iHumEn
Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn) is a multidisciplinary Research Institute, combination of experts and the faculty’s strengths from computing, biomedical, electric/electronic, mechanical, chemical, education, and social sciences. iHumEn explore the potential of human-centered technology to enrich, benefit and transform societal life. This Institute is supported by four excellent research pillars: IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre; Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX); Medical Devices and Technology Centre (MEDiTEC); and Sport Innovation Technology Centre (SITC) that was officially operated in 2015 with the former known as IHCE. In 2018, it was rebranded to iHumEn to most imitate the human technology and application.
Our Vision
To be a premier global academic and research institution, excelling in human centered engineering and technology.
Mission
To lead in the development of holistic talents and innovative technologies for human well-being and prosperity by:
Providing quality services from the state of the art research and facilities
Enhancing national capacity through technology transfer and consultative services
Nurturing creativity and innovativeness of researchers within the niche area and expand through translational research
iHumEn Leadership
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafidz Omar
Faculty of Education
2015 – 2018
Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal Sunar
Faculty of Computing
2018 – 2025
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syafiqah Saidin
Faculty of Electrical
2026 – Current
Research Center's Director
IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre
Prof. Dr. -Ing. Eko Supriyanto (2014 – 2017)
Dr. Ahmad Zahran Md Khudzari (2017 – 2020)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syafiqah Saidin (2020 – 2025)
Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX)
Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal Sunar (2013 – 2019)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Yazid Idris (2019 – Current)
Medical Devices and Technology (MEDiTEC)
Prof. Ir. Dr. Sheikh Hussain Shaikh Salleh (2004 – 2015); CBE
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Alias Mohd Noor (2015 – 2018); CBE
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardiyansyah Syahrom (2019 – Current)
Sport Innovation and Technology Centre (SITC)
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafidz Omar (2013 – 2015)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardiyansyah Syahrom (2015 – 2019)
Dr. Mohd Noor Harun (2019 – 2022)
Ts. Dr. Hadafi Fitri Mohd Latip (2022 – 2025)
Dr. Kamaruzaman Soeed (2025 – Current)
