Collaborative Research Umbrellas (as of 18 September 2007)

HI
Field
Collaborative Research Umbrellas
CU
CE
Transportation
- Improving Transportation Infrastructure Utilization by Effective Planning and Policies
- Operations and Control of Transportation Infrastructures
Structural
- Strengthening of Structures
- Structural Health Monitoring (Structural Assessments and Monitoring of Existing or Newly Constructed Infrastructure)
- Local / Low-cost Material
- High Performance / Durability of Concrete
- Precast Structure
- Seismic Performance of Infrastructure
- Disaster Mitigation and Management
Geotechnical
- Innovation in Design and Construction of Infrastructure in Regional Subsoils
Construction Management
- Productivity Improvement of Infrastructure Construction in Developing Countries
CU
EEE
Electronics
- Semiconductor Device Research Laboratory (SDRL)
- Integrated Circuit Design and Application Research Laboratory (IDARL)
- Bioelectronic Research Laboratory (BERL)
Control
- Control System Resarch Laboratory (CSRL)
Power
- Power System Research Laboratory (PSRL)
Communication
- Digital Signal Processing Research Laboratory (DSPRL)
- Telecommunication System Research Laboratory (TSRL)
- Electromagnatic Wave Research Laboratory (EWRL)
DLSU
ChE
Environmental Protection
Catalysis
KMITL
ICT
Information Science and Technology
Communication and Electronics Engineering
Control and Mechatronics
Electrical Energy Systems
ITB
ME/AE
Vibration / Dynamic and Control
Fracture Mechanics and Impact + Composite Material
Internal Combustion Engine / Fule Alternatives
Refrigeration and Thermodynamics Properties
Mass and Heat Transfer / Drying
Aerodynamics / Flow Separation
Flight Mechanics
UGM
GeoE
Development of Sustainable Slope Protection in Tropical Residual Soils
Geological Control on Slope Instability
Integrated Study on Earth Resources within the Island Arc and Continental Margin Geological Setting of Southeast Asia
Exploration and Utilization Studies of Geothermal Energy as Alternative Energy Resources
Toward Sustainable GeoEnvironment and GeoHazard Management
UM
ManuE
Manufacturing Processes

Keywords : Materials Processing / Powder Metallurgy / Coating Technology / Machining / Non-Traditional Machining / Surface Engineering / Joining Technology

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Identification and processing of indigenous materials for engineering application
(2) Development of welding processes for structural application
(3) Microfabrication by traditional and non-traditional processes

Product Design and Development

Keywords : CAD/CAM/CAE, Environment, Robotics, Metrology

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Development of mobile robots for (i) search and rescue; (ii) inspection
(2) Development of biocompatible prosthesis
(3) Development of rapid prototyping machine for metal based material

Manufacturing Systems

Keywords : Human Engineering (Ergonomics) / Manufacturing Management (Information Technology Aided Manufacturing; Posture Analysis Study; Enterprise Solutions)

Possible research under this umbrella:
(1) Comparative study of worker attitude and motivation in ASEAN countries
(2) Design of customized database system
(3) Comparative investigation of localized logistics management in manufacturing industries
(4) Development and design of hardware tool and equipment for logistics performance improvement in manufacturing industries

UP
EnvE
Main Theme "Urban Environmental Problems in Major ASEAN Countries"
Water Resources
Waste Water Treatment
Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Air Pollution
USM
MatE
Nanomaterials
Biomaterials
Advanced Composites Materials