Physics Smart AgroLab Lifewired Demonstration

2 June 2023 | 9am-11am

Venue: SAL, Block A Department Physics, Faculty of Science

Organised by Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya

Event Report

by: Prof. Dr. Sithi V Muniandy (learnX Coordinator & IIRG Subproject Leader - IIRG002A-2020FNW)

The Physics Smart Agrolab (PhySAL) intro/launch and a brief live-demo of the sensor system via remote access (from the site to the comfort of the meeting room) was done as planned on the 2 June 2023, 9.00-11.00am at the Physics Dept (outdoor and indoor). PhySAL is a small lifelong learning hub with a humble set ups. Like a health seed, we hope to nurture it to grow into a substantial outcome as expected of the UM Impact Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IIRG) program. Hopefully, PhySAL can be used as a proof of concept for a community centric smart agro-STEM learning and urban farming prototype, for say PPR community in KL/Selangor. LearnX with the Department of Physics will explore this funding prospect in order to sustain the activities and attract more participation.

All the works that led to PhySAL

Really long beans on the day the of event @2 Jun 2023

Crowd (physics lecturers, lab science officers/lab assistants/physics students/students from other faculty (FASS) gathering @9.00am, 2 June 2023, PhySAL, Block A, Physics Dept.

Head of Department , Prof Zamri Zainal Abidin (center) placing a plaque officiating PhySAL. The IIRG program/subproject number (IIRG002A-2020FNW) is laser engraved on the wood.

A group photo at PhySAL-Lifewired Demonstration on 2nd June 2023, in conjunction with the Universiti Malaya Sustainability Festival

Inspiring remarks from the HoD Prof Zamri with his pledge for continuous support for PhySAL as a showcase of collaborative STEM driven by SDGs

PhySAL life-wired demonstration by My Yip being live-streamed from PhySAL outdoor site to the Physics Meeting Room to show remote sensor control and environmental variable analytics affecting plant growth. Student volunteer Yip is demonstrating the working of soil moisture sensors and activation of the water pump when the soil moisture is below a certain specified level. Other sensor modules include LED light activation, air temperature, air humidity, CO2 sensor and soil pH