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As a field of study, dialogue of civilization is an emerging field, multidisciplinary in nature. Dialogue is a concept, a process as well as a mechanism, critically important today as an alternative to violence in the event of conflict, which is bound to take place as technology and globalization force people to deal with one another at a rate and in a degree far greater than had ever taken place in the past, in human history. Dialogue helps to identify what are ¿agreed¿ upon and what are not; what areas are important, and what should be done about the matters that are important and that have been agreed upon regarding issues being faced vis-¿is the environment, the increasing gap between the rich and poor, violence perpetrated in the name of religion, ethnic clashes, differences between the East, Islam and the West, rampant materialism and dehumanization as a result of a lack of ethical considerations in the development and utilization of science and technology for example. Dialogue civilizations allows the drawing upon of common spiritual, cultural and civilization values, which are valid facts of our existence, to address some of the fundamental issues facing humankind (as mentioned) whilst combining these with scientific facts gathered through all fields of knowledge such as economies, science, sociology medicine, engineering and others.

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For the first time in human history, civilisations, cultures and groups are compelled to relate to one another on a constant and continuous basis. Yet mutual ignorance exacerbated by mutual suspicion and hostility inhibit them from establishing ties that endure and flourish. Sadly, communal violence has become the bane of humankind at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first. It is the magnitude of violence among different groups in a situation where societies everywhere are becoming multi-cultural that underscores the importance of intercommunity, intercultural and intercivilisational dialogue. Dialogue and mutual understanding are the prerequisites for building just and equitable relations between cultures and civilisations. Intercultural communication and civilisational dialogue could help strengthen relationship and improve understanding regarding the fundamental principles and practices that distinguish the various communities. It is important to understand these civilisational differences just as it is important to take cognizance of the affinities that exist between civilisations - especially in the context of the globalisation process. It is only when both the similarities and the differences between civilisations are celebrated can a truly just, humane and compassionate world civilisation evolve. Similarly, as Asia undergoes rapid economic and social transformation, the thinking segments of societies are beginning to realise that growth and prosperity would be meaningless unless founded upon, and shaped by universal spiritual and moral values as those being taught by all beliefs that lie at the heart of great civilisations which were all conceived in the womb of Asia. Therefore, if Asia wants to remain true to its multi-religious and multi-cultural civilisational heritage, it should not hesitate to incorporate spiritual and moral values into its development process through intercivilisational dialogue.

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Research result published in journals, scientific journals, international journals, monographs and books related to ionic conductors and their applications. Meetings/Educational Activities: Offers graduate programs, conferences, workshops, training and seminars. Public Services Provides consultation to government agencies and industry. CIUM has established links with Max-Plank Institute for Polymer Research at Mainz, Germany and Centre for Electrochemical Research Institute at Karaikudi, India and foster collaboration.

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Research result published in journals and international journals. Meetings/Educational Activities: Workshops and Conferences. Public Services: Consultancies

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Research result published in books, journals and international journals.. Meetings/Educational Activities: Conducts through research, workshops, seminars and forums. Public Services: Provides consultation to government agencies and industry

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The centre is a cooperative effort by researchers concerned with the applications of computational sciences and informatics in life-science based research focusing in biology, bioindustry, environment, agriculture and healthcare.

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Environmentally Sustainable Waste Management Mitigation of greenhouse gases from Waste Management operations Reutilization of solid waste Creation of value added products from waste Environmentally and economically sustainable treatment of waste water

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The Centre of Tropical Biodiversity Research (CTBR) has 18 established and young researches who are conducting research in different areas of tropical biodiversity, viz., Botany, Zoology, Phycology, Mycology, Parasitology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics looking at Taxonomy, Biology, Ecology Physiology and Molecular Biology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in their respective fields. Our researches are actively involved in individual as well as collaborative research with local and international research institutions.

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Research, diagnostic services (including reference centre services),training, local and international surveillance of infectious disease,and consultancies/contract services and commercialization.

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HIV/AIDS; Drug Abus

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(Scope of Research:) -Sports Biomechanics -Orthopedics -Prosthetics and Orthotics -Injury Biomechanics -Rehabilitation -Dental Biomechanics -Gait Analysis -Tissue Mechanics (Objectives:) -The Centre for Applied Biomechanics aims to provide a conducive environment to the staff and students to perform studies and analysis. Essentially, the Centre would substantially increase the quantity and quality of the end-product of its hard work and research. -To promote applied biomechanics program at the University of Malaya -To assist the on-going and future research undertaken in terms of equipment and other costs -To initiate, plan, and implement means to increase the current knowledge and advancement in the field of biomechanics -To train new generations of researchers with solid background in biomechanics

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CeBUS akan ditubuhkan di Fakulti Alam Bina (FAB) Universiti Malaya, selaras dengan peningkatan aktiviti-aktivi penyelidikan di bawah tema umum pembinaan, bangunan dan pengajian bandar. Ia merupakan gabungan 4 kumpulan penyelidikan iaitu Studies of Urban and Regional Real Estate (SURE), Project and Facility Management (PFM), Building Performance and Diagnostics (BPaD) dan Smart Urban Development (ReSCUD) yang sedia ada. Pusat ini terdiri dari kumpulan pelbagai disiplin dari ahli alam bina seperti jurukur bangunan, pengurus fasiliti, pengurus hotel, perancang bandar, penilai hartanah dan lain-lain. Pusat ini akan menggunakan pendekatan antara disiplin yang unik secara holistik untuk perancangan and pengurusan yang berkesan dalam bidang Alam Bina.

