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Yap Boon Kar, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yap Boon Kar

Associate Professor

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

College of Engineering

03-89212020 (Ext: 2229)
KBYap@uniten.edu.my

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Imperial College London (2008)
  • MSc in Optics & Photonics, Imperial College London (2003)
  • BEEE (Hons), UNITEN (2002)

Working Experience

Position Place of Work Start End
Associate Professor South China University of Technology (SCUT) 2018 2021

Courses Taught

  • Electronics Analysis & Design I
  • Electronics Design Lab
  • Semiconductor Devices

Professional Associations

  • IEM: Normal Member (2023)
  • IET: Normal Member (2022)
  • IET: Normal Member (2021)
  • IEM: Normal Member (2021)
  • MINDS: Normal Member (2015)
  • Surface Mount Technology Association: Normal Member (2012)
  • Persatuan Teknologi Malaysia: Normal Member (2010)
  • IEEE: Normal Member (2010)

Recent Notable Publications

1.

Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. 1 Thin Film Solar Cells Integrated Advanced Hybrid Mini-Module For Iot Applications. 7Th Malaysia-Japan International Conference On Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, And Nanoengineering 2026 (Mjic 2026) (Dec 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

2.

Yap Boon Kar. Artificial Intelligence, Iot, And Solar Pv-Integrated Home Energy Management Systems: A Review. Results In Engineering (Dec 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

3.

ABREEZA NOORLINA BTE ABD. MANAP; Yap Boon Kar; PRAJINDRA SANKAR A/L KRISHNAN; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Green Solutions In Energy: Polylactic Acid (Pla) And Additive Manufacturing For Solar E-Hub Applications. Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science (Nov 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

4.

Vidhya A/p Selvanathan; Nadia Hartini Binti Suhaimi; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Recycling Strategies For Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells: Current Approaches, Challenges, And Future Directions. Journal Of Science: Advanced Materials And Devices (Oct 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

5.

Mohammad Nur-e Alam; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Thin-Film Layered Oxide Cathodes For Sodium-Ion Batteries: Sputtering-Based Fabrication And Structural Prospects. International Conference On Sustainable Energy And Green Technology 2025 (Gcgw-Segt 2025) (Aug 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

6.

PRAJINDRA SANKAR A/L KRISHNAN; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi; Yap Boon Kar. Temperature-Dependent Properties Of Cu-Doped Znte Thin Films Deposited On Slg Substrates Via Rf Magnetron Sputtering And Ebeam Techniques. Journal Of Science: Advanced Materials And Devices (Jul 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

7.

Mohammad Nur-e Alam; Yap Boon Kar. Simulation-Guided Insights Into Zno: Sic Nanocomposites As Electron Transport Layers For Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. 2026 The 9Th International Conference On Nanoscience And Technology (Icnst 2026) (Jul 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

8.

Yap Boon Kar; PRAJINDRA SANKAR A/L KRISHNAN; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi; Mohammad Nur-e Alam. Temperature-Dependent Properties Of Cu-Doped Znte Thin Films Deposited On Slg Substrates Via Rf Magnetron Sputtering And E-Beam Techniques. Journal Of Science: Advanced Materials And Devices (Jul 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

9.

Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Noh; CHAU CHIEN FAT; Yap Boon Kar; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi. Synthesis And Characterization Of Molybdenum Doped Cupruos Oxide For P-Type Layer. Material Letters (Mar 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

10.

Mohammad Nur-e Alam; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Multifunctional Prospects Of Physical Vapor-Deposited Silver-Based Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposite Thin Films. Journal Of Science: Advanced Materials And Devices (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

11.

ABREEZA NOORLINA BTE ABD. MANAP; Yap Boon Kar. Advances In Natural Fiber Polymer And Pla Composites Through Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Integration. Journal Of Polymer Research (Feb 2025). Journal. Cited: ISI

12.

TIONG SIEH KIONG; Yap Boon Kar; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi. A Comprehensive Modeling On Mos2 Interface And Defect Engineering In Czts Thin Film Solar Cells. Journal Of Materials Research And Technology (Dec 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

13.

Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Temperature-Dependent Properties Of Cu-Doped Znte Thin Films Deposited On Ultra-Thin Glass Substrates Via Rf Magnetron Sputtering. Journal Of Science: Advanced Materials And Devices (Dec 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

14.

PRAJINDRA SANKAR A/L KRISHNAN; Yap Boon Kar; Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi. Impact Of Deposition Time And Cdcl2 Treatment On The Properties Of Cdte Thin Films On Ultra-Thin Glass Substrates Via Close-Spaced Sublimation. International Conference On Sustainable Energy Infrastructure And Environment 2024 (Icseie 2024) (Oct 2024). Conference Proceeding. Cited: Indexing In Progress

15.

ABREEZA NOORLINA BTE ABD. MANAP; Yap Boon Kar. Green Solutions In Energy: Polylactic Acid (Pla) And Additive Manufacturing For Solar E-Hub Applications. International Conference On Sustainable Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment 2024 (Sep 2024). Conference Proceeding. Cited: Indexing In Progress

16.

Nadia Hartini Binti Suhaimi; Mohammad Nur-e Alam; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Chronological Progress In Enhancing Cigs Solar Cell Performance Through Window Layer Development: Fundamentals, Synthesis, Optimization. Surfaces And Interfaces (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

17.

Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Chronological Progress In Enhancing Cigs Solar Cell Performance Through Window Layer Development: Fundamentals, Synthesis, Optimization. Surfaces And Interfaces (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

18.

Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Design, Fabrication, And Physical Properties Analysis Of Laminated Low-E Coated Glass For Retrofit Window Solutions. Energy And Buildings (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

19.

ABREEZA NOORLINA BTE ABD. MANAP; Yap Boon Kar. Evaluation Of The Mechanical Properties Of Pla Material Used For 3D Printing Solar E-Hub Component. Diyala Journal Of Engineering Sciences (Aug 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

20.

HALINA MISRAN; Yap Boon Kar; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Anti-Solvent Materials Enhanced Structural And Optical Properties On Ambiently Fabricated Perovskite Thin Flms. Scientific Report - Nature (Aug 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI