Executive Biography

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nazrul Anuar Nayan has over 25 years of engineering experience in electronic systems across industry and academia. He has been registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Professional Engineer (PE) since 2013 and holds a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC C115815) in Electronic Engineering, obtained in 2015.

His technical background combines seven years of industry engineering experience at Hitachi Ltd., Unisem (M) Bhd., and STATS ChipPAC (M) Sdn. Bhd., with formal training abroad. He completed his B.Eng. at The University of Tokyo, followed by an M.Eng. and D.Eng. in Electronics and Information Systems from Gifu University. He later completed a two-year postdoctoral appointment in biomedical engineering at the University of Oxford. His applied research focuses on ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, linking semiconductor packaging, low-power digital IC design, non-invasive biomedical sensors, and predictive industrial electronics across three core pillars:

Professional Appointments & Memberships

• Associate Professor, DS14 (Since Oct 2020) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
• Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC) (Electronic: C115815) (Since 2015), Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Professional Engineer (PE) (Electronic: P115815) (Since 2013), Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Senior Lecturer (Mar 2012) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
• Corporate Member (Since 2011) of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).
• Lecturer (Mar 2008) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
• Graduate Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia, G147940A.

Executive & Academic Administrative Leadership

• CEO and Founder | IDNA Ideas Sdn Bhd, a UKM Start-up company (2024 – Present) and IDNA Training & Consulting (2018 – Present)
  Entrepreneurial Leadership: Established a technology-focused SME to commercialize research and lead high-impact, community-centric technology programs. Secured External Funding: Successfully obtained an RM 200,000 SME CORP Grant (I-SEE Program), demonstrating proven capability in securing and managing large-scale external funding for private sector initiatives. Educational Impact & Regional Reach: Directed the training of 1045 participants across Malaysia and Indonesia, delivering a comprehensive suite of 9 proprietary modules, including: Computational Thinking & Artificial Intelligence, Microcontroller Programming (Arduino & Halocode), Robotics & IoT (mBlock, mBot2, & Halocode ecosystem), Specialized Tech (Drones & Solar Power Systems).
• Coordinator of Entrepreneurship and Creativity, Dept. Electrical, Electronics & Systems, UKM (1 Feb 2026 – present)
• Senior Associate Research Fellow, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (2023 – present)
• Deputy Director | Institute of Islam Hadhari, UKM, Malaysia (Nov 2022 – Oct 2025)
  Represented the Institute on key university governing bodies, including the Senate Academic Committee and the Research & Innovation Committee. Contributed to institutional curriculum direction and program growth as a member of the Academic Planning and Development Committee. On the Postgraduate Studies Committee, handled candidate admissions and supervisor allocations while vetting research proposals to maintain high academic standards. Chaired the Institute’s Research and Publication Committee and led the organization of key international symposiums (ICISH 2022, ISICAS 2021), significantly driving academic output and global visibility. Also served as Editor for Jurnal Hadhari: An International Journal, overseeing peer review and publication workflows to ensure scholarly rigor.
• Visiting Professor | Henan Polytechnic of China, China (Feb – Mar 2025)
  International Expertise Delivery: Appointed to deliver specialized instruction on “Advanced Sensor Design for Intelligent Systems” to Electronics Information Engineering Technology students, reinforcing international academic and technological exchange.
• Program Coordinator | Master of Microelectronics Engineering, UKM (Jul 2021 – Oct 2022)
  Oversaw the academic quality and operational management of the postgraduate program.
• Director | Center for Alumni Relations, UKM, Malaysia (July 2018 – Jan 2020)
  International Network Expansion: Strategically planned and successfully established the Indonesian UKM Alumni Council, consisting of 26 UKM Alumni chapters, broadening the university’s international footprint. Team and Project Management: Led a team of 10 staff members, guiding projects across alumni networking, data acquisition/management, endowment strategy, and communication (publishing bi-annual bulletins and 6 issues/year of UKM2U). High-Impact Events: Orchestrated and led major university engagement events, including the UKM Alumni Run (350+ participants) and the 1st and 2nd Public University Veteran Alumni Volleyball tournaments.
• Deputy Director (Alumni Relations) | Center for Student Development & Alumni Relations, UKM (Feb 2017 – July 2018)
  Data Transformation: Led a rapid project to trace all 204,000 UKM alumni, resulting in a 90% trace rate and a fundamental update to the alumni information system. Stakeholder Engagement: Enhanced alumni relations through organizing 15 alumni talks, 5 knowledge-sharing sessions, and the large-scale 2017 Alumni Royal Dinner event (700 guests).
• Coordinator, Mogul Business Simulation Course (Entrepreneurship Development & Consultancy Program) | UKM-CESMED (Mar 2012 – Mar 2014)
  Curriculum Implementation: Managed the business simulation module for large cohorts of students (up to 3,500), enhancing entrepreneurial mindset and skills. Training Leadership: Led specialized business simulation training sessions for academic lecturers to ensure standardized, high-quality course delivery. International Collaboration: Partnered with Professors from Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, and Minnesota State University on the implementation of entrepreneurship courses.

Global Research Fellowship

• Algorithm Innovation: Developed a sophisticated algorithm to accurately estimate respiration rate from synchronized Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals for continuous, non-invasive health monitoring.
• Global Health Deployment (Africa): Key member of a team deployed to South Africa and Malawi to execute a large-scale randomized clinical trial investigating SMS-text adherence support for hypertension and diabetes.
• Custom System Design & Trial Scale: Developed a customized Android-based open-source application and medical record system used by healthcare workers for data collection. Managed data collection for 1,300 participants across three sites in two countries.
• Data Integrity & Quality: Responsible for the signal quality index (SQI) analysis of ECG and PPG datasets, ensuring high integrity for the clinical trial results.
• Academic Appointment: Served as a Research Member of the Common Room at Kellogg College, University of Oxford (Oct 2015 – Oct 2016).

Educational Background

• Post-Doctoral Program (2014 – 2016): Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
• Doctor of Philosophy (2008 – 2011): Engineering (Electronics and Information Systems Engineering), Gifu University, Japan.
  Courses taken: Distributed Circuit Analysis and Synthesis, Information Network and its Design.
  Doctoral Thesis: Two-phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic (2PASCL): Analysis, Application and Large-Scale Integration (LSI) Implementation. (Supervised by Dr. Yasuhiro Takahashi and Prof. Toshikazu Sekine).
• Master of Engineering (2005 – 2008): Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Gifu University, Japan.
  Courses taken: Polymer Materials, Energy System Engineering, Information System Engineering, Magnetic and Magnetic Materials, Measurement Science for Material Properties, Electromagnetic in Earth Environment, Circuit Theory, Material Science, Human and Information Systems, Solid State Electronics, Seminars in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  Master’s Thesis: Photoconductivity in organic trimethyl-phenylene-diamine thin film: influences of O2 and N2. Supervised by Prof. Koichi Shimakawa.
• Bachelor of Engineering (1996 – 1998): Information & Communication Engineering, The University of Tokyo, JAPAN.
  Courses taken: Mathematics 1-D, 2-D, 3-b, Outlines of Mechanism and Machine Design, Outlines of Industrial Chemistry, Numerical Analysis, Quantum Science and Life Science, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Electricity and Magnetism, Electric Circuits 1 & 2, Electrical Energy Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Measurement, Fundamentals on Logic Circuits, Computer Programming, Introduction to Electron Devices, High Voltage Engineering, Introduction to System Engineering, Control Engineering, Optoelectronic Devices, Fundamental of Electrical Machinery and Apparatus, Signal Processing, Fundamental Theory on Computer Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Optics, Microprocessor Applications, Fundamental of VLSI Technology, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Device Engineering, Motion Control, Fundamental of Signal Analysis, Information and Communication Engineering, Sensors and Actuators.
  Bachelor’s Degree Thesis: Electrical discharge induced by YAG laser supervised by Prof. Dr. Kunihiko Hidaka.
• Science Course, College of Arts & Sciences (1994 – 1996): The University of Tokyo, JAPAN.
  Courses taken: Information Processing, Basics in Mathematical Sciences, Basics in Material Sciences (Physics & Chemistry), Symbolic Logic, Microeconomics, Adaptation and Behavior, Science and Technology Planning, Equilibrium and Reactions, Introduction to Modern Chemistry.
• Special Japanese Preparatory Program (1992 – 1994): Ambang Asuhan Jepun, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
• Secondary School (1987 – 1991): Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK), Perak, MALAYSIA.