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Technology & Elections, GIS & Elections, Democracy, Elections, Politics

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(Scope of Research:) -alternative fuel -engine performance and emission mitigation -thermo fluids -solar energy -lube oil testing characteristic -metals corrosion and polymerization -power electronics and electrical machines. (Objectives:) -To act as a research platform to govern R&D on energy sciences those are mostly related to energy and environment. -To serve on specific needs obtained from interaction and collaboration amongst multidisciplinary expertise such as science, engineering and technology. -To develop indigenous renewable energy sources as well as their maximize conservation in machinery system. -Performance evaluation of high temperature materials used for stress corrosion, fatigue of creep and materials conversion. -Studies on dynamic corrosion, development of protection schemes & high temperature wear resistant materials, improved wear chemistry studies. -To develop indigenous non-renewable energy sources such as improvement of power electronic & electrical efficiency and management system. -To train human resources and to improve laboratory facilities in related to energy sciences research activities.

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a. To rationalize the molecular driving force for self-assemblies by computer simulation and theory i. To study the nature of bonded water in the hydrophilic region of bilayer by simulation ii. To study diffusion process in the hexagonal phases by simulation iii. To study the novel thermotropic nematic biaxial phase by theory and simulation iv. To calculate the chain order in lipid region of bilayer systems from simulation b. To investigate the field induced properties of glycolipids in thin films i. Determination of piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties of glycolipids c. To study self-assemblies (liquid crystals and glycolipids) and related phenomena by physical measurements i. Structural Studies (cubic bicontinuous phases) by SAXS and synchrontron experiment ii. Bound water and chain ordering using 2 H-NMR iii. Lyotropics phase characterizations d. Ultrafast dynamic Studies i. Hydration dynamics in various self-assembly structures31 ii. Dynamic in biological systems iii. Dynamics of the folding of nanobiostructures iv. Detection of kinetic intermediates and ultrafast hydration dynamics in urea unfolding of human serum albumin e. Synthesis of novel materials i. Novel glycolipids and derivatives for structural diversity and formulation optimization ii. Technical products for application use iii. Enzymatic synthesis of glycolipids iv. Chromonic materials v. Thermotropic nematic biaxial phases f. To formulate glycolipid based products for i. Cosmetics ii. Delivery & release system

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(Scope of Research:) -Construction industry (Objectives:) -The objectives of this centre are as follows: -To be a centre of excellence in research, consultancy works and publication in the field. -To contribute to the enhancement of knowledge among the professionals in the construction industry. -The economical and efficient use engineering materials and structural systems in construction works. -To disseminate information on advanced approaches and technology through seminars and design guides to the construction industry.

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Mathematical Cryptography; Statistical and finance modeling; Industrial mathematics and operations research.

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Established by researchers from University of Malaya working in various fields related to natural products and drug discovery, CENAR helps researchers to advance drug discovery from natural products by supporting and providing mechanisms for interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, as well as stimulating interactions with other institutions and relevant industries.

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Health economic, public health policy, healthcatre financing, social epidemiology violence sexual health.

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(Scope of Research:) -Ergonomics -Product Design -Manufacturing Processes and Technology -Robotics and Control -Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (Objectives:) -As a platform for developing new products with advanced technology content and process to the industry and community -To develop new knowledge and new tools in product design and manufacture -To train staff and students in real world solutions of product design and manufacture -As a platform for multidisciplinary team to collaborate in product development -To secure grants from various sources and effectively managing it

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The Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture is a physical and virtual Centre that brings together considerable existing capacity and resources within the University of Malaya. The Centre brings together core and allied Centres, research groups and laboratories involved in fundamental and applied research related to agrobiotechnology.

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The Centre for Research in International and Comparative Education (CRICE) embodies a focus on research in international and comparative issues in education that affect educational policies and practice, broadly defined. Some prominent issues may include, among others, education in the knowledge economy at all scales from global to local; education provision issues such as efficiency, effectiveness, access/equity, gender, culture and religion as well as teaching and learning. The Centre will focus on, but not be restricted to, South East Asia. It is envisioned that the Centre will help overcome the relative dearth of research in this field in South East Asia.

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(Scope of Research:) -Membrane processes, -Supercritical Fluid Extraction, -Absorption and distillation processes, -Adsorption and electrode position an new carbon materials, -Recovery of useful products from biotechnology processes, -Control and optimization of separation processes. (Objectives:) -To promote research in the fundamental and applied aspects of separation processes among the academic staff of the Department and other Researchers in University of Malaya. -To facilitate collaboration between the researchers and other local agencies including other institutions, local industries and other agencies. -To provide advice and consultancy on issues that pertain to the downstream processing of products that involve separation processes. -To publish and disseminate research outputs in journals, monographs and bulletins. -To offer courses and professional training in the relevant areas.

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The Centre for Theoretical and Computational Physics aims carry out theoretical studies of and computational approach to solve problems in the following areas of research: a. Particle physics29 b. Statistical physics c. Atomic and molecular physics d. Nuclear physics e. Astrophysics and cosmology f. Physics of the condensed matter Among the topical interest of the researchers in the centre are: a. Molecular dynamics study of reaction and photodissociation b. Complex transport phenomena using fractional calculus c. Astrophysical modeling of dark matter d. Computational statistical treatment of many body systems e. Positron-atom scattering f. Heavy ion collision g. Rare decays of heavy flavours particles h. Field theory of quantum chromodynamics

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(Scope of Research:) -Transportation Engineering -Transportation Planning -Transportation Models and Technology -Intelligent Transport System -Highway & Pavement Engineering -Road Safety -Public Transport (Objectives:) -To encourage inter-disciplinary in various areas of transportation. -To conduct research that would fulfill the needs of our nations transportation system.