CONTACTS / ENQUIRIES• Champion and 2nd place National ROBOCON Competition 2013 • Best Engineering Award National ROBOCON Competition 2013 • Juara Kemuncak Nasional : My INOVASI2012

POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK I 1

2 I POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK

Main Campus (Skudai):

1. Dean Faculty of Electrical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor

Attention: Postgraduate Academic Manager (Attn : Dr. Muhammad Nadzir Bin Marsono) Tel: 07-5535904 Fax: 07-5536208 Email: [email protected] Website: portal.fke.utm.my/postgraduate

2. Dean School of Graduate Studies (SPS) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor

Attention: Academic Manager Taught Course Programs Tel: 07-5530072/5530471 Fax: 07-5569511 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sps.utm.my

CONTACTS / ENQUIRIES


Welcome to the graduate Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) and welcome to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (or better known as UTM). Recently, UTM has been conferred as the fifth university in the nation to be granted with a Research University status (RU). Being an RU, UTM has a bigger role in shaping the research and development of the nation. Among others, UTM has to excel in its intake with quality graduate students, increase its publication in high impact journals, as well as increasing its citation index. These requirements directly influenced the direction of FKE. As a consequence, research students in FKE have wide opportunities to perform and contribute in maintaining

the UTM status as a Research University. In this regards, several incentives have been allocated for those who have contributed.

In the meanwhile, we always endeavor to maintain our taught course programs at highest possible level. To ensure this, we recently conducted a workshop with industries and companies in order to get their feedback with respect to our postgraduate taught course programs. By implementing these comments into our programs, we hope all FKE’s graduate students will become very competitive in the job markets once they have graduated. Needless to say, this is also one of the key performance indicators for a research university.

Finally, I would like to once again welcome you to FKE and at the same time congratulate you for being accepted to further pursue your studies with us. I do hope that you will enjoy your stay with us while studying in FKE and UTM and may your stay be a memorable and cherishable one. To our international students – “Selamat Datang”.

Prof. Dr. Johari Halim Shah Bin OsmanDean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN


CONTENTS

1. Preface 2. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 5

3. School of Graduate Studies 7

4. Faculty of Electrical Engineering 9 5. Postgraduate Studies 21 - Degrees - Doctorate & Masters Degrees by Research - Master by Taught Course Programs - List of Programs Offered by Faculty

6. Curricula, Taught Course Programs 29 - M Eng (Electrical – Computer and Microelectronic System) - M Eng (Electrical – Electronics & Telecommunications) - M Eng (Electrical – Mechatronics & Automatic Control) - M Eng (Electrical – Power)

7. Brief Synopsis, M Eng Coursework Programs 39 8. Projects/ Research Topics of Interest 65 9. FKE Graduate Faculty 71

10. The Faculty Administrators 95

11. The Faculty Standing Committees 99

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2. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) strives for academic excellence through creative learning and state of the art technology. UTM has two campuses, the 1,222 – hectare main campus in Skudai, Johor which is about 18 kilom-eters from the city of Johor Bahru at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia and 18 – hectare city campus situ-ated at Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur . UTM is proud to be the center of excellence through dedication to develop science and technology to compete in the global arena. Our dedicated professionals and technical staff provide support to the postgraduate programs and continuing education, as a preparation to meet the challenges of the millennium. Together with extensive international academic collaborations (more than 50 institutions throughout the world), UTM is capable of offering competitive and exciting postgraduate programs.

Currently, the University has a wide range and depth of more than 200 postgraduate programs in Engineering and Technology served by more than 500 committed graduate faculty members with broad international exposure. UTM also has more than 30 years of experience in tertiary level engineering education and has produced more than 85,000 graduates, including 6, 026 postgraduates.

UTM, one of Malaysian’s leading universities for engineering and technology has• A mission to be a world class center of academic and technological excellence through creativity• A reputation for innovative education and leading-edge research, educating the technologist and professional• More than 20,000 students on campus in Johor, more than 4,500 in Kuala Lumpur campus and about 5,000 students on distance learning /part time programs• More than 3,000 postgraduate students in various fields of specialization• More than 20 specialized institutes and research centers, in addition to academic departments to service the technology, education and research needs• More than 100 postgraduates programs offered at Master’s and Doctorate



3. SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES (SPS)

School of Graduate Studies was established in 1985 as the graduate programs expanded rapidly in UTM. The school provides a focus for postgraduate activities across the University. It reflects the central place held by post-graduate education in the University’s mission. Today’s employers are looking for more than just high academic achievers in their new recruits. They are seeking highly adaptable individuals who are equipped both with a deeper understanding of their chosen field and with the knowledge, skills and means to operate at national and interna-tional level. We are committed to the principle of ‘Lifelong Learning’, believing that your education should begin, not end, with graduation. By taking your education that one stage further, you will not acquire new expertise and knowledge which will make you an asset to any employer, but it will also allow you to spend more time broadening your mind and gaining new experiences.

The School of Graduate Studies (SPS) is responsible for ensuring that prospective local and international students have all the information they need to make the right choice and then to facilitate their postgraduate admission to UTM. SPS is responsible to coordinate the academic programs with the faculty and maintain the quality of educa-tion. The School of Graduate Studies also administers the academic records and examination of postgraduate students in UTM with the coordination from all the ten faculties.

The roles of SPS are to:• Support the mission of the university to become a world class center of academic and technological excellence• Formulate policies pertaining to the development of graduates studies• Steer the postgraduate committee and coordinate with academic faculties to develop and enhance the quality of the graduate education• Maintain the integrity in the graduate education practices across all departments and center in UTM• Cooperate with other departments of the University to ensure that facilities are available to meet both the academic and social need of graduates students• Facilities staff and student training sessions on aspects of graduate education• Innovative new initiatives in graduate education to face new challenges



4. FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, was established in late 1974. Since 1st June 1995, the faculty commences operation at the main campus of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Skudai, Johor until today.

The faculty has grown to become the largest center of academician and electrical engineering experts in Malaysia with more than 216 high-caliber staffs whom are involved in teaching and academic research and 97 dedicated non-academic staff. The faculty is lead by the Dean and assisted by two Deputies, five Head of Departments, a Lab. Manager, two Academic Managers, two Academic Coordinators for Postgraduate Programs, nine Program Coordinators, an Information Technology Manager, Deputy Registrar and an Assistant Registrar.

Covering broad spectrum of electrical engineering, currently the faculty consists of four departments focusing on advanced research and instructional courses in specific areas of activities. 1. Department of Electrical Power 2. Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering3. Department of Communication Engineering 4. Department of Control Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering

Besides teaching and learning activities, the faculty is also active in research and development as well as providing consultancy services in the electrical engineering expertise area to organization and both government and non-government agencies.


The faculty has strengths in established area of instrumentation and control engineering, electrical power engi-neering and energy conversion, telecommunication engineering, electronic engineering and computer engineering. These research and development activities have contributed specifically to UTM and indirectly, have helped in improving Malaysia’s position as an industrial country. THE FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AND AWARDS

Academic Staff (This is not an extensive list)• Gold and Bronze Medal Malaysia Technology Expo 2013• 2 x First Prize 3rd Innovate Malaysia Design 2013• 1 x Crest Research Assistant Award 2013• 6 x Consolation Prize 2013• 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize - Innovate Malaysia Competition 2012 • Gold Medal, Silver Medal & Bronze Medal : International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2009 & 2011 • Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal : Malaysian Technology Exposition (MTE) 2007 & 2010 • Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal : International Exhibition of Invention, New Techniques and Products, Geneva 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009• Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal : INATEX 2004, 2005 & 2009• Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal : Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF )2004 & 2009 • Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal : PECIPTA 2009• Best Teaching Award : Citra Karisma 2008



Students

• Champion and 2nd place National ROBOCON Competition 2013• Best Engineering Award National ROBOCON Competition 2013• Juara Kemuncak Nasional : My INOVASI2012 • Best Design Award in Asia-Pasific Robocon 2012 Hong Kong• Champion ROBOCON 2012 Peringkat Kebangsaan• 1st Prize in International Robot PRIDE Competition 2012• 1st & 2nd place : National Robocon Competition 2011 • 2nd & 3rd place : Innovate Malaysia Design Competition 2011 • 1st Runner-up, Best Technical Report Award & Best Design Award : Freescale Smarter Design Competition 2008

The Faculty

• Quality Academic Award 2012• Webometric Award : Citra Karisma 2011 • Innovation Award – Consolation : Citra Karisma UTM 2008



FACILITIES/RESOURCES Laboratories

The faculty has nineteen laboratories for teaching and learning purposes, another thirty-three laboratories for research and development activities, two technical workshops, and a resource center. The laboratories are equipped with extensive range of state-of-art equipment. The research laboratories are as follow. 1. Acoustics2. VeCAD3. Power Electronics (R&D) I4. Advanced Microwave5. FMS6. Industrial Power7. Advanced Machine8. Microelectronics 9. Photonics Research10. Photonics Simulation 11. UTM-MIMOS12. Sensor & Actuator 13. Energy System14. Radar15. Nanoelectronics16. Advanced Microprocessor (AMIR)17. Mobile Robot

The faculty is also equipped with a learning resource center, meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms, lecture theatres, Computing and CAD labs, PCB labs, video conferencing room, prayer room and cafeteria.

18. Digital Signal Processing (DSP)19. Computer Vision, Video, & Image Processing (CvviP)20. Power System Simulation 21. Electrophysiology22. Bio-elektronik23. Power Electronics (R & D) II 24. Photonics Fabrication25. Photonics Characterization26. Electric Vehicle27. Generation 28. Power System Measurement and Monitoring29. Energy Management 30. Illumination31. High Voltage Calibration 32. Computational Nanoelectronic33. Micronano Mechatronics



Computing Facilities

Besides the main University Computing Center, the faculty also provides excellent computing facilities for students. There are two general-purpose computer laboratories suitable for conducting computer-related and programming courses. In terms of computing research facilities, the faculty provides access to industry-strength tools for design, simulation, and verification of electrical and electronic systems such as Synopsys, Matlab, Labview, and Microwave Office. Some of these facilities (hardware and software) were donated by our industry partners such as MIMOS, Intel, and Altera. FKE also provides faculty-wide wireless connection to staff and students to provide 24-7 access to UTM’s academic computing facility. The faculty also provides faculty-based emails to students, plagiarism detection software, and access to thousands of renowned journals from top publishers and from various institutes.

DEPARTMENTS IN FKE

Department of Electrical Power (POWER)

Department of Electrical Power (POWER) consists of more than 50 academic staff specialising in the fields of power system, energy, power electronics and high voltage. The objective of the department is to be the centre of excellence in conveying academic activities, research activities, consultancy, training and education in the field of power engineering. The strength of the department is having most of the academic staff with Ph.D. qualifications and active in research and consultancy activities. This enables the department to run Bachelor Degree of Electrical Engineering (SKEE) and Master in Electrical Power Engineering (MEP) and allocates staff as supervisors for postgraduate programs (MEE and Ph.D.) offered by FKE.



Under four FKE research entities, namely Institute of High Voltage and High Current (IVAT, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory), Centre of Energy System (CEES), Power Engineering Research Group (PERG) and Power Electronics and Drives Research Group (PEDG), academic staff of POWER department are actively involved in research activities leading to producing research papers for leading journals and conferences at both national and international level. Through research and consultancy work, the staff managed to secure significant amount of money through grants and consultation fees.

POWER department has wide range of research interests such as the following themes: • Power System Analysis and Optimization• Power System Protection• Renewable Energy and Co-generation Systems• Energy Efficiency and Conservation• Restructured Electricity Market• Electric and Hybrid Vehicle System • HVDC and FACTS Devices• Multilevel Inverters• Photovoltaic Power Converters for residential buildings• Direct torque control for induction motor • Improvement of rotor winding in induction generator

• Application of fuel cell system• Standardization for domestic electrical appliances• Electric vehicle battery charger • High frequency link inverters• Active power filtering• Automatic monitoring and earthing system• Ozone generation and water distillation• Lightning surge effect on power system• Insulation coordination• High Voltage tester for lightning surge arrester in telecommunication system



Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (ECE)

The department is a result of the combination of Electronics Engineering and Microelectronics & Computer Engineering departments, which were merged in November 2012 as part of the restructuring of Faculty of Electrical Engineering. There are more than 50 academic staff in the department. Members of the department are involved in teaching and research activities within the nanotechnology, microelectronics, industrial electronics, medical electronics, digital signal processing, digital system design and computer network areas. The department oversees the undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical – Electronics) program as well as the postgraduate Master of Engineering in Computer and Microelectronics System (MEH) program.

Besides teaching, members of ECE Department are also involved in research and consultancy activities in areas as follow: • Carbon nanotubes; graphene semiconductor• Biomedical instrumentation• ECG, EEG and EMG signal processing• Rehabilitation engineering • Industrial electronics• Video and image compression• Audio, speech, image signal processing; real-time DSP

The department has close relationship with many multinational electronic companies, such as Intel, Altera, National Instruments and Motorola. These companies visit UTM campus on regular basis for recruitment exercises, and usually are invited to deliver technical talks to FKE students.

• Embedded system design; FPGA prototype development• Multimedia network technology; Network-on-Chip• Modeling and detection of faults for IC testing• Microprocessor and microcontroller system design



Department of Communication Engineering

The Department of Communication Engineering has been recently established in November 2012. The new department is the merger of Telematic and Optical Department with Radio Communication Engineering department in which both were established in 1998. This merging allowed both departments to yield qualified and experiences staffs in vast areas of Communication Engineering. All staffs are committed to provide their expertise in teachings, research activities and consultation work.

Currently, the department has 50 staffs comprising of 4 professors, 8 associate professors, 20 senior lecturers, 6 lecturers and 12 tutors. In order to provide the best academic services, the department has 8 laboratories which are equipped with sophisticated and modern facilities. Therefore, it is conducive yet challenging for training prospective students especially at postgraduate levels. The department support undergraduate and postgraduate programs through by course or research mode.

