Projects
Research Projects of CHIRI Members
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
1. A Decision Making Framework to Support Energy Efficient Design of High Rise Residential Buildings
Principal Investigator: Ir. Meheron Selowara Joo
RM68,050, 2020-2022 (Ongoing)
2. A New Approach to Fundamental Modelling of Sludge Dewatering Under Low-Pressure Condition
Principal Investigator: Dr. Tan Yee Yong
Co-investigator: Associate Professor Dr. Tang Fu Ee, Associate Professor Dr. Agus Saptoro. Dr. Mohd Ariff Bin Ahmad Nazri, Professor Dr. Jacobus Johannes Derksen
RM101,012, 2020-2023 (Ongoing)
3. Characterization of the durability of Northern Sarawak Shales against weathering based on geochemistry, mineralogy and textural properties
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Vera Loo Hui
Co-investigator: Prof. Ramasamy Nagarajan, Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon, Dr. Joel Ben Awuah, Mr. Leong Wen Kam
RM108,700, 2019-2022 (Ongoing)
4. Investigation on shear strength and consolidation behaviour of peat treated using microbial induced calcite precipitation
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon
RM91,800, 2015-2018 (Completed)
Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC)
1. Use of Silicon Manganese Slag in Geopolymerisation for Peat Stabilisation
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon
Co-investigators: Prof. Nagarajan Ramasamy, Dr. Low Wai Wah
RM160,000, 2021-2023 (Ongoing)
Industrial Research Grants
1. Evaluation on existing methods for design and construction of gabion wall in Sarawak
Industry Project – Public Work Department Sarawak (JKR Sarawak)
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon
Co-Investigator: Ir. Dr. Vera Loo Hui, Dr. Lee Yeong Huei
RM20,000, 2021-2022 (Ongoing)
2. Review the Technical Requirements and Conditions of Surface Drainage Channel on Slope along Highway
Industry Project – Public Work Department Sarawak (JKR Sarawak)
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Vera Loo Hui
Co-Investigator: Dr. Sharon Yee, Dr. Tan Yee Yong
RM20,000, 2021-2022 (Ongoing)
3. Local constraints and acceptance level of IBS implementation for steel modular construction
Industry Project – Public Work Department Sarawak (JKR Sarawak)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lee Yeong Huei
Co-Investigator: Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon, Dr. Low Wai Wah, Dr. Lee Yee Yong
RM20,000, 2021-2022 (Ongoing)
4. Strength and durability behaviour of artificial armour stone using high performance concrete incorporating industrial waste and marine sand for breakwater
Industry Project – Novakey Developers Sdn. Bhd.
Principal Investigator: Ir. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon
RM167,000, 2017-2020 (Completed)
