Experimental investigation target reflection and illumination sensitivity using photodetectors.
INVESTIGATE TARGET REFLECTION AND ILLUMINATION SENSITIVITY IN RANGE GATED DETECTION
Range gated is a laser ranging approach which measures the round trip time between emitted laser pulse, and the pulse echo reflected off the target. This approach has been applied in surveillance, military and oceanic operations. Generally, it is suitable for fast scanning and long range applications. However, it has relatively low accuracy due to the high speed of light. There are still many unsolved problems and insufficient research on the characteristics and influences of multiple factors including illumination, receiver, reflectivity, atmospheric effects, and distance decay. In this project, we investigate target reflection and illumination sensitivity in range gated detection. Based on our study, we will develop a range correction method which has the potential for various applications such as 3D vision, object modelling, and target recognition.
RESEARCHERS Dr Wang Xin Prof Anthony Guo
Dr Chew Kuew Wai( University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
Dr Tan Ching Seong( Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Professor Chang Shoou-Jinn( National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
FUNDING AGENCY
Asian Office of Aerospace Research & Development( AOARD), US Air Force
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILT ENVIRONMENT
This research aims to develop a‘ cementless concrete’ called LowCoPreCon – a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement( OPC). OPC is used in virtually all construction applications. Unfortunately, its production contributes a staggering 8 % of global CO2 emissions. This project harnesses silica rich ash sources and alkali waste streams – both waste products to produce a OPC alternative that is stronger, more heat resistant, and significantly lower in carbon emissions. The three-year project will culminate in the construction of a fully functional residential dwelling and pedestrian bridge made with LowCoPreCon that will serve as a platform to raise awareness of the research. LowCoPreCon brings together a consortium of seven partners in a UK-Malaysia Innovation Bridge and is one of the University ' s larger international research grants received.
RESEARCHERS Dr Daniel Kong
Prof Marios Soutsos( The Queen ' s University of Belfast, UK)
William Doherty( Creagh Concrete Products Limited, UK)
Abhey Gupta( Macrete Ireland Limited, UK)
A / Prof Alengaram Ubagaram Johnson( University of Malaya, Malaysia)
Arreshvhina Narayanan( Sunway Paving Solutions Sdn Bhd)
Dr Khoo Ping Sen( Ikhmas Jaya Group Berhad)
FUNDING AGENCIES
Innovate UK, Research Councils UK( RCUK) and Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology( MIGHT) under the Newton-Ungku Omar Fund
Creagh Concrete Products Limited, UK Macrete Ireland Limited, UK Sunway Paving Solutions Sdn Bhd Ikhmas Jaya Group Berhad
ARTIFICIAL CHROMOSOMES FOR CORRECTION OF GENETIC CONDITIONS
Genetic diseases can be caused by inheriting mutated genes on chromosomes, or by the abnormal behaviour of chromosomes during transmission from one generation to another. To better understand chromosome function and behaviour, our researchers are developing artificial chromosomes assembled in bacteria that can be transferred into human and mouse cells for stable long-term retention. Using the bacterial genetic recombination machinery, artificial chromosomes can be constructed as defined mini-structures that are far smaller than natural mammalian chromosomes, a feature that facilitates their mobility into different hosts. Artificial chromosomes can potentially be used as a vehicle to carry working copies of genes into defective cells, with the ultimate aim of correcting the effects of genetic mutations that cause disease.
RESEARCHERS A / Prof Kumaran Narayanan
A / Prof Lee Choon Weng( University of Malaya, Malaysia)
A / Prof Edmund Sim( University of Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)
Liew Pei Sheng Andrew Osahor Chan Weng Keong
FUNDING AGENCIES Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Fiatec Bioactive Sdn Bhd
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
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