JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Power Electronics and Drives Research Group (PEDG), Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE), successfully conducted a five-day industry-focused workshop titled “EV Modelling and Motor Control using MATLAB/Simulink and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)” in collaboration with Perodua, Malaysia’s leading automotive manufacturer. The workshop, held from 27 to 31 October 2025, was designed to strengthen the technical competency of Perodua’s engineers in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain simulation, inverter control, and real-time system validation using MATLAB/Simulink integrated with the Typhoon HIL platform.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The program was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Junaidi Abdul Aziz, Head of the PEDG, with Dr. Rozana Alik as the project lead and technical coordinator. The workshop featured training sessions conducted by members of PEDG, including Prof. Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Shahrin Md. Ayob, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Chee Wei, Dr. Norjulia Mohamad Nordin, Dr. Rodhi Sahid, Dr. Razman Ayop, Dr. Siti Mahfuza Saimon, and supported by postgraduate researcher Mohammad Hashim Saleh Al Takrouri.
From Simulation to Real-Time Testing
Participants gained hands-on experience developing EV motor control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, followed by real-time testing and validation on the Typhoon HIL platform. The sessions emphasized key areas including the fundamentals of power electronics, Field-Oriented Control (FOC) implementation, EV modelling, as well as HIL verification and performance evaluation.
The integration of Typhoon HIL technology allowed participants to experience the transition from simulation to real-time controller testing, mirroring industrial development workflows.
Empowering Engineers for the EV Future
“This workshop reflects UTM’s commitment to advancing Malaysia’s EV ecosystem through continuous industry collaboration,” said Dr. Rozana. “By combining research expertise and industrial needs, we equip engineers with the knowledge to accelerate innovation in EV technologies.”
Perodua engineers actively engaged in discussions and group projects throughout the workshop, culminating in a presentation session where each team showcased their developed motor control models. Certificates of completion were presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junaidi, marking the closing ceremony attended by both UTM and Perodua representatives.
Sustaining Collaboration
The workshop marks another milestone in UTM’s strategic partnership with Malaysia’s automotive industry to drive innovation in sustainable mobility, aligning with the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2020) and Malaysia’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2021–2030.
Organized by Power Electronics and Drives Research Group (PEDG),
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Supported by Perodua Malaysia and Genetron Instruments (Typhoon HIL Technology Partner)
Source: UTM NewsHub