Amongst the research opportunities for postgraduate studies include:- • Application Development• Antenna Engineering• Compression Technique• Devices such as HTS/LTCC/Micro Machine• Digital Communication• EMC/EMI• Encryption• Free Space Optic• IP Based Networking• MEMs based Photonic Devices• Microwave, Radio Frequency (RF) , Millimeter Wave and Terahertz

• Engineering• Miniaturisation and Harmonic Suppression Techniques• Mobility and Resource Management• Network Integration• Network Performance and Teletraffic• Noise Elimination Technique• Optical Network• Photonics Switching and System Design• Sonar and Acoustic Engineering• Source Coding• Wireless Power Transmission and Energy Harvesting



The department receives substantial research grants from the Malaysian government, telecommunication industry and telecommunication system provider. Due to the excellent reputation in teaching and research, the department has successfully gained international recognition through the MoU in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in the field of microwave electronic and radar. On top of that, the department has also forged a good relationship with other academic institutions and industries.



Department of Control and Mechatronics Engineering

The Department of Control and Mechatronics Engineering (CMED) is one of the largest in this region dedicated to the study of control, instrumentation, mechatronics and robotics engineering. The department, which currently consists of 44 academic staff members, provides teaching, research activities and engineering expertise in the related areas. There are 10 laboratories equipped with modern and sophisticated facilities dedicated for teaching and research activities. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a degree in Mechatronics Engineering and provides subjects for Electrical and Electronic Engineering students specializing in Control and Instrumentation. For postgraduate studies, the department offers Masters by course in Control and Mechatronics Engineering and various attractive and promising research areas for research students leading to Masters and PhD degrees. Currently, there are more than 100 research students actively conducting research within the department.

The department’s research activities encompass several broad areas, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the control and mechatronics field. These include: • Smart sensors and actuators• Process tomography• Intelligent machines • Advanced and intelligent control algorithms • Process control and its advancements The department also has close collaboration with various universities such as Okayama University of Japan, Imperial College of United Kingdom and others. Besides teaching and research activities, our academic staffs also involve in consultancy activities for the local industries. Undergraduate students are also actively involved in several other activities such as Robocon (Robot competition) and innovation-related competitions. The university has represented Malaysia in several International Robocon competitions. Students within the department have also visited universities overseas through UTM’s Global Outreach Program and student exchange programs.

• Real-time control system• Robot design and intelligent robot controllers• Modeling and control of mechatronic systems• Industrial automations• Nanotechnology-based mechatronics and robotics.





5. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

DEGREES

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering offers postgraduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Engineering (M.Eng) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Electrical Engineering. The Master programs are conducted in either one of three modes of study – research, taught course or coursework & dissertation. The degrees offered are listed below.

Ph.D (Electrical Engineer PEE by Research M Eng (Electrical) MEE by Research M Eng (Electrical – Computer & Microelectronic System) MEH by Taught Course M Eng (Electrical – Electronics & Telecommunications) MEL by Taught Course M Eng (Electrical – Mechatronics & Automatic Control) MEM by Taught Course M Eng (Electrical – Power) MEP by Taught Course

PROGRAM CODE TYPE OF STUDY



1 PEE Skudai Full-time, Part-time PEEA3AJA Kuala Lumpur Full-time, Part-time PEEA3AKA 2 MEE Skudai Full-time, Part-time MEEA3AJA Kuala Lumpur Full-time, Part-time MEEA3AKA 3 MEH Skudai Full Time MEHB1AJA Penang Part- time MEHB1BPA 4 MEL Skudai Full-time MELB1AJA Kuala Lumpur Part-time MELB1BKA Penang Part-time MELB1BPA 5 MEM Skudai Full-time MEMB1AJA Kuala Lumpur Part-time MEMB1BKA 6 MEP Skudai Full-time MEPB1AJA Skudai Part-time MEMB1BJA Kuala Lumpur Part-time MEPB1BKA Penang Part-time MEPB1BPA

BIL PROGRAM CAMPUS/ CENTER REGISTER TYPE PROGRAM CODE

MODE OF STUDY

The faculty offers full-time and part-time programs at the University’s main campus in Skudai and international campus in Kuala Lumpur, as well as our off-campus centers in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MASTERS BY RESEARCH

Degrees granted: PhD (Electrical Engineering); M.Eng (Electrical)

The doctorate program is by research only. The period of study for the PhD degree is at least three years (six semesters) beyond the baccalaureate degree. However, the normal period of full-time study requires duration of 3 years. The minimum period of candidature is two years. Students can register for a full-time study or part-time. The minimum period of candidature for the completion of the program leading to a Masters degree is one year. Students can register for a full-time study or part-time. A full-time study in this Masters program normally requires duration of 2 years.

An academic staff (or panel) from graduate faculty will supervise the graduate student. Co-supervisors may come from the industry. The progress of a candidate is assessed through research progress reports submitted at the end of each semester. The degree is awarded based on a comprehensive examination (viva voce) of the thesis submitted by the candidate on completion of study. Prospective graduate students should prepare themselves adequately, both in the fundamental subject matter necessary for advanced work and other branches of learning, so they may conduct quality research and successfully complete their programs.

These research-based programs are available in the following fields of study/research as listed below

1. Electrical Power Engineering Power Systems Planning & Analysis, Power System Protection, Power Quality, Deregulation Electricity Market, High Voltage Engineering, HV Insulation & Electrical Discharges, Lightning Protection & Grounding, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic Technology, Energy Conversion Engineering, Power Electronics & Electrical Drives.



2. Control and Mechatronics Engineering Robotics, Mechatronics, Advanced Control System Design, Automatic Control & Industrial Automation, Tomography & Instrumentation, Advanced Process Control, Intelligent Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence.

3. Electronics & Computer Engineering Biomedical Electronics & Instrumentation, Analog Electronics Design, Microelectronics, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Speech & Audio Signal Processing, Microprocessors & Digital Systems, System Level Design & VLSI, System-on-Chip and Network-on-Chip, Computer Systems Engineering, Network Systems & Security, Network Processing

4. Communications Engineering Communication Networks, Telematics, Computer Networking, Photonics, Optical Communications, Radio Communications, Mobile & Wireless Communications, Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS), Acoustics Engineering, RF and Microwave Engineering Design, Active and Passive Antenna Design

Thesis Submission And Examination

In the 2nd semester of the Masters’ program and in the 3rd semester of the PhD program, respective research students will undergo a first stage evaluation process. The objective of this evaluation process is to assist and ensure students so that the research they are carrying out are following in the right direction and eventually meet the expectation of the research. Students will receive a copy of the panel report containing suggestion and recommendation that will guide and improve the undertaken work.

Prior to submission of the thesis for the oral examination (viva), students must submit a Thesis Submission form at least 3 months before. This is to ensure that approved internal and external examiners have been appointed by the university before the oral examination can take place. Failure to do so may delay the viva process.



MASTER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BY TAUGHT COURSE

Degrees granted : M.Eng (Electrical – Mechatronics & Automatic Control); M.Eng (Electrical – Electronics & Telecommunications); M.Eng (Electrical – Power); M.Eng (Computer & Microelectronics System).

Program Structure : Graduate students can pursue a full-time or part-time taught course program. The full-time study requires a minimum duration of three semesters, while the part-time program takes, at least, four normal semesters and one 8-week short semester (about two years). The University’s Main Campus in Skudai offers only full-time coursework programs (Perdana Programs), while the part-time coursework programs (Off-campus Programs) are only available at the University’s City Campus in Kuala Lumpur or other centers.

Teaching Methods : A taught module takes the following forms: formal lectures, tutorials and assignment and/or laboratory work. Each 3-credit module is delivered in 38 to 42 hours of lectures. Teaching/learning is student-centered; hence it must be complemented with adequate self-study and self-learning by the candidate. Part-time taught course programs involve modular teaching and distance learning, with lectures being delivered on weekends.

Assessment and Grading : Students’ progress is assessed (continuously) throughout the semester by a coursework assessment component and a final examination for each module. The coursework component may consist of set written assignments, practical work/lab assignments, and short tests. Total mark for each taught module will be 100%. The following table shows the mapping between score, grade, and grade point received.



90 - 100 A+ 4.00 80 - 89 A 4.00 75 - 79 A- 3.67 70 - 74 B+ 3.33 65 - 69 B 3.00 60 - 64 B- 2.67 55 - 59 C+ 2.33 50 - 54 C 2.00 45 - 49 C- 1.67 40 - 44 D+ 1.33 35 - 39 D 1.00 30 – 34 D- 0.67 0 – 29 E 0

SCORE GRADE GRADE POINT

Passing mark for each taught module is 60% or equivalently B-. Students that fail a core subject must repeat the same subject while students fail an elective subject may replace it with other elective on approval from the Postgraduate department.

In order to continue to the subsequent semester, students must obtain at least 2.67 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or equivalently a B- average for each semester. This is considered as Conditional Pass. For a Masters degree to be awarded, candidates must complete a minimum of 41 credits and achieve a final academic grade point of at least 3.0 CGPA. The following table shows the academic standing and students’ status.



KB – Good Pass ≥ 3.00 proceed to next semester and eligible to graduate upon completing 41 credits KS – Conditional Pass 2.67 ≤ CGPA < 3.00 Proceed to next semester but not entitle to degree conferment upon completing 41 credits KG - Fail < 2.67 Dismissal of student status

ACADEMIC STANDING CGPA STUDENTS’ STATUS

Students may also register a module under HS (attendance only). In order for this module to appear in the transcript, students’ attendance must be at least 80%.

Master Project : Another requirement towards the conferment of the Masters degree is that each student must undertake the master project. This 1 year project will be supervised by a Graduate faculty lecturer of the University. Towards the end of the 1st semester, students will present a short presentation regarding the project. At the end of the work, a comprehensive project report/thesis must be submitted. This project may take one of two forms. Industry project. Such a project will require the agreement of the industry sponsor who will define the industrial requirements of the project. The project must still meet academic requirements, defined by the academic supervisor. An industry co-supervisor may be appointed from persons with appropriate academic standing or experience, acceptable to the Graduates Committee. Academic project. Such project will be under taken in the Faculty’s laboratories. The project may be motivated by an industrial problem, or it may be theoretical, experimental or design-based.




6. CURRICULA : TAUGHT COURSE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL – COMPUTER & MICROELECTRONICS SYSTEM)

Program Objectives

The program is an advanced degree program that exposes and updates student to cutting-edge technologies and techniques in computer engineering, IC microchip design, microelectronics system and advanced electron-ics in new generation technologies. This program covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer engineering and microelectronics system. It is designed especially for engineers to complement their industrial expertise and enhance their knowledge skills.

Program Educational Objectives (PeO)1. To produce postgraduates with multidisciplinary knowledge needed for designing, integrating and optimizing solutions, central to modern computer and microelectronics systems. 2. To produce postgraduates who are able to generate new knowledge, idea and technique in computer and microelectronics systems. 3. To produce postgraduates who are able to function in R&D research team and innovative industrial ventures. 4. To produce postgraduates who are able to consistently perform their responsibilities ethically and professionally.

Program Outcomes (PO)Graduates from this program shall1. Attain specialized knowledge on theories, methods and applications related to computer and microelectronics systems. 2. Able to demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and solving problems through relevant analytical methods, simulations, experiments and independent research. 3. Able to synthesize engineering knowledge through design and development. 4. Able to evaluate, communicate, and express knowledge and ideas effectively, professionally and ethically. 5. Able to continue life-long learning and apply technology for the betterment of humanity.6. Able to explain managerial concepts and identify business opportunities and initiate action to achieve it.



Program Structure

Degree: M Eng. (Computer & Microelectronics System)

Program: MEH

Total Credit: 41 creditsSpecialization: Computer Engineering, Microelectronics & IC Design

University Elective (3 credits): creditUHx xxxx Non-technical subject 3 Faculty Compulsory Modules (12 credits): MEL 1113 Nanoelectronic Devices 3MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor Systems 3MEL 1173 Advanced Digital System Design 3MEL 1193 Analog CMOS Design 3

Faculty Electives – Choose 4 modules (12 credits): MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing 3MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 3MEL 1163 VLSI Circuits & Design 3MEL 1183 Advanced Computer Architecture 3MEL 1223 Random Process 3MEL 1233 Image Processing 3MEL 1243 Software Engineering 3MEL 1253 Speech Processing 3MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic Engineering 3

Masters Research Project (8 credits) MEH 1813 Research Project Proposal 3MEH 1825 Research Project Thesis 5

Free Electives – Choose any 2 subjects (6 credits)(From MEH/MEP/MEM/MEL) 6


MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL – ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION)

Program Objectives

This is an advanced degree program that exposes and updates students to the cutting-edge technology and tech-niques in electronics and telecommunication engineering, advanced electronics in IC/ microchip design, and com-munication and computer networks. This course covers all the major aspects of electronics and telecommunica-tions and their applications to the design of electronics or telecommunication systems. Students will also acquire expertise in the use of computer packages available in these areas. Furthermore, opportunities exist for outstand-ing students on this program to continue with research leading to a PhD degree.

Program Educational Objectives (PeO)

1. To produce postgraduates with multidisciplinary knowledge needed for designing, integrating and optimizing solutions, central to modern Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering systems. 2. To produce postgraduates who are able to generate new knowledge, idea and technique in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. 3. To produce postgraduates who are able to function in R&D research team and innovative industrial ventures. 4. To produce postgraduates who are able to consistently perform their responsibilities ethically and professionally.

