Centre for Automotive Research

MISSION 
To be a centre of knowledge for multidisciplinary research, development and professional services in automotive technology.

VISION 
Committed to be an international centre of excellence reffered to by regional automotive industries.

GOALS

· Active participation in research with multidisciplinary expertise related to automotive technology

· Generation of innovative products, patents and intellectual property in related field

· To strengthen research networking and dissemination of information nationally and on the international platform

· To produce professional researchers capable of continuously providing consultancy services to the automotive industry

· To become a certified research laboratory equipped with up to date facilities

· Creating a worldwide community of high quality, dedicated and renowned researchers, whilst increasing the population of young local researchers within the community

THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF CAR ARE:

· To conduct vehicle engine research

· To conduct advanced research on automotive electronics

· To develop new manufacturing techniques in the production of automotive components and systems

· To develop high technology product design

· To facilitate link-up of local companies with researchers at academic institutions to form strategic alliances

· To develop a local and regional reference centre for automotive related companies networking

· To nurture human resources having expertise and advanced knowledge in automotive engineering

THE MAIN RESEARCH AREAS OF CAR ARE:

· Automotive Engine Design

· Vehicle Suspension System

· Automotive Failure System

· Advanced Component Sensor

· Manufacturing Process for Automotive Component

· Durability Testing of Automotive Component

· Simulation System for Automotive Combustion

· Engine Automotive Design and Simulation

· Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

· Automotive Vehicle Dynamic

· Automotive Manufacturing and Materials

· Artificial Intelligence for Automotive

· Automotive Structure and Chassis

· Diagnostic and Maintenance in Automotive

· Electronic and Instrumentation in Automotive