Research Centres & Institutes

:: Advanced Information Technology Institute (AITI)
Advanced Information Technology Institute also known as AITI is one of UTM excellent centre focusing on ICT program & activities. ICT Training & Event management is a core product at AITI along with ICT product development. Driven by management and knowledge from Faculty of Computer Science and Information System, AITI evolved rapidly to become the best ICT service provider in this region.

:: Automotive Development Centre (ADC)
The Automotive Development Centre (ADC) was established at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to channel expertise specifically in the field of automotive engineering . This will allow Malaysia to claim a position in the fore-front of automotive technology inline with other automotive producing countries.

::Advanced Photonic Science, Institute of (APSI)
Advanced Photonic Science Institute (APSI), Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the first institute for photonic science research studies in the country, was established in 2007. Since photonics is relatively new in the country, a concrete initiatives has to be in place prior to any large scale mobilization from the goverment.

:: Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO)
CAIRO is a combination of two main research groups in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, namely Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The two groups have been involved in research and developments for more than seven years and have been successful in developing personnel and researchers who are competent in the related areas of artificial intelligence, control, instrumentation, robotics and automation.

::Centre for Advance Software Engineering (CASE)
CASE was established in 1996 as a joint-venture project between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Universite Thales, France for enabling the technology transfer into Malaysian industry, especially the software industry.

:: Centre of Electrical Energy Systems (CEES)
The Centre of Electrical Energy Systems (CEES) has its mission to provide innovative research and development ideas and solutions in electrical power and energy systems.

:: Centre for Technology Policy & International Studies (CENTEPIS)
The Center for Technology Policy and International Studies (CENTEPIS) was established in July 1998 under its original name known as Technology Policy Research Centre (TPRC). The change is to reflect Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) aspiration of being world class university and to be more involved in international issues related to Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).

:: Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay World (KALAM)
The Centre came into being out of a wider concern for the understanding of the Malay World which stretches out to a greater part of the Asian continent and the Pacific archipelago. The Centre was set up for the sole purpose of conducting research towards a better understanding of the factors influencing the relationship between built form and the many cultures of the Malay World.

:: Centre for Lipids Engineering Applied Research (CLEAR)
CLEAR provide research and consultancy services to the palm oil industry, be in the mill or refinery and other agencies on issues related to food fats and oils industry. In addition, being a part of the academic institution, CLEAR is committed to carry out frontier in the related areas as its contribution towards the advancement of the development of new technology in this country. The overall CLEAR effort is shaped by the perceived needs of industry and it is confident in achieving its objective in the view of the current presence of a number of its member having both the relevant necessary experience and expertise in their specialized areas.The research areas and expertise offered by CLEAR include the development of palm oil physical properties, laboratory work, process modeling and simulation, and process and plant integration

:: Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES)
Centre for Real Estates Studies (CRES) focuses on areas related to the property sector. It manages activities related to research, consultancy, and knowledge advancement in the various real estate disciplines such as valuation, property and facilities management, market and feasibility studies, GIS-and-computer-based solutions, etc. In line with its purpose as a center of excellence in real estate it also include the following functions.

:: Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant (CEPP)
The first integrated installation of its kind in South East Asia, CEPP features such state-of-the-art technical support facilities as workshops, a comprehensive selection of semi-industrial scale process equipment complete with instrumentation and control set-up plus, computers facilities and resource centre manned24 -hours around the clock by a professional team of technical and management personnel.

:: Coastal and Offshore Engineering Institute (COEI)
Our Objectives are to pursue excellence in teaching, research, consultancy, services and scholarship; To offer through its departments and institutes and other facilities, an unsurpassed range of opportunities for education and training; To enhance public welfare, prosperity and culture by encouraging the process of learning and application of research findings; To secure and manage resources effectively.