Program Outcomes (PO)

Graduates from this program shall1. Attain specialized knowledge on theories, methods and applications related to Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering field. 2. Able to demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and solving problems through relevant analytical methods, simulations, experiments and independent research. 3. Able to synthesize engineering knowledge through design and development. 4. Able to evaluate, communicate, and express knowledge and ideas effectively, professionally and ethically. 5. Able to continue life-long learning and apply technology for the betterment of humanity.6. Able to explain managerial concepts and identify business opportunities and initiate action to achieve it.



Program Structure

Degree: MEng (Electrical–Electronics & Telecommunications)

Program: MEL

Total Credit: 41 creditsSpecialization: Electronics, Communications & Computer Engr.

University Compulsory Elective (3 credits): creditUHx xxxx Non-technical Subject 3 Faculty Compulsory Modules (12 credits): MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor Systems 3MET 1313 Communications & Computer Networks 3MET 1413 Advanced Digital Communication 3MEL 1153 CAD for Electronic Design 3

Faculty Electives – Choose 4 modules (12 credits): MEL 1113 Nanoelectronic Devices 3MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing 3MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 3MEL 1223 Random Process 3MEL 1233 Image Processing 3MEL 1243 Software Engineering 3MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia Networks 3MET 1333 Optical Communications 3MET 1383 Satellite Communication 3MET 1393 Network Modeling & Performance 3MET 1423 Wireless Communication Systems 3MET 1433 RF/Microwave & Antenna Design 3MET 1463 Advanced Communication Electronics 3MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic Engineering 3MET 1453 Special Topic in Telecommunication Eng. 3

Masters Research Project (8 credits) MEL 1813 Research Project Proposal 3MEL 1825 Research Project Thesis 5

Free Electives – Choose any 2 subjects (6 credits)(From MEL/MEP/MEM/MEH) 6



MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL – MECHATRONICS & AUTOMATIC CONTROL)

Program Objectives

The program is an advanced degree program to cater for graduates and professionals who are seeking and updat-ing greater knowledge of current technology and techniques in electrical power, energy conversion, and high volt-age engineering. It is designed to develop competent electrical power system professionals and the potentials of tomorrow’s leaders in the power industry. It emphasises on academic excellence and the needs of power engineer-ing environment. Outstanding students can have the opportunities to further their studies leading to a PhD degree.


1. To produce postgraduates with multidisciplinary knowledge needed for designing, integrating and optimizing solutions, central to modern control and mechatronic engineering systems. 2. To produce postgraduates who are able to generate new knowledge, idea and technique in control and mechatronic engineering. 3. To produce postgraduates who are able to function in R&D research team and innovative industrial ventures. 4. To produce postgraduates who are able to consistently perform their responsibilities ethically and professionally.


Graduates from this program shall1. Attain specialized knowledge on theories, methods and applications related to the control and mechatronic engineering field. 2. Able to demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and solving problems through relevant analytical methods, simulations, experiments and independent research. 3. Able to synthesize engineering knowledge through design and development. 4. Able to evaluate, communicate, and express knowledge and ideas effectively, professionally and ethically. 5. Able to continue life-long learning and apply technology for the betterment of humanity.6. Able to explain managerial concepts and identify business opportunities and initiate action to achieve it.



Program Structure

Degree: M Eng(Electrical–Mechatronics & Automatic Control)

Program: MEM

Total Credit: 41 creditsSpecialization: Control Engineering, Mechatronics & Robotics

University Compulsory Elective (3 credits): creditUHx xxxx Non-technical subject 3 Faculty Compulsory Modules (12 credits): MEM 1753 Advanced Instrumentation & Measurement 3 MEM 1833 Linear System Theory 3MEM 1853 Discrete-Time Systems & Computer Control 3MEM 1863 Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechatronic Systems 3 Faculty Electives – Choose 4 modules (12 credits): MEM 1713 Artificial Intelligence 3MEM 1723 Advanced Process Control 3MEM 1733 Adaptive & Self-Tuning Control 3MEM 1743 Modeling & Simulation of Dynamical Systems 3MEM 1763 System Identification & Estimation 3MEM 1773 Multivariable and Optimal Control System 3MEM 1783 Nonlinear and Robust Control Systems 3 MEM 1823 Advanced Robotics 3MEM 1843 Advanced Digital Control 3MEM 1873 Real-Time Control System Design 3MEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics 3MEM 1893 Special Topic on Control 3

Masters Research Project (8 credits) MEM 1813 Research Project Proposal 3MEM 1825 Research Project Thesis 5

Free Electives – Choose any 2 subjects (6 credits)(From MEM/MEL/MEP/MEH) 6



MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL – POWER)

Program Objectives

The program is an advanced degree program to cater for graduates and professionals who are seeking and updat-ing greater knowledge of current technology and techniques in electrical power, energy conversion, and high volt-age engineering. It is designed to develop competent electrical power system professionals and the potentials of tomorrow’s leaders in the power industry. It emphasises on academic excellence and the needs of power engineer-ing environment. Outstanding students can have the opportunities to further their studies leading to a PhD degree.


1. To produce postgraduates with multidisciplinary knowledge needed for designing, integrating and optimizing solutions, central to modern to modern power engineering systems. 2. To produce postgraduates who are able to generate new knowledge, idea and technique in to power engineering. 3. To produce postgraduates who are able to function in R&D research team and innovative industrial ventures. 4. To produce postgraduates who are able to consistently perform their responsibilities ethically and professionally.


Graduates from this program shall1. Attain specialized knowledge on theories, methods and applications related to Electrical power field. 2. Able to demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and solving problems through relevant analytical methods, simulations, experiments and independent research. 3. Able to synthesize engineering knowledge through design and development. 4. Able to evaluate, communicate, and express knowledge and ideas effectively, professionally and ethically. 5. Able to continue life-long learning and apply technology for the betterment of humanity.6. Able to explain managerial concepts and identify business opportunities and initiate action to achieve it.



Degree: MEng (Electrical - Power)

Program: MEP

Total Credit: 41 creditsSpecialization: Electrical Power Engineering

University Compulsory Elective (3 credits): creditUHx xxxx Non-technical Subject 3 Faculty Compulsory Modules (12 credits): MEP 1533 Power Electronics System 3MEP 1553 High Voltage Insulation & Coordination 3MEP 1603 Power System Analysis & Computational Method 3MEP 1633 Power System Devices & Apparatus 3

Faculty Electives – Choose 4 modules (12 credits): MEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion 3MEP 1523 Electrical Drives 3MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage Technology 3MEP 1563 Power Quality 3MEP 1613 Power System Control 3MEP 1623 Power Transmission & Security 3MEP 1643 Lightning Protection & Grounding System 3MEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning in Energy Sector 3MEP 1663 Special Topic in Power Engineering 3MEP 1673 Power System Protection 3MEP 1683 Alternative Energy Technology System 3

Masters Research Project (8 credits) MEP 1813 Research Project Proposal 3MEP 1825 Research Project Thesis 5

Free Electives – Choose any 2 subjects (6 credits)(From MEP/MEL/MEM/MEH) 6

Program Structure





COURSE SYNOPSES

MEL 1113 Nanoelectronic DevicesSemiconductors form the basis of most modern electronics systems. This course is designed to provide a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation, and limitations of semiconductor devices. In order to gain this understanding, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the physics of the semiconductor material. The goal is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics, and semiconductor device physics. All of these components are vital to the understanding of both the operation of present day devices and any future development in the field. This course is a continuation to Microelectronics at undergraduate level and introduces advance device concepts.

MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor SystemThis course is about microprocessors in embedded systems. Embedded systems are hidden in everyday electronic devices, such as cell phones, DVD players, automobiles, or even a few toasters. The military uses embedded systems to guide missiles, pilot UAVs and detect enemy targets. Other examples of embedded systems are communications satellites, deep-space probes and many medical instruments. Unlike microprocessors used in general purpose computer systems, embedded microprocessors are usually designed to perform a certain task and the user seldom has to interact with it. This course extends the students knowledge of microprocessors by investigating embedded systems design and state-of-the-art 32-bit embedded processors. The student will be familiarized with problems associated with producing software and software in high-level language and assembly language for embedded systems. The topics covered include high-level and assembly language programming for embedded microprocessors, memory and peripherals for embedded systems, system development, and achieving high-performance in embedded systems.

7. BRIEF SYNOPSIS, M ENG COURSEWORK PROGRAMS


MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit TestingIn this course students will be taught on the importance of testing as one of components in IC manufacturing industry. It begins with the introduction of economic costs to carry out test procedures. To test faults it is required to understand and appreciate their types and how they are modeled. This covers for combinational, sequential and memory circuits. IDDQ test method is also presented as an alternative and complement test method. Discussion will include its advantage, disadvantage and challenge to practically implement and design a current sensor. Advanced topics which include DFT and BIST are included to create awareness of its importance in today’s IC design and test activities. Standard method of test pattern generation and test compaction using LFSR would be the main part in this topic. This is supported by other architectures such as CA and its variations.

MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal ProcessingThis course introduces students to advanced concepts in digital signal processing. In the beginning, basic concepts in signal processing will be reviewed that covers continuous and discrete-time signals and systems with the relevant transformations and operations. Random signal principles are presented with, definition of stationarity and ergodicity, correlation and covariance functions and their estimates. The power spectrum of signals is defined together with the relationship with to the correlation function. Linear systems with random inputs are defined in terms of autocorrelation and cross correlation function and power spectrum. Optimum filtering techniques such as matched filter and wiener filter are presented with examples of applications. Basic constraints in non parametric power spectrum estimation are described with the appropriate solutions. Linear estimation techniques deal with parameter identification and estimation of signals. Linear prediction is used for signal modelling and prediction. The solution is obtained based on the solution to the normal equation and its efficient implementation using the, Levinson-Durbin algorithm. Towards the end of the course, signal analysis and representation techniques for time-varying signals are presented such as the short-time Fourier transform, Gabor transform and wavelet transform.



MEL 1153 CAD for Electronic DesignThis is a course that goes beyond the introductory course on digital basic principles and techniques. This course introduces digital circuit modelling with hardware description languages (HDLs), which is the key technique to modern design of integrated circuits (ICs). The technique involves a CAD approach in which a high-level, text-based, abstract description of the circuit is created, then synthesized to a hardware implementation in a selected technology, and finally verified for its functionality and timing. The course is presented in a “ASK” manner such as to attract students to the state-of-the-art technique, to enable the students to simplify the complex task of design, and to apply the knowledge in practice.

MEL 1163 VLSI Circuits & DesignIn this course, students learn about VLSI design, with emphasis on designing circuits to meet certain performance criteria. Important issues when designing a VLSI circuit are discussed.MOS transistors are reviewed, including their characteristics, structure, switch-level behaviour, and current equation. SPICE model of a MOS transistor is also described. The inverter circuit is studied in detail. IC fabrication process is reviewed. Layout, design rules and stick diagram are explained. This course emphasizes circuit design for speed and power performances. Factors that affect speed are explained. Logical effort concept is introduced to explain how to design a fast circuit. Similarly, effect of input signal transitions on power dissipation is explained.

MEL 1173 Advanced Digital DesignComputer-aided design concepts and tools, Hardware Description languages, Combinational logic and State machine design using VHDL. Register Transfer Level (RTL) Modeling and Synthesis, Design case studies, Behavioural synthesis, Technology mapping, FPGA implementations issues.



MEL 1183 Advanced Computer ArchitectureThis course presents the advanced techniques of digital system design. This includes algorithmic synthesis techniques and RTL design optimization techniques of serial, concurrent and pipelining. Microprogramming and the design of microcoded control units are also introduced. The course teaches the RTL methodology to follow a model architecture through the design process, from the instruction set architecture to the processor design level. High performance architectures with cache memory are also studied.

MEL 1193 Analog CMOS DesignIn this course students will be taught on the importance to understand and appreciate the characteristics of MOSFET transistor as a prerequisite of CMOS analog design. It highlights the nonlinearity as an imperfection which will limit the performance of analog circuits. The course will then proceed to analyze CMOS single ended as well as differential amplifiers. The advantages and disadvantages between different architectures will be discussed which designers could choose to fit their design requirements. The trademark of analog design which is the design challenge to fulfill design matrix will be highlighted. Other important sub-modules such as differential amplifier, Op Amps, switch capacitor amplifiers and oscillators will be addressed towards the end of the course.

MEL 1223 Random ProcessesThis course introduces students to introductory level of random variables and random process. In the beginning students will be introduced to the concept of probability and its axioms, Bayes’ theorem, combinations and permutations. Then the concept of random variable which includes probability density and cumulative functions will be given. This topic will be extended to operations on random variable such as expectation and moments. The topic of multiple random variables which consists of joint distribution and joint density along with conditional distribution and density will be discussed next. This topic will also include operations on multiple random variables. Finally, the topic on random process from the perspective of both the temporal and spectral domains will be given. This topic will cover wide sense stationary, ergodicity and independence, correlation functions, power density spectrum and cross-power density spectrum.



MEL 1233 Image ProcessingThis course introduces students to introductory and intermediate levels of image processing techniques. The area of coverage would be the digitization process as a mean to acquire the digital image. Next would be the enhancement and restoration processes which are to improve the quality of the image for next stage processing. Both the spatial domain and frequency domain approaches will be covered. The next stage would be the segmentation process. This is an important step towards advanced level processing. Another important topic that will also be discussed is the morphological processing. Wavelet transform and multiresolution analysis have been pivotal in many image processing applications and thus introduction to this area will be given. Finally the topic of compression and coding will be covered. MATLAB will be used extensively for better understanding.

MEL 1243 Software EngineeringToday, the computing power is supreme and a lot is expected of software system. Therefore, software engineering is even more important to produce quality product that is on time and within budget. This course is designed to make students understand the various issues that lead to the software crisis and the steps to solve the problems. This course attempts to cover a vast field covering all aspects of software development work from analysis, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, support, cost, management, and risk analysis. However, more focus will be given on software development process, programming, testing and maintenance since these are the fundamental aspect of software engineering. Special emphasis will be given to the process of object oriented design and programming as well as the use of UML in the design activities.