High-Technology Industry Experience

• Visiting Academic | Dept. of Nanotechnology, MIMOS Berhad, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA (Jan 2012 – Aug 2012)
  Designed a dissolved oxygen sensor. Gained expertise in a broad range of product development and research management areas.
• Senior Engineer (Research & Development) | STATSChipPAC Malaysia (May 2003 – Apr 2005)
  Technical Leadership: Led a team of five engineers to develop and validate a complex 12×12 mm QFN multi-chip module package, meeting critical manufacturing deadlines. Cost Efficiency: Designed a high-unit-density QFN package that reduced per-unit manufacturing cost by optimizing layout and material selection. Quality Assurance: Authored evaluation reports, designed and processed Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and comprehensive control plans/process specifications.
• Test Engineer (Final Test) | Unisem (M) Berhad, Perak, Malaysia (Feb 2001 – May 2003)
  Developed and established electrical test system setups and test programs for various integrated circuits. Verified electrical test rejects and performed waveform analysis using parametric analyzer bench testers.
• Designer (Air-Conditioning System Design) | Hitachi Appliances, Tochigi, Japan (Apr 1998 – Jul 2000)
  Product Development: Developed detailed 3D technical drawings for the casing of Hitachi’s first 4-way ceiling-type air-conditioning unit and presented the prototype to senior management for approval. Conducted performance and reliability tests on prototype models.

Teaching Portfolio

Delivered advanced and foundational courses across undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and related disciplines, emphasizing technical depth, practical application, and professional development.

• Post-Graduate Level: Focus on cutting-edge Microelectronics, including Advanced Semiconductor Physics, Digital Integrated Circuit Design (coordinator), Embedded Systems Design, and Research Methodology.
• Final Year (Year 4): Instruction centered on professional practice and advanced microchip principles, covering Reliability and Integrated Circuit Characterization (coordinator), Engineering Management, Engineering Economy, and Cost Accounting.
• Intermediate (Year 3): Core technical subjects such as Advanced Devices Technology, Microelectronics Devices, Digital Signal Processing, IC Assembly and Test (coordinator), and practical application in the Electronics Laboratory, complemented by Engineering Ethics.
• Foundational (Year 1-2): Essential core engineering skills including C++ Programming, Electrical & Electronics Lab work, Engineering Mathematics, Data Analysis & Statistics, and Entrepreneurship (Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

Major Research Grants

Secured over RM 931,000 in competitive research funding for high-impact projects spanning biomedical, microelectronics, and social engineering as a principal investigator.

• 2024 (RM 200,000): SME CORP Grant (PEMULA@UKM) for the Inclusive Small & Medium Enterprise Ecosystem Program (I-SEE), focused on SME/Entrepreneurship Development.
• 2024 (RM 170,711): FRGS (Fundamental Research Grant) for research on Next-Gen Wearable Sensors: Elucidating ultra-high response blood pressure sensing using two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures.
• 2024 (RM 98,580): Bank Rakyat Foundation grant for Research on Robotic Drones Solar Programs, focusing on STEM Education & Renewable Energy.
• 2022 (RM 86,122): Bank Rakyat Foundation grant for the Robotic Programming Technology Upskilling Program for B40 Students in Sarawak, addressing Digital Divide/Community Upliftment.
• 2021 (JPY 540,000): The Sumitomo Foundation Grant for Global Cultural & Management Studies: Analysis of philosophical thinking, core values, and wisdom dissemination through iinarawashi used by Japanese expatriates.
• 2020 (RM 30,000): Sheikh Abdullah Fahim Chair Special Grant: Covid-19 for Pandemic Response & Diagnostics: Development of COVID-19 Self-diagnostic Systems using Smart Phones for the Benefits of Ummah.
• 2019 (RM 73,700): FRGS grant for Non-Invasive Diagnostics: Photoplethysmogram morphology response to serum uric acid levels using wavelet transform.
• 2019 (RM 70,000): Research University Grant (GUP) for Biomedical Signal Analysis: Multiresolution signal decomposition scheme for photoplethysmogram morphology analysis in gouty arthritis patients.
• 2014 (RM 92,000): Economic Transfer Plan (ETP) research grant for Mobile Health & Real-Time Monitoring: m-Cardiac system for physiological signs monitoring.
• 2014 (RM 40,000): MIMOS External Research Grant: Focused on Chemical membrane development for NPK and ammonium ChemFET sensors.
• 2012 (RM 50,000): Young Researcher’s Grant for Low-Power Microelectronics: Low-power adiabatic circuit central processing unit (CPU).

• 2026: University Strategic Thematic Grant (GUTS-2026-020/3). Design, Fabrication and Reliability Profiling of GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs).
• 2025: International Muslim Women Union Malaysia (TT-2025-001). Secure E-Commerce Cyber Protection Model Based on Computational Thinking.
• 2022: University Research Grant (GUP-2022-069). Ultra Low Power and Smaller Area All-Digital Phase Locked Loop of Radio Frequency Transceiver for Biomedical Monitoring Micro Devices.
• 2022: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (GG-2022-013). Review and Evaluation of UNESCO Project “Strengthening Science and Mathematics in Primary Education in Timor-Leste”.
• 2021: Young Researchers Incentive Grant (GGPM-2021-029). Investigating the Effects of Dhikr on the Neural Response of Afferent Auditory Pathways Among Healthy-Normal Hearing Young Adults.
• 2021: Young Researchers Incentive Grant (GGPM-2021-051). Impact of Carotenoids Active Ingredient Functional Groups Towards Chromaticity Stability in PLA-Carotenoids as Potential Intelligent Packaging Indicator.
• 2019: Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS/1/2019/UKM-UKM/6/4). Effective Learning on Solar Energy Technologies Through Mobile-Research-Laboratory for Secondary Schools in Urban and Rural Areas.
• 2019: Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS/1/2019/UKM/01/4/3). An IoT Based Patient Monitoring for Clinical Decision Support System.
• 2017: Flagship Project (AP-2017-001/3). Determination of Gen Z Adolescent Identity and Coping Strategies in Behavior Management Based on the Islamic Malay Akal Budi Model.
• 2017: Flagship Project (AP-2017-007/3). Unravelling Sudden Cardiac Arrest Ending in Death (SCARED): Towards Risk Management and Development of a Prediction Model for Early Detection and Prevention.
• 2015: Top Down Research Fund (TD-2015-003). Study on the Evolution of UKM Alumni Status (KESAN UKM).
• 2014: Flagship Project (AP-2014-002). Development of a Broadband Communication System Powered by Green Energy Generators and Eco-Friendly Devices for Stationary Small-World Applications.
• 2014: Research Group Development Fund (DPP-2014-020). Development of Eco-Friendly and User-Friendly Networks Powered by Green Technology.
• 2013: Flagship Project (AP-2013-001). A Contactless Sensing System for Extramural Monitoring of Muscle Activity.
• 2013: Research Group Development Fund (DPP-2013-013). Development of a High-Capacity Communication Network That Is Environmentally Friendly, User-Friendly & Low-Cost.
• 2013: Research Group Development Fund (DPP-2013-095). Effective Methodologies for Innovative Health Care Devices Development and Commercialization.
• 2013: University Research Grant (GUP-2013-033). Towards Future WDM-POF Network Systems with High Reliability and Security Features.
• 2012: Action / Strategic Project (PTS-2012-159). Sustainability of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Practices Through Course Outcome (CO) Assessment.

Publications

2026

1. Adnan, N., Sheikh-A, S. N. H., Raja-Y, R. J., Zainal, N. F. A., Yadegaridehkordi, E., & Nayan, N. A. (2026). “A model of cyber thinking behaviour using experiential learning in robotics education,” Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 23, 101229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2026.101229
2. Nayan, N. A., Mohd Foudzi, M. T. R., Suboh, M. Z., Ishak, S. N., & May, Z. (2026). “Photoplethysmogram-Based Diabetes Screening via Supervised Machine Learning: A Demographic Study on a Southeast Asian Cohort,” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 17(3).
3. Radzi, N. A. M., Nayan, N. A., & Ishak, S. N. (2026). “Systematic literature review on improving healthcare through proactive maintenance and fault detection in medical equipment,” Health and Technology, 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12553-025-01031-0

2025

4. AlBadi, N. M., Nayan, N. A., & Rahman, N. A. (2025). “Employing Digital Educational Games in Teaching English Vocabulary: An Applied Study in First-Cycle Students in North Al Batinah,” Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(12), 210–221.
5. AlBadi, N. M., Nayan, N. A., & Rahman, N. A. (2025). “Higher Order and Critical Thinking Skills in Asking Verbal Questions among English as a Foreign Language Teachers: A Systematic Review,” Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(9), 972–984.
6. A-Kamal, U. M., Nayan, N. A., & Jaafar, R. (2025). “Medical Asset Tracking Technologies in Healthcare: A Review,” Journal of Information Science and Engineering, 41, 1009–1029.
7. Ishak, S. N., Sampe, J., Nayan, N. A., et al. (2025). “Ultra low power and fast tuning interpolator in digital controlled oscillator for all digital phase locked loop,” Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, 124, 29.

2024

8. Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R., Nayan, N. A., et al. (2024). “Alternative Method to Pre-diagnosed Coronary Artery Disease using Photoplethysmogram: A Lesson from COVID-19 Pandemic,” Jurnal Hadhari: An International Journal, 16(1), 39–50.

2023

9. Abdul-Samad, N., Osman, K., & Nayan, N. A. (2023). “Learning chemistry through designing and its effectiveness towards inventive thinking,” Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 19(12), em2374. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/13883
10. Abdul-Samad, N., Osman, K., & Nayan, N. A. (2023). “Computational Thinking Through The Engineering Design Process In Chemistry Education,” International Journal Of Educational Methodology, 9(4), 771–785.
11. Awang, A., Nayan, N. A., N-Jaafar, N. R., Suboh, M. Z., & A-Rahman, K. A. (2023). “Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Mental Disorders Prediction Using Photoplethysmogram,” Jurnal Hadhari – An International Journal, 15(2).
12. Ismail, M. F. H., May, Z., Asirvadam, V. S., & Nayan, N. A. (2023). “Machine-Learning-Based Classification for Pipeline Corrosion with Monte Carlo Probabilistic Analysis,” Energies, 16(8), 3589.
13. Ismail, S. N. A., Nayan, N. A., Shazni, M. A., Jaafar, R., & May, Z. (2023). “Wearable Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Flexible Sensors for Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Review,” Nanomaterials, 13, 852.
14. Nayan, N. A., Kamal, U. M. A., Adali, N. A. H., & Zul, N. A. (2023). “Bridging the Digital Divide through Robotic Programming Program based on Computational Thinking among Students and Teachers in Rural Schools,” Jurnal Hadhari – An International Journal, 15(1).
15. Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R., Nayan, N. A., Mohamad, S. F., Harun, N. H., & Abdul-Hamid, H. (2023). “A Comprehensive Analysis on Severity of Stenosis Detection in Coronary Arteries Using Synchronized Electrocardiogram and Photoplethysmogram,” Journal of The American College of Cardiology, 81(16).

2022

16. Hamid, H. A., Nayan, N. A., et al. (2022). “Hyperuricemia Prediction Using Photoplethysmogram and Arteriograph,” Computers Materials & Continua, 71(1), 287–304.
17. Ishak, S. N., Sampe, J., Nayan, N. A., & Yusoff, Z. (2022). “Fast Digital Phase Frequency Detector with Preset Word Frequency Searching in ADPLL for a UHF RFID Reader,” Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 12(5), 9379–9387.
18. Ismail, S. N. A., Nayan, N. A., Jaafar, R., & May, Z. (2022). “Recent Advances in Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring and Prediction Using a Machine Learning Approach,” Sensors, 22, 6195.
19. May, Z., Alam, M. K., & Nayan, N. A. (2022). “Recent Advances in Nondestructive Method and Assessment of Corrosion Undercoating in Carbon–Steel Pipelines,” Sensors, 22(17), 6654.
20. May, Z., Alam, M. K., Nayan, N. A., & Latif, S. A. (2022). “Denoising acoustic emission signal using empirical mode decomposition method,” Scope: Contemporary Research Topics, 37–45. https://doi.org/10.34074/scop.6004004
21. Nayan, N. A., Choon, J. Y., Suboh, M. Z., Mazlan, N-F., Periyasamy, P., Abdul Rahim, M. Y. Z., & Shah, S. A. (2022). “COVID-19 Prediction With Machine Learning Technique From Extracted Features of Photoplethysmogram Morphology,” Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 920849.
22. Othman, A., Nayan, N. A., & Abdullah, S. N. H. S. (2022). “Automated Deployment of Virtual Network Function in 5G Network Slicing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning,” IEEE Access, 10, 61065–61079.
23. Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R., Nayan, N. A., & Harun, N. H. (2022). “Analysis on four derivative waveforms of photoplethysmogram (PPG) for fiducial points detection,” Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 920946.
24. Suboh, M. Z., Nayan, N. A., et al. (2022). “Cardiovascular Disease Prediction Among the Malaysian Cohort Participants Using Electrocardiogram,” Computers Materials & Continua, 71(1), 1111–1132.

