Microengineering education in IIUM: challenges and successes

• Main Authors: Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Khan, Ahsan Ali
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/27163/1/051_ICMN_2008_Kuala_Lumpur_228-231.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/27163/; http://www.iium.edu.my/icmn/images/icmnprog.pdf

This paper reports on the introduction of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or microsystem technologies courses into the manufacturing engineering program at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It includes both, undergraduate and postgraduate courses with MEMS topics. At present, topics and courses are included in the undergraduate curriculum at senior levels and at postgraduate levels to educate the engineer for the year 2020 and beyond. In addition, it also reports on the funded projects and research activities involving undergraduate and postgraduate students for the last few years. Laboratories and special equipment for such tiny engineering are also under development. The major challenges and issues in introducing the MEMS components in the traditional engineering curriculum are highlighted in this paper. The assessment of the MEMS courses and research projects to achieve the goal is also discussed.