BUILDING DRONE TECH WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY APTITUDE
Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, the Senior Lecturer at APU’s School of Engineering and leader of the Centre of Research and Development of loT (CREDIT) is at the forefront of aerial drone projects. With his involvement, his
expertise and guidance have led to the successful development of firefighting and flood assistance drones. which are now ready for demonstration and field testing with trained novices. Under Ir. Naren’s leadership. CREDIT has earned numerous national and international recognitions, positioning APU’s engineerin,graduates as pioneers in the drone industry.
As APU’s first drone pilot endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), . Naren is committed to advancing the integration of robotics and autonomous systems in APU’s engineering curriculum. He has acquired the necessary Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency (RCoC-B) to comply with aviation laws and enable the training of more drone pilots at APU. By doing so, CREDIT members and upcoming graduates possess the relevant skills to excel in the drone industry. Ir. Naren aims to further enhance their drone solution by incorporating swarm capabilities and advanced AI features, leveraging his expertise in industrial automation and autonomous machines.
Established in 2016, CREDIT operates within APU’s School of Computing, School of Engineering, and School of Technology, and has played a significant role in training and equipping over 10,000 students. The centre serves as a tested and prototype hub for industry-academic partnerships, with projects in collaboration with multinational companies. By integrating these projects into students’ studies, CREDIT ensures that APU’s engineering students stay up-to-date with industry trends and equipped with the necessary skills for employability. The multidisciplinary nature of the projects fosters cohesive and diverse teams, enabling students to develop problem-solving abilities, resilience, and the capability to perform well under stress, making them highly valued by employers.
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The worldβs rapid evolution demands innovation across technology, healthcare, and education. At Centre of Research and Development IOT (CREDIT), we equip our resilient members with the skills to implement cutting-edge technology, empowering them to drive future innovations!
Recently, at the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2023 (ITEXβ23), Team CREDIT showcased its brilliance with their groundbreaking innovations, securing three Silver awards. Their prototypes in automation and manufacturing, environment and energy, and medical health categories impressed everyone.
Representing the Centre was Head School of Engineering (SoE) Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siva Kumar Sivanesan, Head of CREDIT Dipl-Ing. Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, members Arvin Ravindran, Chung Yu Qin, Loke Kun Ming, Sharen Chrisan Fabian Perera, Adam Filchoir, Trishah Rajendran, Yee Han Xiang, Sio Ying Xuan, Krishna Ravinchandra, Ravivarma Sivathasan, Sarim Ahmed Khalil, Ryan Teo Han Ji, Rohit Thomas, Mohammad Owais Noor Butt, Ng Joo Kiat, Cheng Yi Heng, Chang Kah Boon, Tan Tze Ying, Cajun Tai Ka Joon and Haresh Haridas.
Bringing distinguished projects of Alzhimex, that offers hope for Alzheimerβs patients through light therapy and gamification, Mavi Box Hub Machine Vision With Autonomous Drones revolutionizes manufacturing with real-time detection, and Rescue AI uses drones and long-range sensors for advanced disaster management, ITEX23 became an outstanding platform to showcase the membersβ top inventions this term.
A big show of appreciation also goes out to our dashing and outgoing Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer, Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam who gave us full support throughout our initiatives, fuelling our success. Moreover, Head of School of Engineering Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siva Kumar Sivanesan joined in on this achievement along with other engineering lecturers, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathish Kumar Selvaperumal, Ir. Ts. Dr. Yvette Shaan-Li Susiapan, and Ir. Ts. Dr. Alexander Chee Hon Cheong. It has been a great honour to receive their support and rise through work of collaboration, our greatest thanks.
With that being said, CREDITβs triumphant journey at ITEXβ23 truly exemplifies the power of collaboration and innovation, proving true success of everyoneβs efforts. Letβs celebrate their achievements and embrace the endless potential of the future! π
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