2021

25. Awang, A., & Nayan, N. A. (2021). “Early detection of mental disorder signs using photoplethysmogram: A review,” Journal of Discrete Mathematical Sciences and Cryptography, 24(8), 2171–2080.
26. May, Z., Alam, M. K., Nayan, N. A., Rahman, N. A. A., & Mahmud, M. S. (2021). “Acoustic emission corrosion feature extraction and severity prediction using hybrid wavelet packet transform and linear support vector classifier,” PLoS ONE, 16(12), 1–23.
27. Othman, A., & Nayan, N. A. (2021). “Public Safety Mobile Broadband System: From Shared Network to Logically Dedicated Approach Leveraging 5G Network Slicing,” IEEE Systems Journal, 15(2), 2109–2120.

2020

28. Chongo, S., Osman, K., & Nayan, N. A. (2020). “Level of Computational Thinking Skills among Secondary Science Student: Variation across Gender and Mathematics Achievement,” Science Education International, 31(2), 159–163.
29. Hamid, H. A., & Nayan, N. A. (2020). “Methods Of Extracting Feature From Photoplethysmogram Waveform For Non-Invasive Diagnostic Applications: A Review,” International Journal Of Online And Biomedical Engineering, 16(9), 39–62.
30. May, Z., Alam, M. K., Rahman, N. A. A., Mahmud, M. S., & Nayan, N. A. (2020). “Denoising of Hydrogen Evolution Acoustic Emission Signal Based on Non-Decimated Stationary Wavelet Transform,” Processes, 8(11), 2–19.
31. Nayan, N. A., Hamid, H. A., et al. (2020). “Cardiovascular Disease Prediction from Electrocardiogram by using Machine Learning,” International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, 16(7), 34–48.
32. Rahman, A. R. A., & Nayan, N. A. (2020). “Ejectorless Method for Die Attach Pick Up for Cracking Improvement on Thin High-Aspect Ratio Die,” International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, 16(8), 55–66.
33. Rahman, A. R. A., & Nayan, N. A. (2020). “Thin and Rectangular Die Bond Pick-Up Mechanism to Reduce Cracking During the Integrated Circuit Assembly Process,” Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal, 14(3), 57–64.
34. Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R., Nayan, N. A., & Harun, N. H. (2020). “Shannon Energy Application for Detection of ECG R-peak using Bandpass Filter and Stockwell Transform Methods,” Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 20(3), 41–48.

2019

35. Nayan, N. A., & Hamid, H. A. (2019). “Evaluation of patient electrocardiogram datasets using signal quality indexing,” Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 8(2), 521–528.
36. Nayan, N. A., & Rahman, K. A. A. (2019). “Data Analytics and Philosophy in Dealing with Conflicts,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 14(5), 1645–1648.
37. Othman, A., & Nayan, N. A. (2019). “Efficient Admission Control and Resource Allocation Mechanisms for Public Safety Communications Over 5G Network Slice,” Telecommunication Systems, 72(4), 595–607.
38. Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R., Nayan, N. A., & Harun, N. H. (2019). “ECG-based Detection and Prediction Models of Sudden Cardiac Death: Current Performances and New Perspectives on Signal Processing Techniques,” International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, 15(15), 110–126.

2018

39. Nayan, N. A., Jaafar, R., & Risman, N. S. (2018). “Development of Respiratory Rate Estimation Technique Using Electrocardiogram and Photoplethysmogram for Continuous Health Monitoring,” Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 7(3), 487–494.
40. Nayan, N. A., & Rahman, K. A. A. (2018). “The Effects of Nitrogen and Oxygen Atmosphere on the Photoconductivity of Trimethyl Phenyl Diamine Thin Films,” Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 7(2), 207–213.
41. Nayan, N. A., & Rosli, N. A. M. (2018). “Fusion of Induced Variations Using Quality Metrics to Estimate Respiratory Rate from Photoplethysmography Signal,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13(21), 9101–9105.
42. Rahman, A. R. A., & Nayan, N. A. (2018). “Critical Challenges and Solutions for Device Miniaturization in Integrated Circuit Packaging Technology,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 13(15), 6025–6032.

2016

43. Nayan, N. A., & Ramli, N. (2016). “Analysis of Metal Catalyst Etching in Graphene Transfer Process,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 11(12), 7815–7822.
44. Nayan, N. A., Risman, N. S., & Jaafar, R. (2016). “A portable respiratory rate estimation system with a passive single-lead electrocardiogram acquisition module,” Technology and Health Care, 24, 591–597.
45. Risman, N. S., MD Yassin, S. N., Nayan, N. A., Sia, C. W., & Hau, Y. W. (2016). “Implementation of Heart Rate Variability Analysis Algorithm on FPGA Platform,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 11(12), 7809–7814.

2015

46. Nayan, N. A., Risman, N. S., & Jaafar, R. (2015). “Breathing rate estimation from a single-lead electrocardiogram acquisition system,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(17), 38154–38158.
47. Ramli, N., Nayan, N. A., Lee, H. W., & Embong, S. S. (2015). “Analysis of Effect of Growth Parameters on Graphene Synthesized by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics, 10(1), 50–55.

2014

48. Takahashi, Y., Nayan, N. A., Sekine, T., & Yokoyama, M. (2014). “Low power adiabatic 9T static random access memory,” The Journal of Engineering, 1–6.

2013

49. Nayan, N. A., Takahashi, Y., & Sekine, T. (2013). “The Ramped-step Voltage in Adiabatic Logic Circuits: Analysis of Parameters to Further Reduce Power Dissipation,” Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 5(1), 114–117.

2012

50. Nayan, N. A., Takahashi, Y., & Sekine, T. (2012). “LSI implementation of a low-power 4×4-bit array two-phase clocked static CMOS logic multiplier,” Microelectronics Journal, 43(4), 244–249.

2010

51. Nayan, N. A., Takahashi, Y., & Sekine, T. (2010). “Low-Power 4×4-Bit Array Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic Multiplier,” Far East Journal of Electronics and Communications, 5(1), 1–13.
52. Nayan, N. A., Takahashi, Y., & Sekine, T. (2010). “Two phase clocked adiabatic static CMOS logic and its logic family,” Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science, 10(1).

2007

53. Shimakawa, K., Nayan, N. A., Yonezawa, K., & Sato, T. (2007). “Dynamics of photoconductivity in organic TPD films,” Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 9(1), 65–69.

