Strategic Partner
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Chee Fai
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology, and Vice President of IEM; specialising in smart manufacturing, robotics and industrial AI.
Background
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Chee Fai, A.M.N. is Deputy Vice-Chancellor responsible for Industry–Academia Collaboration, Strategic Research and Engagement, and Professor of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology. He is Vice President of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and Chair of the ASEAN Engineering Inspector for Manufacturing Steering Committee. He has more than 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing and advanced engineering, with extensive involvement in mechanical design, smart manufacturing, robotics, industrial automation and engineering education.
Core expertise
- Expertise:Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Design, Smart Manufacturing, Robotics and Industrial Artificial Intelligence
- Institution of Engineers, Malaysia: Fellow
- ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations: Honorary Fellow
- ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology: Fellow
- International credentials: ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer, ASEAN Engineer, APEC Engineer and International Professional Engineer
- Practice:Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia
Academic experience
- Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry–Academia Collaboration, Strategic Research and Engagement) and Professor of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
- Institution of Engineers, Malaysia: Vice President; Founding Chair of the Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Technical Division
- ASEAN Engineering Inspector for Manufacturing Steering Committee: Chair
- Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur: Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Industry and Community
- Industry and research:extensive involvement in industrial consultancy, government-funded projects and international research collaborations, focusing on Industry 4.0 transformation, AI-enabled manufacturing, digital twins, smart products and SME digitalisation
Honors and awards
- 2014 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians Award (Humanitarian and Voluntary Leadership)
- Ahli Mangku Negara (A.M.N.), Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm, 2015
- Numerous national and international product design and engineering innovation awards
Key achievements
- Advanced manufacturing digitalisation and Industry 4.0 transformation in Malaysia through consultancy in smart manufacturing, robotics and advanced engineering
- Contributed to engineering education accreditation and the professional development of engineers
- Promoted ASEAN engineer registration, mutual recognition of professional qualifications and cross-border professional mobility
- Contributed to establishing the Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Technical Division of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
- Promoted ASEAN–China cooperation in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and engineering education
- Led or participated in engineering projects funded by the Malaysian Government, universities and international organisations
Social impact
He has long advanced manufacturing digitalisation and Industry 4.0 transformation in Malaysia, and promoted ASEAN–China cooperation in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and engineering education.