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PROFILE
UPM's Staff Profile
YBHG. PROFESOR DATO' DR. -ING. IR. RENUGANTH A/L VARATHARAJOO
TIMBALAN NAIB CANSELOR
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
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PROFESSIONAL

NAME :
(Ybhg. Profesor Dato' Dr. -ing. Ir.) Renuganth A/l Varatharajoo
POSITION :
Profesor
ENTITY :
Faculty Of Engineering

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1999-2003 : Ph.D in Spacecraft Systems.
Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Dresden, Germany.
1997-1998 : Master in Launchers and Satellites.Toulouse, France.
1994-1996 : Bachelor (Hons.) in Mechanical & Robotics Engineering.
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.
1991-1994 : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Malaysia.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2012
2012 to date: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations) University Putra Malaysia.
2012 (May-August): Director, Centre for Industry Relations and Networks (CiRNeT), Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations) Uni
2011
2011-2012: Head of Industry Relations, Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations) Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2009
2009-2011: Head of Industry and Community Relation, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
1997
1997 to date : Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
Academic and Research staff.
1997-1998 : ASTRIUM, Toulouse, France.
Satellite Engineer: Involved in LEOSTARTM satellite development.
May-Aug.
SKILL
SPACE SYSTEM
Spacecraft Guidance & Control, Spacecraft Power Systems, Spacecraft Thermal Systems & Spacecraft Structures.

PROJECT
2013
ICT GE Enrichment Programme (Project Leader). (MOE fund: RM 1,354,375.00).
Oct. 2013-Oct 2014
2012
National GE Blueprint Development (Project Leader). (MOE fund: RM 100,000). June. 2012- Dis. 2012
2011
Planet’s Magnetic Field and Thermoelectric Driven Heat Transport Phenomenon (Project Leader). (MOE fund: RM 215,000).
Sept. 2011- Aug. 2013.
2011
Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Office Funding (Funding Recipient). (COSPAR International fund: RM 2500 (Annual)).
April 2011-till todate
2010
Mathematical Modelling of An Active Force Controlled Spacecraft Attitude (Project Leader)
(MOE fund: RM 44, 000). April 2010- April 2012.
2010
A Novel Spacecraft Attitude Control Option (Project Leader). (UPM fund: RM 198, 000). April 2010- April 2012
2008
Orbiting Satellite (Project Member). (UPM fund: RM 30, 000). July 2008- July 2009.
2007
Spacecraft Attitude Actuation – A Novel Back-up Mode (RM 82, 000 (US$ 24, 000)),
June 2007-June 2009. (head)
2007
A Novel Reaction Wheel Based Spacecraft Attitude Control (RM 100, 000 (US$ 30,
000)), Aug. 2007- Aug. 2009. (head)
2007
Investigation on the Bit Error Rate (BER) for Space-Time Trellis Coding (STTC) in Slow Rayleigh Fading Channels for Mobile Satellite Communications (Project Member). (MOE fund: RM 30,000). Aug. 2007- Aug. 2008
2006
Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Control with Magnetic Torquers and Reaction Wheels
(Internal fund: RM 25, 000 (US$ 8, 000)), April-Oct. 2006. (head)
2004
Design of the Autonomous Combined Energy and Attitude Control System for Small
Satellites (Malaysian Government- RM 162, 000 (US$ 48 000)), Oct. 2004- Oct. 2007.
(head)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
2013
Appointed Evaluator by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) for Aircraft Engineering Technology in Avionics at UniKL, 2013.
2013
Hononary Adviser, Setia Haruman Sdn. Bhd., Cyberjaya, 2013-to date.
2012
Appointed Evaluator for Space Science Award, National Space Agency, 2005 & 2011 & 2012.
2012
Appointed External Space Expert by Nanjing Aeronautics and Astronautics University (NAAU), China 2012.