1. Nayan, N. A., “Characterizing physiological signal interdependencies in non-ambulatory patients: a multi-disease comparative study,” presented at the 14th IEEE Symposium on Acoustic, Speech and Signal Processing 2026, UTAR campus, Malaysia.
2. Nayan, N. A., M. S. M-Salehudin, and J. Sampe, “Recent Developments in Embedded System and IoT Protocols,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Analog VLSI Circuits (AVIC 2024), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2024.
3. Nayan, N. A., “Exploring the Intersections of Astronomy and Health: Insights from Sheikh Abdullah Fahimʻs Astronomical Thought,” presented at the 4th International Scientific-Practical Seminar on Scholars of Islamic Civilization 2024, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
4. Nayan, N. A., “Integrating Islamic Teachings with Sustainable Practices: Exploring the Role of Swimming and Hiking in Achieving SDGs,” presented at the 30th International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference (ISDRS 2024), Kathmandu, Nepal.
5. M. Z. Suboh, R. Jaafar, N. A. Nayan, et al., “Association of Severe Stenosis in Coronary Arteries with Common Demographic and Clinical Data,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneurship (ICE2T 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023.
6. U. M. A-Kamal, N. A. Nayan, et al., “A Statistical Study on the Association Between Physiological and Clinical Parameters,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneurship (ICE2T 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023.
7. A. Awang, N. A. Nayan, et al., “Machine Learning Approach on Photoplethysmogram Morphology for Psychiatric Disorders Prediction,” in Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing, and their Applications (ICCSPA 2022), Cairo, Egypt, 2022.
8. N. A. Nayan, H. A. Hamid, M. Z. Suboh, N. M. Aminaldin, N. I. Mohamad Azizul, and M. N. Mohd Nizar, “Machine Learning Application for Classifying Serum Uric Acid Level with Photoplethysmogram,” in Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES 2020), Online / Langkawi, Malaysia, 2021, pp. 522–527.
9. H. A. Hamid, N. A. Nayan, M. Z. Suboh, and A. Aminuddin, “Second Derivatives of Photoplethysmogram for Hyperuricemia Classification Using Artificial Neural Network,” in Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES 2020), Online / Langkawi, Malaysia, 2021, pp. 494–498.
10. Nayan, N. A. and K. A. A. Rahman, “Influences of Air, Nitrogen, and Oxygen on the Photoconductivity of Organic Trimethyl Phenyl Diamine Thin Film,” in Proceedings of the Putrajaya International Built Environment, Technology and Engineering Conference (PIBEC 2017), Putrajaya / Bangi, Malaysia, 2017, pp. 388–398.
11. Nayan, N. A., “Data Analytics and Islam in Dealing with Conflicts,” in Proceedings of the 1st International Academic Conference on Islam and Muslim World, Kozhikode (Kerala), India, 2017.
12. N. F. Nazarudin, M. A. Mohd Noor, A. R. Nora’zah, G. Witjaksono, and N. A. Nayan, “Characterization of Acrylate-based ChemFET Sensor for Nitrate Sensing and Monitoring,” in Proceedings of the IEEE Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Conference (IECBES 2014), Miri, Malaysia, 2014, pp. 1–5.
13. N. S. Risman, I. Muttakin, R. Mahfooz, Y. W. Hau, E. Supriyanto, N. A. Nayan, and R. Jaafar, “PVDF Sensor Design and FPGA Implementation of Ultrasound Power Measurement,” in Proceedings of the IEEE Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Conference (IECBES 2014), Miri, Malaysia, 2014.
14. N. S. Risman, S. N. D. Yassin, C. W. Sia, Y. W. Hau, and N. A. Nayan, “FPGA Design and Implementation of Electrocardiogram Biomedical Embedded System,” in Proceedings of the IEEE Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Conference (IECBES 2014), Miri, Malaysia, 2014.
15. Nayan, N. A. and F. A. Azami, “Continuous Vital Signs Monitoring Using Smartphones,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation, Design and Articulation (I-IDeA 2014), Langkawi, Malaysia, 2014, pp. 80–87.
16. Nayan, N. A., I. A. M. Ikhsan, and Y. Takahashi, “Using ZigBee Communication Technology in a Smart Home Wireless Sensor Network,” in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICMTSET 2014), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014, pp. 19–25.
17. Nayan, N. A., S. Y. Lak, and N. S. Risman, “m-Cardiac System for Real-time ECG Monitoring Using an RN-XV WiFly Module,” in Proceedings of the Innovations on Communication and Theory (INCT) Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014, pp. 113–117.
18. Y. Takahashi, T. Sekine, N. A. Nayan, and M. Yokoyama, “Power-saving Analysis of Adiabatic Logic in Subthreshold Region,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Signal Processing and Communications Systems (ISPACS 2012), Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2012.
19. Y. Takahashi, Z. Luo, T. Sekine, N. A. Nayan, and M. Yokoyama, “2PCDAL: Two-Phase Clocking Dual-Rail Adiabatic Logic,” in Proceedings of the IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems (APCCAS 2012), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2012, pp. 124–127.
20. Y. Urata, Y. Takahashi, T. Sekine, and N. A. Nayan, “A Low-Power Sense Amplifier for Adiabatic Memory Using Memristor,” in Proceedings of the IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems (APCCAS 2012), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2012, pp. 112–115.
21. Nayan, N. A., “Measurement of Respiration Rate from a Single Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Using Modulation Techniques,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Man-Machine Systems (ICOMMS 2012), Langkawi, Malaysia, 2012.
22. Y. Takahashi, Y. Urata, T. Sekine, N. A. Nayan, and M. Yokoyama, “Memristor 1T-SRAM with Adiabatic Driving,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Information Design and Emerging Markets (IDEMS 2011), Taipei, Taiwan, 2011, pp. 1–4.
23. N. A. Nayan, Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “4×4-Bit Array Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic Multiplier with New XOR,” in Proceedings of the 18th IEEE/IFIP International Conference on VLSI and System-on-Chip (VLSI-SoC 2010), Madrid, Spain, 2010, pp. 320–325.
24. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “XOR Evaluation for 4×4-Bit Array Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic Multiplier,” in Proceedings of the 53rd IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2010), Seattle, WA, United States, Aug. 2010, pp. 825–828.
25. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Low Power 4×4-Bit Array Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic Multiplier,” in Proceedings of the International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC-CSCC 2010), Pattaya, Thailand, Jul. 2010, pp. 296–299.
26. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “4×4-Bit Array Multiplier Using Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic CMOS Static Logic,” in Proceedings of the IEEE COOL Chips XIII, Yokohama, Japan, Apr. 2010, p. 193.
27. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Overlapped-Voltage Clock Driver and Low Peak Voltage Evaluation for 2PASCL,” in Proceedings of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) General Conference, Sendai, Japan, Mar. 2010, p. 18.
28. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Fundamental Logics Based on Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static Logic,” in Proceedings of the 16th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems (ICECS 2009), Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia, Dec. 2009, pp. 503–506.
29. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “4-Bit Ripple Carry Adder Using Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic,” in Proceedings of IEEE TENCON 2009, Singapore, Nov. 2009, THU4.P.16.
30. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic (2PASCL),” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on System-on-Chip (SoC 2009), Tampere, Finland, Oct. 2009, pp. 83–86.
31. Y. Takahashi, N. A. Nayan, S. Nagano, and T. Sekine, “On Chip LC Resonator Circuit Using an Active Inductor for Adiabatic Logic,” in Proceedings of the 52nd IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2009), Cancun, Mexico, Aug. 2009, pp. 1171–1174.
32. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “4-Bit Ripple Carry Adder of Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static CMOS Logic: A Comparison with Static CMOS,” in Proceedings of the European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design (ECCTD 2009), Antalya, Turkey, Aug. 2009, pp. 65–68.
33. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Adiabatic Logic Versus CMOS for Low Power Applications,” in Proceedings of the International Technical Conference on Circuits/Systems, Computers and Communications (ITC–CSCC 2009), Jeju, South Korea, Jul. 2009, pp. 302–305.
34. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Two-Phase Clocked Adiabatic Static Logic Circuit: A Proposal for Digital Low Power Applications,” in Proceedings of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) General Conference, Matsuyama (Ehime), Japan, Mar. 2009, p. 102.
35. Nayan, N. A., Y. Takahashi, and T. Sekine, “Low-Power Adiabatic Logic Circuit: Simulation and Energy Dissipation Comparison,” IEICE Technical Report (ICD2008-62), Tokyo, Japan, vol. 108, no. 182, pp. 125–130, Aug. 2008.
36. Nayan, N. A., S. Matsumoto, H. Hairy, K. Shimakawa, and H. Naito, “Photoconductivity in Disordered Organic TPD Films,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE 2006), Yongpyong, South Korea, 2006, pp. 1–4.
37. Nayan, N. A. and A. Taib, “Saw Singulation Characterization on High Profile Multi Chip Module Packages with Thick Leadframe,” in Proceedings of the 6th Electronics Packaging Technology Conference (EPTC 2004), Singapore, 2004, pp. 298–302.
38. Nayan, N. A. and C. C. Ng, “Thermal Characterization and Electrical Performance of Low Profile Power Packages,” in Proceedings of the 5th Electronics Packaging Technology Conference (EPTC 2003), Singapore, 2003, pp. 171–175.

