We are thrilled to announce that iRadar CEO Professor Ir. Dr. Koo Voon Chet has been recognized as one of the Felo by Akademi Sains Malaysia. Professor Ir. Dr. Koo Voon Chet is a trailblazer in the realms of Radar Technology, Remote Sensing and Embedded Systems, with a special focus on synthetic aperture radar, signal processing, smart sensing and analytics. He has demonstrated exceptional expertise in employing microwave remote sensing for environmental monitoring.
Further showcasing his inventive process, Dr Koo holds the distinction of inventing the world's first multi-axis, multi-frequency, ground-based SAR system. This commercialized cutting-edged technology contributes significantly to space science advancements for the nation and the wider Asia Pacific remote sensing community.
As the Chairperson of the Centre of Remote Sensing and Surveillance Technologies (CRSST) in 2015, Dr Koo introduced a groundbreaking device capable of detecting ground movement with millimetre precision, potentially as an early warning tool for natural disasters for proactive mitigation and evacuation planning.
Currently, Dr Koo serves as a Professor and Chairperson of CRSST at MMU as well as Chairperson for the IEEE Malaysia Section Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Chapter. His profound scientific contributions and extensive network of collaborators reflect his unwavering commitment to advancing the nation and society.
Last but not least, congratulations again Professor Ir. Dr. Koo Voon Chet on the great achievement and best wishes for more adventure in the future!