In bridging the gap between academia and industry, UTM School of Graduate Studies (SPS) and Post Graduate Student Society (PGSS) invite academics, practitioners and students to share ideas and present findings from industry-driven research that contribute impactful solutions to the industrial challenges and enhance the industrial performance. iPDOCs’21 aims to highlight the impacts of industry-driven research and professional doctorate in developing professional practices, outcomes and achievements in the industrial workplaces.

The purpose of the conference is to share knowledge and experience in research as well as to establish an academic network. The conference will provide an avenue to highlight recent developments and to identify emerging and future areas of growth in these exciting fields. This could be a platform for the participants to write high-quality articles in the future. It is also a venue to expose the participants to establish networking and generate discussions for potential collaborations. This conference provides opportunities for participants to communicate and learn from each other not only in terms of academic research but also the culture.

Articles published in the proceedings can be used for references and will be beneficial to future researchers. Some of the findings can also be beneficial to some organizations which can apply the result and conclusions in improving their business operations.