• Othman, A. and Nayan, N.A., 5G Network – Near-Optimal Virtual Network Function Deployment (UTEM Press, 2026 – in press) ISBN: 9786297130248
• May, Z. and Nayan, N.A., Smart Corrosion Monitoring: Pipeline Severity and Reliability (UTP Press, 2026 – in press) ISBN: 9786297988030
• Suboh, M. Z., Jaafar, R. and Nayan, N.A., Heart Blockage: Alternative Detection via Machine Learning Techniques (UKM Press, 2025) ISBN: 9786294862463
• Nayan, N. A. and A-Samad, N., Computational Thinking in Project-oriented Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Design (UKM Press, 2022) ISBN: 9786297547404
• Ab. Rahman, M. S., Nayan, N. A., Lai, W. S., & Rasol, F. F., Empowering University Sustainability Through Alumni (UKM Press, 2021) ISBN: 9789672513902
• M-Sham, F., M-Tawil and N., Nayan, N. A., Teaching Module: CMIE 1012 (UKM-CESMED, 2013) ISBN: 9789675878831

• “Enhance Road Safety Education,” Utusan Malaysia (2026)
• “Accidents, understanding Physics can change them,” berita.rtm.gov.my (2026)
• “Training the next generation in water life-saving skills,” Kosmo (2025)
• “Leverage Islamic financial resources for defense technology,” edisi9.com.my
• “AI and Bullying: Can technology keep our children safe?” Kosmo (2025)
• “YBR and UKM host a skills-building program for robotics programming,” Utusan Borneo (2022)
• “The mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of hiking,” Kosmo (2022)
• “Why hiking is becoming the go-to physical activity for everyone,” Utusan Malaysia (2022)
• “How swimming boosts psychological well-being,” Berita Harian (2022)
• “The major benefits of mastering swimming,” Kosmo (2022)
• “The benefits of swimming for children,” Utusan Malaysia (2022)

Academic Mentorship & Supervision

Proven record in developing high-performing research students across applied engineering, healthcare technology, and computational science.

1. The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools on the Creative, Artistic, and Digital Competencies of Art Education Students in Omani University – Mahruqi Houd Hamood Saif – ongoing
2. Two-Dimensional van der Waals Heterostructure-Based Flexible Pressure Sensors for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring – Nor Azlinda Mohd Nor – ongoing
3. The Practice of Verbal Classroom Questioning Skills Among English Teachers in the First Cycle of Schools in Al-Batinah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman – Nahed Mohammed Abdullah Al Badi – ongoing
4. Ultra Low Power ADPLL Synthesizer of Self-Powered Semi-active RFID Transceiver for Healthcare Device – Syaza Norfilsha Ishak – ongoing
5. Non-invasive serum uric acid measurement using photoplethysmogram for cardiovascular disease prediction – Hafifah Ab. Hamid – completed (2025)
6. Development and Effectiveness of CThink4CS2 Module on Students’ Achievement in the Topic of Salt, Computational Thinking and Attitude – Norhaslinda Abdul Samad – completed (2024)
7. Corrosion detection and severity estimation from hydrogen evolution process in pipeline – Zazilah May – completed (2024) (GRADUATE ON TIME)
8. Early detection of Sudden Cardiac Arrest via ECG Signal Analysis – Mohd Zubir Suboh – completed (2023)
9. Development and effectiveness of CT-CHEM module on students’ achievement, computational thinking, and motivation in the topic of Electrochemistry – Samri Chongo – completed (2022)
10. Efficient admission control and resource allocation mechanisms for public safety communications over 5G network slice – Anuar Othman – completed (2022)
11. Characterization and development of die attach techniques for miniature device trend in semiconductor packaging – Ahmad Ridzuan Abd Rahman – ongoing
12. Design Development and Material Characterization of NEMS-based pressure sensor – Saat Shukri Embong – completed (2016)

1. Development of a Predictive Maintenance (PdM) System for Centrifuge Machines – Taufik Rezza Mohd Foudzi – ongoing
2. Development of an IoT-Based Fault Detection and Maintenance Monitoring System for Hospital Equipment Using Node-RED – Nor Atikah Mohamad Radzi – completed (2026)
3. Medical Asset/Equipment Monitoring via RFID Application – Muslim Ahmad Kamal – completed (2025)
4. Photoplethysmogram classification for mental health – Azwani Awang – completed (2023)
5. Development of estimation technique for respiratory rate from electrocardiogram and photoplethysmogram – Nur Sabrina Risman – completed (2016)
6. Transfer Process of Graphene for Sensor Applications – Norlida Ramli – completed (2014)

1. AI-Powered Diabetes Prediction Using Temporal and Morphological Features in PPG Signals – Haider (2026)
2. Patient monitoring system using Zigbee communication protocol – Peng Yuan Yuan (2025)
3. Correlation between the diabetes level and photoplethysmography morphology – Yu Xi (2024)
4. FPGA-based Health Monitor System for IoT – Muhammad Syafieq Mohamad Salehudin (2024)
5. IoT-based Vital Signs Monitoring System Development – Mohd Nazrulazlan Abd Rasid (2023)
6. IoT-based Assistance Glove for Monitoring Bedridden Patient using Node-RED – Yusrina Fatini Mohd Yunos (2023)
7. Design of wearable RFID tag to monitor ambulatory patients in rehabilitation centre – Nur Asma Ismail (2019)
8. The design and simulation of low power 4×4 bit Multiplier using adiabatic circuit – Nabeel Yousef Farhan Qudaisat (2019)
9. The Attack Analysis of Access Point (AP) in Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and The Solutions Proposal – Zawawi Mohamad (2014)
10. Color Image Originality Based on Steganography in HSV Color Space – Arman Mahmoudbeik (2013)
11. Simulation study of Thermal Conductivity of Several Epoxies in the Die Attach – Lim Meng Rong (2013)