MEL 1283 Speech ProcessingSpeech Signal: Production, Perception and Acoustic – Phonetic characterization Signal Processing and Analysis method for speech processing, Pattern comparison technique, theory and Implementation of Hidden Markov Model. Speech recognition system design. Implementation issues.



MEM 1713 Artificial IntelligenceThis course offers insights to the students into understanding two techniques of artificial intelligence (AI), namely, fuzzy logic and neural networks. Both techniques have been successfully applied by many industries in consumer products and industrial systems. Fuzzy logic offers flexibility in developing rule-based systems using natural language type of rules. Neural networks on the other hand, have strong generalization and discriminant properties and offer a simple way of developing system models and function approximation. They are highly applicable for many pattern recognition applications. This course offers basic understanding of these two AI techniques and their applications in the real world. The course also includes hands-on experiments and programming of fuzzy logic and neural networks concepts.

MEM 1723 Advanced Process ControlThe advanced process control course deals with the implementation of the feedback and feedforward control strategies in single and multiloop systems. The course begin with the modelling of the plant using the mathematical model and an empirical model. The PID controller is used in the feedback control strategy. In enhancing performance of the system, the feedforward, cascade and inferential control are utilized. And the end of the course, the multivariable variable control is introduced to reflect a real process control in the plant.

MEM 1733 Adaptive & Self-Tuning ControlThis course introduces the students to adaptive and self-tuning control. The students will firstly learn the real-time parameter estimation technique, which will provide them with the key concepts required to understand many aspects of adaptive and self-tuning control. The students will then be exposed to the main techniques in Self-Tuning Control (STC), in particular the Pole Assignment and Minimum Variance Control. For the adaptive control, the students will be exploring the Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) design using Gradient Approach/MIT Rule, Lyapunov and Hyperstability methods. Finally, some practical issues on implementation, applications and perspectives of adaptive and self-tuning control will be discussed.



MEM 1743 Modeling & Simulation of Dynamical SystemsThis course focuses on modeling and simulation of dynamic systems. The course covers techniques for modeling of various physical systems such as mechanical, electrical and process control systems. Solution and analysis of control system response based on time and frequency responses will be taught. Numerical solution techniques of differential equations using Euler’s method and Runge-Kutta are introduced. Finally, several aspects for development of simulation models using Matlab are discussed. Several case studies and an actual system will be used to enhance the student understanding.

MEM 1753 Advanced Instrumentation & Measurement This course is an introduction to the advanced instrumentation and measurement The course covers current techniques for sensing technology and interfacing. Also, applications at a higher hierarchical level are included, such as self-testing, auto calibration, data evaluation and identification.. Key components studied in details are a review of powerful measurement techniques and basic principles and typical problems of sensor elements, detailed up-to-date reviews of the features of temperature sensors, displacement sensors flow sensors, level sensors, position sensors, motion sensors, biometrics and special topic in Flow Measurement Techniques use Process Tomography applications. Numerous case studies and problems set for each of the sensor application such as Optical Tomography/Ultrasonic Tomography, Electrical Capacitance Tomography/ dual Modality, Application in Column Scanning Testing



MEM 1763 System Identification & Parameter Estimation This course is an introduction to the system identification and parameter estimation. The course covers an introduction to system identification, acquiring and pre-processing data, nonparametric model estimation methods, parametric model estimation methods, partially known estimation methods, model estimation methods in closed loop systems, recursive model estimation methods, analyzing, validating, and converting models and system identification case study. This requires an in-depth understanding of control system engineering, modern control system and digital control system. The emphasis will be on the theoretical basis as well as practical implementations. Key components studied in details are time response analysis, frequency response analysis, correlation analysis, power spectrum density analysis, model structure, parametric model, parameter estimation method, test signals and model validation methods.

MEM 1773 Multivariable & Optimal Control SystemsThis course introduces students to concepts of multivariable and optimal control systems. Topics covered include: stability, observability and controllability of multivariable systems, multiloop control, dynamic matrix control, constraint control, centralized multivariable control, basic optimization concepts, linear quadratic regulator (LQR) systems, continuous and discrete time optimal control systems and constrained and unconstrained optimal control systems. The assignment for the course will be based on computer-aided (MATLAB®) design problems.

MEM 1783 Nonlinear and Robust & Control SystemsThis course covers the analysis and design of nonlinear control systems using Lyapunov theory. The contents of the course include properties of solutions of nonlinear dynamical systems (with special emphasis on planar systems), Lyapunov stability analysis techniques, effects of perturbations, input-output stability, feedback linearization, controllability, observability, and nonlinear control design tools for stabilization.



MEM 1823 Advanced RoboticsThis is a graduate level course on robotic systems. The course covers various advanced control techniques for controlling robot manipulator systems. This requires an in-depth understanding of stability analysis methods based on Lyapunov stability theory, mathematical modeling of complete robot manipulator dynamic model inclusive of actuators dynamics and various advanced control concepts developed for the control of robot manipulators. The emphasis will be on the theoretical basis as well as efficient implementations and design. Key components studied in details are stability analysis method using Lyapunov second method for nonlinear systems, integrated robot modeling based on state-space method, various advanced controller design for robot manipulator control based on centralized and decentralized approaches.

MEM 1833 Linear System TheoryThis course is an introduction to the linear system theory. It is intended to be a fundamental course in graduate studies in control engineering field. Since it is a vast field, the discussion will be limited to the conventional approaches of state-space equations and the polynomial fraction method of transfer matrices. By adapting this knowledge, students will able to explain the characteristic of linear systems, analyze the stability, controllability and observability of linear systems as well as simple nonlinear systems, construct the optimized realizations, develop the correct partitioned model and design the accurate state feedback controller using pole-placement technique.

MEM 1843 Advanced Digital ControlThis is a master level course on digital control systems. The course covers current techniques for analyzing and designing digital controllers for discrete-time and digital control systems. This requires an in-depth understanding of digital stability analysis methods and currents topics on digital controller design. The emphasis will be on the theoretical basis as well as efficient implementations. Key components studied in details are stability analysis method using classical and modern approaches for digital control systems, discrete-time and digital controller design using classical and state-space approaches, various advanced controller design for discrete-time and digital control system such as variable structure approach and adaptive model reference approaches.



MEM 1853 Discrete-time Systems & Computer ControlThis course is an introduction to the discrete-time and digital control systems. The course covers the conversion of analog signals and system into their discrete and digital counterparts. The emphasis will be on the theoretical basis as well as efficient implementations. Key components studied in details are the sampling process and theorem, hold devices, the z-transforms and its applications, modeling of discrete-time systems using classical and modern approaches, time domain performance specifications for discrete-time system, practical realization of discrete-time and digital system transfer function in various form, and effects of quantization errors.

MEM 1863 Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechatronic SystemsThis course covers the applications of microprocessor or microcontroller in mechtronics systems. Details of microcontroller architecture and its internal peripherals are covered. Design of interface to mechtaronics system utilizing the internal peripherals and programming of their operations using C language are emphasized. MEM 1873 Real-Time Control System Design This course covers the hardware and software aspects for real-time implementation of control system. Multi-tasking requirements and issues for real-time control are addressed. Case studies of different design and implementation techniques will be used to enchanced students understanding of the course.

MEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile RoboticsThis course gives the students an in-depth treatment of main aspects of autonomous mobile robotics namely mechanism & locomotion, intelligence in mobile robotics and sensor fusion for autonomous decision making capability. The course delivery is not limited to lectures, tutorials only but as well personal reading, research based assignments on frontier knowledge materials and actual Doctoral experimental research carried out in UTM’s mobile robotics laboratory. This course blends knowledge derived in-house with actual physical world autonomous mobile robotics, hence providing the unique experimental learning geared towards carrying out research.



MEP 1513 Electronic Power ConversionThis course basically relates to static power converters applications. It begins with the introduction of basic control concepts in the context of power electronic systems. Key definitions and concepts from feedback system theory are revisited for discussion related to regulation problem and feedback requirement of power converters. Models for control design are briefly introduced at the end of this topic. The next topic covered by the course is UPS system, which include UPS classification, applications, converter topologies and control methods. Active power filtering is also highlighted in this course. Some background on harmonics sources and effects are discussed followed by the mitigation methods. Active power filter classifications, concepts and control methods are covered quite extensively in this course. Finally, some industrial and residential applications of power converters are dealt with for a complete picture on static applications of power converters.

MEP 1523 Electrical DrivesThe course introduces students to the fundamentals of electrical drives. The basics of electrical drives, such as the fundamental torque equations, main components of electrical drives, various T-w characteristics of load and motors as well as multi-quadrant operations of electrical drives are covered in the introduction section of the course. The analysis and controller design of typical power electronic converters used in the electrical drives are studied with the help of MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation package. Specific examples of controller design for DC drives are presented. The scalar control using the constant V/Hz for induction motor drives based on steady-state per-phase equivalent circuit is discussed. These include the slip-compensation, current controlled, open loop and closed loop structures of constant V/Hz scheme. Finally, the dynamic modeling of induction machine is introduced. Using the dynamic model, the high-performance induction motor control schemes such as the field-oriented control and the direct torque control are presented and analyse using MATLAB/SIMULINK.



MEP 1533 Power Electronics SystemThis course provides an understanding of the principles of power electronic conversion systems and the ability to design power converters for certain applications. The topics covered are: 1. Concepts and prospects of power electronic systems: power switches, switching methods, drivers, losses, simulation. 2. AC-to-DC conversion: rectifier with different loads, performance criteria, line distortion, effects of line inductance/overlap. 3. dc to dc conversion: non-isolated topologies-Buck, Boost, Buck-boost, CCM, DCM operation, non-idealities, isolated topologies-Flyback, Full-Bridge, switched-mode power supply, converter control. 4. dc to ac conversion: half bridge, full bridge, three-phase, harmonics and THD, square wave, PWM inverters, switching methods-bipolar, unipolar, harmonics elimination PWM, Space Vector modulation, advance inverter topologies. The focus is the design of power converters for specific applications such as utility, domestic appliance, electric vehicle and industrial applications.

MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage TechnologyThere have been a number of key advances in the area of high voltage technology. This course reviews basic as well as recent reconsideration related to partial discharges and their measurement, overvoltages and insulation coordination on transmission networks, zinc oxide surge arresters, and SF6 insulation systems and their monitoring. The course also reviews various numerical analyses of electrical fields in high voltage equipment, optical measurements and monitoring in high voltage environments, and pulsed power principles and applications.



MEP 1553 High Voltage Insulation & CoordinationThis course provides an understanding of high voltage phenomena, and to present the concepts of high voltage insulation design together with the analytical and numerical tool available to high voltage equipment designers. The course introduces a number of topics related to conduction and breakdown phenomena, insulating materials and high voltage insulation. The first part of the course stresses on the phenomena of conduction and breakdown in gases, liquid and solid insulation materials in order to provide the students with a firm knowledge on high voltage phenomena and insulation technology. The second part of the course covers the introduction to dielectric properties of materials, diagnostic testing of insulation and insulation coordination. The course also describes the design, performance, application and testing of outdoor insulators, which are the most critical components of transmission and distribution systems.

MEP 1563 Power QualityThis course introduces students to power quality aspect of electrical energy system. In the beginning students will be introduced to the overview of power quality phenomena. Then the concept of interruption will be given. Next, voltage sag will discussed in detailed which includes, voltage sag magnitude, duration phase angle jump, stochastic assessment and mitigation of interruption and voltage sag. Next is Harmonic followed by flicker and voltage unbalanced. Finally, the topic on power quality standards will be given.

MEP 1603 Power System Analysis & Computational MethodsThis course introduces students to Advanced Power System Analysis. It reviews basic Power Network Concepts, Power Transmission Lines parameters and equivalent circuit models, Transformer and generator equivalent circuit models. The network is modelled using Bus admittance matrix formulation,. Using the power system network model, Power Flow analysis using Newton-Raphson Methods and The Decoupled Formulation is discussed, Fault Analysis and the application of symmetrical sequence components to unbalanced fault analysis is covered in this course. The course will also introduce basic concept of Stability, small swing angle and transient stability. Analysis of Swing curve and Multi-machine transient stability analysis will be covered in the course. The application of professional software to solve practical power system networks will be part of the course.



MEP 1613 Power System ControlThe main course goal is to provide students with an overview of the engineering matter involved in designing, operating and controlling the power generation and transmission of a large scale, interconnected power system. The objective of the course is to provide knowledge on the importance of the different systems, the functionality they provide, the data used and exchanged as well as development of these systems. At the conclusion of the course students should be able to design and simulate a typical power system and are studied with the help of MATLAB/SIMULINK or Power World simulation packages.

MEP 1623 Power System Transmission and SecurityThis course is divided into 2 parts: The first part introduces students to power systems transmission system while the second part introduces students to power systems security. In the first part, it will cover the power transmission in details ranging from transmission line modelling to transmission line design. Key issues such as transmission losses in determining the economic dispatch of power system will be covered. In the second part, it will cover the issue of power system security in which the concentration will be given involving transmission system security. The concept of contingency analysis, N-1 security will be discussed. Then the issue of congestion management and allocation in deregulated electricity market will be covered in this course.

MEP 1633 Power System Devices & ApparatusThis course introduces students to relevant apparatuses and devices in power system engineering. It will examine some key features and characteristics of the devices and their functions in the operation of power system.



MEP 1643 Lightning Protection and Grounding SystemThis course provides an understanding of lightning phenomena and earth performance under electrical stress due the discharge of lightning current as well as under ac current under normal and short-circuit condition. The related topics: lightning related damages, lightning parameters ,lightning surge propagation in transmission lines, lightning effects on human being and animals, principle of lightning protection based on IEC standard, lightning protection for building structures lightning protection of transmission line and shielding failure, interaction of lightning with low voltage equipment damages and scheme of protection will be presented. This will follow with introduction to earthing systems: resistance value ; measurement of soil resistivity and earth resistance value, step potential, touch potential and transfer potential, soil characteristics under impulsive condition, transmission-line tower earthing installation, computer network earthing, design of AC substation earthing system.

MEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning in Energy SectorThis course is designed to give an overview understanding of energy supply, demand, energy balance and sustainability. It covers the assessment of past, current and future energy systems; and provides the analytical framework and assessment methodologies needed to promote IRP in Malaysian contact.

MEP 1663 Special Topic in Power EngineeringTo be decided by the faculty

MEP 1673 Power System ProtectionIntroduction to Power System Protection; Transducers:Current and Voltage transformers; Overcurrent Protection:IDMT Relay Setting, Rings and Interconnected System, Fault Philoshophy, Critical Path Method, Assessment of Protection System; Fuses, Reclosers and Sectionalisers, Distance Protection:Derivation of mho, off-set mho dan polarized mho characteristics, three stage distance protection, lenticular/quadrilateral characteristics. Differential Protection : Basic, Protection of Transformer, Line, Busbar; Protection of Industrial system, Industrial plant load shedding, Fault Diagnostic.



MEP 1683 Alternative Energy Technology SystemsThis course provides in depth coverage of alternative energy technology (AET) systems that includes microturbines, fuel cells, photovoltaics, wind power etc. Emphasis will be placed on the energy flow, power management hybridization, power conversion and processing, storage, testing and integration. Various storage devices used incorporation with AET systems such as batteries, flywheels, capacitors and their associated power electronic converter topologies are discussed and compared. The course will also cover the design, simulation and the analysis of performance of some applications of AET systems that include applications in distributed generation, grid connected and rural electrification.

MET 1313 Communication & Computer NetworksThis course will enhance the students’ knowledge on communication and computer network. It explains the basic concept of network layers, protocols, interfacing and inter-working between computer networks and network devices in telecommunication systems. The students will be taught with the various possible techniques to understand the modern networks for wired and wireless services.

MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia NetworksDigital Networks: network evolution, network synchronization, Pleisynchronous vs Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, SDH technology, Broadband ISDN/ATM; Broadband access networks: twisted pair, ADSL, XDSL series, Hybrid and Optical fiber; Digital switching: switching control and signaling, multimedia services and categories; Multimedia QoS requirements: delay, jitter, loss, multimedia streaming; Traffic engineering: characterization, source model, arrival, departure and service process, state transition description, loss system, queuing system.



MET 1333 Optical CommunicationsThe aim of this course is to introduce students to the theories, concepts and design of optical communication systems. The contents of this course focus towards the introduction to optical communication system and design of optical communication link. The first part covers optical fibers and passive components. This is then followed by optical sources and optical detectors. The next section covers the design and verification of fiber optic link. The course is concluded with highlight of recent advances in optical communications.

MET 1343 Coding of Multimedia SignalThis course is an introduction to the coding and processing of digital multimedia. The course covers current techniques for processing, storage and delivery of media such as audio, images, and video. This requires an in-depth understanding of digital signal processing for 1D signals, as well as the extensions to 2D and 3D cases. The emphasis will be on the theoretical basis as well as efficient implementations. Key components studied in details are digital filters, transforms, quantizers, bit allocators, entropy coders, motion estimation and compensation algorithms. Current and future audio/image/video compression standards and formats such as MP3, JPEG, JPEG2000, MPEG family, H.263, H.264 are frequently used as illustrations.

MET 1353 Multimedia Communication and System & ServicesThis course introduces the basics of multimedia communication systems and services. Students will be familiarized with the underlying theory, concepts and principles of multimedia communication system and the practicality in the current and future IP based network. The topics include the introduction to the concept of multimedia communication model and elements of multimedia communication systems. An overview of the recent trend in multimedia communication system development will be given. The students will be given a comprehensive understanding on multimedia processing in communication, distributed multimedia systems, multimedia communication standards and multimedia communications across networks. The emphasis will be on multimedia communication on next generation IP based network. Finally the students will be exposed with the various multimedia applications including VOIP, VOD, IPTV etc.



MET 1363 Secured Digital CommunicationsThis course covers the basic principles and techniques used to protect information. The areas covered begins with description of the various communication systems in practice today, security architecture and models, issues related to legislation and ethics, and physical security. Then, the course will cover areas those are applicable to electronic and communication security with description of the various types of cipher systems followed by its use in authentication and finally in applications in telecommunication, network and the internet.

MET 1373 Sonar & Acoustic EngineeringThis course introduces students to the fundamentals and characteristics of sound waves in solid, air and underwater. The students will be introduced to various acoustics concepts and criteria, and to design for a safe and optimum acoustics application in room and outdoor environment. Then the concept of sonar such as radiated power, projector, hydrophone, hydrophone arrays and its characteristics, and beams scattering and reflection. This topic will be extended to detail characteristics and operations of passive and active sonar.

MET 1383 Satellite CommunicationThis course introduces students to introductory and advanced level of satellite communication. In the beginning students will be introduced to the concept of satellite communication systems. Then the orbit mechanic concepts which include look angle and orbit determination. This topic will be extended to the satellite subsystems, link design and propagation effects. The topic of satellite system will include VSATS, satellite broadcasting for TV and radio and Global Position System.

MET 1393 Network Modeling & PerformanceThis course develops the overview of network modelling using simulation and mathematical. Verification and validation are very essential in simulation analysis. This is emphasized and given in detail. Routing and congestion control are the key features in reducing congestion and upgrade performance in networks. Students will be introducing in detail of these algorithms.



MET 1413 Advanced Digital CommunicationsThis course introduces topics in digital communications and provides a wide-range of methodologies used in digital communication systems. These include digital signal transmission and modulation in communication systems

MET 1423 Wireless Communications System This course introduces students to introductory and advanced level of wireless communication. In the beginning students will be introduced to the concept of wireless communication systems. Then the cellular concepts which include frequency reuse and cell splitting. This topic will be extended to the interference issues, system capacity, trunking and grade of service. The topic of mobile propagation will include large scale and small scale mobile propagation follows by different multiple access techniques used in wireless communication systems. Finally different wireless systems and standards will also be covered.

MET 1433 RF/Microwave & Antenna DesignThis course introduces students to concept and advanced level of RF /Microwave passive and antenna design In the beginning students will be introduced to the concept of transmission line and S Parameter in RF/ Microwave Engineering. The concept of smith chart will also be discussed. Then the design of each passive components such as matching network, coupler, divider and resonator will be introduced. The properties of the antenna will be introduced in the next section. The design of dipole, monopole and planar type of antenna will be discussed.

MET 1443 Electromagnetic Compatibility To understand different electromagnetic Interference problems occurring in Intersystem and in inter system and their possible mitigation techniques in Electronic design.



MET 1453 Special Topic in Telecommunication EngineeringTo be decided by the faculty

MET 1463 Advanced Communications ElectronicsThis course introduces students to concept and advanced level of RF communication electronics design In the beginning students will be introduced to the concept of transmitter and receiver in communications system. The design parameter for transmitter and receiver will be discussed. The effect of noise towards the design parameters. Then the design of each component will be introduced such as filters, amplifiers, oscillators and mixers.

MET 1473 Radar & Communication Based SystemThis course introduces students to radar principles and the basic radar communication systems. At the start, students will be introduced to the principles of radar technology and the basic scanning methods. Then radar targets and radar cross section (RCS) are introduced, followed by tracking, tracking errors, and tracking algorithm Next will be the radar transmitters and receivers. Components which are important for a radar system are discussed, which include radar antennas. Propagation of radio waves will be given an overview to emphasis the effects on a radar signal. This topic will be extended to radar clutters and interference. Then, the processing of radar signal signals is treated. Lastly, various radar communication systems will be described.

MET1483 Optical Network and Devices This course is designed to expose the participants to aspects related to optical network. The course will commence with a brief introduction to the basic block of an optical network. It will then be followed by detail discussion on various passive and active optical components required to implement an optical network. Various aspect of multi-channel and long-haul optical network will be covered in the concluding section.





MEL 1113 Nanoelectronic Devices * MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor Systems * MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing * MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal Processing * MEL 1153 CAD for Electronics Design * MEL 1163 VLSI Circuit and Design * MEL 1173 Advanced Digital System Design * MEL 1183 Advanced Computer Architecture * MEL 1193 Analog CMOS Design * MEL 1223 Random Process * MEL 1233 Advanced Image Processing * MEL 1243 Software Engineering * MEL 1253 Speech Processing * MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronics Eng. *

COURSE CODE COURSE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

SUBJECT AND SEMESTER OFFERED FOR FULL TIME/PART TIME PROGRAM

Note: The exact program offering may be changed depending on staff availability and students graduation requirement

ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER ENGINEERING



MECHATRONIC AND CONTROL

MEM 1713 Artificial Intelligence * MEM 1723 Advanced Process Control * MEM 1733 Adaptive & Self Tuning Control * MEM 1743 Modeling & Simulation of Dynamical Systems * MEM 1753 Advanced Instrumentation & Measurement * MEM 1763 System Identification & Estimation * MEM 1773 Multivariable & Optimal Control Systems * MEM 1783 Nonlinear & Robust Control Systems * MEM 1823 Advanced Robotics * MEM 1833 Linear System Theory * MEM 1843 Advanced Digital Control * MEM 1853 Discrete-time Systems & Computer Control * MEM 1863 Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechatronic Systems * MEM 1873 Real-Time Control System Design * MEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics * MEM 1893 Special Topic on Control *




POWER ENGINEERING

MEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion * MEP 1523 Electrical Drives * MEP 1533 Power Electronic System * MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage Technology * MEP 1553 High Voltage Insulation & Coordination * MEP 1563 Power Quality * MEP 1603 Power Sys. Analysis & Computational Methods * MEP 1613 Power System Control * MEP 1623 Power Transmission & Security * MEP 1633 Power System Devices and Apparatus * MEP 1643 Lightning Protection & Grounding System * MEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning in Energy Sector * MEP 1663 Special Topic in Electrical Engineering * MEP 1673 Power System Protection * MEP 1683 Alternative Energy Technology System *




COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

MET 1313 Communications & Computer Network * MET 1323 Broadband and Multimedia Network * MET 1333 Optical Communication * MET 1343 Coding of multimedia signal * MET 1353 Multimedia Comm. Sys and Services * MET 1363 Secured Digital Communications * MET 1373 Sonar and Acoustic Engineering * MET 1383 Satellite Communication * MET 1393 Network Modeling & Performance * MET 1413 Advanced Digital Communication * MET 1423 Wireless Communication systems * MET 1433 RF/Microwave & Antenna Design * MET 1443 Electromagnetic Compatibility * MET 1453 Special Topic in Telecommunication Eng * MET 1463 Advanced Communication Electronics * MET 1473 Radar & Communication Based System * MET 1483 Optical Network and Devices *





Note: This list is not an exhaustive list.

ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER ENGINEERING • Microelectronics devices and technology• Low voltage IC test techniques• Embedded System Design• System-on-Chip (SoC) Technology • ASIC design and System Level Design• CAD techniques and tool development• JAVA technologies • Encryption processors & Cryptosystems• Neural Network applications & Neurohardware • Fuzzy Expert System hardware• Multimedia Networking design & hardware• Network troubleshooting & performance analysis• Internet and Web technology • Smartcard technology

• Micro processing and microcontrollers• Speech Recognition & Synthesis• Multimedia signal encoding & data compression• Analysis & Classification of Heart Sounds• Spread spectrum & military communication • Image analysis & Computer Vision• Real-time Wavelet Analysis• Lasers and optical devices • Speech therapy in rehabilitation of the handicapped • Computer-based training system• Computer-aided Rehabilitation Engineering• Biomedical Imaging • Medical instrumentation & Telemedicine

8. PROJECTS/RESEARCH TOPICS OF INTEREST


CONTROL ENGINEERING • Computer Control Systems• Design of embedded systems• Real-time Software Engineering for Mechatronics systems • Design of robots and robotics work cells• Application of advanced control in robotics• Multi-agent intelligent mobile robots • Internet-based telerobotics• Industrial automation and computer integrated manufacturing• Advanced Control strategies in Industrial Processes

• Identification and Control of Industrial Processes• Intelligent Plant Interface• Advanced Transducer Application• Sensor technology• Process Tomography for flow measurement• Vision Systems• Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms• Intelligent Control Systems• Artificial Intelligence applications• Robust Control and Uncertain System



POWER ENGINEERING • Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) power system.• Corona and electrical discharges. • Performance of power system apparatus under lightning & switching surges.• Effects of transients on telecommunication equipment and other protective devices.• New insulating materials such as polypropylene fiber, composite and gas mixtures.• High voltage testing and Insulation co-ordination and diagnostics.• Fast transient response of zinc oxide surge arresters.• Application of Neural Network & Fuzzy Logic to Power system • Integrated Protection Engineering and Management Using AI • Design and analysis of Demand Side Management• High Performance Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

• Development of Solar / Electric / Hybrid powered Vehicles.• Power conditioner for Fuel cell power system application.• Application of Solar Photovoltaic Systems.• Rapid and Intelligent Battery Chargers for Electric vehicle and rechargeable batteries• DSP and FPGA based Controllers for Power Electronics application• Microcomputer implementation of a controller on a micro-alternator set• Loss minimization in power system• Power system harmonics - measurement, penetration and prediction• Short-term load forecasting• FACTS transmission system



COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING • Design of RF/microwave devices• Digital modulation techniques• IMT2000 applications• Interference problems• Microwave power transmission• Mobile radio propagation• Active printed antenna designs using metals and superconductors• Broadband antenna design• Rain attenuation studies in tropical regions• Antennas & Microware circuits• Terrestrial, mobile and satellite communications• Bluetooth, Broadband Mobile ApplicationSwitching Technology • Network Security & Internet Applications• CDMA multi-user detection

• Network Performance Study• Teletraffic Engineering• Mobility Management in Wireless Network• ATM Network• Integration of Wireless and Fixed LAN• MEMS • Radio Optical Communication• Photonic Switching• Optical Access Network• Optical Devices• Unguided Optical Systems• Acoustics engineering• Acoustic material development• Sound modeling of enclosed room• Active Integrated Antenna Design• Wideband Antenna design





DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Dr. Nasir Shaikh Husin, B. Eng. (Electrical) (Lakehead), M. Sc. (Microelectronics) (Durham), PhD (Electrical Eng.) (UTM) MIEEE.VLSI Design, Digital System Design, Combinatorial Optimization

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Abu Khari b. A’ain, B. Sc. (New Haven), M.E.E. (UTM), Ph. D. (IC Design and Test)(Lancaster), MIEEE.Analog IC Design & Test, Fault modeling, Design for test Prof. Dr. Jasmy b. Yunus, MSc –Electrical Engineering (Digital Communication) University of Kent Canterbury),PhD (Electrical Engineering) University of Kent Canterbury

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Khalil b. Hj. Mohd. Hani, B. Eng. (Communications) (Tasmania), M. Eng. (Computer Architecture) (Florida), Ph. D. (Digital Systems & Computer Eng.)(Washington State), MIEEE.Digital System & Computer Architecture, Embedded Microelectronics Systems with FPGA, VLSI & SoC Technologies; Co-Design of Embedded Systems for Data Encryption, Biometrics, Image Processing, Neural Networks & Evolvable Hardware.

