Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Research Group

Background

Introduction	The Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (IMTech) research group is a team focused on advancing manufacturing through intelligent systems. We aim to create adaptable, smart, and sustainable manufacturing processes by integrating technologies like AI, machine learning, robotics, and advanced materials science. Our research spans across intelligent control systems, predictive maintenance, automation, additive manufacturing, and digital twins. We collaborate with various partners to ensure our research impacts the real world. Join us at IMTech as we shape the future of manufacturing technology.
Research Focus	Core Research Themes Simulation Modelling Artificial Intelligence, Smart Manufacturing and IoT Advanced Quality Control Advanced Materials Selection
	Research Objectives To develop adaptable, smart, and sustainable manufacturing systems by integrating AI, machine learning, robotics, and advanced materials science. To improve product design, predictive maintenance, and automation through simulation modeling, 3D printing, materials selection, and digital twin technologies. To establish innovative quality control techniques to minimize defects while ensuring high reliability, and refine material selection strategies for diverse manufacturing applications.
	Research Impacts We drive innovation in intelligent manufacturing by integrating AI, robotics, and advanced materials science to enhance adaptability, automation, and sustainability. Our work advances simulation modeling, predictive maintenance, and quality control, optimizing industrial processes while fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

Research Group Leader and Members

GROUP LEADER
	Name	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azwadi Bin Sulaiman
	Position	Associate Professor
	Email	azwadi@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Electronic materials; Computer programming (Python, php, javascipt, MySQL, C++); Advanced quality control

GROUP MEMBERS
	Name	Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Julie Juliewatty binti Mohamed
	Position	Professor
	Email	juliewatty.m@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Engineering science and technology; Electronis materials
	Name	Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sarizam Bin Mamat
	Position	Associate Professor
	Email	sarizam@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Facricated metal product; Metals and metal alloy metarials
	Name	Dr. Azfi Zaidi bin Mohammad Sofi @ Aziz
	Position	Senior Lecturer
	Email	azfi.ms@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Mathematical Programming and Optimisation
	Name	Dr. Norfadhilah Binti Ibrahim
	Position	Senior Lecturer
	Email	nfadhilah@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Metal oxides nanomaterials
	Name	Ts. Dr. Arlina Binti Ali
	Position	Senior Lecturer
	Email	arlina@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Applied physics; Ceramics; Nanotechnology; Applied science and technologies
	Name	Ts. Dr. Teo Pao Ter
	Position	Senior Lecturer
	Email	teopaoter@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Ceramics; Material processing technology; Material recyclability;Waste management and recycling
	Name	Dr. Hidayani Binti Jaafar
	Position	Senior Lecturer
	Email	hidayani@umk.edu.my
	Area of Specialization	Ceramics; Optical material; Solar energy technology; Water treatment

Current Research Projects

	Principal Investigator	Project Title	Duration	Funding Agency	Amount (RM)
1	Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Julie Juliewatty binti Mohamed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azwadi bin Sulaiman Dr. Norfadhilah Binti Ibrahim Ts. Dr. Arlina Bt Ali Dr. Hidayani Binti Jaafar	High dielectric materials of CaCu3TiO12	2017 - 2026	FRGS PRGS RAGS UMK Fund	Up to 800,000
2	Ts. Dr. Teo Pao Ter	Development of Eco-Friendly Porous Ceramic Thermal Insulator from Wood Saw Dust Waste	2021 - 2022	UMK Prototype Grant	20,000

Principal Investigator

Project Title

Duration

Funding Agency

Amount (RM)

Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Julie Juliewatty binti Mohamed

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azwadi bin Sulaiman

Dr. Norfadhilah Binti Ibrahim

Ts. Dr. Arlina Bt Ali

Dr. Hidayani Binti Jaafar

High dielectric materials of CaCu3TiO12

2017 - 2026

FRGS

PRGS

RAGS

UMK Fund

Up to 800,000

Ts. Dr. Teo Pao Ter

Development of Eco-Friendly Porous Ceramic Thermal Insulator from Wood Saw Dust Waste

2021 - 2022

UMK Prototype Grant

20,000

If you are interested to join the research group, kindly contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azwadi Bin Sulaiman (RG Leader). Thank you.