Batu Maung, 28 October 2025 – The Centre for Unmanned Technology (CUTe) from the Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) conducted its first site visit to the Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan Batu Maung to explore collaboration opportunities.
The visit marks an important milestone in the consultancy and design initiative focusing on automated water quality sensor accessories and biofouling prevention mechanisms.
The main objective of this visit was to identify suitable locations and perform preliminary measurements to support the project’s upcoming development phase. This collaboration aims to provide innovative engineering solutions through consultancy and design services that enhance automated water quality monitoring and strengthen the accuracy and reliability of environmental data collection.
The Mechanization of Water Quality Sensor Probe Project focuses on the design and implementation of an automated mechanism for water quality monitoring systems. This engineering innovation seeks to reduce manual maintenance, improve measurement accuracy, and prevent sensor biofouling a major issue that affects long-term aquatic monitoring.
Representatives from CUTe IIUM who participated in the visit included Prof. Dr. Amir Akramin, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Hasan Firdaus Mohd Zaki, Dr. Khairul Affendy, and Br. Muhammad Hanif bin Razali. The collaboration was initiated by Prof. Dr. Amir Akramin, showcasing CUTe’s leadership in merging academic research, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability.
The site visit, conducted at the fishermen area near Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan Batu Maung, provided valuable on-ground insights for future prototype testing and deployment. By observing real environmental conditions, the team gathered essential data to ensure that the proposed automated systems are efficient and adaptable to field challenges.