Multimedia University Engineering Society Overseas Research Programme

Multimedia University Engineering Society Overseas Research Programme (MESCORP)
Formation	2002
Type	Research programme
Location	Cyberjaya, Malaysia;
Membership	13 executive committees
Patron	2002–2012 : Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali; 2012–present : Zaki bin Tun Azmi
Website	mescorp.mmu.edu.my

MESCORP, originally an acronym for Multimedia University Engineering Society Overseas Research Programme, is an undergraduate-based research work which involves a field study initiated by Multimedia University's engineering students. MESCORP addresses the dire need of qualified IT-knowledgeable engineers in Malaysia by supplementing soft skills such as initiative, creative, innovative qualities to the technical skills acquired through practical applications of theories in laboratory experiments.

History

Multimedia University Engineering Society Overseas Research Programme (MESCORP) was founded in 2002 by the former dean of the Faculty of Engineering (FOE), Ir. Professor Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik, under the patronage of the Chancellor YABhg. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali(Chancellor 2002-2012).

Awards received:

Year	Awards	Organizer
2011	Best International Level Award & Best Exposition Award	MMU Awards 2011

Achievements

Ever since 2002, MESCORP has researched and published journals regarding the topics concerned and organized annual conferences to disseminate their findings to the public. MESCORP's track record is as follows:

Year	Topic	Countries
2002	The MSC and Cyberport Towards the Advancement of the Information Era	Hong Kong
2003	Towards The Viability of 3G: The Key Elements for Profitable 3G Telecommunication Services in Malaysia	South Korea
2004	Optimisation of Malaysian Electronics Industry for International Competitive Growth	China
2005	Research and Development (R&D)—The Next Generation of Electronics Industry in Malaysia	Ireland, Singapore
2006	Towards a New Era of ICT: Exploring the Horizon of High Speed Broadband in Malaysia	Japan, Singapore
2007	From MEGAWATTS to NEGAWATTS: Encountering Energy Issues In Malaysia	Australia, Thailand
2009	A Step into Nanotechnology: Introducing Nanotechnology's Influence in Malaysia^[1]	Japan, Singapore
2010	The Rise of Green Technology: An Insight into Solar Technology in Malaysia	China, Singapore
2011	Stepping Into Virtual Environment: Bridging the Gap Through Human-Computer Interaction	South Korea, Singapore
2012	Wireless and Beyond: Innovation through Smart Communication^[2]	Japan
2013	Connected Lifestyle and Internet of Things: How NFC, RFID, WSN and LTE can impact our life^[3]^[4]^[5]	Japan
2014	Hydrogen Fuel Cell: The Future of Clean and Efficient Energy in Malaysia^[6]^[7]	Japan
2015	Internet Of Things: Implementation of IoT for Smart and Sustainable Cities in Malaysia^[8]^[9]	South Korea
2019	The New Evolution: Motivations and Concerns in Malaysia's Race Towards Embracing 5G	South Korea