8:30am

Arrival of Participants & Speakers  

Plenary 3: Artificial Intelligence & Automation in IR4.0

9.00am

Chair: Professor Dr. Patrick Then Hang Hui, Director, Centre for Digital Futures, Head School of Information and Communication Technologies, Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Science, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

What are the current benefits and obstacles in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) for IR4.0? How does AI assist in realizing the full potential of IR4.0? How can it be coupled with automation processes in the industry in the realm of IR4.0? These will be among the questions to be addressed by the invited speakers in the plenary session.

9:05am

Towards Humanised AI Technologies
Professor Dr. Narayanan A/L N. Kulathu Ramaiyer
Director, Institute of Social Informatics & Technological Innovations, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia

9:30am

Standardization and Global Robotics Exchange Framework for IR4.0
Dr. Ishkandar Bin Baharin
President, Malaysia Robotics and Automation Society (MyRAS), Malaysia

9:55am

Role of AI / ML / Digital Twins in Digital Transformation and Energy Transition
Mr. Yogesh Agarwal (Virtual)
Director, Solution Architecture, GE Digital, Malaysia

10:20am

Questions and Answers session (15 mins)

10.35am

MDEC Digital Jobs Salary Incentive (MYWiT)
Mr. Nicholas Tan
Manager, MYWiT, Ecosystem Development Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

10:40am

Break (20 mins) | Venue: Maker Lab

Technical Session 1

Track: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil T. Wong

Venue: Training Room, 1st Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

Track: Smart Energy and Cities

Session Chair: Ir. Dr. Choo Chung Siung

Venue: Auditorium, Ground Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

Track: Materials Science and Manufacturing

Session Chair: Dr. Elammaran Jayamani

Venue: Event Room, 1st Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

11:00am

The Potential Impact of AI and Automation in collaboration with the workforce: The Human Machine Symbiosis
(Virtual)

Dr. Ling Chen Hoe
Engineers Australia, Australia

Smart & Sustainability City Ecosystem
(Virtual)

Ir. Kesavan Jaganathan
Director - Freelance Consultant, Malaysia

Modification of Sulfonated Poly Ether Ether Ketone (SPEEK) Proton Exchange Membrane with Sodium Chloride for Fuel Cell Application
(Virtual)

Mr. Mohamed Afizal Bin Mohamed Amin
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

11:20am

Application of Artificial Intelligence Technique and Empirical Formulas for Estimating Evapotranspiration
(Virtual) 

Mr. Ang Yik Kang
Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia

Leveraging BIM for Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS)
(Virtual)

Mr. Kenny Ley Enteleng,
Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Fabrication of Sulphonated Poly(ether ketone) (SPEEK) Calcium Ozide (CaO) Multilayer Membrane for Fuel Cell Application
(Virtual)

Dr. Khairul Anwar Mohamad Said
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

11:40am

Early Warning Exposure
(Virtual)

Mr. Anderson Kho Ngap Chai

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

A Proposed BIM-Based Construction Project Management Framework Integrated with Scheduling and Cost Estimation
(Face-to-Face)

Dr. Victor Bong Nee Shin
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Performance of Palm Oil Fractions as Rejuvenators in Bitumen
(Virtual)

Ms. Sharon Gooi Ai Ping
Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia

12:00pm

AgriTech Solutions from SBACE
(Face-to-Face)

Mr. Lavindar Singh Jay
Satok Bridge Area Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Minimizing Life Cycle Impacts of Construction Waste Through BIM-LCA Integration
(Virtual)

Mr. Samwel Abuchi Mrema
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

12:20pm

Video Showcase: Sarawak Metro
Lunch | Venue: Pantry Area, Level 1

Technical Session 1(Cont’d)

Track: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil T. Wong

Venue: Training Room, 1st Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

Track: Smart Energy and Cities

Session Chair: Ir. Dr. Choo Chung Siung

Venue: Auditorium, Ground Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

Track: Engineering Computing

Session Chair: Dr. Elammaran Jayamani

Venue: Event Room, 1st Floor, TEGAS Digital Village

1:20pm

Cough Sound Disease Detection with Artificial Intelligence
(Face-to-Face)

Ms. Sarah Jane Kho
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Development of an easily retro-fitted smart adaptive vent for efficient cooling
(Face-to-Face)

Mr. Phil Chan Siew Thong
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

A PID based Controller for a knee Exoskelet on employing a Metaheuristic Algorithm to Prevent Stiffness in Bedridden Patients
(Virtual)

Dr. Annisa Jamali
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

1:40pm

Feature Reduction of Relational Oil Drilling Data before Propositionalization and Harmonization by Measuring Relational Data Missingness using Ensemble Learning
(Face-to-Face)

Mr. Clement Ting Pek Wen
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) Technique for Harmonic Reduction Three Phase Inverter System 
(Face-to-Face)

Dr. Yonis M Buswig
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Evaluation of Interfacing Shear Strength of Various Codes vs Experimental Results
(Virtual)

Ir. Dr. Low Hin Foo
OSD Alliance @ OSD Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

2:00pm

Intent and Context Understanding for Improvement of Search Engine Results on Social Networks
(Virtual)

Mr. Abdullah
Donanim Haber, Turkey

Finite element Analysis of an electrochemical adsorbed monolayers
(Virtual)

Mr. Harunal Rejan Ramji
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

2:20pm

Refreshments | Venue: Maker Lab

Plenary 4: Smart Energy, Cities, and Factories

Chair: Dr. Ng Sing Muk, General Manager, Research and Development Department, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia

Through the IR4.0 adoption, smart energy consumption can be implemented in various industry devices and systems. The couplings between cyber-physical systems, automation, and IoT can lead to the birth of smart cities and factories. In this plenary session, strategic moves implemented by local governments in building smart energy usage, cities, and factories in Sarawak or Malaysia will be shared by the invited speakers. Discussions on the current preparation towards the adoption of IR4 locally as well as on how the IR4.0 can benefit both local industries and international partners will be the main focus in the session.

2:40pm

Mdm. Sim Ko Sin
Senior Vice President, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Malaysia

3:05pm

Smart Transportation System in Sarawak – The KUTS
Ts. Mazli Bin Mustaffa (Virtual)
Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

3:30pm

Mr. Mandeshpal Singh
Head of Product (Enterprise), Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia

3:55pm

Smart Sustainable Solution on Digitalisation for the Optimization of Building Energy Efficiency Performance
Mr. Philip Chan Kok Leong
Director, Ting Heng Energy Consultancy Pte. Ltd, Singapore

4:20pm

Digital Resilience in the Face of Disasters for Disaster Risk Reduction
Professor Cheryl Desha (Virtual)
Industry Engagement Director, School of Engineering and Built Environment
Griffith University, Australia

4:45pm

Questions and Answers session

5:15pm

Conclusion of Day 2