Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Khairi ABDUL-WAHAB, Ph.D, MIET, C.Eng. (UK) is currently stationed at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He started his career at the University of Malaya from 1999 as a Research Assistant in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering after graduated from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom in Electrical Electronics Engineering. He has completed his Master Engineering Science Degree's research (M.Eng.Sc.) in the application of neural network as an intelligent process controller for a chemical reactor.Then, he continued his research in Ph.D. in Genetic Algorithm, Fuzzy Logic, and Neurofuzzy in controlling the temperature of a Partially Simulated Exothermic Chemical Reactor (PARS-EX) in the Department of Chemical Engineering and completed his Ph.D. in 2010. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Khairi has initially started his career as a lecturer in 2006 in the Department of Electrical Engineering and currently is serving the Department of Biomedical Engineering as an Associate Professor. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Khairi was the Principle Investigator for a High Impact Research, Cycle 2, 2 subprogram projects leader for University Malaya Research Grant (UMRG) projects, and 1 subprogram in Faculty of Engineering Research Grant. His current research interest are in biomedical modelling and control system, bio-instrumentation, medical devices, and artificial intelligence.
show more »I am a Professor and Deputy Dean of Research at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya. I am a registered Professional Engineer (PEng) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE). I previously served as the President of the Malaysian Thermoelectric Society and held administrative positions including Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (2016-2019). I also serve as a program examiner for the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC), Malaysia, contributing to the quality assurance of engineering education in the country. My research focuses on energy materials, electronics packaging (solder alloys) and MEMS. I have published over 200 ISI-indexed journal articles, 2 books, and 10 book chapters. My work has garnered over 4,600 citations with an h-index of 35. I hold 7 patents related to my research areas. I have been invited to deliver 7 keynote talks at international conferences and 15 invited talks at local and international conferences. I have secured research grants totaling RM13.6 million and led projects worth RM1.6 million. I have served as an examiner for 29 PhD theses (16 international) and 25 Master's theses (1 international). My expertise is also recognized through my appointment as a reviewer for more than 35 journals and my role as an evaluator for national and international research funding applications. I have supervised more than 30 postgraduate students (specifically 19 PhD, 15 Master's completed, and 10 ongoing).
show more »Sr Dr. Loo Siaw Chuing (Angeline) obtained her Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) (Distinction, 2008), Master of Science (Building) (Distinction, 2011), and her PhD (Project & Construction Management, 2015) from Universiti Malaya. She has been a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Quantity Surveying since 2016, a registered professional quantity surveyor with BQSM, and a member of RISM since 2020. She was the coordinator for Master of Project Management for 4 years and is currently the coordinator for online distance learning for the Faculty of Built Environment. Dr. Loo teaches undergraduate courses: Principles of Management, Data Analysis, Measurement, Research Methodology, Building Structure, and Research Project and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Her research interests are project management, risk management, and international construction focusing on project performance and delivery. She also secured 16 internal and external grants with her collaborators. She has published more than 40 international refereed journal papers, 2 books, and 10 conference papers. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property. She was also the external examiner of SEGi University and is currently one of the Sarawak Course Advisory Committee Members for Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. She has garnered a few research and service awards. She won two best paper awards (conferences held in Italy and Indonesia), a gold award and novice special award (won with her final year supervisee), a gold award (teaching enhancement research with her colleagues), and other awards. She also received the Certificate of Excellent Service (SPC) in 2020 and the Award of Excellent Service (APC) in 2021. She has been actively serving RISM: organizing committee for RISM research conferences for three consecutive years and secretary for the PAQS Congress 2023. She is also the current committee member for the QS Division 2024/2025 at the RISM. She is an active QS consultant at the University’s consultancy unit known as Unit Perundingan Universiti Malaya (UPUM), where she is involved in both private and public projects.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Abdullah, Muhammad Fazrin; Jauhari, Iswadi; Sabri, Mohd Faizul Mohd; Ghazali, Nik Nazri Nik (2025). A Novel Vertical Axis Parallel Turbines System for in-pipe Hydropower Generation: Conceptual Design and Preliminary Experiment. Energy Sources Part a-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects
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Wong, Li Ping; Alias, Haridah; Tan, Sik-Loo; Sia, Thiam Eng; Saw, Aik (2025). An Exploration of Death Anxiety of Family Members of Silent Mentor Body Donation Program. Omega-journal of Death and Dying
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Altarturi, Hamza H. M.; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Md; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2025). A Bibliometric and Content Analysis of Technological Advancement Applications in Agricultural E-commerce. Electronic Commerce Research
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Lin, Ling-Yi; Lin, Chang-Hsin; Chuang, Tsung-Yen; Loh, Sau Cheong; Chu, Shin Ying (2025). Using Home-based Augmented Reality Storybook Training Modules for Facilitating Emotional Functioning and Socialization of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
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Asemi, Asefeh; Asemi, Adeleh; Ko, Andrea (2025). Investment Recommender System Model Based On The Potential Investors' Key Decision Factors. Big Data
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 1250
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Empowering Change Agents: Building Leadership Capacity for Sustainability Governance in Higher Education
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Designing a Sustainable E-waste Ecosystem At UM: Circular Economy, Recovery Technologies, and Behavioural Change
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Evaluating Sustainability Standards: a Comparative Study of Green Retrofit Rating Tools (gbi, Greenre, and Penarafan Hijau Jkr) of Educational Existing Building in Universiti Malaya
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Spatiotemporal Assessment of Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Heat Stress in Universiti Malaya
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Repurposed End-of-life Electric Vehicle Batteries for Demand Side Management System ? An Assessment On The Environmental and Economic Benefits Analysis
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Smart Recycling On Campus: Investigating Rvm Adoption and Behavioural Determinants
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Teaching for a Cooler Future: Empowering Pre-service Science Teachers Through Environmental Stem (e-stem) and Climate Change Pedagogical Content Knowledge (cc-pck) Via Campus-based Action
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Advancing Predictive Modeling and Early Warning System for Microclimate and Air Quality Using An Intelligent Framework in Universiti Malaya