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iHumEn<\/span><\/h2>\n

Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn) is a multidisciplinary Research Institute, combination of experts and the faculty\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Vision & Mission<\/span><\/h1>\n

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To be a premier global academic and research institution, excelling in human centered engineering and technology by:<\/span><\/p>\n

Providing quality services from the state of the art research and facilities<\/span>
Enhancing national capacity through technology transfer and consultative services<\/span>
Nurturing creativity and innovativeness of researchers within the niche area and expand through translational research<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafidz Omar<\/span><\/h4>\n

Faculty of Education<\/span>
2015 – 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal Sunar<\/span><\/h4>\n

Faculty of Computing<\/span>
2018 – 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syafiqah Saidin<\/span><\/h4>\n

Faculty of Electrical<\/span>
2026 – Current Institute Director<\/span><\/p>\n

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IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Prof. Dr. -Ing. Eko Supriyanto (2014 \u2013 2017)<\/span>
Dr. Ahmad Zahran Md Khudzari (2017 \u2013 2020)<\/span>
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syafiqah Saidin (2020 \u2013 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal Sunar (2013 \u2013 2019)<\/span>
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Yazid Idris (2019 \u2013 Current)<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Devices and Technology (MEDiTEC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Prof. Ir. Dr. Sheikh Hussain Shaikh Salleh\u00a0 (2004 \u2013 2015); CBE<\/span>
Prof. Dato\u2019 Dr. Alias Mohd Noor (2015 \u2013 2018); CBE<\/span>
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardiyansyah Syahrom (2019 \u2013 Current)<\/span><\/p>\n

Sport Innovation and Technology Centre (SITC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Prof. Dr. Abdul Hafidz Omar (2013 \u2013 2015)<\/span>
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardiyansyah Syahrom (2015 \u2013 2019)<\/span>
Dr. Mohd Noor Harun (2019 \u2013 2022)<\/span>
Ts. Dr. Hadafi Fitri Mohd Latip (2022 \u2013 2025)<\/span>
Dr. Kamaruzaman Soeed (2025 – Current)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Address<\/h4>\n

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Level 2, Wing B, Building V01
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru
Johor, Malaysia<\/p>\n

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