Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Research

Learn more about the DEI, our objectives, and key personnels.

Introduction to Dielectrics and Insulation Research

Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation (DEI) is one of the research themes at the Institute of High Voltage and High Current (IVAT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). DEI focuses on the state-of-the-art study, research and development in the field of dielectrics and electrical insulation for high voltage equipment. It is generally included a fundamental studies of electrical discharges phenomena that occur in high voltage insulation systems such as partial discharges, surface tracking, water and electrical treeing, ozone and plasma discharges. Also, developments of new insulating materials have been extensively carried out. DEI has so far secured grants amounting to more than RM 2 million, published in numerous international and national high impact journals, scientific books and conference papers and patented a number of products and intellectual property rights for commercialisation purposes.

Objective 1

To handle research and development in the field of dielectrics and electrical insulation

Objective 2

To produce quality products that can be commercialized and give a positive impact to the development of the country

Objective 3

To enhance and strengthen collaboration with industries related to electrical insulation

Research Area 1

Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation

Research Area 2

Electrical Discharge, Detection and Monitoring

Research Area 3

Partial Discharge Analysis on Polymeric Insulating Materials

Research Area 4

Plasma, Ozone Generation, and Applications

Experts

Research

Key Personnels

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Afendi Mohamed Piah

Dr. Zuraimy Adzis

Ir. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew

Dr. Mohd Hafizi Bin Ahmad

Dissertation

The collection of current and completed postgraduates’ dissertation.

Dissertation

Structure and Electrical Breakdown Properties of Polypropylene-based Nanocomposites

Student Name:
Nur Atikah Johari

Supervisor:
Ir. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew

2019 – Ongoing

Dissertation

Structural and Electrical Characterization of Nanocomposites Containing Calcium Carbonate Nanofillers

Student Name:
 Aizat Azmi

Supervisor:
Ir. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew

2018 – Ongoing

Dissertation

Structure and Dielectric Properties of Polyethylene Nanocomposites Containing Calcined Silicon Dioxide and Zirconium Dioxide

Student Name:
Nor Hidayah Rahim

Supervisor:
Ir. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew

2016 – 2019

Dissertation

Structural and Electrical Breakdown Analyses of Non-isothermally Crystallised Polyethylene Nanocomposites

Student Name:
Siti Noorhazirah Kamarudin

Supervisor:
Ir. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew

2016 – 2018

Dissertation

PhD

Student Name:
Noor Aliaa Awang

Supervisor:
Dr. Mohd Hafizi Ahmad

2015 – 2019

Dissertation

PhD

Student Name:
Izzah Hazirah Zakaria

Supervisor:
Dr. Mohd Hafizi Ahmad

2015 – 2019

Dissertation

Master

Student Name:
Nur Azalia Azrin

Supervisor:
Dr. Mohd Hafizi Ahmad

2016 – 2019

Dissertation

Oxidation Stability and Dielectric Strength Enhancement of Natural Ester Insulating Oil by Optimization of Antioxidant Mixtures

Student Name:
Sharin Ab Ghani

Supervisor:
Dr. Zulkarnain Ahmad Noorden

2015 – 2019

Dissertation

Master

Student Name:
Hanis Hamizah

Supervisor:
Dr. Noor Azlinda Ahmad

2019

Dissertation

PhD

Student Name:
Al-Musawi Emran Jawad Kadim

Supervisor:
Dr. Zulkarnain Ahmad Noorden

2020 – Ongoing

Dissertation

Master

Student Name:
Muhamad Abu Naim Ziatol Ihazair

Supervisor:
Dr. Zuraimy Adzis

2020 – Ongoing

Research Ecosystem
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM Nexus - Research & Innovation

Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

DVCRI Profile Johor Bahru Office Kuala Lumpur Office

Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HI-COE)

Advance Membrane Technology Research Centre - AMTEC Institute of Noise & Vibration - INV Wireless Communication Centre - WCC

Research Institute

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Institute of High Voltage & High Current - IVAT UTM-MPRC Institue for Oil & Gas - IFOG Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics - CAIRO Centre for Engineering Education - CEE Centre for Advanced Composite Materials - CACM Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocessing - ICA Institute of Bioproduct Development - IBD

Service Entity

Research Management Centre - RMC Penerbit UTM Press Centre for Community & Industry Network - CCIN Innovation & Commercialisation Centre - ICC University Laboratory Management Centre - PPMU Institut Sultan Iskandar - UTM-ISI

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