9. FKE GRADUATE FACULTIES


Prof. Dr. Razali b. Ismail, B. Sc. (Electrical & Electronics Eng.) (Nottingham), M. Sc. (Modern Electronics) (Nottingham), Ph. D. (Microelectronics)(Cambridge).Modeling and Simulation of Nanoelectronic Devices

Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Arora, M. S.-Physics (Solid State Electronics) (University of Colorado, USA); M. S.-Operations Research (industrial Engineering) (Western Michigan University, USA); Ph. D.-Physics (Solid State Electronics) (University of Colorado, USA).Nanoelectronics, Quantum Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Quantum and Ballistic Transport, Engineering Management, Operations Research, Outcome-Based Education, Physics of the ULSI and SoC, Micro/Nano-Fabrica-tion, General Engineering, and Integrative Basic sciences for Advancement of Technology.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zuri b. Sha’ameri, B. Sc. (Elect. Eng.)(Missouri), M. Eng., Ph.D. (UTM), MIEEE.Signal Theory, Wireless Data Communications, Signal Analysis and Classification, Information Security

Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Mun’im b. Ahmad Zabidi, B.S.E.E. & B. Sc. (Comp. E.)(Missouri), M. Sc. (Computer Eng.)(Bridgeport).Embedded vision systems, cloud computing & computer architecture

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasir b. Ibrahim, B. Eng. Electrical) (Manchester), M. Sc. (UMIST), Ph. D. (Control)(Sheffield), MEEE.Microprocessors, Satellite data processing, Parallel and distributed real time systems, Embedded Linux, VHDL based system design, Tomography, Language processing.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rubita bt. Sudirman, BSc (Electrical Engineering) (University of Tulsa, USA), MSc (Electrical Engineering) (University of Tulsa, USA), PhD (Electrical Engineering) (UTM) Speech Resognition, Biomedical Signal Analysis, Medical Electronics



Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sulaiman b. Mohd. Nor, B. Eng. (Electronic Eng.)(Sheffield), M. Sc. (Computing System)(Cranfield), Ph. D. (Computer Eng.)(UTM), MIEEE.Computer System, Computer Network & Protocols, Microprocessor & Digital Systems

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Rahman b. Syed Abu Bakar, B. Sc. (Clarkson), M. Sc. (Elec. Eng)(Georgia Tech.), Ph. D. (Digital Image Processing)(Bradford).Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Dynamic Scene Analysis, Medical Imaging, Vision-based Biometrics and Pattern Recognition

SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER

Dr. Azli b. Yahya, BEng(Hons). (Electro-Mechanical, (Glamorgan)), MSc. (Electronic Production (Glamorgan), Ph. D. (Power Electronics)(Loughborough), Power electronics, machine control, microcontroller, electrical discharge machining.

Dr. Eileen Su Lee Ming, B.Eng (Electrical - Mechatronics), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Bioengineering) (Imperial College London)Design of Surgical Simulator, Robotics & Haptics, Stereo Computer Graphics, Motor Learning

Dr. Fauzan Khairi bin Che Harun, B. Eng. (Electrical-Electronics)(UTM), M. Eng. (Biomedical Eng.)(Univ.of Warwick), Ph.D (Advanced Electronic)(Univ.of Warwick)Electronic Nose, Bio-Mimetic, Bio-inspired Instrumentation, Biomedical Instrumentation, Chemical Gas Sensor, MEMS.

Dr. Michael Tan Loong Peng, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecomm.), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), PhD (Electronics) (Cambridge), MIEEE, MIET, Grad. IEM.Device and Circuit Modeling of Carbon and Silicon-based Devices, Computational Nanoelectronics using MATLAB, Graphene-based microelectronics and nanoelectronics



Dr. Mohd Azhar b. Abdul Razak, B. Eng. (Electrical-Electronics)(UTM), M. Eng. (Biomedical Eng.)(Surrey). Ph.D. (Biomedical Eng.)(Surrey).Medical Electronics, Cell analysis

Dr. Muhammad Nadzir b. Marsono, B. Eng. (Computer), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph. D. (Electrical and Computer Engineering)(Univ. of Victoria, Canada).Embedded system-on-chip, specialized computer architectures, VLSI design, network algorithmics, network-on-chip, and network processor architectures.

Dr. Musa b. Mokji, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing

Dr. Nasrul Humaimi b. Mahmood,B.Eng (Electrical & System) (UKM), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), PhD (Electrical Engineering )( University of Warwick, UK)Electronics, Medical Electronics, Image Processing and Rehabilitation Engineering.

Dr. Nihad K. Ali Al-Obaidi, B.Sc (Physics) (Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad), MSc (Pyhsics)( Universiti Sains Malaysia), PhD (Physics) (Universiti Sains Malaysia)Nano-Structured materials for photonic devices

Dr. Norlaili bt. Mat Safri, B. Eng. (Electrical & Computer Eg.)(Kumamoto), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph. D. (System and Computer Eng.)(Kumamoto).Electrophysiological Signal Analysis, Brain-Muscle Communication, Sensory Interaction on EEG-EMG Synchronization

Dr. Ooi Chia Yee, B.Eng. (Electrical-Electronics), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), Ph. D. (Comp. Design & Test)(Nara Inst. of Sc. & Tech.).Synthesis-for-Testability, Design-for-Testability, Test Generation Complexity, High-Level and Gate-Level Test Generation, Logic Design.



Dr. Puspa Inayat bt. Khalid, B.Eng. (Electrical) (Gannon), M. Sc. (Electrical Eng.)(Toledo), PhD (Electrical Engineering)(UTM)Rehabilitation Engineering

Dr. Rabia Bakhteri, B. Eng. (Computer) (UTM), M. Eng. (Electronics & Telecommunication) (UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM), MIEEE.Digital System Design, System-on-Chip Design & Verification, Biometrics, Cryptography

Dr. Suhaila bt. Ishak, B. Eng. (Electrical-Microelectronics)(UTM), M. Sc (E.E. Eng) UPM, PhD(Nottingham)Photonic device fabrication, VLSI, photon imaging, integrated circuit designDr. Suhana bt. Muhammed Sultan, B.Eng. (Electronics)(UNITEN), M. Eng. (Microelectronics) (National University of Singapore), Ph.D. (Microelectonic) (Southampton).Microelectronics, device fabrication, Graphene sensors

Dr. Usman Ullah Sheikh Izzat Ullah Sheikh, B.Eng (Electrical – Mechatronics) (UTM), M.Eng (Electronics -Telecommunication) (UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering-Image Processing & Computer Vision) (UTM), MIEEE, MIET.Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Microprocessors and Embedded Systems

Dr. Yusmeeraz Yusof, B. Sc. (Electronics and Electrical Eng.)(Keio, JPN), M. Sc. (Integrated Design Eng.)(Keio, JPN), Dr. Eng. (Electrical Eng. and Computer Science)(Nagoya, JPN)IC Design, Microelectronics, Biosensor, DNA Chip

Dr. Zaharah bt. Johari, B.Eng.(Electrical-Electronics)(UTM), M.Eng (Electrical Engineering) (UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Microelectronics

Dr. Zaid bin Omar, B. Eng. (Computer)(UTM), M.Sc.(Data Communications) (Univ. Of Sheffield), Ph.D. (Electrical Eng.) (Imperial College London)Image processing, computational vision, agent-based modelling



DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norazan b. Mohd. Kassim, B. Sc. (Elect. & Electronics)(Cardiff), Ph. D. (Silicon Waveguides)(Not-tingham).Electromagnetic Field Theory, Optical Devices: Simulation, Fabrication & Measurement, Optical Communications.

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Abu Bakar b. Mohammad, B. Sc. (Elect. & Amp, Electronic Eng.) (Strathclyde), M. Sc. (Digital System)(Hatfield), Ph. D. (Fibre Optic Video System)(Bradford), AMIEE, MIEM.Photonics Technology (Photonics Switching and WDM Systems), Unguided Optical Fiber Comm. & Radio Over Fiber, MEMS

Prof. Ir. Dr. Abu Sahmah b. Mohd. Supaat, B.E.E., M. Eng. (Electrical), Ph. D. (UTM), MIEEE, MIEM.Optical Switch, Optical Communication

Prof. Dr. Mazlina bt. Esa, B.E.E. (UTM), M. Sc. (Radio Frequency Eng.)(Bradford), Ph.D. (Electronics & Electrical & Eng.)(Birmingham), MIEEE.Antennas, Microwave/RF, Superconducting passive devices, Wireless Networking, Wireless power transmission, Terrahertz/Pentahertz, Engineering education, Broadcasting

Prof. Dr. Mohamad Kamal b. A. Rahim, B. Sc. (Elect. Eng.) (Strathclyde), M. Eng. (Elect. Eng.)(UNSW), Ph. D. (Com-munication) (Birmingham), MIEEE.Active and Passive Antennas, RF /Microwave Design and Wireless technology Active and Passive Antenna, textile and dielectric Antenna, Smart Antenna, RF and Microwave Circuit Design, Metamaterial, Electromagnetic Band Gap, Artificial Magnetic Conductor, High Impedance Surface, Frequency Selective Surfaces



Prof. Dr. Norsheila bt. Fisal, B. Sc. (Elect. Comm.)(Salford), M. Sc. (Telecomm. Tech.), Ph. D. (Data Comm.)(Aston), MIEEETeletraffic engineering: network mngt. & perf. study; Data Comm.: broadband ATM, Wireless ATM; Digital communication system; Internetworking: mobile computing

Prof. Dr. Tharek b. Abdul Rahman, B. Sc. (Strathclyde), M. Sc. (Communication) (UMIST), Ph. D. (Mobile Communication)(Bristol).Wireless Communications, Mobile Radio Propagation, RF Communications. Satellite Communication, Mobile Broadband

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jafri b. Din, B. Sc. (Elect. Eng.)(Tri-State), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Radiowave propagation, satellite propagation, High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Ngasri b. Dimon, B.Sc. (E.E-Telecommunications)(USL) M.E.E., Ph.D. (UTM).Acoustics Engineering, Numerical Modelling using Boundary Element Method, Room Acoustics Modelling, Audio System Design, Acoustic Material Development

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ramlee b. Kamarudin, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication), M. Sc. (Communication Eng.), Ph. D. (Antenna)(Birmingham)Antenna Design for Body Communication Systems, Antenna for Cognitive Radio System, Reconfigurable Antenna, Smart Antenna System for Body Communication, Wireless Communication and RF/Microwave

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Hanif b. Ibrahim, B. Eng. (Electrical)(Univ. Malaya), M. Eng. (Communication)(UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM).Polymer Based Photonic Devices, Optical Devices Simulation, Fabrication and Characterization, Electromagnetic Field Theory



Assoc. Prof. Dr. Razali b. Ngah, B. Eng. (Electtrical)(UTM), M. Sc. (Comm. Eng.)(Bradford), Ph. D. (Photonic Network)(Notrhumbria).Photonic network, RF Design, Radio over fiber and Wireless technology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevia Mahdaliza bt. Idrus Sutan Nameh, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Engineering Management)(UTM), Ph. D. (Optical Communication System)(Warwick).Optical Communication Systems; Radio over Fiber; Optoelectronics; and Telecommunication Engineering Management.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Hafizah bt. Syed Ariffin , B.E.E.(Electronic & Communication) (North London). M. Eng. (Telecomm.) (UTM), Ph. D. (Telecommunications)(Queen Mary University of London).Wireless Sensor Network, IPv6 network and IP Multimedia System (IMS), Low rate transmission Protocol using IPv6 -6loWPAN, Network Modeling and performance, Accelerated Simulation in Self Similar Traffic, Priority Scheduling in packet network, Wired and wireless network performance using active or passive measurement, Handoff management in WiMax Network

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Kamilah bt. Syed Yusof, B. Sc. (Elect. Eng.) (Washington DC), M. Eng. (Electrical), Ph. D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM).Wireless Broadband communications Systems, OFDM-based system, Space-time MIMO systems, Cognitive-radio networks

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sharul Kamal b. Abdul Rahim, B. Sc. (Elect. Eng.)(Tennessee), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph. D. (Communication) (Birmingham).Smart Antenna System, Beamforming Network, RF and Microwave Engineering, Propagation, RFID.




