Kulliyyah of Engineering

KRAFT CHALLENGE 2025 GRAND FINALE
Project titled “Cell Machine: Automation, Characterisation and Monitoring of Cell Culture Growth for Bio-Manufacturing Using AIoT Towards IR 4.0”

Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends Conference 2025
Date : Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Time : 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location : Action Hub, Exhibition Hall 6, Level 1
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

We are delighted to share that the project titled “Cell Machine: Automation, Characterisation and Monitoring of Cell Culture Growth for Bio-Manufacturing Using AIoT Towards IR 4.0” achieved significant recognition at the KRAFT Challenge 2025 Grand Finale, held during the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends Conference 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 26 November 2025. Competing among Malaysia’s leading innovators and researchers, our team proudly secured First Runner-Up in the Open Category and was further honoured with the Best in Research Award in recognition of the project’s scientific depth and real-world impact.

This achievement reflects the collective dedication and interdisciplinary expertise of our investigators: Prof Ir Dr Siti Fauziah Toha from the Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia; Ir Dr Ahmad Syahrin Idris from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Southampton Malaysia; Dr Muhammad Fauzi Daud from the Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL); and Dr Izyan Mohd Idris from the Institute for Medical Research (IMR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Ministry of Health Malaysia. Together, the team has advanced a cutting-edge AIoT-driven solution designed to automate and enhance the characterisation and monitoring of cell culture growth, supporting Malaysia’s aspirations in IR 4.0 and strengthening the nation’s bio-manufacturing ecosystem.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the MIH 2025 organisers, the KRAFT Challenge committee, our institutional partners, and everyone who has supported this journey. This recognition inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, digital healthcare, and innovation for national progress.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Dr. Nadirah Binti Abdul Rahimi from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, along with her co-researcher, for being awarded Industry Matching Grants Scheme (IMGS) worth RM 20,000.00 (RM 10,000.00 from Institute for Future Radio Engineering) + (RM 10,000.00 from RMC IIUM)

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Anis Nurashikin Bt. Nordin from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, along with her Team Members, secured sponsored research projects from the Royal Academy of Engineering, which amounted to RM26,000.00

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Teddy Surya Gunawan from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, along with his co-researcher, who secured sponsored research projects from the Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD), totaling RM538,000.00.

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ma’an Rashid Al-Khatib from the Chemical Engineering & Sustainability, together with his co-researcher, who secured sponsored research projects from the Islamic World Educational Organization Science and Culture (ICESCO), which amounted to RM22,000.00

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Ir. Ts. Dr. Suazlan Bin Mt Aznam from the Department of Manufacturing & Materials Engineering, together with his co-researcher, secured sponsored research projects from the Pembinaan C.H. Teguh Sdn. Bhd., which amounted to RM 6,500.00.

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Noorjannah Bt. Ibrahim from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, together with her team members, secured sponsored research projects from the MOHE & RMC, IIUM, which amounted to RM 20,00.00

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Teddy Surya Gunawan from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, together with his team members, secured sponsored research projects from the MOHE, which amounted to RM2,500.00

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazlina Bt. Md. Yusof from the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, together with her team members, secured sponsored research projects from the MOHE, which amounted to RM81,600.00.

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

⭐ Congratulations! ⭐

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raihan Bin Othman from the Department of Science in Engineering, together with his team members, secured sponsored research projects from the MOHE, which amounted to RM34,840.00.

May Allah bless this endeavour and guide the team towards meaningful and impactful contributions for the ummah.

Congratulations to Fadhil Aiman Tarmizi and Siti Nurain Rahim from the Chemical Engineering Programme on their successful selection to the 2025 Global Team-based Innovation Project (G-TIP) hosted by Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam 🇻🇳

📅 12–16 January 2026

This prestigious international capstone programme brings together top students from around the world to collaborate on engineering innovation and real-world problem solving. Your achievement reflects academic excellence, dedication, and global readiness.

Wishing you both a rewarding and inspiring journey—may this experience motivate more KOE students to strive for international exposure and excellence! 🚀

⭐Congratulations!⭐

Congratulations to Prof. Ts. Dr. Azura Bt. Amid from the Department of Science in Engineering, along with her team members on securing the Research Excellence Consortium (REC) 2025 from the Ministry of Higher Education amounted to RM 166,800.00

May Allah bless this endeavor and guide the team towards impactful contributions for the ummah.