1. Analysis of Heart Rate Variability and Respiration for Elderly Health Monitoring Using a Non-Invasive Sensor System – Alya Najwa Jasri (2026)
2. Analysis of the Relationship Between Sleep Patterns and Geriatric Respiratory Rates Using a Non-Invasive Sensor System – Nurul Afifah Zulkeflee (2026)
3. Preparation, Stability Evaluation, and Characterization of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial van der Waals Heterostructures for Future Blood Pressure Sensing Applications – Khaidir Md Rustam (2026)
4. Diabetes Monitoring Through Photoplethysmogram Morphology – Alvin Albert Charles (2024)
5. Prediction of Blood Glucose Levels Using Electrocardiogram Morphology – Nur Al’Ainaa Idris (2024)
6. Classification Model Development for Photoplethysmogram Signal morphology when Subjects Listen to Dzikir and Classical music – Abdul Hakim bin Hussin (2023)
7. Effect of Dzikir to the Electrocardiography (ECG) Signal – Nur Alya binti Zul (2023)
8. Development of an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled preliminary diagnostic system for COVID-19 using photoplethysmogram (PPG) – Choon Jie Yi (2022)
9. Serum uric acid classification techniques using Machine Learning – Mohamad Nazhan Mohd Nizar (2021)
10. The feature extraction of photoplethysmogram for gouty arthritis patients – Nurin Izzati Mohamad Azizul (2021)
11. Photoplethysmogram feature extraction for serum uric acid level classification – Nurliyana Muhamad Aminaldi (2020)
12. PPG analysis for uric acid level prediction using Machine Learning approach – Tan Ming Shin (2020)
13. Prediction of sudden cardiac death (SCD) by analyzing electrocardiogram (ECG) – Izzat Amir Kamal Bakshir (2019)
14. Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death Among Malaysian and Selection of its Biomarkers – Najieha Sujani (2018)
15. Patient health monitoring system using a smartphone application – Faizatul Azwa Azam (2014)
16. Development of electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring system using smartphone applications – Susamraine A/L Yi Lak (2014)
17. Zigbee network for home automation system – Ili Ayuni Mohd Ikhsan (2013)
18. The application of Zigbee-based wireless monitoring and control system – Mohd Syazwan Rohaizad (2013)
19. Designing a 16-bit RISC using adiabatic switching – Eng Kar Tian (2012)

Professional Consultancy & Global Training

• Advisory Committee (Academic Representative), Diploma of Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication), Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic (2026 – 2028)
• Judge for the Semi-Final Malaysia AI Challenge Nexus, Solara Global Media (2026)
• Evaluator for MOHE’s Start-up and Spin-off Accelerator grant application – pitching session (2026), USIM.
• Judge, JKEES Integrated Project Design (IDP) Course: KKEE3153 – System Design (2026)
• Curriculum Document Expert for Science (2026): IPG KPM, Ministry of Education.
• External Curriculum Examiner (2025–2030): Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Technology with Honors (BENET), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), British Malaysian Institute (BMI).
• Jury Appointment (2025): Jury for the Matriculation Techno-Innovation Fest, Johor Matriculation College.
• Key Training Appointment (2024): Lead Trainer for the Future Tech Programme under the Bank Rakyat Foundation.
• External Curriculum Examiner (2019–2024): Diploma of Engineering Technology in Electrical and Electronics, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), British Malaysian Institute (BMI).
• Curriculum Development (2017-2019): Developed the national Curriculum and Assessment Standard Document for the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Course for the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
• International Corporate Trainer (2017-2018): Delivered specialized training to multinational clients. Trained Saudi Arabian electrical engineers on Electrical Distribution Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Vienna, Austria). Trained Saudi Arabian financial controllers on Data Analytics (Amsterdam). Trained Omani telecommunication engineers on the TETRA system (Dubai, UAE).

Academic Examination

• Cerebellar Ataxia Patient Monitoring System Using Video Kinematics and Machine Learning, PhD, Tony Hii Chang Soon, 2025
• Neuronal Membrane Model To Identify Epilepsy Using Intermittent Photic Stimulations, PhD, Tahereh Najafi, 2022
• Design and Implementation of An Improved Error Detection and Correction Circuit Using Pass Transistor Logic, PhD, Pichayan Subramaniam Kavitha, 2022
• Design of Analog Building Blocks and Analog Signal Processing Modules for Analog Signal Processing, PhD, Mohammad Faseehuddin, 2019
• Lead-free Solder Joint Improvement In Ball Grid Array Semiconductor Packages, PhD, Eu Poh Leng, 2014
• Implementation of a Knowledge Management System for Construction Industries in Libya, PhD, Zayad Alarabi Ali Khalifa, 2014
• Development of a Practical Framework to Assist in the Selection of Operational KPIs in an Engineering Maintenance Organization, PhD, Ibrahim Yousef Arafat Sokar, 2013
• Virtual Optical Design Platform: An Effective Technique in Device and Network Development, MSc, Ainon Najahah Abd. Aziz, 2013
• Development of High Quality Low Cost Transparent Conducting Thin Films for Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Solar Cells, PhD, Mohammed Mannir Aliyu, 2012
• Growth of Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) Thin Film by Novel Low-Cost Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for Solar Cell Application, MSc, Nur Radhwa Hamzah, 2012
• Telemedicine System for Vital Physiological Signal Monitoring Using a Digital Personal Assistant, MSc, Muhammad Rosli Abdullah, 2012

• Analytical Evaluation, Fabrication and Characterization of Capacitive Interdigital Micro-Electro-Mechanical System Breath Sensor (candidate of Mara University of Technology, Malaysia), PhD, Noriah Yusoff, 2018

Journal Review & Professional Influence

• Journal Peer Reviewer (Since 2013): Provided peer review for high-impact journals, including Microelectronics Journal and MDPI’s Technologies Journals.
• External Manuscript Reviewer, Jurnal Penyelidikan Pendidikan (Vol. 16), IPG Kampus Sarawak, Miri (2021)