2012
Wind Tunnel Testing for Commercial Street Lamp, (RM 7540 (US$2, 150)), Permintex Electronic Sdn. Bhd., Nov. 2012. (consultant)
2011
Appointed Evaluator by Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) for Aeronautics Engineering Program at University Technology Malaysia, 2011 & 2013.
2011
Appointed Evaluator by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) for Aircraft Engineering Program at Nilai University College, 2011 & 2013.
2011
Economic Data Supply, NAHRIM, Feb. 2011. (consultant)
2010
Appointed Evaluator by Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) for Aerospace Engineering Program at University Science Malaysia, 2010.
2010
Appointed Evaluator for Research Compendium, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2010.
2010
Feasibility Study of a Vibration System, SVT Resources Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, June 2010. (consultant)
2010
System Upgrade and Enhancement, SVT Resources Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, June 2010. (consultant)
2010
Analysis of System Technical Data, SVT Resources Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, June 2010. (consultant)
2010
Appointed Evaluator by Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) for Aerospace Engineering Program at IIUM (Malaysia), 2010.
2010
Appointed Evaluator for National Science Fund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2010-2014.
2010
Tunings of a Vibration System, SVT Resources Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, July 2010. (consultant)
2010
Appointed Space Expert by National Space Agency for Scientific Research Output Reporting, 2010.
2010
Identification of Operational Problems, SVT Resources Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, Aug. 2010. (consultant)
2009
Appointed Judge at Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2009.
2009
Appointed Rapporteur for France-Malaysia Engineering Education, Engineering Accreditation Council (Malaysia), 2009.
2008
Appointed as Professional Engineer Interviewer, The Institution of Engineers (Malaysia), 2008.
2008
Wind Tunnel Testing for Street Lantern, Initial Electric Sdn. Bhd., Jan. 2008. (consultant)
2008
Street Lantern Wind Loading Test, Vantage Lighting Sdn. Bhd., Jan. 2008. (consultant)
2008
Wind Tunnel Testing for Street Lantern, PCO Lite Electrical Sdn. Bhd., Feb. 2008. (consultant)
2008
Wind Loading Test NIKKON S419-150 Street Lantern Model, Success Electronics & Transformer Manufacturer Sdn. Bhd., Feb. 2008. (consultant)
2008
Wind Loading Testing for Commercial Street Lantern Types PTEX STL I, II, II & IV, Permintex Electronic Sdn. Bhd., Julai 2008. (consultant)
2008
NIKKON S419-150 HPS150W and S419-250 HPS150W Wind Tunnel Testing, Success Electronics & Transformer Mfr. Sdn. Bhd., Aug. 2008. (consultant)
2008
Bird Impact Test and Fatigue Test on F5 Canopy as Per ASTM F330-89 (2004) Standards Test Method for Bird Impact Testing, Air Force, April 2008. (consultant)
2008
Appointed Judge at Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2008.
2007
Commercial Street Lamp Wind Tunnel Testing (RM 7, 187. 50 (US$2050)), Muarlite
Industry Sdn. Bhd., 2007.
2007
Commercial Street Lamp Wind Tunnel Testing, Muarlite Industry Sdn. Bhd., 2007. (consultant)
2007
Appointed Judge at Project Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2007
2007
Appointed Judge at Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2007.
2006
Appointed Judge at Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2006.
2006
Appointed Judge at Project Exhibition, IIUM (Malaysia), 2006.
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
2014
Rahman M. A. A., Rafie A. S. M., Renuganth V.: LCO Flutter Analysis on Coir Pressed Mat Fibre/Epoxy Composites Plate, AEROTECH V, Kuala Lumpur, 2014.
2014
Hong A. A. T., Renuganth V.: Tether Tension Performance Utilizing Various Materials for a Coplanar and Non-coplanar Model of a Flexible Tethered Satellite System, AEROTECH V, Kuala Lumpur, 2014.
2014
Eshghi S., Renuganth V., Sliding Mode Control Techniques for Combined Energy and Attitude Control System, AEROTECH V, Kuala Lumpur, 2014.
