Profesor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mahendran A/L Samykano
mahendran@umpsa.edu.my
094316194
IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (DOCTORAL DEGREE)(2015)
Kejuruteraan Material
N. Carolina University, Greensboro
IJAZAH SARJANA (MASTERS DEGREE)(2008)
Kejuruteraan Mekanikal (Pembuatan)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE)(2005)
Kejuruteraan Mekanikal (Pembuatan)
Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO)
Biography
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mahendran Samykano is an accomplished Professor, Academician, Researcher, EAC Evaluator, and Consultant at the FTKMA, UMP. He earned his PhD in Nanoengineering in 2015 from the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, NCA&T State University, and the UNC at Greensboro, USA, where he received prestigious awards for his outstanding academic achievements.
In 2019, he was appointed as the Head of Program (BMA) and External Advisor for Sunway University, where he developed innovative curricula for mechanical engineering programs and the PhD in Sustainability Science & Technology. He actively participated in various academic activities, including accreditation evaluation panels and contributing to the activities of the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
Dr. Mahendran's research interests encompass mechanical, materials science, nanofluid, and additive manufacturing. He has an impressive publication record with over 140 publications, including journals, proceedings, and technical reports. His research projects have received significant funding from national and international agencies. He has also received recognition through international and national exhibition awards.
Due to his expertise in materials, Dr. Mahendran has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor and Visiting Professor at various international institutions. He also serves as a reviewer for reputable national and international journals and holds memberships in several professional and scientific societies.
Dr. Mahendran's contributions to academia and research, along with his extensive publication record and recognition in the scientific community, he was included in the World's Top 2% scientist list published by Elsevier BV and Stanford University in 2022.
Current Progress
Expertise
| No | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMM4021 | ENGINEER AND SOCIETY |
| 2 | BMM4113 | ADVANCED MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION THEORIES & TOOLS |
| 3 | MME6213 | INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM |
| 4 | BMM1011 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING |
| 5 | BMM1811 | MECHANICAL LABORATORY 1 |
| 6 | BMM4833 | QUALITY ENGINEERING |
| 7 | BTD1151 | MECHANICAL LABORATORY 1 |
| 8 | BMM3611 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LAB |
| 9 | BHA1113 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS |
| 10 | BMM2521 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS LAB 2 |
| 11 | BMM1511 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS LAB 1 |
| 12 | BMM1523 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS |
| 13 | MKM1433 | OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES |
| 14 | BHA3011 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT |
| 15 | BMM3643 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
| 16 | BMM4623 | MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN |
| 17 | BMM4022 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| 18 | BMM1553 | DYNAMICS |
| 19 | BMM4032 | ENGINEERS AND SOCIETY |
| No. | Title | Role | Start Date | End date | Agency | Grant Amount(RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobalt Oxide Based Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material As Potential Material For Thermal Management System | Leader | 01-JUL-2023 | 30-JUN-2025 | PENYELIDIKAN UNGGUL | 50,000.00 | On-Going |
| 2 | Nanoenhanced Phase Change Materials For Smart Energy Storage And Management In Buildings | Leader | 20-DEC-2021 | 19-DEC-2023 | PENERBITAN ANTARABANGSA | 40,000.00 | - |
| 3 | Development Of Semi Precision Low-Cost 3d Printer | Leader | 01-DEC-2021 | 30-NOV-2023 | PEMBANGUNAN PRODUK | 39,000.00 | - |
