TASITA DARISHINI A/P K VEERAMANI

For the group project, two groups need to combine to work on a single project title. So my group (Group 5) combined with another group (Group 10) and after combining, we have total of 5 members. They are Nabila, Abdullah, Izzuddin, Bazli and I. During the first meeting, we did brainstorming to come out with a project title. After further discussion, we then decided on the title and the objectives.

Proposed title: Students' Perception on Cleanliness in FKE, UTM

Objectives: 

1. To find out the perception on public cleanliness among students.

2. To rate the students' awareness on Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672).

3. To compare the awareness of cleanliness among male and female in FKE. 

As for the task distribution, we first focus on the literature review. Each of us looked for 3 references each and came out with 4 main topics to discuss in the literature review. They are on littering, related act, girls and boys perception and also the importance and awareness of cleanliness. Each of us also came out with two questions for the questionnaire. 

As for the respondents, the targeted number is 40. It is divided as such:

10 first year students (5 male and 5 female);
10 second year students (5 male and 5 female);
10 third year students (5 male and 5 female);
10 fourth year students (5 male and 5 female);

Task distribution is as follow:

Abstract- Izzudin
Introduction- Bazli
Literature Review- Tasita, Bazli, Izzudin and Nabila
Methodology- Nabila
Results and discussion- Tasita and Abdullah
Conclusion- Abdullah
References- All

Based on the results obtained from the survey, the cleanliness issue in FKE is well recognized as the results outweigh, however, the respondents in their two main groups, male and female, was found to be ignorant of the consequences stated in Malaysia’s Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. These consequences, if were widely recognized, can serve as a motive to minimize littering overall.

During the final year of my Bachelor's degree, I have been working on a project entitled 'Smartphone Activated Door Lock using Wi-Fi'. The objectives of this project are:

i) To develop an electronic based project to help users to lock and unlock their door without the use of keys.

ii) To create a lower cost and affordable electronic door lock system. 

iii) To create a smartphone application to remotely control the lock using Wi-Fi.

Below is a brief description and summary of my final year project.

The use of smartphone is very common these days and it has variety of functions which helps us in our daily life. Since the smartphone has replaced certain things in our life such as the alarm clock, this project aims to replace the traditional keys used to operate the door lock with smartphone via Wi-Fi. The important features of the design are keyless entry, low cost and allow users to monitor the status of their door. A simple and suitable Door Lock application is created using Blynk platform to control the door lock operation. Apart from using smartphone as a key to open the door lock, an alternative method is also available by entering in a predefined password through the 4x4 matrix keypad. Arduino Uno is used as the embedded platform in this project. The ESP8266-01 Wi-Fi module is used as a Wi-Fi shield so that the Arduino Uno is able to communicate with the Blynk application via Wi-Fi. In this proposed system, user is able to control the door lock using smartphone through the Door Lock application via Wi-Fi. In case user forgets to carry smartphone along, another method to access the door is by keying in the predefined password using keypad. Every time the door is unlocked, user receives a notification via the Blynk application and also an email via Blynk server. The door status in the Door Lock application is updated whenever the door is locked or unlocked. From the repeatability test done on the prototype, the estimated time taken for the system to connect to the Wi-Fi is 10.9 seconds. This project helps to eliminate the use of keys and replace them with smartphone. This project also enhances the door lock security as users have more control over it and are able to monitor the status of their door.

The event 'Electrical Engineering Student Symposium 2018' or also known as EESS 2018 was conducted for 2 days on 14-15 May recently. All final year students are required to present their projects. As for me, my presentation slot was on 14 May at 2 pm. After presenting my project, some questions are asked by the panels regarding my project. I was able to defend my project and answer the questions asked. During the demo session, my prototype was working as expected. Below are some photos of my project prototype taken during the EESS 2018.

Below is a video link of my prototype demo. 

https://youtu.be/bJFhTrNdaGk

Title: BEM Code of Professional Conduct

Presenter: Ir Juraimi Masood – PTP Gelang Patah Johor

Date: 17 April 2018 (Tuesday)

Time: 2.30-4.30 pm

Venue: L50 DK1

                The presenter started his sharing session by showing a brief video titled “Malaysia’s Premier Container Port”. Then he introduced himself and gave us a little insight on his education background and his working experience. From 1992 to 1996 he worked at Sime Semeawang that currently known as Sime Darby. He also had experience working as a Resident Engineer who is in charge of the air condition system and supply for KLCC. At the end of 1997, he joined PTP.

                At PTP, he is an engineer who deals with client. He is in charge of managing stakeholder’s expectations and also managing the development plan. Some of his job scopes are development of the master plan, determining the end user requirement, engaging communities and authorities, engaging consultants. Engaging contractors and suppliers and also maintaining high quality and safe delivery. He mentioned that to work as an Electrical Engineer, one must master line drawing. They must also have the ability to read drawings.

                During his presentation, Ir Juraimi also did share on workers (engineers) expectation. According to a source from Phd study, engineers have positive view of their managers, believing that their managers can offer experience (59%), wisdom (41%) and willingness to mentor (33%). On the other hand, the employers point of view according to the Phd study, they have negative view of their employees. Employers feel that employees have unrealistic compensation expectations (51%), a poor work ethic (47%) and are easily distracted (46%).

He then shared about employer’s expectations and the industry rating. Below is the summary (Table 1).

Table 1

                As a conclusion, the skills that employer’s expect from employees are just at satisfactory level. Employees need to brush up their skills to meet employer’s expectation. The presenter also shared about situational leadership and behavioral preference. He also mentioned about Herbert Hoover, the only true engineer who was the 31^st President of the United States.

Next he shared some BEM code of professional conduct. Below were some of the codes mentioned:

• To accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare of the public and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment.
• To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist.
• To be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data.

Overall, the talk by Ir Juraimi Masood was very informative and useful to us as final year engineering undergraduates who are about to begin our career as an engineer upon graduating.