl-Ing.Ir.Narendran Ramasenderan, Head of the School of Engineering, Associate Professor Ir.Dr.Sivakumar Sivanesan, Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Mr. Amad Arshad, Mr. Victor Khoo Shien Yang, and Head of the School of Computing, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tan Chin Ike. With their collective brilliance and our teams’ relentless innovation, CREDIT continues to pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.
From left to right Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tan Chin Ike, Tey Jia Yi, Tang Jian Shiun, Victor Khoo Shien Yang, Cheryl Lim, Zachary Ang, Mr. Amad Arshad, Dipl-Ing.Ir.Narendran Ramasenderan, Cheng Yi Heng, Mohammed Saad Mahmood Al-Kubaisi, Ng Joo Kiat, Cajun Tai Ka Joon and Associate Professor Ir.Dr.Sivakumar Sivanesan.