Research

Research Interest

  • Wireless sensor networks – clustering protocol, energy efficient protocol, base station positioning

  • Mobile ad hoc networks – routing protocol, medium access layer protocol

  • Optimization algorithms – bio-inspired algorithm, evolutionary algorithm, hybrid algorithm

  • Cognitive and software-defined radio – energy efficient protocol, network optimization

  • Internet of Things – smart home system, cyclist monitoring system, home monitoring system

  • Molecular communication in nanonetwork – diffusion based molecular communication

Research Grant

Project Leader

  • 2019 – 2021 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot. no. 18J74), “Carbon Emission Monitoring System Based on Low-Power Wide Area Network,” RM 30,000.

  • 2014 – 2016 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (vot. no. 4F641), “Energy Efficient Algorithm for Channel Access in Cognitive Radio Wireless Sensor Networks,” RM 49,000.

  • 2014 – 2015 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot. no. 08H80, “Dynamic Routing Mechanism for Bacteria-Based Molecular Communication in Nanonetwork,” RM 20,000.

  • 2012 – 2013 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 08J66), “Dynamic Channel Selection in Multi-Channel Cognitive Radio Wireless Mesh Network,” RM 50,000.

  • 2011 – 2012 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 02J93), “Disaster Recovery System Using Multi-Hop Cellular Network,” RM 40,000.00.

  • 2010 – 2012 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (vot no. 78616), “A study of optimal resource allocation in wireless network using bio-inspired algorithm,” RM 51,200.

  • 2010 – 2011 New Academic Staff (With PhD) Research Grant (vot no. 77957), “Mobile Base Station for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization,” RM 10,000.

Researcher/Collaborator

  • 2020 – 2022 UTM Fundamental Research Grant (UTMFR) (vot no. 21H64), “Thorough Analysis of Intra-Body Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) Antenna Performance and SAR for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANS) in Healthcare Monitoring Applications,” RM78,000.

  • 2018 - 2019 Contract Research with UMW (Vot 4C214), "Kajian Kompetensi Industri 4.0 Dengan Jabatan Hse Di UMW," RM58,275, Oct. 2018 - Apr. 2019.

  • 2018 - 2021 UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant (TDR) (Vot 07G22), "Health Risk Assessment on Thermal and Non-Thermal Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation," RM 47,000.

  • 2018 - 2020 UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant (TDR) (vot no. 06G63), Smart kWh Monitoring and Control of Home Appliances via Internet of Things (IoT). , RM 40,000.

  • 2018 - 2019 Malaysian Technical Standard Forums Berhad (MTSFB) Grant (Vot 4X378), "Development of Energy-efficient, Long-range Communication System for Environmental Monitoring using Low Power Wide Area Networks for Internet of Things", RM 119,000 - Collaborative work between UMT, UPM, UTM.

  • 2017 - 2020 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (vot. no. 4X383), "An Investigation on Via-Impedance Termination Topology on Multi-Layered Left Handed Metamaterial for 5G Technology," RM99,479

  • 2015 – 2017 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot. no. 11H60), “Adaptive Collaborative Beamforming in Software Defined Radio Platform for Wireless Sensor Networks,” RM 49,000.

  • 2014 – 2016 Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) (vot. no. 4L632), “Water Quality Monitoring System Using Wireless Sensor Network Wifi Based for Aquaculture Farming,” RM 85,000.

  • 2014 – 2016 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (vot. no. 4F463), “Wideband Compressive Spectrum Sensing Framework for Cognitive Radio System,” RM 119,200.

  • 2014 – 2016 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 07H04), “Modeling of Diffusion Based Molecular Nano Communication System,” RM85,000.

  • 2014 – 2016 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 05H58), “Mobility Management Algorithm Based on Human Behaviour for Microcell Network,” RM 79,000.

  • 2013 – 2015 Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (vot. no. 4F393), “A Study of Meta-Heuristics Algorithm Applied to Collaborative Beamforming in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs),” RM 73,000.

  • 2013 – 2015 Sport research grant scheme (SRGS) (vot no. 4L550), “Mobile Wireless Sensor-Based Cyclist Monitoring and Tracking System,” RM 150,000.00.

  • 2012 – 2014 E-Science Fund Grant (vot no. 4S063), “Mobility and handoff management for cognitive radio mobile ad-hoc networks (CRMANETs),” RM 191,600.00.

  • 2012 – 2014 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 04H89), “Cognitive Radio Based Multihop Relay Network,” RM 90,000.

  • 2012 – 2013 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 08J78), “Collaborative Beamforming Array via Linearly Organized Sensor Nodes in Wireless Sensor Network,” RM 40,000.

  • 2012 – 2013 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 05J66), “Mobility and Handoff Management for Cognitive Radio Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (CRMANETs),” RM 40,000.

  • 2011 – 2013 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 01H99), “Dynamic Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio,” RM 150,000.

  • 2011 – 2012 Research University Grant (GUP) (vot no. 04J25), “Characterisation of Front-End Energy-Harvesting Device for Green Communication,” RM 40,000.

  • 2008 – 2010 E-Science Fund Grant (vot no. 79306), “Dynamic spectrum access management system in cognitive radio wireless sensor networks,” RM 172,300.00.

Consultation/Networking Grant and Commercialization

    • Networking Grant by Centre for Community and Industry Network (CCIN), UTM (Project Member)

        1. Title: IOT Open Day - Sekolah Menengah SRI Johor Bahru, Total grant = RM3,500. (Vot 4X302), Sep. 2017 – Nov. 2017

        2. Title: Pemindahan Ilmu STEM Prinsip Perhubungan (PCOMM) Sekolah Menengah Dato' Mohd Yunos Sulaiman (SMDMYS), Total grant = RM1,000 (Vot. 4X425), Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2018

        3. Title: Pemindahan Ilmu STEM Melalui Kesedaran Penggunaan Objek Rangkaian (IOT) Kepada Pelajar Sekolah Kebangsaan Pekan Nenas, Total grant = RM300 (Vot. 4X426), Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2018

    • Commercialization through Global Technology and Innovation Management (GTIM) Sdn. Bhd. (Project Member)

        1. Title: IOT-Based Door Access Management System for Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UTM, Total grant = RM14,500. (Quotation no. GTIM(46))