CURRENT PROJECTS
1. Technology commercialization among
researchers in public universities and research institutions. (Research
sponsored by MOSTI)
Summary:
Our aim in this research is to identify the
awareness and technology commercialization level among researchers in the
public universities and research institutions in Malaysia. We further
investigate the impediments or factors that accelerate the technology
commercialization process. On the other hand, the level of collaboration between
universities and industries were further incorporated in analyzing the
technology commercialization success. We intend to provide recommendations to
improve the state of technology commercialization among universities and
research institutions after completion of the project.
2. Efficiency and Total factor
productivity in private and public manufacturing companies in Malaysia: A data
envelopment approach.
Summary:
In this paper,
I try to examine the efficiency and TFP growth among 270 manufacturing
companies in Malaysia. The DEA approach is used to decompose the TFP into
technical efficiency and technological progress. The sources of productivity
growth will be identified and recommendation on policy implication will be
made.
3. Antecedents to research
organization-industry collaboration: A study from the firms perspective. PhD
(in progress)
Summary:
Research and
development collaboration between research organizations and industry has been
the subject of growing importance in Malaysia in recent years especially in an
effort to commercialize research outputs. This study looks at the firm’s
perspective and empirically examines the profile of firms that would
potentially collaborate with the research organizations. The study highlights
the key concerns in collaborative efforts as perceived by the industries. Based
on the empirical finding, the study would be able to provide some insight for
the relevant parties particularly the government and research organizations to
enhance the effort of collaboration. Indeed, policy direction could be tailored
based on the firm’s feedback to further foster the performance of the national
innovation system.
4. Service Quality in Transportation
Industry: A Gap Analysis
Summary: