Centre for Research of Innovation and Sustainable Development CRISD, UTS

On 31st March 2026, CRISD collaborated with SCEEST to organize a webinar featuring Ts. Dr. Kalidasan Balasubramanian, who presented recent developments and applications of nanomaterial enhanced next generation phase change materials for thermal energy storage. The session aimed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and was particularly relevant to researchers and students interested in applying nanotechnology within Thermal Engineering and Chemical Engineering. The webinar attracted more than 60 participants, including researchers, students, and academicians. Overall, the event was not only providing deep technical insights but also stimulating interactive discussions and laying the groundwork for future collaborative research initiatives.

🚀 MEDI-INNOVATE CHALLENGE 2026 IS HERE! 🚀

Are you ready to revolutionize the future of healthcare? 🩺✨ Whether you're a secondary school student with a big idea, a university researcher, or a working professional, we want to see your innovations!

The Centre for Research of Innovation & Sustainable Development (CRISD) via Datuk Patinggi Dr. Wong Soon Kai Research Chair (WSK-RC) is proud to announce the Medi-Innovate Challenge 2026, themed "Innovations for Accessible & Sustainable Healthcare."

Join the Medi-Innovate Challenge 2026 and stand a chance to win up to RM1,000 in cash prizes! 💰

🎯 Focus Areas:

✅ Smart Diagnostics & Monitoring
✅ Digital Health & Telemedicine
✅ Biomedical Devices & Therapeutics
✅ Public Health & Prevention

🌟 Why join?

🏆 Cash Prizes for all categories
📜 E-Certificates for all participants
💡 Mentorship & Seed Funding opportunities
💻 100% Virtual – Join from anywhere!

📅 Important Dates:

📍 Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
📍 Finalist Announcement: 30 September 2026
📍 Final Presentation: 16 October 2026 (Virtual)

🔗 HOW TO REGISTER:
Scan the QR codes in the posters below ⬇️ or email us at [email protected] for more info.

Registration is FREE! Tag your teammates below! 👇

On 10 March 2026, the CRISD and i-CRISD committees held a Strategic Discussion Meeting with Mr. Donny Tan, General Manager of Business Development (Convention), Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), and Ts. Dr. Gary Loh Chee Wyai, Director of the Centre for International Relations (CIR), UTS. The meeting explored grant and collaboration opportunities for the i-CRISD conference 2027. Committee members who attended were Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ling Jen Hua, Dr. Qurratu Aini bt Sirat, Dr. Tiong Meng Chung, and Keren anak John.

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🌿 WEBINAR ALERT! 🌿

Join us for an insightful session on Nanomaterial Enhanced Next Generation Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage — exploring how advanced materials can revolutionize thermal energy efficiency, stability, and sustainability.

🎙 Speaker: Ts. Dr. Kalidasan Balasubramanian
🎓 Lecturer, Sunway University, Malaysia
🏆 Stanford Top 2% Scientist 2025

🎤 Moderator: Amni Suhaila Bt Addy Shamshul
SET Student Representative

📅 Date: 31 March 2026
⏰ Time: 9.30 AM – 11.00 AM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Discover how nanomaterial-enhanced PCMs can address current energy and climate challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from an expert in the field!

🔗 Scan the QR code to register now!
📍 Organised by CRISD, School of Engineering & Technology, University of Technology Sarawak

🎉 Congratulations to the CRISD Top Publications Award 2025 Recipients! 🎉

CRISD proudly congratulates the following award recipients from the School of Engineering and Technology for their outstanding achievements in research and scholarly publications:

🏆 Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Prashobh Kumar Karunakaran
🏆 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geno Peter
🏆 Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ling Jen Hua

Your dedication, research excellence, and impactful contributions to academic publications are truly commendable. May this recognition continue to inspire innovation and excellence within the research community. 👏✨

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved honour.

On 20 Nov 2025, CRISD held a discussion with Dr Ng Sing Muk and Mr Kiu Miin Fung from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on potential collaboration under the SEB Powering Ideas Programme, an initiative that funds research supporting the utility sector. UTS and CRISD were represented by the Deputy Dean, Ts. Dr. Samat bin Iderus, Head of Programme (Electrical Engineering), Ts. Nuramalina binti Bohari, Head of Programme (Food Technology), Ts. Dr. Abdul Fattah bin Ab Razak, Head of CRISD, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Ling Jen Hua, Head of CeWEP, Ts. Mohamad Saiful Sulaiman, Deputy Head of CRISD, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geno Peter, Biomedical Cluster Head of CRISD, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Yong Ching Yee, and others.

CRISD successfully organized the International Symposium on Recent Innovation for Sustainable Development 2025 (RISD25) on 18–19 Nov 2025, in collaboration with the Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development, JKR Sarawak, and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sarawak Branch. Nine distinguished keynote speakers from Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, representing academia, the public sector, and industry, were invited to exchange ideas and share experiences on sustainable development.

On 12 August 2025, UTS staff, including CRISD Director Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Ling Jen Hua and Food Technology lecturers Ts. Koh Chen Chung and Ts. Dr. Nurhayatie binti Sajali, met with Mr. Daniel Tiong from HopWell to explore potential collaboration in research and the commercialisation of innovative food products. This meeting marks a significant step toward bridging academic expertise with industry innovation.