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Dr Lai Nai Yeen Gavin is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. He is a Chartered Engineer registered with Engineering Council, UK UK and holds the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
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 pursuing his academic and research ambitions.
He had been involved in professional training and development during his time in the industry. More recently, he led the delivery and assessment of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) for the Ningbo Campus academics from 2017-2019.
His areas of expertise and research interest include sustainable manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0, and engineering education. His specific field in T&L scholarship (SOTL) includes academic staff development, problem-based education, and the use of technology to enhance T&L.
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.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Technology & Innovation Management, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional memberships
Corporate Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Teaching
Undergraduate
- Programming, Professional and Laboratory skills
- Engineering Design and Design Project
- Design, Manufacture and Project
- Engineering Management 2
- Introduction to Material Forming
- Near Net Shape Manufacturing
- Thermodynamics II
- Introduction to Production and Manufacturing
Postgraduate
- Industry 4.0
- Sustainable Manufacture: Production & Consumption
- Individual Pathway (PGCHE)
- Teaching Dialogue (PGCHE)
- Project Module (PGCHE)
Research Interests
- Lean Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Circular Economy
- FRP Recycling
- SOTL
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering
- Management Science and Engineering
- Pedagogy
Person Types
- Staff
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Awareness and Perception of the Environmental Sustainability of Beverage Packaging Materials
Lai, N. Y. G., Wong, K. H., Zhu, F., Sun, T., Rivero, R., Li, Z. & Yu, L. J., 2022, Enabling Industry 4.0 through Advances in Manufacturing and Materials - Selected Articles from iM3F 2021. Abdul Sani, A. S., Osman Zahid, M. N., Mohamad Yasin, M. R., Ismail, S. Z., Mohd Zawawi, M. Z., Abdul Manaf, A. R., Mohd Saffe, S. N., Abd Aziz, R. & Mohd Turan, F. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 447-460 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Density, water, and swelling characteristics of cellular palm kernel oil bio-polyol modified polyurethane toward more sustainable growing media application
Than, K. T., Yu, L. J., Chen, R. S., Tarawneh, M. A. & Lai, N. Y. G., 5 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139, 37, e52879.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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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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Microalgae cultivation in offshore floating photobioreactor: State-of-the-art, opportunities and challenges
Khor, W. H., Kang, H. S., Lim, J. W., Iwamoto, K., Tang, C. H. H., Goh, P. S., Quen, L. K., Shaharuddin, N. M. R. B. & Lai, N. Y. G., Aug 2022, In: Aquacultural Engineering. 98, 102269.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Preparation and Water Absorption Analysis of Polyurethane Foam Reinforced Sawdust Composites
Benjamin, T. J., Yu, L. J., Thomas Raymond, D. A. & Lai, N. Y. G., 2022, Enabling Industry 4.0 through Advances in Manufacturing and Materials - Selected Articles from iM3F 2021. Abdul Sani, A. S., Osman Zahid, M. N., Mohamad Yasin, M. R., Ismail, S. Z., Mohd Zawawi, M. Z., Abdul Manaf, A. R., Mohd Saffe, S. N., Abd Aziz, R. & Mohd Turan, F. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 317-326 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review