Dr. Ahmad Rifqi b. Md. Zain , B. Eng. (Telecommunication)(Coventry), M. Eng. (Electrical & Electronics)(Glasgow), Ph.D (Electrial Engineering)(Glasgow)

Dr. Asrul Izam b. Azmi, B.Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication), M. Eng. (Electrical-Electronics & Telecommunication)(UTM).

Dr. David Ian Forsyth, MSc (Industrial Measurement System) (Brunel University, UK), PhD (Measurement and Instrumentation )( The City University London)Optical fibre sensing, optical fibre communications, Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers (SOAs), nanotechnology

Dr. Leow Chee Yen, B.Eng. (Electrical-Computer) (UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical and Electronic) (Imperial College, London)Long Term Evolution, Cooperative Communication, MIMO and Beamforming, Physical Layer Security, Convex Optimisation, Communications and Information Theory.

Dr. Marwan Hadri b. Azmi, B. Eng. (Electrical -Telecommunication)(UTM),M. Sc. (Communication & Signal Processing)(Imperial College), PhD (Electrical Engineering)(UNSW).Iterative decoder, graph based codes, cooperative communications, spectrum sensing in cognitive radios, information and coding theory.

Dr. Mohamad Rijal b. Hamid, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electronic & Electrical Engineering) (University of Birmingham, UK)

Dr. Mohd Fairus b. Mohd Yusoff, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunications), M. Eng. (Electrical-Electronics & Telecommunications)(UTM).



Dr. Mohd Haizal b. Jamaludin, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication), M.Eng.(Electrical-Electronics & Telecommunications)(UTM), Ph.D (Telecommunication)(University of Rennes, France)Antenna Design, Millimeterwaves Antenna, Dielectric Resonator Antenna, Reflectarray Antenna, RF and Microwave Design

Ir. Dr. Mokhtar b. Harun, B.E.E. (Gannon), M. Sc. (Engineering Science)(Teledo), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM).Acoustic Engineering, Noise Control, Building Acoustic

Dr. Nadiatulhuda bt. Zulkifli, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication)(UTM), M. Sc. (Computer & Automation Network)(Essex), Ph.D (Information Network)(Essex University)Optical Communication and Networking, Cross-Layer Network Protocols

Dr. Nik Noordini bt. Nik Abd. Malek, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunications)(UTM), M. Eng. (Radio Frequency/Microwave Comm.)(Queensland University of Techn., Australia). Ph. D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM).

Dr. Noor Asmawati bt. Samsuri, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunications)(UTM), M. Sc. (Digital Comm. Systems)(Loughborough).Ph.D (Digital Comm. Systems)(Loughborough, UK)Antenna interaction with human, EM field absorption by humans wearing jewellery, Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Dr. Noor Asniza bt. Murad, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electronic & Electrical Engineering) (Birmingham University)



Dr. Nor Hisham b. Khamis, B. Sc. (Elect.)(Evansville), M. Eng. Sc. (Elect. Eng.) (UNSW), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM).RF and Microwave Engineering, Antenna and Propagation studies

Dr. Norhafizah bt. Ngajikin, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering)(UTM)

Dr. Norhudah bt. Seman, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication)(UTM), M. Eng. (Radio Frequency/Micowave)(Quensland Univ. of Technology).Multi-port network and system, RF and Microwave Engineering, Wireless Communication

Dr. Nurul Mu’azzah bt. Abdul Latiff, B. Eng. (Electrical-Telecommunication)(UTM), M. Sc. (Communication & Signal Processing)(Newcastle Upon Tyne), Ph.D (Wireless Communication) (Newcastle Upon Tyne)Wireless sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, wireless telecommunication, optimization and bio-inspired algorithms

Dr. Rashidah @ Siti Saedah bt. Arsat, B. Eng. (Electrical Electronics)(USM), M. Sc. (Digital Comm. Systems)(Loughborough), Ph.D (Communication) (RMIT, Australia)Surface Acoustic Wave Device, nanotechnology, Gas Sensor, Microwave Sensor

Dr. Uche Kennedy Okonkwo, B. Eng. (Electrical/Electronics Engineering) (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria), M.Sc.(Electronics Communication Engineering)(University of Lagos, Nigeria), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering)(UTM, Malaysia)Wireless channel characterization and modeling, Stochastic signal processing and adaptive filtering, Channel estimation and prediction, Wavelet theory and application to communication system, Underwater acoustic communications, Image Processing and computational geometry, Inverse problems in biomedical imaging



Dr. You Kok Yeow, B. Sc. (Physics)(UKM), M. Sc. (Microwave), Ph. D. (Wave Propagation)(UPM).Analytical and numerical analysis of wave propagation, Microwave sensors for agriculture applications

Dr. Yusri b. Md. Yunos, B. Sc. (Computer Eng. Comm.)(USM), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering)(UTM)Optical Communication, Process Tomography, Optical Sensors

Dr. Zurkarmawan b. Abu Bakar , B. Sc. M.Sc. (Comm. Syst. Eng.)(Portsmouth), Ph.D (ICT)(Warwick University, UK)



DEPARTMENT OF CONTROL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaharuddin b. Mohamed, B. Eng. (Elect. Electronics & System Eng.)(UKM), M. Sc. (Control Sys-tem), Ph. D. (Control Systems Eng.)(Sheffield).Control of Flexible Structures, Vibration Control, Mechatronics Control

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Johari Halim Shah b. Osman, B. Sc. (Physic), M. Sc. (Electrical Eng.)(Southern Ill), Ph. D. (Control-Robotics)(City), MIEEE.Robotics, Robust Control of Uncertain System, Large Scale Systems, Adv. robot control, Adaptive Control Tech-niques, Decentralized & Hierarchical Control.

Prof. Dr. Mohd. Fua’ad b. Rahmat, B.E. Eng. (UTM), M. Sc. (Control System)(Sheffield), Ph.D. (Instrumentation)(Sheffield Hallam), MIEEE, SMICSM.System Identification, Parameter Estimation, Process Tomography, Process Control Instrumentation, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuator System

Prof. Dr. Ruzairi b. Abd. Rahim, B. Eng. (Electronic System & Control Eng.)(Sheffield City Polytechnic), Ph.D. (Instru-mentation)(Sheffield Hallam), MIEEE, SMICSM.Flow measurement & instrumentation, Process Tomography, Advanced sensor application.

Prof. Dr. Shamsudin b. Hj. Mohd Amin, B. Eng., M. Eng. (Control System), Ph. D. (Robotics)(Sheffield), MIEEE, SMICSM, MIASTED, MACPA.Multi-agent Autonomous Mobile Robot, Robot control, Design of Robotic Devices, Intelligent Robotics



ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Hazlina bt. Selamat, B. Eng. (Electrical & Electronic Eng.)(Imperial College), M. Eng. (Electrical), Ph. D. (UTM).Control Engineering, Adaptive Control, Railway Vehicle Suspension System, System Identification

Assoc Prof. Dr. Mohamad Noh b. Ahmad @ Mohd. Sanif, B.E.Eng. (UTM), M. Sc. (Control) (Sheffield), Ph.D (Control) (UTM), MSET, SMICSMRobot Control, Variable Structure Control, Large Scale Systems, Direct Drive Robots, Applied Control Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosbi b. Mamat, M.Sc (Control) (Univ. of Sheffield) Ph.D (Control Eng.) (Univ. Sheffield) Process Control, Intelligent Control, Real Time Embedded System, Hardware & Software CoDesign of Mechatronics Systems, Robot Controller Design

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sallehuddin b. Ibrahim, B. Eng. (Elect. Eng.)(London), M. Sc. (Inst. Design) (UMIST), Ph.D. (Inst. & Proc. Tomography)(Sheffield Hallam).Flow Measurement, Process Tomography, Optical Sensors.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yahaya b. Md. Sam, B.E. Eng. (UTM), M. Sc. (Control Systems)(Sheffield), Ph.D. (UTM), MIEEE.Sliding Mode Control, Robust Control of Uncertain System, Automotive Control and Active Suspension System.

Assoc. Prof. Hj. Zamani b. Md. Zain, B. Sc. (Loughborough), M. Sc. (Control)(Sheffield).Process control, Al applications, Network-based management software.




Dr. Abdul Rashid b. Husain, B. Sc. (Electrical& Comp.)(The Ohio State),M. Sc. (Mechatronics) (Newcastle), Ph.D (Electrical- Control) (UTM)Sliding Mode Control and Robust Control for Nonlinear Dynamic System,Active Magnetic Bearing System, Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI) forControl, Real-time and Network Control system

Ir.Dr. Ahmad ‘Athif b. Mohd Faudzi, B. Eng. (Computer), M. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics & Automatic Control)(UTM), Ph.D (Human Adaptive Mechatronic)(Okayama University, Japan)System Integration, Intelligent actuators, Mechatronics and control, Microcontroller and embedded system

Dr. Anita bt. Ahmad, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Inst.), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM).PhD (Biomedical Engineering) (University of Leicester)Electrophysiological data processing, Image reconstruction, Control and Instrumentation

Dr. Fatimah Sham bt. Ismail, B. Sc. (Physics)(UKM), M. Sc. (Physics Instrumentation) (UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM)Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Process Control

Dr. Herlina bt. Abdul Rahim, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Inst.), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), Ph.D (Control) (UiTM)Sensor Technologies, Medical Engineering, System Identification

Dr. Herman b. Wahid, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Instrumentation)(UTM), M.Eng. (Mechatronic & Automatic Control)(UTM), PhD (Computational Intelligence) University of Technology Sydney (UTS)Neural networks, Metamodeling, Environmental Measurement and Instrumentation, Modeling and Controller Design



Dr. Kumeresan A. Danapalasingam, B. Eng. (Electrical - Mechatronics) (UTM), M. Eng. (Electrical - Mechatronics & Automatic Control) (UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical & Electronic) (Aalborg University, Denmark)Nonlinear control, autonomous helicopter, hybrid electric vehicle, artificial intelligence

Dr. Leow Pei Ling, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Instrumentation), M. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics & Automatic Control)(UTM), Ph.D (Bio Instrumentasi dan Bio Sensor) (Imperial College London, UK)Instrumentation, biosensors and electrochemical detections

Dr. Lim Cheng Siong, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics), M. Eng.(Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM)Emergency Medical Services, Embedded System, Telerobotics andMulti-Agent Robotics System

Dr. Khairul Hamimah Abas, B.E. Eng., (Electrical & Electronic) (UTM), M.Eng. (Automation & Mechatronic Control) (UTM), Ph.D (Electronic & Bioinformatic)(Meiji University, Japan)Image Processing, Face Identification, Infrared Imagery Analysis

Dr. Mohd. Amri b. Md. Yunus, B. Eng. (Elect.-Control & Instrumentation)(UTM) M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), PhD. (Electrical Engineering)(Massey University, New Zealand)Optical Tomography, Environmental Measurement and Instrumentation.



Dr. Mohd. Fauzi b. Othman, B. Sc. (Maths.)(Wollonggong), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Power System & Control)(Sheffield).Intelligent control, Soft computing, Fault Detection and accomodation, power system Operation and control

Dr. Mohd Hafiz Izran b. Ishak, B. Eng (Electrical – Mechatronics)(UTM), M. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics & Automatic Control)(UTM), PhD (Advanced Mechatronics)(Loughborough) Human Adaptive Mechatronics, Human Machine System, Advanced Mechatronics. Dr. Mohd Ridzuan b. Ahmad, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), Ph.D (Nanorobotik)(Nagoya University, Japan)Nanobiotechnology, Nano-manipulation, Bio-manipulation, Single Cell Analysis, Nanodevices and Multi-Agent Robotics System.

Dr. Norhaliza bt. Abdul Wahab, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Instrumentation), M. Eng. (Electrical) (UTM), Ph.D (Electrical-Control) (University of Strathclyde, UK)Control and identification in process control, adaptive predictive control and multivariable control in biological nitrogen removal of wastewater system

Dr. Salinda bt. Bunyamin, B. Eng. (Electrical)(Toledo), M. Sc. (Automation & Control), Ph. D. (Control)(Newcastle Upon Tyne),Control Machines and Drives, Optimization, Sensorless Motor

Dr. Shafishuhaza bt. Sahlan, M. Eng. (Control System)(Sheffield), Ph.D (Control) (University of Western Australia, Australia)

Dr. Shahdan b. Sudin, B.E. (Elect)(Hons). (Uni. of Wollongong), M. Electrical Eng.(UTM), Ph.D. (Dynamics & Control)(University of Manchester)Cooperative vehicle, Vehicle convey dynamic and control



Dr. Sharum Shah b. AbdullahB. Sc. (Elect. Eng.)(McGill), M. Sc. (Control System) (Sheffield), Ph.D. (Control)(Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine).Intelligent control, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms.