• Speaker (2026): AI Workshop for Publication and Research, UKM Ideas.
• Speaker, Introduction to Drone Programming (2026): Masjid Al-Akram, Kampung Datuk Keramat.
• Exhibitor (2026): National Innovation and Commercialization Expo, KL Convention Center.
• Speaker (2026): Mind Matters: Mental Health & Drug Prevention, Melaka International College of Science and Technology.
• Podcast Moderator (2026): UKM Pioneers Semiconductor Industry Academic Program in Malaysia. Dept of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering.
• Speaker (2026): Entrepreneurial Minds, Technopreneur Exploration Day, Engineering & Built Environment Faculty, UKM.
• Panelist (2026): Jiangsu-ASEAN and South Asia Civil Organizations Conference, Nanjing, China.
• Keynote Speaker (2025): International Conference on Analog VLSI Circuits (AVIC2025), Shimane, Japan (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers of Japan – IEEJ).
• Plenary Speaker (2025): The 5th International Conference on New Western Land-Sea Corridor Engineering Disaster Prevention and Mitigation & Structure Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
• Speaker (2025): R&D Towards Asian Aging Population, World Expo Osaka.
• Subject Matter Expert & Question Assessor, Matriculation Programme Semester Examination (PSPM): Digital Technology 2, Ministry of Education Malaysia (2025)
• General Chair (2024): International Conference on Analog VLSI Circuits (AVIC).
• Speaker / Trainer, POPBL Assessment Competency Workshop for Lecturers, Matriculation Programme, Ministry of Education Malaysia (2024)
• Panelist (2024): Application of STEM and AI in Daily Life, MITC Melaka.
• Technical Committee Member, 4th International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneurship (ICE2T) (2023)
• Speaker (2023): Utilizing Big Data Analytics in Healthcare, Institute of Islam Hadhari (IIH), UKM.
• Speaker (2023): Graduate on Time, IIH, UKM.
• Invited Speaker (2022): Let’s Use Japanese Proverbs, Malaysia Japanese Language Instructors.
• Panelist (2022): Bon Odori: Religious Ritual or Just an Entertainment (Sheikh Abdullah Fahim Chair Forum), IIH, UKM.
• Keynote Speaker (2021): eSeminar Research and Innovation in Education (eSPeDIP 2021).
• Speaker (2021): Computational Thinking and STEM, Teacher Training Inst. Miri.
• Speaker (2019): Dialogue session: Big Data. 12th Malay College Kuala Kangsar Youth Development Summit (MCYDS).
• Speaker (2018): UMT Alumni Management Seminar, Putrajaya.
• Speaker (2017): Delivered a speech to students at Ambang Asuhan Jepun, University of Malaya, on the experience of studying in Japan.
• Forum Panelist (2016): The Modernization and Democracy Faced by the Elite, Forum d’Asilah, Morocco (Invitation by HE Mr. Mohamad Benaisser).
• Speaker (2016): 7 Things Muslims Can Learn from The Japanese to the Indonesian Students’ Association in Oxford.
• Speaker (2016): Gave a talk to Malaysian students at the University of Sheffield titled “Inspiring the next generation of engineers.”
• Panelist of Forum (2015): Malaysian Student Leaders in the UK, organized by International Islamic University Malaysia / MUBARAK.
• Panelist of McLEAD Forum (2015): On Education, Badan Perhubungan Negara, Sheffield.
• Interviewer for the MEXT scholarship applications – Japanese Embassy of Malaysia (2013, 2024).
• Keynote Speaker (2013): Regional IT and Engineering Convention, St. Paul University, Philippines.
• Speaker (2013): Corporate Social Responsibility at the Regional Business Exposition, St. Paul University, Philippines.
• Panel Speaker (2013): On Problem-Based Learning (PBL), UKM.
• Lead Editor, Chapter 4 (Academic Curriculum) for Engineering Accreditation Committee Audit (2013)

Awards & Recognition

• Recipient of the Bitara UKM Award – Science & Technology Book Publication Category (2026)
• Accredited Trainer, HRD Corp (2026).
• Recipient of the National Book Award for the book titled Heart Blockage: Alternative Detection via Machine Learning Techniques (2025)
• 5th MyRA Excellence Awards @ UKM, 2025 (Assessment Year: 2024) – Outstanding Individual Award (Overall) – Certificate of Appreciation
• Certified Competent Remote Pilot (Drones) Basic (2025)
• Instructor, The Life Saving Society of Malaysia (2025)
• Winner, Research Grant Excellence Awards for Industry, National, and Research Grant categories: Institut Islam Hadhari (IIH), UKM (2025).
• Silver and Bronze Medals, National Teaching & Learning Innovation Carnival (UKM K-NOVASI) (2025)
• MyRA Performance Excellence Award (Supervision) – Certificate of Appreciation (2021).
• Licensed NLP Practitioner (2019).
• Gems of the East (2019): Selected as one of 50 outstanding alumni over 30 years by the Alumni Look East Policy Society (ALEPS).
• Certified Trainer, Human Resource Development Corporation (2018).
• Excellent Service Award (2018, 2014): Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | Recognition for outstanding performance in service.
• Certified, Good Clinical Practice Examination (2017).
• Deployed Researcher (2016): Named by the University of Oxford for deployment on a large-scale clinical trial in Africa.
• Post-doctoral Training Award, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia – (2014 – 2016).
• Most Outstanding Master Teacher: Recognized by UKM/MOE/Stevens Institute of Technology for leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship education (2013).
• Malaysia TRIZ Competition – 2nd Runner-up (2012): Recognized by Intel Foundation/MDEC for achievement in problem-solving using the TRIZ method.
• Academic Excellence Award (2011): Awarded by the Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering, Gifu University, Japan (given to only two PhD students annually).
• Student Research Award: The Inst. of Electronics, Information & Communication Engineers, Tokai Division, Japan (2011).
• Research Presentation Grants for International Conference: The Inst. of Electronics, Information & Communication Engineers, Tokai Division, Japan (2009).
• Certified Japan Amateur Radio Level 4 from Japan Amateur Radio Development Association (2009).
• Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT) Scholarship Award for post-graduate studies (2005 ~ 2011).
• Scholarship for Preparatory Course and Undergraduate Studies in Japan (1992 – 1998).
• Best Science Student Award, Japanese University Preparatory Program, University of Malaya (1994).
• Certified, Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (1995).
• National Japanese Speech Contest, 2nd runner-up (1993).

Intellectual Property

• Block-Based Programming Module for Robotics, the Internet of Things, and Drones, with Solar and Artificial Intelligence Activities. File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/6314. Copyright (2024). Status: In Progress.
• MinUS-C (Minecraft Urban Solar Community) module. File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/5317. Copyright (2023). Status: In Progress.
• Basic Block Programming Module for Robotics and Drones Using Computational Thinking Concepts. File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/5194. Copyright (2023). Status: Certification.
• A Study Instrument on Generation Z Identity and Coping Strategies in Behavior Regulation. File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/4277. Copyright/Design/Trademark. (2022). Status: Certification.
• Patient Monitoring System (Early Warning Scores). File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/4000. Copyright (2021). Status: Certification.
• Stimulus Dhkir-Auditory Brainstem Response (Dhkir-ABR). File number: UKM.IKB.800-4/1/2542. Copyright/Design/Patent (2019). Status: Certification.

Short Courses Attended

Community & Volunteer Leadership

• Additional Math, Math and Physics Tutor (2026): Masjid Batang Benar
• Swarm Drones Exhibition (2026): 17 Autonomous Drones in SK Nilai Impian.
• Welfare officer (2019-2022): Royal Military College Parents Teacher Association.
• Community Engagement (2019): Lead for UKM alumni/staff visit to AlFikrah Care Center, Kajang.
• Global Humanitarian Aid (2016): Chief of Mission for Oxford to Calais Humanitarian Aid; Volunteer at Humanitarian Aid Mission, Kitchen in Calais, France.
• Leadership Development (2016): Organizer for Malaysia Young Scholars Universal Leadership Program (MySOUL), London.
• Chairperson (2015-2016): Malaysian Students Club, Oxford.
• Leadership Development (2013): Chief of Officers for the Transformation Program of Officers (National Civics Bureau).

Personal Resilience & Interests

• Aquaman Langkawi (2026) – 10 km
• Nilai Night Half Marathon (2026) – 21.1 km
• Port Dickson Classic Swimming (2026) – 2 km
• Kapas-Marang Open Water Swimming (2024) – 7.5 km
• Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Half Marathon (2023) – 21.1 km
• Ironman 70.3 Langkawi (2022) – Relay – Swimming Leg 1.9km
• Langkawi Swim Fest (2021) – 4 km
• Track and Field UKM Staff Competition (2012 – 2024)
• Low’s Peak, Mount Kinabalu (2012) – 4,095.2 meters