KUALA LUMPUR, August 10 - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Imperial College London are currently engaged in research collaboration to produce low-carbon vehicles. The technology developed will reduce carbon dioxide emissions released by vehicles. The study was carried out on downsized conventional engines without reducing the power. Moreover, the engine can also be used for hybrid vehicles. The project which began in 2010 involves collaboration with Professor Dr. Martines Ricardo Botas, a member of the Proton Technology Advisory Council (PTAC).
PTAC is chaired by the UTM Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang to assist Proton and Lotus in the development of suitable vehicles for the current market.Cooperation is sealed through an agreement signed by Zaini Ujang and Rector of Imperial College, Professor Sir Keith O'Nions at the UTM International Campus in Kuala Lumpur today.
In conjunction with the MoU signing ceremony, Sir Keith O’Nions was invited to give a lecture entitled “Imperial College - Research and Its Translation” as part of the UTM Premier Lecture Series. UTM has been engaged with Imperial College, a leading university in the world since 25 years ago.
Through this collaboration, UTM will send a total of 10 students to conduct research for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Imperial College for a period of five years, while 10 other PhD students will study in UTM under the supervision of Professors of Imperial College.
by Mirahani bt. Maris
sources: http://www.news.kl.utm.my/
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