Curriculum Vitae

DR. MUHAMMAD FAIZ BIN MOHD ZAKI

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Computer System & Technology
    Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
  • faizzaki
  • 03-79676418

BIOGRAPHY

Faiz Zaki obtained his Master of Science (Web Science and Big Data Analytics) from the University College of London in 2017 and a PhD in Network Analytics from Universiti Malaya in 2022. He is currently serving as the Director of the Data and Information Management Center and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Systems and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya. He is also a core member of the Center of Research for Cybersecurity and Network (CSNET). His research interests lie at the intersection between big data analytics and computer networking. As such, most of his works revolve around network analytics, such as network traffic classification. Currently, his research direction is steering towards producing real-time network analytics using technologies like edge computing and federated learning. Faiz Zaki also holds several professional certifications in computer networking, such as CCNA and HCIA, besides being an active member of IEEE Computer Society and Young Professionals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NETWORK ANALYTICS
    Network Analytics
  • NETWORK SECURITY
  • NETWORK TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION
    Granular Network Traffic Classification, Network Management, Network Analytics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (SISTEM MAKLUMAT)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Sc, (WEB SCIENCE AND BIG DATA ANALYTICS)
    University College London, Gower Street London Wc1
  • B.Sc, (COMPUTER SCIENCE (COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING))
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Director
    01 Feb 2024 - present (Data and Information Management Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development))
  • Committee Members
    15 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2026 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA 4 (PENDIGITALAN) CoR
    01 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 (University Malaya)
  • JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA UMHEALTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (UMHMC)
    17 May 2024 - 16 Jan 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 (Faculty)
  • Course Coordinator
    15 Mar 2024 - 07 Jul 2024 (Department of Computer System & Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology)
  • Head of Unit
    16 Jun 2022 - 15 Jun 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Course Coordinator
    13 Mar 2023 - 23 Jul 2023 (Department of Computer System & Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2023 (Department of Computer System & Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology)
  • Task Force Member
    30 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Computer System & Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • IEEE, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • IEEE COMPUTER SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR CYBERSECURITY ACADEMIA MALAYSIA 2023/2024, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • LIFETIME MEMBER OF CYBER SECURITY ACADEMIA MALAYSIA (CSAM), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2024 (University)
  • Gold Medal (Expert Innovator): IntelliGuardX: LLM-Integrated Network Monitoring Solution
    Malaysia Invention & Innovation Expo 2024, 2024 (International)
  • BEST PAPER AWARD - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTING 2023
    IEEE COMPUTER SOCIETY, 2023 (International)
  • Best Paper Award - International Conference on Computing 2022
    IEEE Computer Society, 2022 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aqil, Nik; Zaki, Faiz; Afifi, Firdaus; Hanif, Hazim; Kiah, Miss Laiha Mat; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2024). Improved temporal IoT device identification using robust statistical features, PEERJ COMPUTER SCIENCE. 10. doi:10.7717/peerj-cs.2145
  2. Aminuddin, Mohamad Amar Irsyad Mohd; Zaaba, Zarul Fitri; Samsudin, Azman; Zaki, Faiz; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2023). The rise of website fingerprinting on Tor: Analysis on techniques and assumptions, JOURNAL OF NETWORK AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. 212. doi:10.1016/j.jnca.2023.103582
  3. Zaki, Faiz; Afifi, Firdaus; Gani, Abdullah; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2022). GRANULAR NETWORK TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION FOR STREAMING TRAFFIC USING INCREMENTAL LEARNING AND CLASSIFIER CHAIN, MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE. 35(3), 264-280. doi:10.22452/mjcs.vol35no3.5
  4. Zaki, Faiz; Afifi, Firdaus; Razak, Shukor Abd; Gani, Abdullah; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2022). GRAIN: Granular multi-label encrypted traffic classification using classifier chain, COMPUTER NETWORKS. 213. doi:10.1016/j.comnet.2022.109084
  5. Zaki, F., Gani, A., Tahaei, H., Furnell, S., & Anuar, N. B. (2021). Grano-GT: A granular ground truth collection tool for encrypted browser-based Internet traffic. Computer Networks, 184, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.comnet.2020.107617
  6. Tahaei, Hamid; Afifi, Firdaus; Asemi, Adeleh; Zaki, Faiz; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2020). The rise of traffic classification in IoT networks: A survey, JOURNAL OF NETWORK AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. 154. doi:10.1016/j.jnca.2020.102538
Others
  1. Razak, M. F. A., Anuar, N. B., Salleh, R., Firdaus, A., Faiz, M., & Alamri, H. S. (2019). Less Give More : Evaluate and zoning Android applications. Measurement, 133, 396-411. doi.org/10.1016/J.MEASUREMENT.2018.10.034
  2. Faiz, M., Anuar, N. B., Wahab, A. W. A., Shamshirband, S., & Chronopoulos, A. T. (2017). Source camera identification: a distributed computing approach using Hadoop. Journal of Cloud Computing-Advances Systems and Applications, 6. doi:10.1186/s13677-017-0088-x
Article in Proceeding
WoS
  1. Zaki, Faiz; Gani, Abdullah; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2020). Applications and use Cases of Multilevel Granularity for Network Traffic Classification, 2020 16TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON SIGNAL PROCESSING & ITS APPLICATIONS (CSPA 2020). , 75-79
Scopus
  1. Ariffin A., Zaki F., Anuar N.B. (2023). Leveraging Federated Learning and XAI for Privacy-Aware and Lightweight Edge Training in Network Traffic Classification, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Computing, ICOCO 2023. , 47-52. doi:10.1109/ICOCO59262.2023.10397836
  2. Aqil N., Afifi F., Zaki F., Anuar N.B. (2022). Preliminary Study on the Effect of Traffic Representation on Accuracy Degradation in Machine Learning-based IoT Device Identification, 2022 IEEE International Conference on Computing, ICOCO 2022. , 270-275. doi:10.1109/ICOCO56118.2022.10031725
Other Publications
  1. Pengguna kecil, tak berbaloi malaysia bangun platform media sosial. (2024, August 9). FMT. Retrieved from https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2024/08/09/pengguna-kecil-tak-berbaloi-malaysia-bangun-platform-media-sosial/. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Zaki, F. (2024, January 17). PADU perlu lebih mesra pengguna. Utusan Malaysia. https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/2024/01/padu-perlu-lebih-mesra-pengguna/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Zaki, F., Anuar, N.B., Shuib, L., Aini, A.M. (2024). A CROSS-PLATFORM INFORMATION AND ANALYTICS SYSTEM FOR SALES OF PROPERTY TRANSACTION AND RENTAL INFORMATION. Valuation and Property Services Department, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. - Technical Report

