Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Howgen Pratama Kesuma is an accomplished researcher and educator with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering from Monash University, specializing in the design, analysis, and fabrication of one-port surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator sensors. His research, published in prestigious journals, bridges innovation and application in fields like semiconductor fabrication, photolithography, and wireless sensor technologies.
Currently a Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, Dr. Kesuma contributes significantly through teaching and project supervision. He has developed advanced learning modules, guided students in cleanroom procedures, and led innovative projects, including battery-less humidity sensors and ultra-compact photolithography systems. As an active participant in industry events like SEMICON SEA, he showcases groundbreaking research and strengthens industry-academic collaborations.
Beyond academia, Dr. Kesuma has a history of impactful leadership. As president of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Monash Malaysia, he spearheaded community projects improving access to education and renewable energy in underserved areas. His technical expertise extends to software such as MATLAB, COMSOL, and LabVIEW, alongside hands-on skills in photolithography and MEMS device fabrication.
A recipient of multiple innovation awards, Dr. Kesuma exemplifies the integration of research, teaching, and community service to drive engineering advancements and societal impact.
Education/Academic qualification
Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, Doctor of Philosophy, Investigations into One Port SAW Resonator Sensors: Design, Analysis, and Fabrication, Monash University Malaysia
2017 → 2022
Award Date: 26 Oct 2022
Mechatronics Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours), Monash University Malaysia
2013 → 2017
Award Date: 11 Nov 2017
External positions
Chief of Operations Officer, First Chip Sdn Bhd
19 Aug 2024 → …
Research area keywords
- Sensors
- Biosensors
- Photolithography
- Surface Acoustic Waves
- MEMS
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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PCS: Prototype of the supplement/medicine dispensing machine towards the development of a point care ecosystem
Kesuma, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Ramakrishnan, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 1/12/26
Project: Consultancy
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Graphene Oxide Coated QCM Sensor Module for Wireless and Batteryless Humidity Sensing
Sinhalathilakage, D. D. J., Kesuma, H. P., Lim, W. Y., Corrie, S. & Ramakrishnan, N., 15 Dec 2025, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 25, 24, p. 43847-43853 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Quartz Crystal Microbalance Tag Apparatus for Wireless Mass Sensing Applications
Sinhalathilakage, D. D. J., Pratama, H. K. & Ramakrishnan, N., Mar 2025, In: IEEE Sensors Letters. 9, 3, 4 p., 2501304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Advancements in one-port Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) resonators for sensing applications: A review
Kent, C. K., Ramakrishnan, N. & Kesuma, H. P., 1 Jun 2024, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 24, 11, p. 17337-17352 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Extraction of attenuation parameter in periodic shorted reflectors of one-port SAW resonator using scattering matrix approach
Kesuma, H. P., Ramakrishnan, N., Lan, B. L. & Achath Mohanan, A., 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 72, 4 p., 6500404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Mass loading characteristics of one-port SAW resonator with sensing film attached reflector electrodes
Kesuma, H. P., Wang, Q., Mohanan, A. A. & Ramakrishnan, N., Dec 2023, In: IEEE Sensors Letters. 7, 12, 4 p., 2505204.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
7 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)