:: Composite Centre (CC)
UTM Centre for Composites (PUSKOM) was established in January 1995 with the objectives to educate and promote the composites technology through teaching, training and consultation to the public. The integrity of PUSKOM activities is supported by the members from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, University Technology Malaysia. A part from being driven in composites knowledge-based, the members of PUSKOM have also strive on pure and strategic applied research, product development project and training through smart partnership concept with strategic government agencies, local institutions and private sectors.
:: Construction Technology & Management Centre (CTMC)
CTMC conducts technological research and consultancy for organisations with particular construction concerns and specialises in continuing education, courses, workshops and conferences in construction.

:: Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies (IIS)
Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies (IIS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the first institute of its kind in the country, was established in 1997 to stand at the forefront of the university’s aspiration of being a research university by the year 2010. IIS is a vital segment that seeks to comprehend the most fundamental knowledge towards achieving our goal.

:: Institutes of Environmental & Water Resource Management (IPASA)
The Institute of Environmental & Water Resource Management (IPASA) was established in 1994 (previously known as the Intitute of Environmental a s an effort to integrate available expertise in various fields at UTM to understand and to overcome complex problems related to our environment. IPASA is an interdisciplinary center for environmental research, consultation and graduate training. IPASA also provides continuing education programs (i.e. seminars and short courses) in environmental related areas.

:: Institute for Geo-Spatial Science and Technology (INSTEG)
The mission of INSTEG is to offer affordable consultation and research support services (contract/collaborative research) to community agencies. Services include research methodology, data acquisition, data analysis and deliberable ‘products & services’ in Geo-technology. INSTEG laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art specialized Hardware for field data acquisition, processing and analysis in various geomatics disciplines Hydrographic Surveying, Geogaphical Information System (GIS), Geodesy and Global Information Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS), Remote Sensing, Cadastre and Land System (LIS).

:: Institute of High Voltage & High Current (IVAT)
The Institutes of High Voltage and High Current (IVAT) of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia was established in 1991. It was initially a research and testing laboratory which provides facilities for carrying out experiments, research and consultancy services in high voltage engineering beginning as early as the 1970s.

:: Institute of Noise & Vibration (IKG)
The Institute of Noise & Vibration is a centre of excellence of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia established in 1990 for the study and research & development of sound and vibration. The Institute undertakes contract research, consultancy and testing services, postgraduate studies and technology dissemination of vibration, noise and acoustics. It is recognised as a referral centre by the industry and government agencies (Dept of Environment, Dept of Occupational Safety and Health, Malaysian Highway Authority) for noise & vibration in the country.

::Institute of Sultan Iskandar (ISI)
Institute Sultan Iskandar is a highly competent and realistic R&D organisation, providing innovative and achievable solutions to the challenges for rapid growth. ISI’s work is relevant to the 21st century. It encourages the development of the ideals of a value-added society as opposed to a production line society.

:: Gas Technology Centre (GASTEG)
Gas Technology Centre (GASTEG) is a centre of excellence under the Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, University Technology Malaysia. Being a knowledge-based centre, knowledge and experience are the keywords to GASTEG. GASTEG is driven to promote the dissemination of knowledge and experience for the betterment of the Malaysian gas industry, in line with its vision to become a regional hub of references to gas related industries.”

:: Marine Technology Centre (MTC)
The construction of Marine Technology Laboratory was completed in December 1996. Situated in the main campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor Bahru, the Laboratory’s capability is tailored to become the premier Marine Technology teaching research and consultancy institution in the region. Being as one of the centre of excellence to the university, Marine Technology Laboratory has significant contribution to the growth of the maritime industry in Malaysia.

:: Wireless Communication Centre (WCC)
Wireless Communication Research Laboratory (WCRL) was established in 1989. In December 2002, WCRL is promoted to WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CENTRE (WCC) as a centre of excellence.

:: Steel Technology Centre (STC)
Steel Technology Centre (STC) was formed to promote the effective use of steel in the construction and manufacturing industries.It is based at the Faculty of Civil Engineering. There are a number of qualified academic staff and fellows in multi-disciplinary fields (science, mechanical and civil engineering) who teach and conduct research and consultancy activities in subjects related to steel including metallurgy, production and building structural analysis and design.