Associate Professor Dr Yeap Gik Hong

Email: [email protected]

Dr Yeap Gik Hong received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Polytechnic (POLIMAS) in 2001. In conjunction with the 15th Convocation of POLIMAS, he received the Best Engineering Graduate Award from the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’Adzam Shah. After working in Singapore for 1.5 years, he further his study to UK and received BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Systems from the University of Lincoln in 2003 with First Class Honours. He also won the Valeac Prize for the Best Control Project on a Final Year for his academic work in the university. He later obtained his MSc in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing from the University of Hull, UK in 2006 with Distinction. In September 2005, he was awarded the PhD Studentship and obtained his PhD in Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Hull in 2010.

Dr Yeap is a registered Chartered Engineer (CEng) under Engineering Council, United Kingdom (EC Council UK), Senior Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), USA, a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), UK, a Graduate Member of Institute of Engineers Malaysia (Grad IEM) and Graduate Engineers of Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). He is appointed as Secretary of Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ) in March 2021. Prior to that he has served as the Auditor between 2019 to 2021 as well as Committee Member of MyTRIZ between 2015 to 2019. He also served as Committee Member of IEM Electronic Engineering Technical Division (eETD) and Industry Advisory Panel member for Politeknik Balik Pulau (PBU) since 2016.

Dr Yeap is a certified public trainer under HRDF, International TRIZ Association (MATRIZ) Level 3 Practitioner, MyTRIZ Level 3 Practitioner and MyTRIZ Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor. With his achievements from applying TRIZ methodology, he has been awarded the “Productivity Champion” by the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) on 15th October 2018. He has actively promoting the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) among his students with the intention to improve the problem solving skills, creativity and innovation level of the students. Recently, the team led by Dr Yeap has won UOW GE Global Values Awards 2020 under the Innovation (Team) category for the development of the innovative Virtual Open Day platform to host the academic institution’s Open Day virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PhD in Electronic Engineering University of Hull (UK), 2005 – 2009
Research Title: Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Sb-based Self-Assembled Quantum Dots for the Mid-Infrared Range

Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training University of Hull (UK), 2005 – 2009

Master of Science in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing University of Hull (UK), 2004 – 2005
Research Title: Reactance Measurement and Modelling of High Reflectivity Distrobuted Bragg Reflector (DBR) Stacks

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Systems University of Lincoln (UK), 2002 – 2003

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’Adzam Shah Polytechnics (POLIMAS), 1998 – 2000

Year Title
2021 Refereed Proceedings

Gik Hong Yeap, John Poh, Vanessa Serbastian, Nicole Siaw Ting Chung, Mitchell Chee Chiun Liong, and Jess Chai Ling Lee, (2021). COVID-Vention: From Physical to Virtual Open Day, UOW Malaysia KDU Perspective. Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE 6th online forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry Innovation for a Smart World (IEEE RTSI 2021).
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9597327

G H Yeap, S I Rybchenko, I E Itskevich, S K Haywood, P Carrington and A Krier, (2021). Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Strained Type-II InAsxSb1-x/InAs Quantum Dots for Mid-Infrared Applications. 2nd International Conference on Semiconductor Materials and Technology (ICoSeMT2021), virtual conference, 8-9 November 2021.
https://icosemt.usm.my/media/attachments/2021/11/08/abstract-book-icosemt-2021-latest-8.11.2021.pdf

2020 Conference Proceedings (Editor)

Yeoh Teong San, Tan Eng Hoo and Yeap Gik Hong, “Taming Wicked Problems with TRIZ”, MyTRIZ Conference 2020, Penang, 03 December 2020.

2019 Special Articles

Ir. Dr. Lee Choo Yong and Dr. Yeap Gik Hong, “Report for InspireMe Talk: From an Engineer to IT Profession, Career Progression from the Most Basic to the Corporate World”, Jurutera Online, 10th April 2019.
https://www.myiem.org.my/download/downloadlink.aspx?fn=16884_3061%20-%20Jurutera%20online.pdf&id=16884

Ir. Dr. Lee Choo Yong and Dr. Yeap Gik Hong, “Inspireme talk-opportunities & challenges in semiconductor industry”, Jurutera, IEM Magazine, October 2019 Issue, pp. 35 – 36.

2018 Conference Proceedings

Yeoh, R. S. and Yeap, G. H., “Automated Visual Inspection for Tablets in Blister Packaging”, International Conference on Technology and Humanities (IcoTECH 2018), Penang, 17-18 November 2018.

