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Research Projects.

Professor Dr. Mohammad Falahat possesses a distinguished track record of securing and managing high-impact research grants, demonstrating his ability to bridge rigorous academic inquiry with real-world industry needs. As a Principal Investigator and strategic leader, he has successfully attracted competitive funding from prestigious national and international bodies, most notably the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS).

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Beyond government funding, his analytical expertise is highly sought after by prominent industry partners and policymakers. This has led to critical, fully funded consultancy projects with organizations such as the Private Pension Administrator Malaysia (PPA), the MASA Policy Development Programme, and the Centre for Strategic Engagement (CENSE).

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His funded research portfolio spans forward-looking, high-stakes areas including SME internationalization, artificial intelligence adoption, ESG performance, and sustainable resource management. By consistently securing substantial grants and fostering robust academic-industry collaborations, Professor Falahat drives innovative research initiatives that deliver tangible socio-economic impacts on both a national and global scale.

Research Grants & Funded Projects

Developing a Model for Enhancing Competitive Advantage in SMEs through Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovation

  • Funder/Grant: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (FRGS/1/2024/SS01/APU/01/2)

  • Duration: 2024 – 2026

  • Amount: RM 82,200.00

 

Does A Firm with a Better ESG Performance have a Better ESG Disclosure?

  • Funder/Grant: University Malaya Research Grant

  • Role: Co-Principal Investigator

  • Duration: April 2023 – November 2024

  • Amount: RM 5,000.00

 

Nexus between AI and Academia of World Class Universities: An Exploratory Study on Chat-GPT and State Universities in Indonesia

  • Funder/Grant: International / State Universities in Indonesia

  • Role: Co-Principal Investigator

  • Duration: 6th February 2023 – 31st December 2025

  • Amount: IDR 80,065,000

 

A Framework for Investigating Big Data Analytics (BDA) Capability and SMEs Business Performance: Post Covid-19

  • Funder/Grant: UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: July 2022 – June 2023

  • Amount: RM 36,375.00

 

Big Data Analytics (BDA) Capability Model for SMEs: Post Covid-19

  • Funder/Grant: MASA Policy Development Programme (MPDP) Research Grant

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: February 2022 – July 2022

  • Amount: RM 10,000.00

 

The Impact of Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) In Facilitating Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) To Go Global: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Funder/Grant: Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: April 2020 – March 2021

  • Amount: RM 14,700.00

 

A Study on Corporate Involvement in Creating Employees’ Awareness and Readiness Towards Retirement Planning

  • Funder/Grant: Private Pension Administrator Malaysia (PPA)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: June 2019 – July 2020

  • Amount: RM 19,000.00

 

The Internationalisation of Malaysian SMEs: The Critical Factors Associated to The Accelerated Export

  • Funder/Grant: UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: December 2018 – December 2019

  • Amount: RM 1,280.00

 

Developing A Model for Rapid Internationalization of Young SME Exporters

  • Funder/Grant: Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: August 2017 – August 2019

  • Amount: RM 59,784.00

 

A Study on Aesthetic Medicine Market

  • Funder/Grant: Centre for Strategic Engagement (CENSE)

  • Duration: September 2017 – August 2018

  • Amount: RM 3,000.00

 

A Preliminary Study on The Belt and Road (Also Known as One Belt One Road) Issues in Malaysia

  • Funder/Grant: MCA Belt and Road Centre

  • Duration: July 2017 – September 2018

  • Amount: RM 6,000.00

 

Efficient and Sustainable Management of Non-Revenue Water Through Near Real-Time Monitoring Utilising Fiber Laser Based Acoustic Sensors and Conventional Instrumentation System Coupled with Data Analytics Processes

  • Funder/Grant: Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) - Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS)

  • Duration: December 2016 – November 2019

  • Amount: RM 518,000.00

 

Study on The Interaction Between Language Industry and Economic Development in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area

  • Funder/Grant: Guangxi Research Centre for (ASEAN) Finance and Economics

  • Duration: December 2016 – May 2017

  • Amount: RM 15,000.00

 

Market Assessment and Business Analysis: Hardware Retailers in Klang Valley, Malaysia

  • Funder/Grant: Newell Rubbermaid (M) Sdn Bhd

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: February 2016 – January 2017

  • Amount: RM 20,000.00

 

Comprehend the business activities of Singaporean SMEs in Iskandar Malaysia and to uncover their perception on the future growth in developing a long-term strategy on the future of manufacturing and services industries in the region

  • Funder/Grant: Centre for Strategic Engagement (CENSE)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: October 2015 – September 2016

  • Amount: RM 20,000.00

 

The Impact of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) on the Malaysia Economy

  • Funder/Grant: Centre for Strategic Engagement (CENSE)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: September 2015 – August 2016

  • Amount: RM 50,000.00

 

Medical Tourists: Perceived Risks and Their Intention to Revisit Malaysia

  • Funder/Grant: UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF)

  • Duration: August 2015 – July 2016

  • Amount: RM 41,500.00

 

Factors Influencing Malaysian SMEs to go for early Internationalization

  • Funder/Grant: UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF)

  • Role: Project Leader

  • Duration: February 2014 – January 2015

  • Amount: RM 6,500.00

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