About Me

Tunku Abdul Rahman University

Yeap Kim Ho 叶金豪

About Me

Kim Ho Yeap received his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Petronas University of Technology (UTP), Malaysia in 2004, and Master of Science in Microelectronics from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2005. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree with Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR), Malaysia. From July 2005 to December 2007, he was with Tunku Abdul Rahman University (Malaysia) in KL campus. In early December 2007, he was deployed to the Perak main campus. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering (DEE) in Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT).

Experience

Academic Qualification:

· Bachelor of Engineering ( Hons.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, June 2004, Petronas University of Technology (UTP), MALAYSIA.

· Master of Science in Microelectronics, June 2005, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.

Working Experience:

Subjects taught:

· Basic Electronics, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Digital Circuits & System, Integrated Circuits Design, Circuit Theory, Communication Principles, Microelectronics, Introductory Electromagnetics, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.

Research Interest:

· Electromagnetic Waves and Applications

· Microelectronics Design

Industrial Experience:

· Engineering Trainee - Intel Microelectronics, Penang Design Center (PDC) Pre-Silicon Validation (PSV) Design For Testability (DFT) team.

Administrative Experience:

Scholarships / Awards / Grants:

Other Experience:

Research Project

Jun, 2009 – Jun, 2010	Robust solid state gas sensor for automotive hydrogen safety applications.
May, 2007 - Present	Boundary Matching Techniques for Terahertz Lossy Guiding Structures.
Dec, 2006 – Dec, 2008	A study on solid state chemical gas sensing for high temperature operations.
Jun, 2004 – Jun, 2005	Simulation and characterization of a submicron CMOS device (0.14 μm) using ATHENA and ATLAS simulator.
Jul, 2003 – Jun, 2004	Design and implementation of a mobile robot (undergraduate thesis).
Dec, 2002 – Jul, 2003	Fault grading Celeron Northwood-V microprocessor and performing regression management on Pentium IV Prescott microprocessor.

Publication

a) Thesis and Dissertation

· Design and Implementation of a Mobile Robot, Bachelor of Engineering Thesis, Petronas University of Technology, MALAYSIA 2004.

· Simulation and Characterization of a Submicron CMOS Device (0.14 μm) Using ATHENA and ATLAS Simulators, Master of Science Thesis, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia, 2005.

b) Journal Papers

1. Kim Ho Yeap, Kee Choon Yeong, Kok Hen Chong, Haw Jiunn Woo, and Zairi Ismael Rizman, “Plots of Field Distribution in a Rectangular Waveguide”, International Journal of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Technologies, Vol. 1(2), March 2011, pp. 5 - 13. (Indexed in Google Scholar)

2. Kim Ho Yeap, Koon Chun Lai, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, and Eng Hock Lim, “Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Microstrip Transmission Lines”, Journal of Applied Sciences, Vo. 11(7), March 2011, pp. 1376—1380. (Indexed in Scopus)

3. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, Yun Thung Yong, and Kok Hen Chong, “Propagation Near Cutoff Frequency in a Lossy Rectangular Waveguide”, International Journal of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Technologies, Vol. 1(1), August 2010, pp. 26—30. (Indexed in Google Scholar)

4. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, and Haw Jiunn Woo, “Wave Propagation in Lossy and Superconducting Circular Waveguides”, Radioengineering Journal, Vol. 19(2), June 2010, pp. 320 – 325. (Indexed in ISI)

5. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, and Eng Hock Lim, “Full Wave Analysis of Normal and Superconducting Microstrip Transmission Lines”, Frequenz Journal of RF-Engineering and Telecommunications, Vol. 64, April 2010, pp. 56 – 66. (Indexed in ISI)

6. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, and Kim Huat Yeap, “A Simple Method for Calculating Attenuation in Waveguides”, Frequenz Journal of RF-Engineering and Telecommunications, Vol. 63, December 2009, pp. 236 - 240. (Indexed in ISI)

7. Yeap Kim Ho, Ibrahim Ahmad, and Muhammad Suhaimi Sulong, “Characterization of a 0.14 μm Submicron NMOS with Silvaco TCAD Simulator”, Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1(1), May 2009, pp. 1 – 10 (Indexed in Google Scholar).

8. Muhammad Suhaimi Sulong, Ibrahim Ahmad, Lim Teck Foo, and Yeap Kim Ho, “Characterization of a 130 nm CMOS Device Using CVIV and Focused Ion Beam”, Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi, Vol. 4(1), June 2007, pp. 37 – 46.

9. Ibrahim Ahmad, Yeap Kim Ho, and Burhanuddin Yeop Majlis, “Fabrication and Characterization of a 0.14 μm CMOS Device Using ATHENA and ATLAS Simulators”, International Scientific Journal of Semiconductor Physics, Quantum Electronics, and Optoelectronics, Vol. 9(2), March 2006, pp. 40 – 44. (Indexed in EBSCO)

c) Conference Papers

1. Zairi Ismael Rizman, Kim Ho Yeap, Muhammad Suhaimi Sulong, “Analysis of Microwave Signal Propagation through Palm Oil Trees”, Proceedings of the 2011 Asean Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research, 22 – 23 June, 2011, Penang, Malaysia (accepted).

2. Chit Siang Soh, Kia Hock Tan, Kim Ho Yeap, Vooi Voon Yap, and Yun Thung Yong, “Measuring Learning Outcomes of Bachelor Degree Program in Outcome-Based Education”, Proceedings of the 2010 2nd International Congress on Engineering Education, 8 – 9 December, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 176 – 179. (Indexed in IEEExplore)

3. Karmila Kamil, Chong Kok Hen, Tiong Sieh Kiong, and Yeap Kim Ho, “Finite Persisting Sphere Genetic Algorithm in Solving Multiobjectives Problem”, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 8th Student Conference on Research and Development, 13 – 14 December 2010, Putrajaya, Malaysia. (Indexed in IEEExplore)

4. Kim Ho Yeap, Ibrahim Ahmad, Zairi Ismael Rizman, Kerlit Chew, Kok Hen Chong, and Yun Thung Yong, “Characterization of a Submicron PMOS in Mixer Circuits”, Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization and Development in Engineering and Technology, 20 – 21 November, 2010, UTAR PJ, Malaysia, pp. 129 – 132. (Indexed in IEEExplore)

5. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, Eng Hock Lim, and Koon Chun Lai, “Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Microstrip Transmission Lines”, Proceedings of the 2010 1st International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 15 – 17 June 2010, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.

6. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, and Kee Choon Yeong, “Attenuation of the Dominant Mode in a Lossy Rectangular Waveguide”, Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE 9th Malaysia International Conference on Communications, 15 – 17 December 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 96 – 99. (Indexed in IEEExplore)

7. Kim Ho Yeap, Choy Yoong Tham, Kee Choon Yeong, Haw Jiunn Woo, and Kok Hen Chong, “Full Wave Analysis of a Superconducting Stripline with Large Width-to-Separation Ratio”, Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE 7th Student Conference on Research and Development, 16 – 18 November 2009, UPM Serdang, Malaysia, pp.520 – 522. (Indexed in IEEExplore)

d) E-Newspaper Article

1. VerticalNews, 23 June, 2010.

http://telecommunications.verticalnews.com/articles/3985767.html

Consultancy:

QUALIFICATION	2007 – Present Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia PhD in Engineering Currently pursuing 2004 – 2005 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia M. Sc. Microelectronics CGPA: 3.88 / 4.0 1999 – 2004 Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia B. Eng. (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering CGPA: 3.60 / 4.0 1997 – 1998 SMJK Pei Yuan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Result: 7A1, 3A2, 1C3 (1119 English: A1)
AFFILIATIONS	Graduate Engineer of Board of Engineers Malaysia Graduate Member of Institute of Engineers Malaysia Student Member of IEEE
POSITION	Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT)
RESEARCH INTERESTS	Circular and Rectangular Waveguides, Microstrip Transmission Lines, Coplanar Waveguides, VLSI Device Simulation and Fabrication
CONTACT ADDRESS	Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak. MALAYSIA.
PHONE	60-5-4688888
E-MAIL	yeapkh@utar.edu.my
PERSONAL WEBSITE	yeapkimho.tripod.com