2013
Chung C. Y., Renuganth V.: A Heuristic Cascading Fuzzy Logic Approach to Reactive Navigation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, ICMAAE’13, Kuala Lumpur, 2013.
2013
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: An Optimum Magnetic Control Torque Generation of a Momentum Bias Satellite, Proceedings of Multiphysics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2013.
2012
Djojodihardjo H., Gunter A. A. A., Renuganth V.: Parametric Study of Ground-Track Based Performance Measure Requirements for the Optimization of Near Earth Twin-Spacecrafts Trajectory, AEROTECH IV, Kuala Lumpur, 2012.
2012
Hong A. A. T., Renuganth V.: Investigation on a Flexible Tether Slackness based on In-and Out-of Plane Libration Angles, AEROTECH IV, Kuala Lumpur, 2012.
2012
Siang B. Y., Renuganth V.: H2 Optimal Control Solution for a Combined Energy and Attitude Control System (CEACS) in Small Satellite, AEROTECH IV, Kuala Lumpur, 2012.
2011
Rasid Z. A, Ayob A., Zahari R., Mustapha F., Majid D.L.A and Renuganth V.: Thermal Buckling and Post-Buckling Improvements of Laminated Composite Plates Using Finite Element Method, , ICCST 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 2011.
2011
Sim N. W., Mustapha F., Renuganth V., Zahari R., Majid D.L.A.: Parametric Study on Cohesive Element for Composite Fuselage Model, ICCST 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 2011.
2011
Rasid Z. A, Ayob A., Zahari R., Mustapha F., Majid D.L.A and Renuganth V.: Buckling and Post-Buckling Improvements of Laminated Composite Plates Using Finite Element Method, ICCST 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 2011.
2011
Al-Khodari S. B., Renuganth V.: H2 and Active Control for Satellite Attitude using Combined Attitude and Thermal Control System, Proceedings of International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering, pp. 214-220, KL, Malaysia, 2011.
2011
Renuganth V., Mustapha F., Majid D.L.A, Zahari R., Kahle R., Critical Speeds for Carbon/Epoxy Composite Rotors in Spacecraft Energy, ICCST 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 2011.
2011
Renuganth V., Planet’s Magnetic Field and Thermoelectric Driven Spacecraft Heat Transport- A Green Solution, Digest of 4th International Meeting of Advances in Thermofluids, Melaka, Malaysia, 2011. (Paper Award)
2011
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: A Study of Coupled Magnetic Fields for an Optimum Torque Generation, Proceedings of Multiphysics, Barcelona, Spain, 2011.
2011
Renuganth V., Kahle R., Fasoulas S., Self-Energized MHD Pumps for Spacecraft Heat Transport, Digest of 2nd International Symposium on Mechanical Science and Technology (ISMST 2011), Guangzhou, China, 2011.
2011
Majid D.L.A., Basri S., Renuganth V., Attaran A. H., Flutter Analysis of a Hybrid Plate-Like Fiber-Reinforced Composite Wing, , ICCST 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 2011.
2010
Renuganth V., Djojodihardjo H.: Solar Power Profile Prediction for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites, Proceedings of 61th International Astronautical Congress, IAC-10-C3.4.10, pp. 1-10, Prague, Czech Republic, 2010.
2010
Allaudin M. F., Renuganth V.: Spacecraft Combined Attitude and Sun Tracking (CAST) System, Proceedings of ICNPAA World Congress: 8th International Conference on Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Aerospace and Sciences, pp. 1-7, São José dos Campos,
2010
Siang B. Y., Renuganth V.: Optimal Control for Combined Storage and Attitude Control System (CEACS) in Small Satellites, Proceedings of International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, pp. 79-82, KL, Malaysia, 2010.
2009
Renuganth V.: Material Optimization of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Rotor for Spacecraft Energy Storage, Proceedings of Multiphysics, p. 45, Lille, France, 2009.