Special Articles

Dr. Yeap Gik Hong and Dr. Leow Cheah Wei, “Report – Workshop for Students: Programming Arduino Board with MATLAB”, Jurutera Online, 15th August 2018.
https://www.myiem.org.my/download/downloadlink.aspx?fn=15067_2965%20-%20Jurutera%20online.pdf&id=15067

2016 Refereed Proceedings

N. Gomesh, R. Syafinar, S. Dayang, M. Irwanto, G.H. Yeap, “FT-IR and Electrical Characteristic of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell Using Dyes From Hibiscus and Bougainvillea”, 2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON 2016), Melaka, 28-29 November 2016.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951640

N. Gomesh, R. Syafinar, S. Dayang, C.T. Loh, G.H. Yeap, B.P Chang, “Optical Comparison of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell Using Nature Based Dye Extract from Hibiscus and Bougainvillea”, 2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON 2016), Malacca, 28-29 November 2016.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951639

Conference Proceedings

Yu Zun Neoh, Shahrizat Shaik Mohamed, Gik Hong Yeap (2016) ‘Development of Portable Knee Rehabilitation System using TRIZ’, MyTRIZ Conference 2016, 25th November, Selangor, Malaysia.

Journal Publications

Adrian Wei Hong Teo, Gik Hong Yeap, Wei Jie Loo (2016) ‘Nanoindentation System for Material Properties Identification’, International Journal of Electrical & Electronic Systems Research (IEESR), vol. 8, pp. 16-22.
https://jeesr.uitm.edu.my/v1/IEESR/Vol.8/article3.pdf

2015 Conference Proceedings

Adrian Wei Hong Teo, Gik Hong Yeap, Piezoelectric Actuator-Based Nanoindentation Systems, Innovate Malaysia Design Conference 2015, Selangor, 17-18 August 2015.

2013 Conference Proceedings

Jimmy Chai Yow Kang, Yeap Gik Hong (2013) ‘Integrated Outlet Management System (IOMS)’, The International Conference on Business Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engineering 2013 (ICOBIEE 2013), Penang, 6-8 December 2013.

2012 Journal Publications

Lim, S. C. and Yeap, G. H. (2012) ‘The Locomotion of Bipedal Walking Robot with Six Degree of Freedom’, Procedia Engineering, vol. 41, pp. 8 – 14. Impact Factor: 0.4. Cited by 15 papers.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.136

Poornachendran, P. N., Ooi, W. S. and Yeap, G. H. (2012) ‘Proof of Concept of Embedded Solution in Auto-Navigation Destination and Vehicle Collision Avoidance’, Procedia Engineering, vol. 41, pp. 264 – 270. Impact Factor: 0.4
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.172

Conference Proceedings

Lee, H. Y. and Yeap, G. H. (2012) ‘Solar Tracking System’, International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering (iDECON 2012), Melaka, 15-16 October 2012.

Lim, S. C. and Yeap, G. H. (2012) ‘The Locomotion of Bipedal Walking Robot with Six Degree of Freedom’, 2nd International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors (IRIS2012), Kuching, Sarawak, 4-6 September 2012.

Poornachendran, P. N., Ooi, W. S. and Yeap, G. H. (2012) ‘Proof of Concept of Embedded Solution in Auto-Navigation Destination and Vehicle Collision Avoidance’, 2nd International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors (IRIS2012), Kuching, Sarawak, 4-6 September 2012.

2011 Refereed Proceedings

Barte, G. B. and Yeap, G. H. (2011) ‘Problem-based Learning Approach in Enhancing Engineering Graduates’ Employability’, IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (CHUSER 2011), Penang, 5-6 December 2011. Cited by 6 papers.

Lim, S. P. and Yeap, G. H. (2011) ‘Centralised Smart Home Control System via XBee Transducers’, IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (CHUSER 2011), Penang, 5-6 December 2011. Cited by 25 papers.

2009 Journal Publications

G. H. Yeap, S. I. Rybchenko, I. E. Itskevich, and S. K. Haywood (2009) Type-II InAsxSb1−x/InAs quantum dots for mid-infrared applications: Effect of morphology and composition on electronic and optical properties. Physical Review B, 79 (7), 075305. Impact Factor: 3.38 (2009), 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.513. Cited by 13 papers.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.79.075305

2007 Journal Publications

S. I. Rybchenko, G. Yeap, R. Gupta, I. E. Itskevich, and S. K. Haywood, Important of aspect ratio over shape in determining the quantization potential of self-assembled zinc-blende III-V quantum dots. Journal of Applied Physics, 102 (1), 013706. Impact Factor: 2.21 (2007), 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.101. Cited by 19 papers.
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2752127

2021

CONSULTANCY WORK

Duration: July 2021 – December 2021
Company: UOW Malaysia KDU University College
Details: Development of UOW Malaysia KDU 360°Virtual Tour

Duration: On-going since September 2021
Company: Hartalega
Details: Assisting Hartalega to proliferate TRIZ across its organization

 

2020

CONSULTANCY WORK

Duration: 12 November 2020
Company: EY-Parthenon
Details: Provided input to EY-Parthenon when they were carrying out a study on the landscape of Malaysia Private Higher Education.

