About Vickneswari
Assoc. Prof. Vickneswari Durairajah is a distinguished educator and leader in engineering with extensive expertise in mechatronics and robotics. She has held senior academic positions and played a pivotal role in curriculum development, research initiatives, and institutional growth. Her leadership in building collaborations and advancing research in Robotics and IoT is noteworthy. She is dedicated to mentoring students and faculty, driving innovation in educational strategies, and fostering industry partnerships to enhance learning and research outcomes.
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Expertise
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Professional Summary
With over 18 years of robust experience in engineering education and administration, the subject currently serves as the Deputy Dean at MAHSA University within the Faculty of Engineering, Building Environment, and Information Technology. Their extensive career, highlighted by roles at esteemed institutions like Asia Pacific University and Inti University College, reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Throughout their tenure, they have demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, quality management, and program accreditation, while cultivating new academic programs and driving faculty research initiatives. Their leadership is further recognized through pivotal roles such as heading mechatronic and electrical engineering programs and managing cross-disciplinary collaborations and faculty publications.
Work History
Deputy Dean – Faculty of Engineering, Building Environment and Information Technology (Associate Professor)
MAHSA University
2024 - Present
- Formulate strategies for the growth of the faculty. Identify and develop new programs that will ensure sustainable growth of the University. Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, enhanced community engagement and drive the University research agenda. Respond and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints by students, staff, faculty and members of the public. Establish collaborations and partnerships with other institutions of higher education and industry to drive research. Providing internal leadership and mentorship to department staff and students. Overseeing the recruitment, appointment, review and professional development of staff. Direct and monitor all faculty matter such as budget, revenue, activities. Drive and lead the faculty in research and publications. Faculty Curriculum management and Development for both UG and PG. Lead faculty postgraduate programmes and students. Development of Policies such as to reduce Faculty staff turnover rate, professional Engineers, Paper publication. MRI - ECO Village Engineering and IOT Project Director. Lead for Faculty APEL C & Microcredentials/ Masterclasses for Engineering, AI and Cybersecurity. Work cooperatively with other stakeholders and the Management to advance the mission and strategic plans of the University. ODL Programme development for PG and UG. Lead Faculty in MyRA, SETARA, QS and other University Ranking Audits. Lead Faculty Conferences – 3 conference a year. Member of World Research Union. Editor of 3 Journals.
Senior Lecture
Asia Pacific University
2022 - 2024
- Teaching and learning activities for modules allocated: Robotics Technology, Product Creation Technology, Machine Design, Mechanical Science, Group Design Project, Applied Robotics, Robot Mapping and Navigation with ROS. Robot Operating System Design Thinking Lab activity. Assessments preparation, verification, and moderation. New module development. 2nd Lead to Robotics research centre (APCoRE). APCoRE student section advisor. APCoRE social media coordinator. Paper publication. Outcome based Education Quality Management System. Competitions organiser. Workshops organiser. Talks. Book publication. Grant/Research Mobility Programme.
Head of Mechatronic Engineering, Degree 2010 -2021 / Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Diploma 2017-2020
Asia Pacific University
2010 - 2021
- Head of ME Programme. Student counselling student problems, progression, retention and more. Outcome Based Education. Module Handover, PO attainments lead. Final Year Project committee. Final Project Title Approval committee. Programme Committee Chair. Audit Management and Documentation. Programme validation and review lead for both Local and dual degree. Programme and module health and management lead. New Programme development lead. Programme accreditation lead ME & EE. Staff issues management. Exam board, Modular and award Board member. Result Confirmation committee. Chair of Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism of ME programme. EC committee Chair for ME programme. Alumni coordination. Internship Coordination. MoA & MoU for ME&EE programs. Exhibition event support – Marketing, workshop and more. QMS Lead for ME; assessment, processes, policies. Staff management of ME programme. Lab Management and development for ME modules. Handbook development for FYP, Internship and OBE systems.
Lecturer
Asia Pacific University
2008 - 2009
- Teaching and learning activities for modules allocated: Intermediate robotics, Product Creation Technology, Mechanical Principle, Mechanical Science, Applied Mechanics, Research Methodology. Lab activity. Assessments preparation, verification, and moderation. Internship Coordinator. Final Year Project Manager.
Lecturer
Inti University College
2005 - 2008
- Teaching and learning activities for modules allocated: Robotics, Strength of Material, Project Management. Lab activity for relevant modules. Assessments preparation.
Lecturer
First Robotics
2005 - 2005
- Teaching and learning activities for modules allocated: Industrial robotics, Strength of Material, Industrial Automation, Machine Design. Lab activity for relevant modules. Assessments preparation.
Education Summary
The individual is currently pursuing a PhD at Asia Pacific University, having successfully completed the defence phase since 2022. They hold a Master of Science degree in Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering from London South Bank University, attained in 2004, following a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Aided Engineering from the same institution. Their foundational education began with a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering from First Robotics Industrial Science in Penang, finished by 2001.
Education History
PhD
Asia Pacific University
2022 - Present
Completed Defence.
MSc Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
London South Bank University, UK
2002 - 2004
BSc (HONS) Computer Aided Engineering
London South Bank University, UK
2001 - 2002
Advance Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
First Robotics Industrial Science, Penang
2001 - 2001
Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
First Robotics Industrial Science, Penang
1998 - 2000
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Certifications Summary
The individual holds two prestigious certifications, securing their expertise in the field of technology. As an Engineering Technologist certified by BEM since July 2022, they demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and capability in engineering practices. Furthermore, their credentials are augmented by the Professional Technologist certification from MBoT, obtained in December 2022, both of which are permanent attestations of their professional skills and dedication to technological advancement.
Certifications
Professional Technologist
MBoT
Engineering Technologist
BEM