| 4 | Crystalline Surface Modification Evaluation Of Salt Hydrate Phase Change Material For Improved Thermal & Chemical Stability Utilizing Nanoparticles And Nucleation Agent | Leader | 07-SEP-2021 | 06-SEP-2024 | FRGS | 157,000.00 | - |
| 5 | Intrinsic Behavior Of Coconut Wood-Pla Composite Filament For Additive Manufacturing | Leader | 01-SEP-2021 | 31-AUG-2024 | ANTARABANGSA | 13,939.71 | - |
| 6 | 3d Printing Parametrs Effect On Mechanical Properties Of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (Abs) Specimen Using Fdm | Leader | 15-OCT-2019 | 14-OCT-2022 | PGRS | 4,150.00 | - |
| 7 | Characterizing Of Mxene For Solar Application | Leader | 01-SEP-2019 | 30-NOV-2022 | FLAGSHIP | 73,500.00 | - |
| 8 | Design And Modification Of Fdm Based 3d Printer For Ehanced Printed Material Properties. | Leader | 01-SEP-2019 | 30-NOV-2022 | FLAGSHIP | 78,250.00 | - |
| 9 | Influence Of 3d Printing Parameters On Mechanical Behavior Of Polylactic Acid (Pla) Specimen Using Fused Deposition Modelling | Leader | 15-MAR-2019 | 14-MAR-2021 | PGRS | 3,500.00 | - |
| 10 | Development Of Pla-3d Printed Structure Using Fused Deposition Method | Leader | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 25,000.00 | - |
| 11 | Optimizing 3d Printing Parameters For Improved Mechanical Behaviour Of Pla Using Fused Deposition Modeling (Fdm) | Leader | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | PADANAN INDUSTRI | 15,000.00 | - |
| 12 | Optimizing 3d Printing Parameters For Improved Mechanical Behaviour Of Pla Using Fused Deposition Modeling (Fdm) | Leader | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | INDUSTRI | 15,000.00 | - |
| 13 | Experimental Studies On The Effect Of Current Density And Magnetic Field On The Growth Of Ni Nanowires During Electrodeposition | Leader | 30-DEC-2018 | 29-MAR-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 36,500.00 | - |
| 14 | Effect Of Solution Concentration And Temperature On The Growth Of Ferromagnetic Nanowires During Electrodeposition | Leader | 01-MAR-2017 | 01-MAR-2019 | GERAN DALAM | 38,700.00 | - |
| 15 | Synthesis And Characterization Of One Dimensional Modified Cobalt Nanowires For Nanoscale Mechanical Devices | Leader | 01-AUG-2016 | 31-JUL-2018 | FRGS | 68,800.00 | - |
| 16 | Investigation Of The Influence Of Synthesis Parameter On Template Based Electrodeposited Ni Nanowires | Leader | 25-MAY-2016 | 24-MAY-2018 | GERAN DALAM | 39,500.00 | - |
| 17 | One Dimensional Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization And Potential Industrial Application | Leader | 01-OCT-2015 | 30-SEP-2016 | SEED MONEY | 5,500.00 | - |
| 18 | Investigating Of Micromachining Of Silicon Using Micro Edm | Leader | 01-DEC-2009 | 30-NOV-2011 | GERAN DALAM | 40,000.00 | - |
| 19 | Development Of Micro-Edm With Microactuator Feed Control System | Leader | 01-MAY-2009 | 30-APR-2011 | GERAN DALAM | 40,000.00 | - |
| 20 | Elucidation Of Indispensable Thermophysical And Rheological Behavior Of Therminol-Graphene-Cellulose Nanoparticles Fusions For Potential Advanced Heat Transfer Fluid | Member | 01-SEP-2024 | 31-AUG-2026 | GERAN DALAM | 40,000.00 | On-Going |
| 21 | Elucidating The Synergy Of Mxene/Mof (Ti3c2tx/Mil-53) Composites For Superior Electrochemical Energy Storage | Member | 01-AUG-2024 | 31-JUL-2027 | FRGS | 150,555.00 | On-Going |
| 22 | Exploring Mechanistic Interactions Of Phase Change Materials Augmented With Rgo-Mwcnts Nano-Composite To Enhance Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling. | Member | 01-AUG-2024 | 31-JUL-2027 | FRGS | 166,910.00 | On-Going |
| 23 | Formulation Of Ternary Rgo/Mixed Transition Metal Oxide (Nico2o4/Mnco2o4)-Based Carbon Fabric For High-Performance All-Solid-State Supercapacitors In Electric Vehicles | Member | 01-OCT-2023 | 30-SEP-2026 | FRGS | 180,340.00 | On-Going |
| 24 | Elucidate The Interaction Mechanism Of Supercapacitor/Batteries On Activated Carbon Dot Mxene Composite As Electrode Material For High-Efficiency Energy Storage (Uic230821) | Member | 01-AUG-2023 | 31-JUL-2025 | PADANAN INDUSTRI | 30,000.00 | On-Going |
| 25 | Elucidate The Interaction Mechanism Of Supercapacitor/Batteries On Activated Carbon Dot Mxene Composite As Electrode Material For High-Efficiency Energy Storage (Rdu232409) | Member | 01-AUG-2023 | 31-JUL-2025 | INDUSTRI | 30,000.00 | On-Going |