2009
Djojodihardjo H., Renuganth V.: Space Power System Initiatives: Establishing World Vision and Capacity, Proceedings of 60th International Astronautical Congress, IAC-09-C3.3.3, pp. 1-12, Daejeon, Korea, 2009.
2009
Al-Khodari S. B., Renuganth V.: H2 and Mixed H2/H Control Options for Combined Attitude and Thermal Control System, Proceedings of AEROTECH III, ISBN 978-983-42130-2-2, pp. 1-6, KL, Malaysia, 2009.
2009
Allaudin M. F., Renuganth V.: Spacecraft Combined Attitude and Solar Tracking (CAST) System, Proceedings of AEROTECH III, ISBN 978-983-42130-2-2, pp. 21-25, KL, Malaysia, 2009.
2009
Filipski M. N., Renuganth V.: Magnetometer-Based Attitude Estimation Filters, ISBN 978-983-42130-2-2, pp. 26-33, KL, Malaysia, 2009.
2009
Ahmad M. T., Ajir M. R., Renuganth V., Mustapha F., Zahari R., Abu Talib A. R., Abdul Hamid M. F.: A Review on Bird Strike Capability on Service-Age Aircraft Canopy, Proceedings of AEROTECH III, ISBN 978-983-42130-2-2, pp. 47-54, KL, Malaysia, 2009.
2009
Fakir M. M., Basri S., Renuganth V., Jaafar A. A.: Comparison of Efficient Finite Element Method and Differential Quadrature Method for One-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problem in an Insulated Tip Fin, Proceedings of AEROTECH III, ISBN 978-983-42130-2-2, pp.
2008
Zuliana I., Renuganth V.: Attitude Control of Small Satellites with Reaction Wheels, The 4th International Colloquium on Signal Processing and its Application, IEEE, Kuala Lumpur, 2008.
2007
Renuganth V.: Hybrid Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems, ANGKASA National Seminar, Putrajaya, 2007.
2007
Tewari A., Renuganth V.: Optimal Attitude Control Through Magnetic Torquers and Reaction Wheels, Proceedings of 17th IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, Toulouse, France, 2007.
2007
Renuganth V., Mei San T.: In-orbit Attitude Actuation Using Solar Panels, Proceedings of Multiphysics, pp. 1-11, Manchester, UK, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Result of an Active Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites, Proceedings of World Engineering Congress, ISBN 978-983-43571-1-5, pp. 234-242, Penang, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: Satellite 3-Axis Attitude Control Using The Geomagnetic Field, Proceedings of AEROTECH II, ISBN 978-983-42130-1-5, pp. 110-114, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2007. (Paper Award)
2007
Al-Khodari S. B., Renuganth V.: The 3-Axis Attitude Control with CATCS, Proceedings of AEROTECH II, ISBN 978-983-42130-1-5, pp. 104-109, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Fakir M. M., Basri S., Jaafar A. A., Renuganth V.: Comparisons Between Finite Element Method and Differential Quadrature Method in Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer Problem, Proceedings of AEROTECH II, ISBN 978-983-42130-1-5, pp. 138-141, Putrajaya, Malaysia,
2007
Ramly A., Tarmizi M. A., Mokhtar A. S., Basri S., Renuganth V., : Issues in Malaysian Aviation Industry, Proceedings of AEROTECH II, ISBN 978-983-42130-1-5, pp. 153-157, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2007.
2006
Renuganth V., Tarmizi M. A., Ramly A: Hybrid Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems, Proceedings of Multiphysics, pp. 1-6, Maribor, Slovenia, 2006.
2006
Nurulasikin M. S., Renuganth V.: New Satellite Control Structure Using The Geomagnetic Field, Proceedings of the FEIIC Seminar on Engineering and Technology, ISBN 983-41705-3-X, pp. 43-49, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2006.
2006
Filipski M. N., Renuganth V.: Satellite Orbit Estimation Using Earth Magnetic Field Measurements, Proceedings of the FEIIC Seminar on Engineering and Technology, ISBN 983-41705-3-X, pp. 163-171, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2006.