Duration: 1 December 2020 – 30 November 2021
Company: UOW Malaysia KDU University College
Details: Development and maintenance of UOW Malaysia KDU Virtual Open Day Platform Higher Education.

 

2019

CONSULTANCY WORK

Duration: 11 October 2019
Company: Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad, Batu Caves
Details: Consultation to solve the line scratches issue on the internal surface of the tin containers for food & beverage

RESEARCH GRANT

Title: Intelligence-Based Algorithm to Generate Focused Molecule Structure for Immunopathogenesis Allergy Drug
Duration: 2 September 2019 – 31 December 2021
Sponsors/Grant: FRGS (RM77,770)

 

2015

RESEARCH GRANT

Title: Piezoelectric Actuator-Based Nanoindentation Systems
Duration: January – August 2015
Sponsors/Grant: KDU Internal Research Grant (RM5,000)

 

2005

RESEARCH GRANT

Title: Antimonide Quantum Dots for Mid-Infrared Nano-Photonic Devices
Duration: June 2005 – May 2008
Sponsors/Grant: European Commission DOMINO FP6-017383 Research Grant (€ 2,457,937)

2021

Appointed International Advisory Committee (2021)
4th International Conference on Computing and Communications Technologies (ICCCT’21), 16- 17 December 2021.

Appointed as Secretary (2021 – 2023)
Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ)

 

2020

Organizing Committee and Editorial Team (2020)
MyTRIZ Conference 2020: Taming Wicked Problem with TRIZ, 3rd December 2020, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan Campus

 

2019

Appointed as Auditor (2019 – 2021)
Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ)

 

2018

Conference Reviewer (2018)
2018 International Conference on Technology and Humanities (IcoTECH 2018)

Appointed as Panel Judge
FIRST Lego League Malaysia (FLL2018) – Judge for Project Category (November 2018)

 

2017

Appointed as Scientific Committee (2017 – 2018)
The International Research Conference on Sustainable Energy, Engineering, Materials and Environment (IRCSEEME)

Reviewer (2017 – 2020)
Innovate Malaysia Design Competition IEM Best Paper Award

Conference Reviewer (2017)
The 12th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2017)

Appointed as Book Reviewer (2017)
“An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering” by Michael Clifford, Kathy Simmons, and Phillip Shipway, CRC Press – August 2017

Appointed as Panel Judge
National Robotic Competition (NRC2017) – Judge for Penang State Open Category (August 2017)

 

2016

Appointed as Industry Advisory Panel (2016 – 2021)
Politeknik Balik Pulau

Conference Reviewer (2016 – 2020)
MyTRIZ Conference 2016, 2018 & 2020

Appointed as Committee Member (2016 – 2022)
IEM Electronics Engineering Technical Division (eETD)

Appointed as Panel Judge
FIRST Lego League Malaysia (FLL2016) – Judge for Robot Design Category (May 2016)

 

2015

Appointed as Panel Judge
National Robotic Competition (NRC2015) – Judge for National Level Elementary Open Category – Robot Explorer. (September 2015)

Appointed as Committee Member (2015 – 2019)
Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ)

PhD Thesis: Image Classification Using Perceptual Hashing Method (On-going)
TAN PHIT HUAN (co-supervised with Dr Khoo Hee Kooi)

2021

UOW Malaysia KDU 2021 Star Challenge Award Campaign – Articulate Future Career Options Fluently

 

2020

UOW GE 2020 Global Staff Awards – Innovation Award (Team) Winner

UOW Malaysia KDU 2020 Staff Awards – Innovation Award (Team) Winner

 

2019

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College – 10 Years Long Service Award

 

2018

Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) – Productivity Champion

 

2017

Innovate Malaysia Design Competition 2017 – Consolation (ViTrox Track)

 

2015

Innovate Malaysia Design Competition 2015 – Second Runner-Up (National Instruments Track)

KDU College (PG) Sdn Bhd – 5 years Long Service Award

 

2014

Prism of Possibilities with TRIZ Competition 2014 – Merit Prize

 

2012

MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition 2011/2012 – Merit Prize

 

2003

University of Lincoln – Valeac prize for the best control project on a final year

 

2000

POLIMAS – Best Graduate in Engineering Diploma