About Us

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Innovative Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Vanguard Academy

Jan 2025 onwards

Founder

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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

(UTP)

Jan 2008 - Jan 2025

Professor

  • Head, Smart Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology (SMART) Research Group, Institute of Health Analytics

• Custodian, Control Systems Laboratory

• Research and development in 

Artificial Intelligence

Control, Automation & Robotics

Image and Signal Processing

Bio-medical Applications

Energy and Optimization

• Curriculum development and delivery of several subjects at UG and PG levels

Subjects taught:

  · Engineers in Society, 4th Year, UG

· Modern Control Engineering, 4th Year, UG 

· Control Systems, 3rd Year, UG

· Industrial Automation and Control Systems, 4th Year, UG 

· Engineering Economy, 3rd Year, UG 

· Engineering Economics & Entrepreneurship, 4th Year, UG

· Circuit Theory, 1st Year, UG 

· Network Analysis, 1st Year, UG 

· Sensor & Systems, PG

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Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia France Institute

(UniKL MFI)

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2007

  Associate Professor

  • Program Coordinator for Industrial Automation and Robotics Technology Degree Programme

• Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Automation, Image and Signal Processing, collaborative programme with Universite of La Rochelle, France

• Project Manager for Robotics Competition (Robocon) 2005, 2006 and 2007

• Curriculum development and delivery of subjects at undergraduate level. 

Subjects taught:

  · Control Systems, 3rd Year, UG

· Artificial Intelligence, 4th Year, UG

· Robotics, 4thYear, UG 

  · Modern Control System, 3rd Year, UG

· Robot Dynamics, 3rd Year, UG

· Fuzzy Logic, 3rd Year, UG

• Organized program of practical technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in short courses plus lectures on theory and techniques

04

Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia

(SIRIM Berhad)

  Jan 1991 - Aug 2004

 Senior Researcher

  • Carried out government funded R&D research projects for Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment / Innovation (MOSTE/MOSTI) in the area of control, industrial automation and robotics

•  Executed industrial R&D projects for small and medium scale industries in the area of industrial automation, robotics and CAD/CAM 

05

UMW Industrial Power

Feb - Dec 1990

  Management Executive

 • Provided technical support for power generators, air-compressors, and automotive diagnostic tools 

1. Professional Engineer (P.Eng) (BEM) 
2. ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)
3. Fellow, ASEAN  Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET)
4. Fellow, International Society for Sustainable Development (ISDS), Japan
5. International Professional Engineer, (IntPE)
6. APEC Engineer, (IPEA)
7. ASEAN Engineer, (ASEAN Eng.)
8. Member, Akademi Professor Malaysia
9. Member, Sigma Xi, USA
10. Professional Technologist, (P. Tech), (MBOT)
11. Assessor for EAC
12. Certified Trainer, HRD Corp, Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia
13. Senior Member, Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, (IEEE)
14. Senior Member, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
15. Senior Member, IEEE Control Systems Society
16. Senior Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society
17. Member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, (IEM)
18. Member, Malaysia Institute of Management, (MIM)
19. Member, Malaysian Invention & Design Society (MINDS)
20. Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK
21. Member, Australian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE), Australia
22. Member, Australian Robotics and Automation Society (ARAA), Australia
23. Member, International Association of Engineers, (IAENG), HK
24. Member, Association for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), USA
25. Affiliate Member, International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Austria

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

01

TOP RESEARCH SCIENTISTS MALAYSIA (TRSM), 2023

(Conferred by Academy of Sciences Malaysia)

02

TESLA MEMORY MEDAL, 2010

  (Conferred by the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA))

03

 NATIONAL OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD, 2016,

'Private Education Excellence Awards  2016'

(Conferred by Private Education Cooperative of Malaysia (Educoop))

04

 OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER AWARD, 2015, 

Quality Day 2016, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

05

EFFECTIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY AWARD, 2011, 

Quality Day 2012, UTP

06

PUBLICATION AWARD, 2010,

Quality Day 2010, UTP

07

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 

AWARD, 2023, 

(Conferred by IEEE Robotics and Automation (RAS) Malaysia Chapter)

  08

BEST PAPER AWARD,

 International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Applications            (ICCICA 2024), India

09

  BEST PAPER AWARD,

 2017 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing, Tamil Nadu, India

AWARDS OBTAINED IN COLLABORATION WITH COLLEAGUES & STUDENTS

10

 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM CHAPTER AWARD, 2019,

 IEEE Robotics and Automation (RAS) Malaysia Chapter, (Conferred by IEEE Malaysia, 

Role : Chair)

11

 OUTSTANDING MEDIUM CHAPTER AWARD, 2018,

  IEEE Robotics and Automation (RAS) Malaysia Chapter, (Conferred by IEEE Malaysia, 