2006
Filipski M. N., Renuganth V.: Geomagnetic Field Analysis for Optimized Measurement in Equatorial Orbit, Proceedings of the International Conference on Cutting-Edge Space Technologies, ISBN 983-42862-0-1, pp. 36-41, Langkawi, Malaysia, 2006.
2005
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: Spacecraft Combined Attitude and Thermal Control System, Digest of the 5th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, ISBN 3896855700, pp. 445-448, Berlin, Germany, 2005. (Paper Award)
2005
Filipski M. N., Renuganth V.: Three-Axis Navigation System for a Nanosatellite, Proceedings of AEROTECH, ISBN 983-42130-0-X, pp. 121-126, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2005.
2005
Mehedi I. M., Renuganth V.: Architecture of Combined Energy and Attitude Control System for Enhanced Microsatellites, Proceedings of AEROTECH, ISBN 983-42130-0-X, pp. 133-140, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2005.
2005
Ajir M. R., Ahmad M. T., Wahab M. A. A., Mokhtar A. S., Basri S., Renuganth V.: Establishing Strategic Technologies in the Development of the Malaysian Aviation Industry, Proceedings of AEROTECH, ISBN 983-42130-0-X, pp. 1-10, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2005
2005
Ahmad M. T., Ajir M. R., Renuganth V.: Flight Test Report-Establishment of Control and Stability Margins of a Piston Engine Trainer Aircraft, Proceedings of AEROTECH, ISBN 983-42130-0-X, pp. 11-19, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2005.
2003
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: The Combined Energy and Attitude Control System for Small Satellites - Earth Observation Missions, Digest of 4th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, ISBN 3896855697, pp. 325-328, Berlin, Germany, 2003. (Pape
2002
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: Synergisms for Spacecraft Attitude Control System, World Space Congress, Paper No: IAC-02-U.1.02, pp. 1-11, Houston, USA, 2002.
PAPER PRESENTED
2007
Renuganth V., Mei San T.: In-orbit Attitude Actuation Using Solar Panels,
Proceedings of Multiphysics, pp. 1-11, Manchester, UK, 2007. (presenter)
2006
Renuganth V., Tarmizi M. A., Ramly A: Hybrid Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems,
Proceedings of Multiphysics, pp. 1-6, Maribor, Slovenia, 2006. (presenter)
2005
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: Spacecraft Combined Attitude and Thermal Control
System, Digest of the 5th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation,
ISBN 3896855700, pp. 445-448, Berlin, Germany, 2005. (presenter – Paper Award)
2005
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: Spacecraft Combined Attitude and Thermal Control
System, Selected Proceedings of the 5th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth
Observation, ISBN 3110188511, pp. 369-376, Berlin, Germany, 2005. (presenter –
Paper
2002
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: Synergisms for Spacecraft Attitude Control System,
World Space Congress, Paper No: IAC-02-U.1.02, pp. 1-11, Houston, USA, 2002.
(presenter)
Renuganth V., Fasoulas S.: The Combined Energy and Attitude Control System for
Small Satellites - Earth Observation Missions, Digest of 4th IAA Symposium on Small
Satellites for Earth Observation, ISBN 3896855697, pp. 325-328, Berlin, Germany,
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AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2013
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2013 (two awards).
2012
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2012 (two awards).
2012
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2012.
2011
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2011.
2010
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2010 (two awards).
2010
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2010.
2010
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2010.
2009
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2009.
2009
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2009.
2009
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2009
2008
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2008.
2008
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2008
2007
AEROTECH II Best Paper Award, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2007.
2007
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2007.
2007
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2007
2006
55th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technology, Brussels,
Belgium, 2006. (Gold with Mention)
2006
International Invention Innovation Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition (ITEX),
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2006. (Innovative Product Award)
2006
Research Innovation and Commercialization Exhibition, Faculty of Engineering,
University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2006. (Gold)
2006
International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies, Sevastopol, Ukraine, 2006. (Special Award)
2006
Recognition (UPM): Excellent Researcher Award (2006) and Excellent Service Award
(2004).
