IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

<jats:p>                   <jats:bold>International Nuclear Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2021 (iNuSTEC2021)</jats:bold>                </jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>“Nuclear Science and Technology for Socio-economic Development”</jats:bold>                </jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 10-12 October 2021</jats:bold>                </jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Editors</jats:bold>                </jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Nahrul Khair Alang Md Rashid,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Khaidzir Hamzah,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Mohsin Mohd Sies,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Jasman Zainal,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Muhammad Arif Sazali,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Muhammad Syahir Sarkawi,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Nur Syazwani Mohd Ali,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Khairulnadzmi Jamaluddin,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Abdul Aziz Mohamed,</jats:bold> Malaysian Nuclear Society</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Faridah Mohamad Idris,</jats:bold> Malaysian Nuclear Agency</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Julie Andrianny Murshidi,</jats:bold> Malaysian Nuclear Agency</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Faizal K P Kunchi Mohamed,</jats:bold> Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Hassan Mohamed,</jats:bold> Universiti Tenaga Nasional</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>Abu Hassan Husin,</jats:bold> Universiti Teknologi MARA</jats:p>                <jats:p>                   <jats:bold>All papers have been peer-reviewed</jats:bold>                </jats:p>                <jats:p>List of Supporting/Sponsoring Organisations, Preface, Contents, iNuSTEC2021 Organising Committee, Inustec 2021 Awards And Recognition, Acknowledgement and Images are available in this pdf</jats:p>

section_content: It is my pleasure to welcome all the distinguished guests, keynote speakers, and participants. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is truly honored to host the three-day virtual conference of the International Nuclear Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2021 (iNuSTEC2021). The iNuSTEC2021 is a conference organized by the Malaysian Nuclear Society (MNS) through collaborations with local universities as a platform for scientists, researchers, and interested parties around the world to share experiences and exchange their knowledge as well as new findings on nuclear, quantum, and radiationrelated technologies for the growth of nuclear science, technology, and engineering. 

I wish a special welcome to all the eminent speakers from Malaysia and nuclear experts from China, South Korea, Japan, Austria, and Pakistan to iNuSTEC2021, and thus making this conference a truly international conference in spirit. I'm very glad and thankful that you are willing to spend your precious time to be with us and share your knowledge and vast experiences with us, especially for the young budding nuclear engineers in Malaysia. 

I would like to take this opportunity to share the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's involvement in nuclear education. UTM is currently the only university in Malaysia that offers bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering starting in 2012. In 2021, we have more than 100 alumni and 60 current students. Even though we do not have nuclear power, our alumni were able to secure employment in other engineering fields. Some were able to secure international scholarships to pursue their postgraduate study in universities such as the Tsinghua University of China, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Kepco International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS) of South Korea, proving the excellent quality in our local students that we have nurtured. The undergraduate students are also active in their Nuclear Engineering Students Society. They have collaborated with local and international experts in conducting their events to disseminate knowledge on nuclear technology to the public. I was also informed that they were responsible for conducting the conference concurrent events. Congratulations to all who were involved. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UTM and Nuclear Malaysia was formalized, and it has been renewed recently. This is done to strengthen the cooperation and collaboration with Nuclear Malaysia since there are no nuclear facilities at UTM, providing the students with the opportunity to use their facilities. Exposing students to the TRIGA Mark II research reactor and NDT laboratories help our students to understand the physics and applications of nuclear technologies better. Besides, research activities are also conducted with Nuclear Malaysia facilities for the benefit of staff and students. Hopefully, these students will be the ambassadors in supporting the establishment of nuclear power in Malaysia in the future. 

Congratulations and kudos to the Organizing Committee for hosting this meaningful event concurrently with Debat Nuklear Antara Varsiti 2021 and Nuclear Youth Competition 2021. My deepest appreciations to keynote speakers, technical co-sponsors, and all supporters for their contributions to making sure the event is successful. Last but not least, I would like to thank the presenters and participants for your participation, and I believe your contribution will support the advancement of knowledge in nuclear technology. With the support from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Malaysia Section, and Malaysian Welding and Joining Society (MWJS), the MNS is indeed honored to coorganize this event with UTM and with organizations such as Nuclear Malaysia Agency, UiTM, UKM, UNITEN, UM, USIM and UTHM. The affiliation of the Nuclear Engineering Students Society (NESS) gives inception to a new MNS Chapter and has moved towards greater strength in nuclear fields. In the future, MNS members shall strive to make the MNS objectives and visions better and stronger. This conference will be participated by experienced and young researchers that can give a platform for them to discuss and debate on the latest development in all areas of nuclear technology applications for friendly purposes at the international level. This would spur and catalyse further research and development leading to the sustainability and improvement of the quality of life without compromising the quality of the environment in Malaysia and the world.
section_name: PREFACE

section_name: Thank you.

section_content: MNS is a unique non-governmental organization that is formed and headed by individuals that are aligned to the beneficial usage of nuclear science, engineering, and technology which has been incorporated under the Malaysian Society Act. The MNS has been actively promoting the information, advancement, popularization, and understanding of nuclear the public in Malaysia and this conference is one of the ways of realizing such aim. This conference is also served as a public acceptance program to introduce the benefits and advantages of the use of nuclear science, engineering, and technology to the public on a large scale. On top of that MNS also published twice a year on regular basis the Journal of Nuclear and Related Technologies (JNRT) and Buletin Nuklear Malaysia (BNM) for researchers to share their research findings with the community. We also publish iNuSTEC proceedings on yearly basis. 

I wish to express my heartful thanks to all speakers for your willingness to share your experience with the participants and presenters for the development of the nuclear field. The contribution is not only coming from the Malaysian scientific community but also distinguished guest speakers of iNuSTEC2021. I also hope my appreciation and thanks to all sponsors for their generous supports. May all of the efforts bring benefits to all of us, and I wish everyone a successful conference.
section_name: Professor Datuk Ts Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail Vice-Chancellor Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Patron of iNuSTEC2021

section_name: Associate Professor Dr

section_name: CONTENTS