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Network Traffic Classification (Granular Network Traffic Classification)
  • Network Security (Network Traffic Profiling, Network Traffic Filtering)
  • Real-time Network Traffic Classification (Early Traffic Classification)
  • Network Analytics (Network Management, Data Science, Data Analytics)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Government Agency
    A Cross-platform Information And Analytics System For Sales Of Property Transaction And Rental Information ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Lightweight Network Traffic Classifier For Resource-constrained Networks Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-IISS
    WP3: Time-Sensitive Sensor Integrated Food Rescue System Towards Combating Food Insecurity ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2024 - 2024, Government Agency
    A Prediction Model Of Managing Building Obsolescence For Sustainable Adaption ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Kajian Pendigitalan Aktiviti Promosi Eksport Bagi Pembangunan Integrated Trade Event Platform (Itep), PERBADANAN PEMBANGUNAN PERDAGANGAN LUAR MALAYSIA (MATRADE), Consultant
    20 Jan 2023 - 19 Sep 2023 (National)
  • Mytech: Technical Leadership Development Program (Tldp) - Module 5, Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd
    16 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 (National)
  • Icdl Training and Certification for ICT in Education, INSTITUT AMINUDDIN BAKI, Consultant
    19 Sep 2022 - 28 Oct 2022 (National)
  • Icdl Training and Certification for Teamwork, INSTITUT AMINUDDIN BAKI, Consultant
    19 Sep 2022 - 28 Oct 2022 (National)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Panel Proposal Defense Ijazah Doktor Falsafah Institut Pengajian Termaju (IAS), University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Phd Thesis Internal Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilai Bagi Pembentangan Program Doktor Falsafah (Phd) dan Sarjana Sains Perubatan (Mmed.Sc.), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2022) Reviewer Jnca, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Reviewer IEEE Access, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Speaker Bengkel Artificial Intelligence in Research, University, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Pengguna Kecil, Tak Berbaloi Malaysia Bangun Platform Media Sosial, National, (Interview)
  2. (2024) Padu Perlu Lebih Mesra Pengguna, National, (Interview)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) Automated Cyber Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation Platform Using Semi-Supervised Machine Learning, MUHAMMAD AZIZI MOHD ARIFFIN
  2. (2024) Internet of Things (IoT): Architectural, MARWAH ALABBOODI
  3. (2024) OPTIMIZING QUALITY OF SERVICE IN CLOUD-BASED MAPREDUCE COMPUTATION FOR BIG DATA PROCESSING: A MACHINE LEARNING-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK, HALAH ABKAR E ZAIN
  4. (2024) A STUDY ON ADAPTIVE ANONYMITY APPROACH FOR SYSTEM PRIVACY AND SECURITY., LIU KUNYU
  5. (2024) REVOLUTIONIZING HALAL CERTIFICATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY THROUGH BLOCKCHAIN AND AI: A PATH TO UNWAVERING TRUST AND UNPARALLELED AUTHENTICITY, MAHSA DASHTIZADEH
  6. (2024) Multi-Task Learning for IoT Network Traffic Classification Using The Transformer-Based Architecture And Convolutional Neural Networks, FIRDAUS AFIFI BIN MD ISA
  7. (2024) A LIGHTWEIGHT NETWORK CLASSIFIER ON RESOURCE CONSTRAINED NETWORKS USING EXPLAINABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEI, AFIF HAZIQ BIN HARIS
  8. (2024) URBAN AIR QUALITY MONITORING USING IOT SENSORS AND AI-FUELED ANALYTICS FOR DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING, MUHAMMAD ISMAIL
  9. (2024) An Alternative Statistical Feature Set to Reduce Model Accuracy Degradation Over Time for IoT Device Identification Using Random Forest, NIK AHMAD AQIL BIN NIK AZEMI
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Automated Vulnerability Assessment and Testing for Data Warehousing Environment
  2. (2023) Threat Intelligence Platform for UM