| 26 | Investigate Of Graphene/Mwcnt Hybrid Nano-CoolantsOn Wear And Surface Integrity During EnvironmentalfriendlyMachining | Member | 15-NOV-2022 | 14-NOV-2024 | PENYELIDIKAN UNGGUL | 49,890.00 | On-Going |
| 27 | Synthesis Of Natural-Based Nano-Cellulose And Sio2Nanoparticles: Characterization, Properties And HeatTransfer Performance Of Bio-Hybrid Nanofluids | Member | 15-NOV-2022 | 14-NOV-2024 | PENYELIDIKAN UNGGUL | 49,550.00 | - |
| 28 | Formulation Of Machine Learning Model For Mechanical Properties Prediction Of 3d Printed Parts | Member | 15-JUL-2022 | 14-JUL-2024 | GERAN DALAM | 31,600.00 | - |
| 29 | Enhancing Thermal Energy Storage Of Pvt System Using Modified Carbon-Based Nano Phase Change Materials For Rural Applications | Member | 01-APR-2022 | 31-MAR-2024 | PENERBITAN ANTARABANGSA | 40,000.00 | - |
| 30 | Mxene Nanomaterial As An Alternative Material For Automotive Cooling System | Member | 13-OCT-2021 | 12-OCT-2023 | PENERBITAN ANTARABANGSA | 40,000.00 | - |
| 31 | Elucidation Of Indispensable Thermophysical And Rheological Behavior Of Mxene-Polyaniline-Palm Olein Fusions For Potential Advanced Heat Transfer Fluid | Member | 07-SEP-2021 | 06-SEP-2023 | FRGS | 128,285.00 | - |
| 32 | Thermophysical Properties Investigation Of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials (Nepcms) | Member | 01-SEP-2021 | 31-AUG-2023 | GERAN DALAM | 36,000.00 | - |
| 33 | Lack Of Fusion And Crack Growth Behaviour Assessment For Additively Manufactured Ti-6al-4v Alloy Using Selective Laser Melting | Member | 15-DEC-2019 | 14-MAR-2022 | GERAN DALAM | 35,000.00 | - |
| 34 | Investigate The Effect Of Nanoparticle As Lubricant Additive On The Tribological Mechanism. | Member | 01-NOV-2019 | 31-JAN-2022 | GERAN DALAM | 32,500.00 | - |
| 35 | Interaction Mechanism Of Crack Growth And Lack Of Fusion For Additively Manufactured Of Ti-6al-4v Alloy Using Selective Laser Melting | Member | 01-SEP-2019 | 31-MAY-2023 | FRGS | 129,850.00 | - |
| 36 | Formulation Of A Titanium Carbide/Mxene (Ti3c2tx) Nanomaterial Optical Property Model For Potential Heat Transfer Liquid | Member | 01-SEP-2019 | 31-MAY-2022 | FRGS | 101,838.00 | - |
| 37 | Thermophysical Analysis Of Nano Materials With High Heat Transfer | Member | 01-SEP-2019 | 30-NOV-2022 | FLAGSHIP | 95,800.00 | - |
| 38 | Synthesis Of Mxene Nanomaterial | Member | 01-SEP-2019 | 30-NOV-2022 | FLAGSHIP | 27,500.00 | - |
| 39 | Lack Of Fusion And Crack Growth Behaviour Assessment For Additively Manufactured Glass-Filled Polyamide 12 Using Selective Laser Sintering | Member | 25-JUN-2019 | 24-SEP-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 35,000.00 | - |
| 40 | Improvement Of Keropok Production Volume In Small Medium Enterprise Through Design And Fabrication Of Higher Capacity Keropok Kneading Machine (Uic190816) | Member | 20-MAY-2019 | 17-NOV-2021 | PADANAN MTUN - INDUSTRI | 50,000.00 | - |
| 41 | Improvement Of Keropok Production Volume In Small Medium Enterprise Through Design And Fabrication Of Higher Capacity Keropok Kneading Machine (Rdu192808) | Member | 20-MAY-2019 | 17-NOV-2021 | INDUSTRI | 50,000.00 | - |
| 42 | Evaluation Of Al2o3 And Sio2 Nanoparticles Pome Biodiesel Fuel Blends On Diesel Engine Combustion Characteristics, Performance And Exhaust Emissions | Member | 01-APR-2019 | 30-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 34,500.00 | - |
| 43 | Investigation Of Physio-Thermal Properties Of Hybrid Graphene Oxide And Nanofibrillated Cellulose For Automotive Application. | Member | 01-APR-2019 | 30-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 38,500.00 | - |
| 44 | Interaction Mechanism Of Modified Graphene To Enhance Properties Of Epoxy Nanocomposites. | Member | 01-APR-2019 | 30-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 32,900.00 | - |
| 45 | Fused Deposition Modelling To Formulate Pla-Metal Structure For 3d-Printed Applications | Member | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 25,000.00 | - |
| 46 | Role Of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) To Develop 3d Printed Components Using Additive Manufacturing Technique | Member | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 25,000.00 | - |
| 47 | Investigation Of Mechanical Properties Of Hybrid Poly Lactic Acid-Metal 3d Printed Parts Using Fused Deposition Modelling | Member | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | PADANAN INDUSTRI | 15,000.00 | - |
