Curtin Malaysia and IEM Miri drive engineering innovation through cutting-edge remote sensing training

Miri, Sarawak – 9 July 2025 – In a strategic move to advance geospatial innovation and engineering capacity in Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Miri Branch recently co-hosted a technical webinar titled ‘Multi-Modal Remote Sensing Applications’.

The session, attended by 20 industry professionals and offering two Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points, marked another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Curtin Malaysia and IEM Miri Branch in delivering future-ready technical knowledge to Sarawak’s engineering community.

Moderated by Ir. Meheron Selowara Joo, Senior Lecturer at Curtin Malaysia, the webinar featured a keynote presentation by Professor Tuong-Thuy Vu, Dean of Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Engineering and Science and a globally recognised geospatial scientist.

Drawing from over two decades of experience, Professor Vu highlighted how remote sensing technologies are transforming key sectors such as construction, agriculture, forestry, and environmental management, positioning them as vital tools in Sarawak’s sustainable development journey.

“This technology is no longer niche; it is essential,” said Professor Vu. “From mapping flood risks to monitoring deforestation, multi-modal remote sensing allows us to understand our environment in powerful new ways.”

Following the success of the webinar, Curtin Malaysia will host an intensive two-day hands-on training course from 1 to 2 August 2025. The course aims to deepen participants’ practical expertise in remote sensing, including data acquisition, processing frameworks, and application in real-world scenarios.

In addition to Professor Vu, the training will be co-facilitated by Dr. Chew Ing Ming, Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, whose expertise lies in the convergence of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and sensing technologies.

The upcoming course is tailored for professionals eager to adopt cutting-edge tools for smarter infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, and resource management – fields increasingly driven by data and spatial intelligence.

For registration and enquiries about the course, contact cm.corptraining@curtin.edu.my or call 085-630100 ext. 2816.

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Screenshot from the recent technical webinar co-hosted by Curtin Malaysia and IEM Miri Branch