Jul, 2005 – Present	Lecturer in Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR).
Dec, 2002 – Jul, 2003	Internship in Intel Microelectronics.
Oct, 2000 – Dec, 2000	Promoter in Chicken Biscuits (CB) confectionery

1 Nov, 2010 – 31 Dec, 2011	Head of Programme of Master of Engineering Science
20 Oct, 2010 – 31 Mar, 2011	Acting Chairman of Faculty Research, Development, and Postgraduate Committee (FRDPC).
20 Oct, 2010 – 31 Mar, 2011	Acting Chairman of Laboratory Management Committee (LMC).
1 Oct, 2010 – 31 Oct, 2010	Head of Programme of Research and Postgraduate Studies
1 May, 2010 – 31 Dec, 2010	Digital Electronics laboratory coordinator.
1 Mar, 2010 – 31 Dec, 2010	Fire Floor Marshal of Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology.
1 Jun, 2009 – 8 Jun, 2009	Acting Head of department of Electronic Engineering department.
1 Jun, 2009 – 31 Dec, 2009	Fire Floor Marshal of Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Technology.
1 Apr, 2009 – 31 Mar, 2011	Committee member of UTAR examination disciplinary board.
1 Jan, 2009 – 31 Dec, 2009	Member of Purchase Committee of Electronic Engineering department.
1 Jan, 2009 – 31 Dec, 2010	Advisor of UTAR Engineering Society.
Aug, 2007 – Dec, 2007	Supervisor of Malaysian Inventor Award (MIA) competition.
2006 – 2007	Supervisor of undergraduate Final Year Projects.
2006 – 2007	Advisor of UTAR First Aid Society.
2005 – 2006	Library representative of Physical Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering department.

15 Jun, 2009 – 14 Jun, 2010	Together with Dr. Chew Kerlit and Dr. Liang Meng Suan, received RM74,200 UTAR research fund. Research Title: Robust solid state gas sensor for automotive hydrogen safety applications.
22 Jun, 2007 – Present	Awarded UTAR scholarship to pursue PhD in Engineering in UTAR. Research title: Boundary Matching Techniques for Terahertz Lossy Guiding Structures.
13 Dec, 2006 – 12 Dec, 2008	Together with Dr. Chew Kerlit and Dr. Liang Meng Suan, received RM30,000 Science & Technology Research Grant from TORAY Science Foundation, Japan. Research title: A study on solid state chemical gas sensing for high temperature operations.
23 Jul, 2005	Dean’s award from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for achieving the highest CGPA in MSc. Microelectronics.
15 Jul, 2003	Kudos award from Intel Microelectronics for preparing PERL scripts and documentations for regression management.
26 Jun, 2003	Kudos award from Intel Microelectronics for addressing the procedural flow on regression management.
22 May, 2003	Kudos award from Intel Microelectronics for managing DFT regression for Pentium IV Prescott processor.
11 May, 2003	Kudos award from Intel Microelectronics for developing PDC PSV webpage and managing PSC DFT-V regression.
Jan, 2004	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.67)
Jul, 2003	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.71)
Jan, 2003	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.75)
Jul, 2001	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.64)
Jan, 2001	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.82)
Jun, 2000	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.50)
Jan, 2000	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.68)
Jun, 1999	Dean’s List (GPA : 3.69)

16 Dec, 2010 - Present	Organizing committee member of Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2012 (PIERS 2012).
24 Nov, 2010 – Present	Reviewer for Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications (JEMWA) and Progress in Electromagnetics Research (PIER).
28 Sep, 2010	Reviewer for Symposium for Progress in Information and Communication Technology 2010 (SPICT’10).
2 Sep, 2010 – Present	Reviewer for International Journal of Engineering, Science, and Technology (IJEST).
15 Jun, 2010 – Present	Reviewer for International Journal of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Technologies (IJECCT).

23 Nov, 2010 – 25 Nov, 2010

Conducting “Electronic Sensors System” training in Perak Entrepreneur and Skills Development Centre (PESDC).