2006
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2006
2006
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2006
2006
Research Innovation and Commercialization Exhibition, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, 2006. (Gold)
2006
Excellent Research Award, UPM, 2006. (ITEX and EUREKA performances)
2005
German Patent DE 10230350.B4: Spacecraft with an attitude control system, 2005.
2005
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Award 2005
2005
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2005.
2005
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2005.
2004
German Patent Rights DE 10230349.A1: Spacecraft with a thermal control system,
2004.
2004
German Patent Rights DE 10230350.A1: Spacecraft with an attitude control system,
2004.
2004
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2004.
2004
Excellent Services Award, UPM, 2004.
2004
Excellent Teaching Award, UPM, 2004
2003
National Space Agency (Malaysia) Publication Award 2003.
2003
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Symposium Award 2003.
1998
French Aeronautic and Space Industry Award (FASIA) 1998.
1997
Best Student for Overseas France-Malaysia Space Fellowship Programme 1997.
NON-JOB RELATED ACTIVITY
Co-chairman and Editor of the AEROTECH Symposium, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2005.
Co-chairman and Editor of the AEROTECH Symposium, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 2007.
Invited Speaker for the Centennial of Aviation, National Science Centre, Malaysia.
2004.
Invited Speaker for Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2004.
Secretariat and Editor-In-Chief of the LIMA International Space Conference, Malaysia,
2005.
Scientific Reviewer:Journal of Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Emerald, UK. (Advisory
Board)
Scientific Reviewer:Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics (AIAA), USA.
Scientific Reviewer:Journal of Advances In Space Research, Elsevier, Europe.
Scientific Reviewer:Board of Engineers (Malaysia) Engineering Syllabus Accreditation.
Committee of the Faculty Safety, 2003. (member)
IRPA Applications, 2004. (technical evaluator)
LIMA Aerospace and Maritime Exhibition 05, 2005. (exhibitor)
Satellite Laboratory, 2005. (head)
AGROMAC Research Group, 2005. (associate researcher)
Department Research Development, 2005. (co-ordinator)
MoU between UPM and FH Aachen- Germany, 2006. (co-ordinator)
Special Committee on UPM Postgraduate Thesis Format, 2006. (member)
UPM Product Exhibition Konvo-06, 2006. (exhibitor)
Committee of the Faculty Seminar, 2006-2007. (member)
Committee of the Faculty Postgraduates and Research, 2006. (member)
Postgraduate thesis evaluation committee, 2004-2007. (chairman or reviewer)
Department Research Activity, 2007. (co-ordinator)
Finishing School Trainings, 2007. (facilitator)
Starting School Trainings, 2007. (facilitator)
UPM Tennis Team - Intervarsity Staff Championship, 1999-2006. (player)
Space Technology Working Group, National Space Agency, 2007. (member)
Final Year Project Exhibition, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2007. (judge)
Space R & D Workshop, National Space Agency, 2006. (panel)
Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition, International Islamic University
Malaysia, 2006. (judge)
Final Year Project Exhibition, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2006. (judge)
Space Science Award, National Space Agency, 2005. (judge)
Working Committee for National Aerospace Program, MHE, 2005. (member)
PUBLICATION
2021:
An active force controlled of small CMG-based satellite
2021:
Single event upset investigations on the “Flying Laptop” satellite mission
2021:
Synthesis of Novel Esters of Mefenamic Acid with Pronounced Anti-nociceptive Effects and a Proposed Activity on GABA, Opioid and Glutamate Receptors
2020:
A fractional-order sliding mode control for nominal and underactuated satellite attitude controls
2020:
Adaptive fuzzy Jacobian control of spacecraft combined attitude and Sun tracking system
2020:
Satellite Formation Flying Relative Geodesic and Latitudinal Error Measures