4th International Conference on Vibration, Sound and System Dynamics (ICVSSD)

PENANG 7-8 December 2022 - Researchers in the fields of Vibroacoustics, Human Engineering and Mechanical Engineering gathered in the Olive Tree Hotel, Penang on 7^th and 8^th December 2022 for the 4^th International Conference on Vibration, Sound and System Dynamics (ICVSSD). The two-days event was organized by the VibrationLab, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and co-organized by Society of Vibration & Acoustic Malaysia (SVAM), Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL-MSI) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT).

Attendees had the opportunity to hear a keynote speech from Ir. Ts. Syed Afdhal Sayed Ghazali PEng., Principal Engineer (Rotating Machinery) in IRSO Sarawak, who described the detailed investigation process, identified the root causes and mitigations in place to avoid recurrence of the centrifugal compressor experience high sub-synchronous vibration (SSV). The second keynote speaker Associate Professor Dr. Maziar Ramezani from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand provided an overview of the structural friction connections and their developments for mitigating seismic vibration-induced damage in buildings.

Associate Professor Jamaludin bin Abdullah, Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering, USM and Dr. Ooi Lu Ean, Vice Chairman of ICVSSD 2022 gave a speech during the officiating ceremony session. There were 37 papers presented during this conference. The attendees and presenters actively participated in the conference sessions, making for an engaging and dynamic experience. The conference was not limited to technical talks, also there was a great chance for companies such as Invicom, QiQo house and Quadrant2 Sdn. Bhd. to showcase their products and services.

In addition to the main conference events, there was workshop for attendees on the second day of the event to explore the knowledge related to Human Engineering on Addressing Back Pain at Workplace: Measurement and Intervention. The welcoming speech was addressed by the Chairman of ICVSSD 2022, Prof. Dr. Zaidi Mohd Ripin. The workshop invited En. Nor Zamzuri from DOSH to give the keynote speech, En. Ismail Abdul Rahman from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Dr. Mohamad Ikhwan Zaini Ridzwan, Chairman of the workshop to give a presentation. The wearable sensors technology in assessing the ergonomic risks at workplace was demonstrated by PhD students from USM.

Dr. Ooi Lu Ean, wrapped up the conference with a closing speech, where she acknowledged the attendees' participation and contributions to the success of the ICVSSD 2022 and announced that the ICVSSD 2023 would be held in Penang next year.

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