Role : Chair)

  12

GOLD MEDAL

9th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada

(iCAN 2024), Toronto, Canada

 13

SPECIAL AWARD 

(Canadian Special Award, TISIAS)

9th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada

(iCAN 2024), Toronto, Canada

14

 GOLD MEDAL, 

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2016)

15

GOLD MEDAL, 

IEEE-RAS International Robot PRIDE Competition (PRIDE 2016)

16

 IEEE GOLD MEDAL 

FOR BEST PAPER,

4th International Visual Informatics Conference 2015 (IVIC 2015)

17

BEST PAPER AWARD, 9th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2015)

18

GOLD MEDAL 1,

 International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2015)

19

GOLD MEDAL 2, 

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2015)

20

GOLD MEDAL, 

IEEE-RAS International Robot PRIDE Competition (PRIDE 2015)

21

GOLD MEDAL, 

National University Robotics Competition (NURC 2015)

22

GOLD MEDAL, 

Brussels Innova, the International Exhibition of Invention, Research and New Technologies, (Innova 2014)

23

GOLD MEDAL, 

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2014)

24

BEST PAPER AWARD,

 International Symposium on Medical & Rehabilitation Robotics & Instrumentation (MRRI 2013)

25

GOLD MEDAL,

 International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013)

26

Silver, 8th Teaching and Learning Innovation Festival (TLIF 2022), UTP

27

Silver, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2022) 

28

Silver, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2022)

29

Republic Croatia International Award of Merit, The Malaysia-Croatia Technology Exchange

30

Silver, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2021)

31

Republic Croatia International Award of Merit, The Malaysia-Croatia Technology Exchange

32

Silver, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2021)

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Silver 1, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013)

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Silver 2, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013)

35

Silver 3, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013)

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Silver 4, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013)

  37

Silver, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2012)

   38

Silver, Seoul International Invention Fair 2010

 39

Silver, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2010)

 40

Silver, MOSTI’s Invention and Innovation Competition, Aug 2004

 41

Silver, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2004)

 42

Bronze, PECIPTA 2022

 43

Bronze, PECIPTA 2017

 44

Bronze, MINDEX-INNOTEX, Aug 1995

 45

BEST EXHIBIT AWARD, 

MOSTE’s R&D Competition, Nov 1993

1. Intellectual Property Rights (Patents and Copyrights)

A. Patents (Granted)

01

System And Method for   Rehabilitation of Upper Extremities

MY-190194-A

2022

02

Method for   Controlling A High Speed Small DC Servomotor that Controls A Robotic Arm for   The PCB Industry (FT2RC)

MY-191698-A

2022

03

Method for   Multi-Objective Optimization of Production of Syngas

MY-187681-A

2021

04

Neuro-Fuzzy   Optimization System (NEUFOS) and Methodology for Optimal Design of Hybrid   Power Plant 

MY-187680-A

2021

05

An Integrated System   and Method for 3D Ultrasound Reconstruction and Production of 3D Physical   Models for Diagnosis of Anterior Talofibular Ligament

MY-184671-A

2021

06

Method and System for   Diagnosis of Supraspinatus (SSP) Tendinosis Based Ultrasound Images 

MY-187448-A

2021

07

System for Generating   Enhanced Medical Images 

MY-175311-A

2020

08

System for Diagnosing   Neuromuscular Disorders based on Electromyography Signals and Intelligent   Algorithms

MY-174458-A

2020

09

Method Tuning pH   Controllers Using Differential Evolution 

MY-171704-A

2019

10

System for Monitoring   a Subject during a Rescue Operation 

MY-171104-A

2019

11

System for Feedback   Control of Three-Phase Separator Using Bacteria Foraging Strategy 

MY164734-A

2018

12

Differential   Evolution Controller Tuning System (DEVOCS) System and Methodology for pH   Controllers - PI 2013004616

MY-164360-A

2017

13

Automated   Batik System - UI20041942

MY-135922-A

31st July   2008

14

Integrated   Computer Aided Tjanting System (ICATS) - PI9502326 

MY-137032-A

31st Dec   2008

B. Copyrights

01

Motor Imagery based EEG Biosignals Classification Model 

(MI_EEG_CM)

28th May 2024

02

 Feature Extraction and Classification of EEG Biosignals (FEC_EEG)

28th May 2024

03

  Machine Learning Classification for Motor Imagery Rehabilitation

(MLC_MIR)

28th May 2024

04

Heart Disease Detection System using Machine Learning 

(HeDiD)

7th Sept 2023

05

Bearing Fault Classification System (BFCS)

11th Sept 2017

06

Robotics Rehabilitation Management Tool (RRMT)

