Keynote Speakers

Mr. Damon Leong leads the Marketing and Solution Sales Department of Smart PV and ESS Business, driving strategic business development and technical analysis of future grid requirements. With vast experience in BESS, solar microgrids, telecommunications power, and transportation electrification, he has been instrumental in designing business models for renewable energy developers, ensuring the success of Malaysia’s renewable energy ecosystem.

He works closely with key industry stakeholders in Malaysia, including the Energy Commission, BOMBA, the Grid System Operator, and Tenaga Nasional Berhad, to enhance renewable energy standards, particularly in grid-forming and safety requirements for PV and BESS installations. Damon has successfully executed POC deployments for utility-scale PV projects and developed commercial BESS applications, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy solutions and their integration into the future energy landscape.

Mr. David Lim Chiok Chuan is a Malaysian aged 61, joined Sena Traffic Systems Sdn. Bhd (Subsidiary of Itmax Bhd) in 2016 as Technical Advisor where he has been leading the research and development of traffic system and street light monitoring system. He also oversaw the development and operation of all software and hardware of the traffic light system and controller system until September 2021. In September 2021, he was promoted as Technical Director where he has been focused on the hardware development of the traffic light system and controller system for Sena Group. In 2018, He led his research team and collaborate with UTHM on many Smart City related research project.

Dr Muhammad Aziz Muslim received a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the Electrical Engineering Department of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, in 1998 and 2001, respectively. In 2008 he received Ph. D degree from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. Since 2000, he has been with the Electrical Engineering Department of Brawijaya University, Indonesia. His research interests include computational intelligence, intelligent control, adaptive and predictive control, robotics, and power electronics. He is also involved in Indonesian research project on the propulsion of a hybrid electric train.

Mr. Ryan C. K. Goh is the Head of Department, Equipment Engineering, Automation and Operation Excellence at STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd, where he leads the company’s Industry 4.0 transformation. His portfolio includes driving robotisation, AI-driven process improvements, and advanced automation to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability across operations.

He has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, spanning process engineering, equipment engineering, project management, and customer services. As a certified ISO and VDA automotive product auditor, Mr. Ryan has been instrumental in advancing compliance, quality, and operational excellence.

In addition to his industry leadership, he actively contributes to academia as an Industry Panel Advisor for Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), sharing insights on Industry 4.0 and the role of AI in shaping the future of manufacturing, while preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce.