DSTC x INTCET 2018 Highlights
The 4th International Conference on Defence and Security Technology (DSTC 2018) was jointly held with the 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Technology (IntCET 2018)
📅 21–22 November 2018
📍 Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Overview
The 4th International Conference on Defence and Security Technology (DSTC 2018) was jointly held with the 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Technology (IntCET 2018) and the Seminar on Antidote and Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents.
Organized by the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM), the conference served as a mega juncture featuring four conferences, four workshops, and one research seminar, attracting participation from academia, government agencies, and defence industries.
DSTC 2018 aimed to enhance academic collaboration and knowledge exchange in the multidisciplinary areas of defence, security, and engineering, aligning with Malaysia’s aspiration towards Industry 4.0 and technological competitiveness.
Conference Facts
- Dates: 21–22 November 2018
- Venue: Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Organiser: National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM)
- Sponsors:
- Gold Sponsor: BAE Systems International Ltd
- Silver Sponsors: THALES Malaysia, Integrasi Erat Sdn Bhd, Vigilant Solution, United Technology (M) Sdn Bhd, PV HiTech Solar Sdn Bhd
- Co-located Events: IntCET 2018 & Antidote and Decontamination Seminar
- Papers Presented: Over 100 from multidisciplinary domains
Key Highlights
- Featured keynote sessions by:
- Prof. Dr. Kamil Kuca, University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic – Biomedical Defence and Chemical Antidotes
- Prof. Dr. Raja Syamsul Azmir Raja Abdullah, Universiti Putra Malaysia – Advanced Forward Scattering Radar Systems
- Included industrial exhibitions, technical presentations, poster sessions, and research workshops.
- Strengthened collaboration between UPNM, UPM, and international research partners.
- Served as a significant platform for young researchers to present and exchange ideas in defence and security innovation.
Achievements
- Marked the first multi-conference collaboration integrating DSTC, IntCET, and the Antidote Seminar under UPNM.
- Led to publication of 50 selected papers in the International Journal of Engineering & Technology (IJET) (SCOPUS-indexed)
🌐 IJET Issue – DSTC 2018 Papers - Enhanced UPNM’s SCOPUS standing, contributing significantly to its defence research ranking (28th globally in defence niche).
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