2nd Dec 2016

07

A 3D Serious Game for Rehabilitation of the Upper   Lim (Forearm Pronation, Supination, Flexion and Extension) on a Robotics   Platform (Roller Ball)

2nd Dec 2016

08

A 3D Serious Game for Rehabilitation of the Upper   Lim (Forearm Flexion and Extension and Upper Arm Flexion, Extension,   Abduction, Adduction, Lateral Rotation and Medial Rotation) on a Robotics   Platform (Skeleton Cut)

2nd Dec 2016

09

2D Serious Game for Rehabilitation of the Upper   Lim (Elbow and Shoulder) on a Robotics Platform (StickMan Cut)

2nd Dec 2016

10

A Medical Imaging Tool for 2D Ultrasound Image   Segmentation for the Diagnosis of Ankle ATFL and CFL Ligaments   (i-2D-SEGMENT-MSK)

2nd Dec 2016

11

Exoskeleton   Fuzzy Logic Motion Control (Exo-FLMC)

30th   Dec 2015

12

An   Algorithm for Clustering using Fuzzy C-means and Adaptive Directional Kernel   Edge Estimation (FCCA)

30th   Dec 2015

13

An   Algorithm for Feature Extraction of the Segmented Ultrasound Image of   Supraspinatus Tendon (FEA-SSP)

30th   Dec 2015

14

A   medical Imaging Tool for Ultrasound Image Segmentation and 3D Reconstruction   for the Diagnosis of Ankle ATFL and CFL Ligaments (i-3D-MSK)

30th   Dec 2015

15

3D-i   - a Medical Imaging Tool for Ultrasound Segmentation and 3D Modelling

30th   Dec 2014

16

PSO-3PSLC   - Software Program based on Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Algorithm for   Tuning of Three-Phase Separator Level Controller

30th   Dec 2014

17

AIT-MPPT   (Artificial Intelligence based Tool for Optimization of MPPT of Photo Voltaic   System

6th   May 2013

18

EJoTE-GA   (Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Signal Mapping Tool for Joint Torque   Estimation using Genetic Algorithm (GA)

30th   Dec 2013

19

CEDT-USI   (Contrast Enhancement and Despeckling Tool for Ultrasound Images with   Measurement Indices

30th   Dec 2013

2. Grants

Selected Research Grants 

as PI and Co-I

01

  A Novel Computational Model of a Hybrid EEG-fNIRS Bio signals to MonitorMotor Imagery and Therapeutic Exercise Methods in Neurorehabilitation, MOHE, FRGS, 2022

02

Monocular Image-Based Trajectory Estimation for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) In Simulated Indoor Environments Using V-Rep, International CRF, Indonesia, 2021

03

Multimodal Approach for Detection of Lower Limb Movement for Cerebral Vascular Disorders, International JRP, Pakistan, 2021

04

Artificial Intelligence based Dynamic Energy Management System for Renewable Energy Sources, YUTP-FRG, 2020

05

Development Of Advanced Integrated Wearable Exoskeleton For Upper Extremities, Pre-Commercialization, UTP, 2019

06

  Development of Unmanned Arial Vehicles with Optimal Energy System for Asset Management of Oil and Gas Industry, YUTP-FRG, 2018

07

  Development of Multi-Modal Neuro-Controller for Rehabilitation Device, International, University, India 2018

08

  Development of Multi-Modal Neuro-Controller for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robotics Device,   UTP URIF, 2018

09

  Development of Artificial Intelligence based Controller for Lower Limb Exoskeleton, International, Industry, India, 2017

10

  Research on Multi-Agent System into Autonomous Operation of Micro Grid, Ministry, Kementerian Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air (KeTTHA), 2017

 11 

Harnessing Innovative Techological Solutions for Sustainable Development, International, University, India, 2017

12

  Integrated 3D Model for Early Detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis based on Ultrasonography and Infra-red Imaging Modalities, MOHE, FRGS, 2016

13

Automatic Voice Pathology Assessment System for Vocal Fold Disorders, International, University, Arab Saudi, 2015

14

Exploring the Integration of the 'Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate (CDIO)' Model into Control Systems Undergraduate Education UTP, SOTL, 2015

15

Rescue-i Monitoring System,  MOSTI, TechnoFund, 2014

16

Development of EMG-based Decision Support Tool for Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disorders, MOHE, PRGS, 2013

17

Formulation of a Mathematical Model for 3-D Reconstruction of Ultrasound Images of MSK Disorders, MOHE, FRGS, 2013

18

  Non-Invasive Ultrasound Imaging for Long Bone Fracture Detection MOSTI, E-Science, 2011

19

  Theoretical Framework of Surface Electromyogram (EMG) Characterizations of Neuromuscular Activation, MOHE, FRGS, 2010

20

  Design and Development of A Semi-Automated Loom, MOSTI, 2003

21

Design and Development of Batik an Intelligent Batik Colouring System, MOSTI, 2002

22

Design and Development of an Integrated Computer Aided Tjanting System, MOSTI, 2001

23

Development of an Automatic Leather Cutting System, MOSTI, 2001

Note: 

These Research Grants were obtained as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator.

