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INDUSTRY COMPETENCY FAST TRACK PROGRAM

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๐ŸŽ“ Fresh graduates or currently unemployed? Looking to build industry-relevant skills and kick-start your career?

Join the Industry Competency Fast Track Programme (IFasT) โ€” a 30-day intensive training programme designed to equip graduates with technical & soft skills, with job placement support in the Northern Region of Malaysia.

๐Ÿš€ Upskill. Grow. Build Your Future.

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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES 1




Who Should Attend?
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The workshop series is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers, researchers, engineers, technical staff, educators, laboratory personnel, and professionals from relevant fields, including Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Electronics, Engineering, and related disciplines.
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Why Participate?
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Participants will have the opportunity to:
  • Enhance their knowledge and technical competencies in emerging technologies.
  • Gain insights into current research, techniques, and practical applications.
  • Learn directly from experienced academics and researchers from the School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  • Expand their understanding of photonics, optical fibre technology, nanomaterials, sensing, electrical characterisation, and 3D design.
  • Strengthen their professional and technical capabilities through specialised workshops.
Organised by:
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
For registration and further enquiries:
Dr. Abdul Hadi bin Sulaiman
Trainer Coordinator
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Fiber Optic Communication and Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor
Workshop 1 โ€“ 8 October 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM

Fiber Optic Communication and Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor
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Trainer: Dr. Abdul Hadi Sulaiman
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This workshop introduces the fundamentals of fibre optic communication and sensing, including multiwavelength fibre lasers, Rayleigh and Brillouin scattering, distributed acoustic sensing, and Brillouin Optical Time Domain Ana
The Principles and Dynamic Application of OPTICAL Devices and Sensing
Workshop 2 โ€“ 16 October 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM
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The Principles and Dynamic Application of OPTICAL Devices and Sensing
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Trainer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fairuz Omar
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Participants will explore the fundamentals of optics and photonics devices used in optical sensing systems, including optical spectroscopy, spectrometer instrumentation, data analysis, and applications in environmental monitoring, food quality assessment, and medical diagnosis.
Mastering Optical Fiber Technology: Fundamentals, Testing, and Advanced Applications ย 
Workshop 3 โ€“ 22 October 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM

Mastering Optical Fiber Technology: Fundamentals, Testing, and Advanced Applications
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Trainer: Dr. Afiq Arif Aminuddin Jafry
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This workshop covers the fundamentals and applications of optical fibre technology, optical communication systems, WDM networks, fibre testing techniques, OTDR operation, optical link budget analysis, sensing, pulsed laser technology, and silicon photonics.
The Elegance of Metal Nanoparticles: Why Does Size Matter?
Workshop 4 โ€“ 29 October 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM

The Elegance of Metal Nanoparticles: Why Does Size Matter?
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Trainer: Dr. Nur Nabihah Yusof
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Participants will gain an understanding of metal nanoparticles, surface plasmon resonance, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), nanoparticle synthesis and UV-Vis characterisation, as well as applications in biosensing, medicine, energy, and photonics.
Frequency-Dependent Electrical Properties of Nanomaterials
Workshop 5 โ€“ 5 November 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM

Frequency-Dependent Electrical Properties of Nanomaterials
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Trainer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iskandar Shahrim Mustafa
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This workshop introduces the electrical behaviour of nanoparticle-based materials and covers resistance, capacitance, impedance, phase angle, frequency-dependent polarisation, dielectric behaviour, LCR meter operation, data acquisition, and interpretation of electrical properties.
3D Design with TinkerCAD and FreeCAD
Workshop 6 โ€“ 12 November 2026 | 6.00 PM โ€“ 8.00 PM

3D Design with TinkerCAD and FreeCAD
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Trainer: Dr. Beh Khi Poay
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Participants will be introduced to practical entry-level CAD skills using two free platforms, TinkerCAD and FreeCAD, including 3D modelling, parametric design, and preparation of STL files suitable for 3D printing.

MY4IRC 3rd 2026

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3rd My4IRC Summit 2026, Malaysia's premier Industry 4.0 summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and technology professionals to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Industry 4.0.

Theme
Driving Intelligent Transformation: AI, Innovation and Industry 4.0 for a Sustainable Future

๐Ÿ“… Date: 11 โ€“ 12 November 2026
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Universiti Malaya Wales

Why Attend?
The summit serves as a strategic platform for organisations and professionals to gain insights into emerging technologies, exchange ideas with industry experts, and build collaborations that will drive Malaysia's digital future.

Summit Highlights

  • Inspiring keynote addresses by renowned industry leaders
  • Expert forum discussions on AI, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologies
  • Executive roundtable discussions
  • Networking opportunities with industry, academia, and government
  • HRD Corp Claimable (subject to eligibility)

Who Should Attend?

This summit is ideal for:

  • Business Leaders & Executives
  • Engineers & Technical Professionals
  • Researchers & Academics
  • Government Agencies & Policymakers
  • Entrepreneurs & Startups
  • Technology Professionals
  • Educators & Students interested in Industry 4.0

Why You Should Join
โœ”๏ธ Discover the latest trends in AI and Industry 4.0
โœ”๏ธ Learn practical strategies for digital transformation
โœ”๏ธ Explore innovative solutions for business growth and operational excellence
โœ”๏ธ Expand your professional network and potential collaborations

Together, let's shape a future where technology empowers people, innovation drives sustainable growth, and collaboration creates lasting impact.

Accelerating Semiconductor Design with Early Modellinh & Verification

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โ€œDon't wait for silicon to expose your next design problem. ๐Ÿ”โ€

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โœ… Explore algorithms and design trade-offs before RTL

โœ… Move from floating-point to fixed-point, hardware-oriented architectures

โœ… Verify Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL against executable reference models

โœ… Extend early modeling to mixed-signal and high-speed interface designs

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๐Ÿ“… 20 October 2026

๐Ÿ•’ 3:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM [add time zone]

๐Ÿ’ป Live on Zoom | Free

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Contact Personย :

Lee Wei Sin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Nurul Nadia (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Aiman (aiman@usainsgroup.com)

Mawarnie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)