| 48 | Investigation Of Effects Of 3d Printing Parameters On Mechanical Properties Of Abs Material Prepared Using Fdm | Member | 05-MAR-2019 | 04-JUN-2021 | PADANAN INDUSTRI | 15,000.00 | - |
| 49 | A Study On Data-Driven Approach For Rotating Machinery Fault Diagnosis Using Machine Learning Technique | Member | 01-JAN-2019 | 30-SEP-2021 | FRGS | 91,500.00 | - |
| 50 | Ethylene Glycol/Nanocellulose Based Nanofluid Coolant For Machining Nickel Alloy | Member | 25-AUG-2018 | 24-NOV-2020 | GERAN DALAM | 31,131.00 | - |
| 51 | Performance Analysis Of Floating And Submerged PhotovoltaicS System | Member | 30-APR-2018 | 29-JUL-2020 | GERAN DALAM | 33,500.00 | - |
| 52 | Robust Supply Chain Risk Management Models To Optimize Total Supply Chain Cost In An Uncertain Environment Through Soft Computing | Member | 15-APR-2018 | 21-JAN-2020 | GERAN DALAM | 31,400.00 | - |
| 53 | Investigation Of The Influence Of Synthesis Parameter On Template Based Electrodeposited Cobalt Nanowires | Member | 05-APR-2018 | 04-JUL-2020 | GERAN DALAM | 38,500.00 | - |
| 54 | Graphene Nanoplatelets For Epoxy Composites In Automotive Applications | Member | 05-OCT-2017 | 04-OCT-2019 | GERAN DALAM | 21,000.00 | - |
| 55 | Fundamental Study Of Hybrid Graphene Oxide And Nanofibrillated Cellulose For Aircraft Wings Application | Member | 15-AUG-2017 | 14-AUG-2019 | FRGS | 83,200.00 | - |
| 56 | Characterization And Technology Assessment Of Sustainable Biofuel Production From Seaweed For Automotive Application | Member | 20-JUN-2017 | 19-JUN-2019 | GERAN DALAM | 26,000.00 | - |
| 57 | Development Of Nickel-Based Nanopol Ymer For Automotive Dashboard | Member | 20-JUN-2017 | 19-JUN-2019 | GERAN DALAM | 24,500.00 | - |
| 58 | Synthesis Of Silver Nanowires Hybrid Thin Film For Advanced Automotive Application | Member | 20-JUN-2017 | 19-JUN-2019 | GERAN DALAM | 26,000.00 | - |
| 59 | Fundamental Study Of Nano-Diesel Blend Fuels In Ultra-Low Emission Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine | Member | 01-AUG-2016 | 31-JUL-2018 | FRGS | 98,200.00 | - |
| 60 | Direct Metal Laser Sintering Technology For The Manufacture Of Fully Porous Functionally Graded Titanium Alloy Femoral Stems | Member | 01-JUL-2016 | 30-JUN-2019 | ANTARABANGSA | 130,502.40 | - |
| 61 | Investigate The Effect Of Nanolubricant For Enhancing The Vehicle Air-Conditioning Efficiency | Member | 05-APR-2016 | 04-APR-2018 | GERAN DALAM | 25,500.00 | - |
| 62 | Design And Fabrication Of Solar Car Body And Chassis | Member | 01-AUG-2010 | 31-JUL-2011 | GERAN DALAM | 36,000.00 | - |
| 63 | A Novel And Flexible Solar Car Kit For Educational Use | Member | 01-AUG-2009 | 31-JUL-2010 | TANPA PERUNTUKAN | 0.00 | - |
| 64 | Development Of Micropump In Fuel Cell Application Using Micro Electro-Mechanical System (Mems) Machining Method | Member | 01-MAY-2009 | 30-APR-2011 | GERAN DALAM | 37,500.00 | - |
| No | Project | Customer | Start Date | End Date | Project Amount (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Analysis For Pcm Materials Characterization | Sunway University Sdn. Bhd. | 30-OCT-2023 | 15-NOV-2023 | 9,285.60 |
| 2 | Professional Service For Data Interpretation Of Materials Characterization | Sunway University Sdn. Bhd. | 12-DEC-2022 | 23-DEC-2022 | 7,992.73 |
| 3 | Testing Services For Phase Change Materials | Sunway University Sdn. Bhd. | 02-NOV-2020 | 30-NOV-2020 | 15,100.00 |
| No | Type | Name | Registration No | File Date |
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* Data sehingga 11 April 2019
| No | Professional Bodies (Association/Other Association) | Start Date | End Date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MALAYSIA (IMM) | 01/01/2019 | 31/12/2019 | null |
| 2 | MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST (MBOT) | 01/01/2019 | 31/12/2019 | null |
| 3 | INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 01/01/2024 | 31/12/2024 | ANTARABANGSA |
| 4 | BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM) | 03/08/2007 | 31/12/2016 | KEBANGSAAN |
| 5 | THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA (IEM) | 15/03/2010 | 31/12/2016 | KEBANGSAAN |
| 6 | BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM) | 28/03/2019 | 31/12/2019 | null |