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) WQE7002 - Advanced Network Security Programming
Bachelor
  1. (2024) WIC2007 - Cyber Security
  2. (2024) WIA1005 - Network Technology Foundation
  3. (2024) WIA2004 - Operating Systems
  4. (2023) WIC2007 - Cyber Security
  5. (2023) WIA1005 - Network Technology Foundation
  6. (2022) WIA1002 - Data Structure
  7. (2022) WIA1005 - Network Technology Foundation

PATENT/IPR

  • Grano-GT: A granular ground truth collection tool for encrypted browser-based Internet traffic
    COPYRIGHT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Project Director - Mydigital Id: Celebrating Progress, Strengthening Security Webinar Coorganized by Cyber Security Academia Malaysia (Csam), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Mimos Berhad., (31 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024) (National)
  • Committee Member for Apec Women Empowerment Through Cybercrime-Free Workshop for Secure Online Trading in The 4th Industrial Revolution (Awfreecybercrime) 2023, (12 Sep 2023 - 13 Sep 2023) (National)
  • Speaker for IEEE Malaysia Professional Development Event UM 2022 "Stand Taller in Career With IEEE", (06 Jul 2022 - 06 Sep 2022) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. KURSUS MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCELL CORE 2016, Aras G, Ptm (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  2. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Online (08 Aug 2022 - 12 Aug 2022)
  3. SHARING SESSION: MY FRGS JOURNEY, Microsoft Teams (27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2023)
  4. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2023, Universiti Malaya (20 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023)
CONFERENCE
  1. IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTING 2022 (ICOCO), Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu (14 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 2022)