Dr. Sophan Wahyudi b. Nawawi, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Applied Control Engineering, Robot Control

Dr. Shafishuhaza bt. Sahlan, M. Eng. (Control System)(Sheffield), Ph.D (Control) (University of Western Australia, Australia)Control Systems Engineering Algorithm, Model Reduction Techniques

Dr. Mohamed Sultan b. Mohamed Ali, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics) (UTM), M.Eng,(Mechatronics & Automatic Control) (UTM), PhD. (Electrical and Computer Engineering) (University of British Columbia, Canada), MIEEE, MIET.Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), Micro and Nanofabrication Technologies, Microactuators, Micro Sensors, Wireless Micro devices

Dr. Yeong Che Fai, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Bioengineering)(Imperial Col-lege London, UK)Rehabilitation Robotics, Real-time Systems, Autonomous Robot and Motor Learning

Dr. Zool Hilmi b. Ismail, B. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics), M. Eng. (Electrical-Mechatronics & Automatic Control)(UTM), Ph.D (Robotics & Mechatronic)(Heriot –Watt University, UK)Navigation and Mapping, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Nonlinear Control, Sensor Fusion



DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL POWER

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin, B.Sc. (Louisiana State), M. Eng. (Electrical), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM).Deregulated Power system, Large scale power system simulation

PROFESSOR

Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Halim Mohamed Yatim, M.Sc (Power Electronic) (Bradford) Ph.D (Power Electronic)(Bradford) FMIEEE , MIEMRenewable/Clean Energy, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicle, Motor Drives, Utility Application, Power Electronics Con-verters

Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdullah Asuhaimi b. Mohd. Zin, B.Sc. (Electrical)(Gadjah Mada), M. Sc. (Elect. Power)(Strathclyde), Ph.D. (Power System)(UMIST), MIEM, SMIEEE, MIEE, C.Eng., P.Eng.Power System Analysis, Planning & Design, Power System Protection, Power Quality and Embedded Generation

Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Prof. Dr. Ahmad b. Darus, B.Sc., M. Sc. (Elect. Power Eng.), Ph. D. (High Voltage Eng.) (Strathclyde), MIEEE, MCIGRE, SMP.High Voltage Engineering - performance of GIS system, vacuum insulation, surges, field studies

Prof Dr. Mohd. Wazir b. Mustafa, B. Eng., M. Sc. (Elect. Power Eng.), Ph.D. (Electrical Power Eng.)(Strathclyde).Power System analysis, HVDC System, FACTS, Microwave power transmission, Deregulated Power System



Prof. Dr. Zainal b. Salam, B. Sc. (California), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph. D. (Power Electronics)(Birmingham), MIEE.AC motor control, utility application, high voltage equipment, solar energy, system power electronic converters, power electronic simulations

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Awang b. Jusoh, B. Eng. (Brighton), M. Sc. (Power Electronics), Ph. D. (Electrical)(Birmingham).DC-DC Converter Power, Electric Vehicle, DC Drive

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Yusri b. Hassan, B. Eng. (Strathclyde), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D. (Power)(Strathclyde).Power system Economics, Transmission Pricing,, Electricity Energy Markets, Energy EfficiencyAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Muhridza b. Yaacob, B. Sc. (Strathclyde), M. Eng. (Electrical), Ph. D. (High Voltage)(UTM).High Voltage & High current, Lightning effect on low voltage system

Assoc. Prof . Dr. Mohamed Afendi b. Mohamed Piah, B.E.Eng. (UTM), M. Sc. (HighVoltage)(Strathclyde), Ph. D. (UTM), MCIGRE, MIEEE.High Voltage insulation diagnostic and co-ordination, partial discharge and surface tracking phenomena, polymer insulating mat.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naziha bt. Ahmad Azli, B. Sc.(Electrical) Engineering) (Univ,of Miami), Ph. D.(Electrical Engineering) (UTM).Power converters static application

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Rumzi b. Nik Idris, B. Eng. (Electrical)(Wollonggong), M. Sc. (Power Electronics)(Bradford), Ph. D. (UTM), SMIEEE.AC motor drives, power electronic converters and simulation



Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zolkafle b. Buntat, B.E.E. (Strathclyde), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (High Voltage)(Loughborough).Electrical discharge, bio-plasma,ozone technology, ozone therapy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zulkurnain b. Abd. Malek, B. Eng. (Monash), M. Sc. (Elect. & Electromagnetic) (Wales), Ph. D. (High Voltage) (Cardiff), MIEEE.High voltage systems, overvoltage protection system & insulation coordination, measurement techniques, high voltage surge arrestors, magnetic engineering


Dr. Ahmad Safawi b. Mokhtar, B.E.Eng. (UTM), M. Sc. (Elect. Power)(Strathclyde), Ph.D. (Power System)(UMIST).Power quality, power system analysis

Dr. Dalila bt. Mat Said, B.Eng. (Electrical) (UTM),M.Eng.(Electrical)(UTM), Ph. D.(Electrical Engineering) (UTM).

Dr. Hasimah bt. Abd. Rahman, B.Sc.(Eletrical & Electronic)(Aberdeen, UK), M.Sc (Electrical Eng.)(Univ. of Wales College Cardiff), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM).

Dr. Md. Pauzi b. Abdullah, B. Eng. (Electrical & Electronics)(UNITEN), M. Sc. (Electrical-Power), Ph.D. (Power)(Strathclyde).Power system Economics (Electricity Industry, Energy Management)

Dr. Mohamed Abd. El-Moneim Shaaban, BSc (Electrical Power Engineering) (Suez Canal University, Egypt), MSc (Electrical Engineering) (Suez Canal University, Egypt), PhD (Electrical Engineering) (University of Hong Kong, HK)

Dr. Mohd Hafiz b. Habibuddin, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM).Power System Analysis, Operation, Stability and Control; Distributed Generation and Smart Grids.



Dr. Mohd Fadli b. Rahmat, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical-Power) (UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Power Engineer-ing)(RMIT, Australia)

Dr. Mohd. Junaidi b. Abd. Aziz, B. Eng. (Electrical)(UM), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), PhD (Electrical & Electronic Eng.) (University of Nottingham)Power Electronics Converter, Electric Vehicle and Battery Management System (BMS)Dr. Mohd. Rodhi b. Sahid, B. Eng(Electrical)(UTM), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM). Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM).Power Electronics Converter, Converter Modelling

Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakar Sidik, B.Eng (Electrical Engineering)(Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang), M.Eng (Electri-cal Engineering) (UTM), PhD (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)EMC & EMI, power system insulation contamination, lightning protection & grounding system, application for mi-cro-controller in high voltage devices, development of application software in high voltage engineering

Dr. Noor Azlinda bt. Ahmad, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Discharge) (Uppsala University, Sweden)

Dr. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar, B.Eng (Electrical) (ATBU, Bauchi, Nigeria) M.Eng (Elect. Power)(UTM) , Ph.D (High Voltage Engineering)(UTM)High voltage insulation (performance, condition monitoring and diagnostics), electrical discharges, polymeric and non-polymeric insulating materials

Dr. Nor Asiah bte Muhamad, B. Eng. (Electrical & Electronics)(UTP), M. Eng. (Electrical)(South Australia), Ph.D (Power Electronic) (UNSW, Australia)Condition Monitoring of Electrical Equipment, Dielectric Insulation Assessment, Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), Partial Discharges (PD) and Polarization and Depolarization Current (PDC)



Dr. Rasyidah bt. Mohamad Idris, B. Eng. (Electrical, Electronics & System Eng.)(UKM), M. Sc. (Electrical Power)(Newcastle Upon Tyne), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)

Dr. Saifulnizam b. Abd. Khalid, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Power System Deregulation, Application of AI in power system and Power Tracing

Dr. Shahrin b. Md. Ayob, B. Eng. (Electrical)(UTM), M. Eng. (Electrical-Power)(UTM), PhD (Electrical Engineering) (UTM)Power Electronics, Fuzzy Logic Control Applications to Power Electronics and Electric Vehicle.

Dr. Tan Che Wei, B. Eng. (Electrical-Control & Instrumentation)(UTM), M. Phil. (Power Electronics)(Imperial College), Ph.D (Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics)(Imperial College London)Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Applications, Solar/PV System

Dr. Yanuar Zulardiansyah Arief, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng. (Electrical)(Tanjungpura), Ph.D (Electrical)(Kyushu Inst. of Tech., Japan).Partial discharge diagnostics method, polymer-nanocomposite, alternative dielectric insulation materials

Dr. Zuraimy b. Adzis, B. Eng. (Electrical), M. Eng (Electrical)(UTM), Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)(UTM).




10. THE FACULTY ADMINISTRATORS

DeanProf. Dr. Johari Halim Shah b. OsmanTel: 07-55 35200Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 2 (Dean’s Office)

Deputy Dean (Academic)Prof. Dr. Mohd. Wazir b. MustafaTel: 07-55 57011Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 2 (Dean’s Office)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jafri bin Din Deputy Dean (Development)Email: [email protected] Tel: 07-55 57012Office: P19A-Level 2 (Dean’s Office)

Head of Communication Engineering DepartmentAssoc. Prof. Dr. Norazan bin Mohd KassimTel: 07-55 57019Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Head of Electrical Power DepartmentAssoc. Prof. Dr. Azhar b. KhairuddinTel: 07-55 57021Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Head of Control Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering DepartmentAssoc. Prof. Dr. Zaharuddin b. MohamedTel: 07-55 57019Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Head of Electronic and Computer Engineering DepartmentDr. Shaikh Nasir b. Shaikh HusinTel: 07-55 57020Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Undergraduate Academic ManagerAssoc. Prof. Dr. Naziha bt. Ahmad AzliTel: 07-55 57024Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)


10. THE FACULTY ADMINISTRATORS

Postgraduate Academic ManagerDr. Muhammad Nadzir bin MarsonoTel: 07-5557026Email : [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Head of Department Off Campus Programmes (OFCAM)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Affendi b. Mohamed PiahTel: 07-55 57022Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Information Technology ManagerAssoc. Prof. Zamani bin Md.ZainTel .: 07-55 57018Email : [email protected] : P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Laboratory Manager -VACANT

Academic Coordinator PG (Coursework)Prof. Dr. Mohd Fua’ad RahmatTel. : 07-55 57023email : [email protected] : P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Academic Coordinator (Research)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Kamal bin A.RahimTel. : 07-55 57025Email : [email protected] : P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Deputy RegistrarMr. Ahmad Musthafa Bin JamilTel: 07-55 57017Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 1 (Academic Office)

Assistant RegistrarMdm Hazila bt RahmatTel: 07-55 57013Email: [email protected]: P19A-Level 2 (Dean’s Office)




1. Professor Dr Johari Halim Shah Bin Osman Dean, Faculty of Electrical Engineering / Chairman

2. Profesor Dr. Mohd Wazir Mustafa Deputy Dean (Academic)

3. Professor Ir Dr Abu Sahmah Supaat Deputy Dean (Development)

4. Professor Dr Tharek b. Abdul Rahman Director, Wireless Communication Centre

5. Professor Dr Norshiela Fisal Director, UTM-MIMOS Research Centre

6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Yusri b. Hassan Director, Center of Electrical Energy System

7. Associate Professor Dr Zulkurnain Malek Director, Inst. of High Voltage & High Current

8. Professor Dr Mohamed Khalil Hani Professor in Electronic and Computer Engineering

9. Professor Dr Razali Ismail Professor in Electronic and Computer Engineering

10. Professor Dr. Abu Bakar b. Mohammad Professor in Communication Engineering

11. Professor Dr Norsheila bt. Fisal Professor in Communication Engineering

12. Professor Dr Ruzairi b. Abd. Rahim Professor in Control and Mechatronic Engineering

13. Professor Dr Shamsudin b. Hj. Mohd Amin Professor in Control and Mechatronic Engineering

14. Professor Ir Dr Abdul Halim Mohamed Yatim Professor in Power Engineering

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

11. THE FACULTY STANDING COMMITTEES


15. Professor Ir Dr Abdullah Asuhaimi b. Mohd. Zin Professor in Power Engineering

16. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norazan bin Mohd Kassim Head, Dept. of Communications Engineering

17. Assoc. Prof Dr Azhar Khairuddin Head, Dept. of Power Engineering

18. Assoc. Prof. Dr Zaharuddin Mohamed Head, Dept. of Control and Mechatronics Engineering

19. Dr Shaikh Nasir Shaikh Husin Head, Dept. of Electronics & Computer Engineering

20. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jafri bin Din Undergraduate Academic Manager

21. Dr. Muhammad Nadzir bin Marsono Postgraduate Academic Manager

22. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Affendi b. Mohamed Piah Head of Department Off Campus Programmes

23. Professor Dr. Mohd Fua’ad Rahmat Academic Coordinator PG (Coursework)

24. Professor Dr. Mohamad Kamal bin A.Rahim Academic Coordinator (Research)

25. Mr. Ahmad Musthafa Bin Jamil Deputy Registrar



WORKING COMMITTEE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

1. Professor Dr. Mohd Wazir Mustafa Deputy Dean (Academic) / Chairman Off-campus Program Coordinator (MEP-Penang)

2. Dr. Muhammad Nadzir bin Marsono Postgraduate Academic Manager

3. Professor Dr. Mohd Fua’ad Rahmat Academic Coordinator PG (Coursework)

4. Professor Dr. Mohamad Kamal bin A.Rahim Academic Coordinator (Research)

5. Associate Professor Dr. Razali Ngah Off Campus Program Coordinator (Kuala Lumpur)

6. Dr. Usman Ullah Sheikh Off campus program Coordinator (MEH-Penang) Electronics Engineering Coordinator IT Coordinator

7. Dr Ahmad Safawi Mokhtar Off campus program Coordinator (Johor Bahru) Power Engineering Coordinator

8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaharuddin b. Mohamed Off campus program Coordinator (GMI)

9. Dr Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad Off Campus Program Coordinator (Kuala Lumpur) Control Engineering Coordinator

10. Dr. Shahrin b. Md. Ayob Off campus program Coordinator (MEP-KL)

11. Dr Noor Asmawati Samsuri Communication Engineering Coordinator



SECRETARIAL STAFF

Ms Siti Norhana Miswan Tel : 07-5535351Email : [email protected]

Mdm. Hjh. Norsila bt.AliasSenior Administrative Assistant (Academic)Tel : 07-55 57007 email : [email protected]

Mdm. Azlina Binti Mohd LazimTel : 07 55 57031email : [email protected]

Mdm. Noor Hidayah Binti Mohamed AriffTel : 07 55 57032email : [email protected]

Mdm. Nurliza Binti Abd. RahmanTel : 07 55 57032email : [email protected]

Miss Nur Hayati Bte AdenanTe : 07 55 57030email : [email protected] Miss Norhamizah Bt ZulkafliTel : 07 55 57032Emel : [email protected]

GENERAL OFFICE

Tel. : 07-55 57030/57031/57032Fax : 07-5557028

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (ACADEMIC)


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