What is the proudest moment?

This was done to demonstrate their support and to further our connections. Postgraduate students who participated in this project were provided with the opportunity to complete an industry attachment with Dyson, which comprised both on-site and off-site employment. These are encouraging indicators for the industry collaboration projectsince they will result in improved bonding and further knowledge exchange.

My proudest moment was when I saw the high degree of interest from the industry partner after witnessing the efficiency of the strategy that I proposed. Knowing that the efforts are being recognised by a global corporation is both satisfying and reassuring. It is especially encouraging that it occurred at the beginning of my research journey because it indicated that I was on the right track. I was able to demonstrate that the idea that was proposed had commercial value and was capable of resolving actual challenges that are being faced by the industry in terms of design and development.

What is the biggest challenge you faced to ensure the success of the project?

The establishment of trust between two individuals is essential to the development of any kind of relationship or personal connection. Establishing trust is not an easy process under any circumstances, but it becomes an especially challenging when working on a project that requires cooperation from various organizations.

Due to the possibility that the project would contain confidential information, trust is an absolute necessity for the success of the partnership. By conducting myself in a professional manner, I can earn the trust of my industry partners and keep our long-term partnerships strong. As a member of the university staff, it is my responsibility to strike a balance between the benefits for the university and our industry partners. Depending on the nature of the collaboration, the deliverables could be a research article or a patent. When discussing any kind of research collaboration, patent ownership is guaranteed to be the most interesting topic. We are glad to have reached a mutually beneficial agreement that benefits both USM and Dyson. We are grateful for the trust that has been earned throughout the duration of the project as it will assist in ensuring the smooth completion of the project. 

What is the future direction of the project?

Establishing a long-term partnership with an industry partner, in my opinion, is essential for advancing research and benefiting students. The experience obtained from each project is unique and can undoubtedly aid in developing a two-way transfer of knowledge that are advantageous to both the academic community and industry.

My work with Dyson involved analysing the viability of an option for a sound absorber that is known as a micro perforated panel. We collaborate very closely to ensure that the outcome of the project is of high quality and that it is a successful endeavour. I am confident that the industry research collaboration project will increase the number of opportunities available to both students and researchers. My ability to identify solutions for industry problems has been improved by the experiences I have gained through industry research projects. I can apply the lessons that I have learned as well as the experiences that I have gained to my class. This sound absorber project is currently focused on expanding its fundamental investigation and application breadth.I hope it can be implemented on a larger scale. The implementation will have a significant impact on the society. I hope that the results of the industry collaboration project will have a positive impact on the local community and contribute positively to future development.