Vehicle Intelligence and Telematics Lab

6-9 October 2025

VITAL proudly represented Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) at the National Innovation and Commercialisation Expo 2025 (NICE 2025), held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Recognised as Malaysia’s premier innovation platform, NICE 2025 serves as a gateway connecting local ingenuity with global opportunities. Organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and implemented by MRANTI, the four-day expo brought together researchers, startups, corporations, investors, policymakers, and international innovation leaders under one roof.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY
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Project Title: Integration of Deep-Learning-Based Driving Behavior Detection Module with Smart Dashcam
Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join an exciting project on AI-driven systems for detecting driving behavior.

Requirements:
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Background: Malaysian citizen with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Skills: Strong knowledge in circuit design and software/hardware integration.

Tasks: Assist in circuit design, application integration, and documentation.

Salary: Net salary of approximately RM3,200/month (after deduction) for a 9-month contract. Immediate start.

Traits: Independent, meticulous, highly motivated, with strong communication skills.

Why Join?
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This project offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge deep learning and smart dashcam technologies, bridging research and practical applications in road safety and intelligent transportation systems.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may submit their CV to:
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadhlan Hafizhelmi Bin Kamaru Zaman
[email protected]

24 July 2025

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Mouloud Khelf, a researcher from the University of Constantine 1, Algeria. Alongside Dr. Khelf are researchers from the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS). During his visit, Dr. Khelf shared his research interests and expressed a strong interest in collaborating with VITAL Lab.
We look forward to fostering a fruitful partnership with him and his institution.

15 July - 17 July 2025

VITAL Lab had the opportunity to represent the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UiTM, at the 5G and OT Security Summit (5GOT) 2025. Together with our industry partner, Amtel Cellular Sdn Bhd, we showcased the integration of the iDBMS module with Lokatag Pro by Amtel. Amtel Cellular Sdn Bhd had also demonstrated its latest OTOBOT product for vehicle safety.

30/4/2025

VITAL Lab celebrated Raya with the members, students, colleagues, and industrial partner, Amtel Cellular Sdn. Bhd. Thanks to all for coming!

28/4/2025

VITAL Lab was honored to host an academic delegation from Ninevah University, Iraq (https://uoninevah.edu.iq/en/home-page/).
The delegation comprised three distinguished academic leaders:

Dr. Khalid Khaleel Mohammed Mohammed
Professor of Electronic Engineering
Dean, College of Electronics Engineering

Dr. Bilal Alauldeen Jebur Mohamed Al Layla
Associate Professor of Communications and Signal Processing Engineering
Deputy Dean for Scientific Affairs

Dr. Sedki Bakir Thanoon Younis
Associate Professor of Communications and Signal Processing Engineering
Deputy Dean for Administration Affairs

During the visit, we engaged in a highly productive discussion on potential avenues for academic and research collaboration.

11/3/2025

VITAL Lab met with a technical team led by Mr. Wei Young from Amtel Cellular Sdn. Bhd. to discuss the progress of the Industry Matching Grant Project (IMaP). This project involves the joint development of an Intelligent Behavior Monitoring System (BMS) to be integrated with Amtel Cellular's existing product lineup.

20 February 2025

The Vehicle Intelligence and Telematics Lab (VITAL) recently hosted 12 students from Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia for an academic visit. The visit aimed to introduce the students to intelligent vehicle systems, telematics, and AI-driven mobility solutions. The students engaged in discussions, demonstrations, and knowledge-sharing sessions with VITAL researchers.

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Fadhlan Hafizhelmi Kamaru Zaman on securing the Industry Matching Research Grant for his project entitled "Integration of Deep-Learning Based Driving Behaviour Detection Module with Smart Dashcam", worth RM168,000!

This project is part of VITAL's continuous collaboration with Amtel Cellular Sdn Bhd, as we work together to improve vehicle safety.

A huge congratulations to Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Fadhlan Hafizhelmi Kamaru Zaman for successfully securing the Industry Matching Research Scheme (IMaP) grant of RM168,000! Your work on deep-learning driving behavior detection is an excellent stride in intelligent transportation systems! 🚗💻

BERNAMA TV
APA KHABAR MALAYSIA
20/8/2024

Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Fadhlan Hafizhelmi Kamaru Zaman was invited to speak on the topic "Inovasi UiTM Pemangkin Kehidupan" during a segment on Bernama TV.

19/8/2024
Open AI Day 2024
VITAL was invited to exhibit AI-based research at Open AI Day 2024. We were delighted to share our knowledge with the audience, which primarily consisted of school students from around Shah Alam. We were also joined by Amtel Cellular Sdn Bhd, our industry partner.

26 JULY 2024

VITAL Lab had the honor of welcoming representatives from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) for the final evaluation of our Technology Development 1 project. We are pleased to report that the evaluation panel expressed satisfaction with the project’s outcomes. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MOSTI for their confidence in our capabilities, and to Amtel Cellular Sdn. Bhd. for their continued support throughout the project. As we look ahead to future endeavors, we remain committed to advancing research in vehicle safety and contributing further to this critical field.