Lai Nai Yeen Gavin
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
China
Biography
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.
Research Interest
Renewable and sustainable energy system, Technology deployment and energy policy, Sustainable manufacturing systems, Lean six sigma, Project Management and decision support system (DSS)
Publications
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N. Y. G. Lai, K.H. Aw, C. W. Lee, and E. H. Yap, "Support for global warming mitigation and the use of CCS: A survey of the Malaysian public," in the IEEE First Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CET), 2011, 2011, pp. 242-247.
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N. Y. G. Lai, E. H. Yap, and C. W. Lee, "Viability of CCS: A broad-based assessment for Malaysia," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 15, pp. 3608-3616, 2011.
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N. Y. G. Lai, K.H. Aw, C. W. Lee, and E. H. Yap, " Public choice of carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a climate change mitigation technology: The case for Malaysia and selected developed economies," Energy Education Science and Technology Part B: Social and Educational Studies, vol. 5(3), pp. 433-446, 2013.
