Applied Photonics and Wireless Communication Research Centre (APWC)
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Chairman & Members
Chairman & Members
Chairman: Dr Yeo Kwok Shien
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (main campus)
Email: yeoks@tarc.edu.my
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0474-8142
Scopus ID: 35301160000
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gDwWuMgAAAAJ&hl=en
Area of interest: Nonlinear Fiber Optics, Indoor Location Positioning
Members:
Ts Dr Lim Lien Tze
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Main Campus)
Email: limlt@tarc.edu.my
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1591-2301
Scopus ID: 55773831800
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6_3Cw98AAAAJ&hl=en
Area of interest: Nonlinear Fiber Optics, Optical Fiber Sensors, Image Processing, Machine Learning
Ts Dr Nurul Nadia binti Razak
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Main Campus)
Email: nurulnadia@tarc.edu.my
Area of interest: Nonlinear Fiber Optics, Fiber Technology
Dr Nur Farhanah binti Zulkipli
Department of Engineering and Built Environment, Penang Branch Campus
Email: nurfarhanahz@tarc.edu.my
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7351-5852
Scopus ID: 57202923919
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=d_lzZA4AAAAJ
Area of interest: Fiber Laser and Fiber Amplifier
Dr Loo Pak Kwan
Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences (Main Campus)
Email: loopk@tarc.edu.my
Area of interest: Electromagnetic, High Frequency Circuit, Antennas
Ts Dr Cheor Wai Loon
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Main Campus)
Email: cheorwl@tarc.edu.my
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4688-8661
Scopus ID: 56464318100
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8VEvMtEAAAAJ
Area of interest: Antenna design, Multi-element Antennas, Mobile Terminal Antennas, Image Processing
Mr Ee Gee Keng
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Main Campus)
Email: eegk@tarc.edu.my
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aBtupyoAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
Area of interest: Wireless Communication Network
Dr Nurhasniza Binti Edward
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Main Campus)
Email: nurhasniza@tarc.edu.my
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9680-6675
Scopus ID: 57202806133
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2KGgl-QAAAAJ&hl=en
Area of interest: RF Switch design, Microwave Component design, RF Front-end Communications
Objectives
The objectives of establishment of this research centre are:
To provide engagement platform for industry and institutions in cutting-edge technologies and innovations related to photonics and wireless communication sectors.
To collaborate and exchange multidisciplinary knowledge with academic researchers and industry partners to solve real-life problems related to photonics and fiber optical communication system, wireless communication system and high-frequency applications.
To promote potential research direction in photonics & fibre-optics, wireless & high-frequency based applications to contribute and meet the societal needs.
Vision Statement
To be a renowned research centre to promote knowledge and R&D applications in photonics science and wireless technology.
Rationale and Research Plan
The research plan of the centre includes
Explore and establish collaboration for research
Promote innovation by incorporating environmentally sustainable practices in research activities
Organize technical workshops and short-term training programs
Produce research publications
Provide consultation and services
Operations and Activities
APWC, established in February 2023, provides a platform for academic, industry and research community to foster collaboration, involved in R&D, commercialization and consultancy activities in the area of applied photonics and wireless communication technology. In line with the Malaysian Government National Ferberisation and Connectivity Plan & 5G initiative, APWC is committed to support IR4.0 and digital transformation, contribute to the technological advancement and nurture future talents for the nation.
The research centre will conduct research activities and develop the application with commercial potential in the following area:
Fiber optic sensing
Optical communication systems
Wireless communication system
High-frequency applications
Postgraduate Study Opportunity
Internal Grant Project
🔬 Research Title: Strain Sensitivity and Accuracy Investigation on Optical Fiber Sensor Based on Fiber Bragg Grating Using Deep Neural Network Models
Join an exciting postgraduate research project at TARUMT exploring Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors and deep learning for advanced strain sensitivity and accuracy optimization. This project involves developing AI-driven models to enhance fiber optic sensor performance and applying smart structural health monitoring techniques.
Apply now! Send your CV to Ts. Dr. Lim Lien Tze at limlt@tarc.edu.my
Facilities and Equipment
List of facility and equipment available at the centre for potential collaboration and research.
Optics Thorlabs PTM51508 STD Series optical table
OTL PM121D digital power & energy meter
Thorlabs CCS200/M compact spectrometer
Single Phase Lock-in amplifier
CCD-based Fabry-Perot interferometer
XYZ translation stages, quarter wave plates, lenses and filters, laser diode (532 nm, 635 nm, 830 nm), optical chopper, mirrors
Fusion splicer, fiber cleaver, optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), optical power meter, laser source
Research Activities/Projects
Project title: Smart Indoor Positioning Tracking System
Principal & co-investigator: Dr Yip Sook Yee, Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Xiao Jian, Dr Yeo Kwok Shien
Source of funding: ELR LPC Innovation and Technology Sdn Bhd
Fund amount: RM 12,500.00
Project duration: 1 year (2023)
Status: Completed
Project title: Study of Wireless Powering Solution on LED strips lighting
Principal & co-investigator: Dr Lum Kin Yun, Dr Yiauw Kah Haur, Dr Loo Pak Kwan
Source of funding: ELR LPC Innovation and Technology Sdn Bhd
Fund amount: RM 14,000.00,
Project duration: 1 year (2023)
Status: Completed
Project title: Q-Switched and Mode Locked Neodymium Doped FIber Laser Using Rare-Earth Oxide (Reo) Based Saturable Absorber
Principal & co-investigator: Dr Nur Farhana Binti Zulkipli, Ts Dr Norizan binti Ahmed (UiTM)
Source of funding: UiTM Internal Grant
Fund amount: RM 20,000.00
Project duration: 2 years (2023/2025)
Status: On-going
Project title: Advanced Nono-Engineered Glass based ultrafast fiber laser at NIR Region (1.55 to 2.0 micron) based on fiber based saturable absorber towards medical application
Principal & co-investigator: Professor Sulaiman Wadi Harun (UM), Dr Nur Farhana Binti Zulkipli
Source of funding: FRGS
Fund amount: RM 180,000.00
Project duration: 2 years (2023/2025)
Status: On-going
Project title: RDIF Dual Frequency (HF & UHF) tag antenna design based DGS for metal surface application
Principal & co-investigator: Dr Loo Pak Kwan, Dr Yeo Kwok Shien
Source of funding: TAR UMT Internal Grant
Fund amount: RM 50,400.00
Project duration: 8 months (2023/2024)
Status: Completed
Project title: Strain Sensitivity and Accuracy Investigation on Optical Fiber Sensor Based on Fiber Bragg Grating Using Deep Neural Network Models
Principal & co-investigator: Ts Dr Lim Lien Tze, Dr Yeo Kwok Shien, Assoc Prof Dr Shee Yu Gang (Monash), Assoc Prof Ts Dr Muhammad Noorazlan bin Abd Azis (UPSI)
Source of funding: TAR UMT Internal Grant
Fund amount: RM 70,400.00
Project duration: 2 years (2025/2026)
Status: On-going
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