School of Mechanical Engineering USM

26/05/2026

🎉 Selamat Menyambut AidilAdha 1447H kepada semua pelajar, staf & alumni Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanik, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) serta seluruh umat Islam yang meraikannya.

Semoga semangat pengorbanan, keikhlasan dan ukhuwah bersempena ibadah korban dan haji ini dapat diterjemahkan dalam kehidupan kita semua 💜

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

Pertandingan Poster Pascasiswazah Powering Your Innovation 2026 bersempena Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Simposium 2026

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Muhamad Syiham Muez Ramli atas kejayaan meraih Tempat Ketiga dalam Postgraduate Poster Competition, Powering Your Innovation 2026 yang berlangsung bersempena dengan Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2026 di Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Dalam pertandingan tersebut, beliau telah membentangkan penyelidikan bertajuk “ACT-IVE: AI-Controlled Thermal Intelligence for Variable Energy Biogas Combustion”, yang memfokuskan kepada penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) bagi menangani isu ketidakstabilan pembakaran dan meningkatkan kecekapan sistem pembakaran biogas mentah berkalori rendah.

Penyelidikan ini dijalankan di bawah seliaan Ir. Dr. Ahmad Fikri Mustaffa dan merupakan usaha berterusan ke arah pembangunan teknologi tenaga yang lebih pintar, mampan dan efisien, selaras dengan perkembangan semasa dalam bidang tenaga boleh diperbaharui dan automasi pintar.

Kejayaan ini mencerminkan komitmen penyelidik dan warga akademik Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanik dalam memperkasa budaya penyelidikan yang inovasi menyokong agenda peralihan tenaga negara.

20/05/2026

The School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia recently conducted an industrial visit to AMETEK in Bayan Lepas, Penang, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic collaboration between academia and industry in the field of automation and manufacturing innovation.

The delegation had the opportunity to observe the operational workflow and manufacturing environment at the plant, particularly in the production of hybrid stepper motors and can stack stepper motors. The visit not only enhanced understanding of current industrial practices and automation requirements but also opened opportunities to contribute innovative ideas and technical expertise in addressing real industrial challenges.

14/05/2026

Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteran Mekanik Jayakan Kerjasama Industri dan Akademia melalui NAFEC2026

Universiti Sains Malaysia melalui Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanik merupakan antara rakan penganjur bagi National Agricultural and Food Engineering Convention 2026 (NAFEC2026) yang berlangsung pada 12 hingga 13 Mei 2026 di Klana Resort, Negeri Sembilan.

Konvensyen anjuran Malaysian Society of Agricultural and Food Engineers dan Malaysian Palm Oil Board ini menghimpunkan 93 pembentang poster penyelidikan daripada pelbagai universiti dan agensi kerajaan di seluruh negara bagi memperkukuh jaringan kerjasama dalam bidang kejuruteraan pertanian dan makanan.
Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanik, USM turut menghantar lima penyertaan poster penyelidikan serta mencatat pengiktirafan dalam pertandingan pembentangan poster yang diadakan sepanjang konvensyen.

Pingat Perak – Prof Madya Dr Ahmad Zhafran Ahmad Mazlan menerusi projek “Numerical Investigation of DVA in Attenuating the Transmitted Hand-Arm Vibration from the Motorboat Engine”

Pingat Emas & Anugerah Khas Inovasi – Ir Ts Dr Muhammad Hafiz Hassan menerusi projek “Smart SolDry Home”.

NAFEC2026 menjadi platform penting dalam mempamerkan inovasi dan penyelidikan terkini ke arah pembangunan teknologi yang lebih lestari, efisien dan berdaya saing bagi menyokong sektor agromakanan negara.

12/05/2026

Community Empowerment through Smart Collaboration

A meeting was recently held between the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia and the Kedah State Government to discuss opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening community development and empowering SMEs in the state. Representing the School of Mechanical Engineering, Ir. Dr. Abdul Haadi Abdul Manap shared insights on the application of IR 4.0 and Advanced Thermodynamics technologies in modernizing traditional industries, particularly in improving mid-stream production efficiency.

Among the areas discussed were the use of smart technologies and precision farming methods to support Kedah coffee production, as well as the integration of IoT-enabled systems and automation in the fisheries sector to enhance processing capabilities and product quality. Representatives from Invest Kedah Berhad and Kulim Technology Park Corporation also participated in the discussion, reflecting ongoing collaboration between academia, industry, and the state in exploring innovation-driven economic development.

08/05/2026

Jemputan Ke Ekspo Keusahawanan USM Kampus Kejuruteraan Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin 2026

Orang ramai dijemput hadir memeriahkan Ekspo Keusahawanan yang akan berlangsung di Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Nibong Tebal.

📅 Tarikh: 13 Mei 2026 (Rabu)
⏰ Masa: 10.00 pagi – 6.00 petang
📍 Lokasi: Dewan Utama, USM Kampus Kejuruteraan Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Nibong Tebal

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✔️ Pelbagai pilihan produk Industri Asas Makanan (IAM)
✔️ Tawaran harga menarik & berkualiti

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07/05/2026

Industrial Visit to Sultan Azlan Shah Power Station

On 6 May 2026, final-year students from the Energy Conversion Systems course had the opportunity to visit the Sultan Azlan Shah Power Station, Manjung as part of their industrial exposure.

The visit was led by course lecturers, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khaled Al-attab and Dr. Khairil Faizi Mustafa. During the session, students were given a rare hands-on experience using the power plant control simulator, which helped them better understand the operation and control of a modern thermal power plant.

The School of Mechanical Engineering, USM would like to express its sincere appreciation to TNB-GENCG, a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, for kindly accepting our request to conduct the industrial visit. This opportunity allowed the students to explore Malaysia’s largest thermal power plant, with a total generation capacity of 4,100MW and advanced supercritical steam technology—the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

A valuable hands-on experience that connects classroom theory with real-world industrial practice.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Hashim Riyadh Makki Hashim on successfully passing his PhD Viva Voce, 6 May 2026

Title: Enhancing the Performance of the Additive Manufactured Spur Gears Through a DMAIC - Driven Optimization Framework

Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to redefine modern production by enabling greater design flexibility and cost efficiency, particularly in the fabrication of precision components such as spur gears. This study makes a significant contribution by addressing one of the most pressing challenges in AM—ensuring consistent quality and dimensional accuracy. Through a structured Lean Six Sigma (LSS) approach, the research successfully integrates three DMAIC frameworks to improve process efficiency, capability, and parameter optimisation. The outcomes are highly impactful: a 70–80% reduction in printing time, an 89.13% decrease in process variability, and a 25.56% improvement in process capability (Cpk). By identifying printing speed as the most critical factor influencing dimensional accuracy and validating optimisation through advanced statistical methods such as Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology, the study offers a practical, replicable pathway for enhancing manufacturing precision. These findings not only advance engineering practices but also strengthen the reliability of AM for critical industrial applications.

Congratulations to Hashim Riyadh Makki Hashim on this remarkable achievement. May this success mark the beginning of a distinguished and impactful career, and may he continue to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of engineering, sustainability, and innovation in the years ahead.