In an outstanding testament to the School of Engineering’s (SoE) commitment to innovation and academic excellence, the research paper titled "Reconfigurable Multiband RF Energy Harvesting System in CMOS for Adaptive Power Efficiency" has been honoured with the coveted Best Paper Award at the 2024 IEEE 22nd Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD).

Authored by Dr Lian Wen Xun, Ir Ts Dr Denesh Sooriamoorthy, and Ir Dr Soon Kian Lun, in collaboration with the UM Analog, Digital, and RF Research Group, this pioneering research explores cutting-edge solutions in energy harvesting systems, offering impactful contributions to sustainable technological progress. 

The award ceremony took place during the SCOReD 2024 Gala Night, held as part of the conference on 19-20 December 2024 at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor. The prestigious event brought together over 200 participants from academia and industry worldwide, offering an invaluable platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and showcasing technological advancements.

Dr Denesh and Dr Lian proudly received the award on behalf of the research team. Their success not only marks a significant milestone in their academic journey but also highlights the critical role of collaborative research in addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions. 

Organised by the IEEE Malaysia Section in collaboration with the UiTM IEEE Student Branch, SCOReD 2024 showcased groundbreaking advancements across technology, engineering, and computing. Accepted and presented papers, including the award-winning research, will be published in IEEE Xplore, a Scopus-indexed platform, amplifying the global impact of these contributions. 

Reflecting on the achievement, Associate Professor Ir Dr Siva Kumar Sivanesan, Head of the School of Engineering, praised his colleagues, stating, "This remarkable recognition not only underscores the brilliance of our researchers but also demonstrates the School of Engineering’s unwavering dedication to driving academic and technological advancements. I am immensely proud of our team’s success and their impactful contributions to the global engineering community." 

This milestone reinforces SoE’s leading role in fostering innovation and sustainability in the ever-evolving field of engineering.