Innovation & Research

Our Research Focus Areas

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Energy-Efficient Algorithms

We design algorithms that use less power while still delivering strong performance. Our work focuses on managing processor usage, reducing idle power, and improving memory efficiency.

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Hardware Innovation

We explore new chip designs and low-power hardware technologies. Our team works with industry partners to develop energy-efficient processors for future computing systems.

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Data Center Optimization

Our research focuses on better cooling systems, renewable energy use, and smarter workload management to reduce energy use in data centers.

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Circular Electronics

We study how electronic devices can be reused, repaired, and recycled. This research covers the full product lifecycle, from materials to responsible disposal.

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Cloud Sustainability

We examine the environmental impact of cloud computing and develop methods to make cloud services more sustainable, such as carbon-aware scheduling.

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Green AI

Our research aims to make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient by improving training methods and reducing the environmental impact of AI systems.

University's Research Projects

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

1. ICT Sustainability in Education: Examining how schools/universities can reduce digital carbon footprint by researching on green ICT practices in teaching and learning.

2. Digital Literacy for Environmental Awareness: Studies on how digital tools can educate students about environmental issues.

3. Student E-Waste Management Behaviour: Surveys on how students dispose of phones, laptops and electronics which recommended for campus-wide e-waste collection systems.

4. Educational Technology for Energy Saving: Research on using smart classroom technologies (for example: auto power-off systems and smart scheduling) to save electricity.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

1. Energy-Efficient Computing Systems: Research to reduce power usage in servers, CPUs and data centres.

2. Green Software Engineering: Developing software that uses less CPU, memory and network power.

3. IoT for Smart Energy Management: Projects that use IoT sensors to reduce power consumption in buildings.

4. Sustainable Networking Technology: Research on energy-aware network routing protocols, improving data transfer efficiency.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

1. Carbon Footprint Reduction in ICT: Studies how digital devices, cloud services and network impact the environment.

2. Sustainable Digital City Research: Collaborates with Putrajaya and other regions to develop green smart city frameworks.

3. AI for Energy Optimization: Using AI algoritms to predict electricity usage patters which help reduce energy waste.

4. E-Waste Life Cycle Studies: Researchers evaluate how Malaysians manage e-waste.

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

1. Low-Power Embedded Systems: Designing microcontrollers and circuits that consume less energy.

2. Green Hardware & Optimized Architecture: Research on circuits and chips that minimize energy waste.

3. Eco-Friendly E-Waste Solutions: Studies methods to recycle electronics parts safely.

4. Renewable Energy Integration with ICT: Projects on solar-powered systems for computers, IoT devices and rural communication networks.

Local Innovations

🏆 Green Data Centres

~TM One Klang Core Data Centre (KVDC): Designed with efficient cooling and aims for lower PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness).

~AIMS Data Centre (Cyberjaya): Adopts energy-efficient cooling and smart power management.

🏆 Sustainable Cloud Services

TM Cloud Alpha, Microsoft Malaysia: Local companies focusing on low-carbon cloud infrastructure.

🏆 Renewable Energy Integration

TNB's Solar Farms: Solar-powered ICT infrastructures supporting data centres and operations.

Excellence Awards

🏆 University's Level Awards

Many local universities provide internal grants for sustainability-related research.

~UPSI: Green ICT Education Projects

~UTM: Green Tech Category.

~UKM: Grant for Sustainability.

~UPM: Grant for Environment and Energy.

🏆 Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

MGTC is the main goverment agency that promotes green innovation nationwide.

MyHIJAU:Malaysia's official green product and service certification.

🏆 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

MOSTI provides research funding to universities and startups

~TechnoFund: Supports development of green prototypes and ICT innovations

~ScienceFund: Funds university research.

~InnoFund: Supports small tech startups working on eco-friendly solutions.

🏆 Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

MDEC runs programs to support environmentally responsible digital innovation.

Research Publications

Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap (MyRER)

Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC), 2024

This 2024 update outlines Malaysia's national strategy for increasing renewable energy usage, including solar, hydro, and bioenergy. It highlights how digital systems, AI, and smart grid technologies will support cleaner energy distribution.

TNB Research Report on Smart Grid & Energy Digitalisation

Tenaga Nasional Berhad, 2024

TNB Research released several studies in 2024 focusing on smart grid digital transformation, including IoT-based monitoring, AI for energy prediction, and efficient power distribution.

Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), 2024

Discusses Malaysia's push toward sustainable digital transformation which highlighting greener cloud adoption, data centre energy reduction and digital carbon tracking.