1. Affiliate Professor   

B. S. Abdur Rahman, Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India, since 2018

2. Visiting Professor   

Hosei University, Japan, 2018

3. Keynote Address

01

 ICCIMA 2023, PIET, Samalkha, Haryana, India, 21 Dec 2023

02

IRMAS 2023, VIT, Tamil Nadu, India, 5 May 2023  

03

IRMAS 2021, VIT, Tamil Nadu, India, 26-27 March 2021

04

RIAESS’20, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan, 9-10 Oct 2020

05

iCOP2019, UoW-KDU, Shah Alam, 20-21 Nov 2019

06

ICCEREC2018, Bandung, Indonesia, 5 - 7, Dec 2018

07

IEEE-INMIC2018, Karachi, Pakistan, 1 - 2 Nov 2018

08

ICCIC 2017, Coimbatore, India,        14 - 16, Dec 2017

09

FIRA, Selangor, M'sia, 17 May 2017

10

ICCIC2016, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 5 - 6 Oct 2016

4. Invited Seminars / Webinars   

01

Webinar, B. S. Abdur Rahman, Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India

17 April 2023

02

  IEEE Day with International Speakers, WIE NUST, Pakistan,

6 Oct 2020

03

Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Engineering Systems, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Arab Saudi, 14 Oct 2020

04

Joint University of Santa Tomas (UST), Philipines and UTP,                   2 Dec 2020

05

Join IEEE to Become Effective Professional, Hamdard University, Pakistan, 19 Dec 2020

06

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India, 5 July 2020

07

Nandha Engineering College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India,    March 2017

08

Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India,    March 2017  

09

  •UNISEL, Robotics Automation Society (RAS), IEEE M’sia Chapter,   19 Dec 2012

5. Short Courses   

01

  Hybrid Energy Systems and Healthcare Technologies For Sustainable Smart City, March 2019

02

Embedded System Design using LabVIEW & myRIO, June 2019

03

Rehabilitation Robotics, April 2018

04

 Deep Learning with Applications in Language, Vision & Control, India, Dec 2017

05

Rehabilitation Robotics, July 2017

06

LabVIEW for Control System Design & Biomedical Applications, May 2017

07

Control System Design using LabVIEW, Nov 2016

08

Intelligent Techniques for Rehabilitation Robotics, Dec 2014

09

Intelligent Techniques for Rehabilitation Robotics, Dec 2013

10

Medical Processing for Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis, Dec 2012

6. University Social Responsibility     

01

Robotics Showcase to Students and Teachers for Open Day at MRSM Parit, MRSM, Parit, 01 March 2019

02  

2Robotics Showcase to Students and Teachers during the Bumble Bee Contest to Create Awareness about Robotics Technology, Foyer, Seminar Rooms of CH, 18 March 2019

03

Robotics Showcase to Students and Teachers for Open Day at Sek Men Perempuan Meru, Sek Perempuan Meru, 17 April 2018   

7. Appointments / IPC / Editorial Board Member / Chair 

01

Technical Committee, IEEE R10 Robotics Competition, 2022

02

Chair, IEEE Robotics and Automation (RAS), Malaysia Chapter, 2018-2020

03

Internal Auditor, IEM Perak, 2018-2023

04

Head, Smart Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology (SMART) Research Group, Institute of Health Analytics, UTP, 2018-2022

05

Innovation Committee Member, 2019-2021

06

Special Issue Editor-Journal of Electronic Imaging, 2019

07

Editorial Board Member-Platform Engineering Journal, 2019

08

Advisor for Club-Society-IEEE UTP Student Branch, 2017-2021

09

Post-Graduate Coordinator for the Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2009-2012

10

  Committee Member, PETRONAS Instrument Forum 2016, 2016

11

Publicity & Protocol Committee Member, International Conference on Future Trends in Smart Communities 2022 (ICFTSC 2022), 2022

12

Publicity & Protocol Committee Member,8th ICIAS 2020, 2021

13

Conference Chair, 17th IEEE Student Conference on Research and Development (IEEE SCOReD), 2019

14

Session Chair, 17th IEEE Student Conference on Research and Development (IEEE SCOReD), 2019

15

Conference Chair, IEEE ROMA 2018, 2018

16

Technical Chair, ICIAS 2018, 2018

17

Publication Chair, ICIAS 2018, 2018