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Personal profile
Dr Lai Nai Yeen Gavin is an Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China and a Chartered Engineer registered with Engineering Council, UK.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a MBA in Technology & Innovation Management and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
He was previously a product line manager with a German semiconductor device manufacturer in Malaysia, with responsibilities in manufacturing, engineering, planning and operations management before moving to pursue his academic and research ambitions.
His areas of expertise and research interest includes renewable energy, sustainable energy systems, technology deployment, energy policy, and sustainable manufacturing systems.
Dr Lai is a corporate member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE). He had also previously served as the Honorary Secretary of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Malaysia Branch.
Professional memberships
Corporate Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Teaching
Undergraduate
- Design and Manufacture
- Introduction to Material Forming
- Near Net Shape Manufacturing
- Thermodynamics II
- Introduction to Production and Manufacturing
Research Interests
- Renewable and sustainable energy system,
- Technology deployment and energy policy,
- Sustainable manufacturing systems,
- Lean six sigma,
- Project Management and decision support system (DSS)
Person Types
- Staff
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Research output
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Level of automation (LOA) in aerospace composite manufacturing: present status and future directions towards industry 4.0
Jayasekara, D., Lai, N. Y. G., Wong, K. H., Pawar, K. & Zhu, Y., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 62, p. 44-61 18 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Toward sustainable express deliveries for online shopping: reusing packaging materials through reverse logistics
Lai, N. Y. G., Kuah, A. T. H., Kim, C. H. & Wong, K. H., 7 Mar 2022, (Published Online) In: Thunderbird International Business Review. 12 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Learning through Formula Student Electric: Students and Staff Perspectives
Lai, N. Y. G., Wong, K. H., Halim, D., Mareta, S., Ran, L. & Cheung, H., 2021, TALE 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 241-247 7 p. (TALE 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Why not more virtual reality in higher Ed teaching and learning?
Gavin Lai, N. Y., Wei, S., Halim, D., Fow, K. L., Kang, H. S. & Yu, L. J., 2021, TALE 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 248-254 7 p. (TALE 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education, Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A circular economy approach to green energy: Wind turbine, waste, and material recovery
Hao, S., Kuah, A. T. H., Rudd, C. D., Wong, K. H., Lai, N. Y. G., Mao, J. & Liu, X., 1 Feb 2020, In: Science of the Total Environment. 702, 135054.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
38 Citations (Scopus)