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. 

Dr. Nurin Wahidah binti Mohd Zulkifli is an esteemed Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She holds a distinguished academic background, having earned her Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, followed by a Master’s degree (MSc.Eng) from Monash University, Australia, and a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Tribology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Zulkifli's expertise lies in combustion and fuel engineering (tribology), which is reflected in her impressive scholarly contributions. With a remarkable publication record of 112 research articles in both national and international journals, she has garnered 3868 citations and an H-index of 38. Furthermore, she has exhibited exemplary mentorship by successfully supervising several PhD and master students from various countries. Her significant impact in the field was recognized in 2020 when she was acknowledged for ranking among the top 2% of researchers for the most cited documents in engineering by Web of Science and Clarivate Analytics. Dr. Zulkifli has also played a pivotal role in securing and managing numerous grant projects as the head of internal and external grants. Notably, she is an active collaborator, forging partnerships with researchers in the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia for grants, joint research efforts, and paper writing. Her collaborative endeavors extend to esteemed organizations such as PROTON, PETRONAS Research, DUCOM, MPOB, and researchers from local universities.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:   Refereed Published Journal Papers, Conference Proceeding Papers and Papers Submitted for Conference and Publication:     Kazi, M.S.N. (1981). New look at maintenance of a process plant. Proceedings, 26th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Khulna, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.M. (1982). Behaviors of an induced draught fan. Proceedings, 27th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1984). K2CO3 deposition is the cause of abnormal vibration of a CO2 centrifugal compressor in a process plant. Proceedings, 28th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Changing of duplex angular contact ball bearings by a pair of deep groove ball bearings at the driven end of a low-pressure solution pump. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Study of the effect of run out on vibration characteristics of an alternator shaft. Proceedings, 29th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Oil contamination of a non-condensing turbine. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Steam, gas and air trap in process industries. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Effect of excessive vibration on bearing temperature of a centrifugal gas compressor. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1985). Vibration problem study of anti friction bearings. Proceedings, 10th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1987). Study of rubbing vibration characteristic of an overhung rotor. Proceedings, 12th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Jahangir Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1990). Study of forced convection heat transfer over smooth and finned tubes. Proceedings, 34th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1991). Study of forced convection heat transfer over three heated angular finned tubes. Proceedings, 35th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Appearance of target plate when the steam blowing is over. Proceedings, 17th annual Bangladesh Science conference, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Khan, M.H. and Kazi, M.S.N. (1992). Effect of fin angles on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India, Mech. Engg. Division, Vol. 73, No. 1, pp.145-148. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Steam blowing and acceptance criteria. Journal of Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, vol.21,no. 1. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1993). An Experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1993). Corrosion effect on tubes of a carbamate condenser in a urea plant. Proceedings, 37th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. (1994). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over finned tubes of different fin configuration. Proceedings, 38th annual convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1995). An experimental study of forced convection heat transfer over a finned tube for different orientations. Proceedings, 6th Asian congress of fluid mechanics, Vol. 2, Singapore. Kazi, M.S.N. and Khan, M.H. (1999). Effect of fin pitches on cross flow heat transfer from a tube. Submitted for publication in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers, India. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (1998). Heat Transfer to Natural Fibre suspensions. Proceedings of IPENZ Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 1998, Vol. 5, pp. 91-96. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1998). Heat Exchanger Fouling Mitigation with Flexible Fibres. Proceedings of 26th CHEMECA Conference, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 1998, Paper no.177.6. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer in the Drag Reducing Regime of Wood Pulp Fibre Suspension Flow. Chem. Eng. Journal, 1999, CE2655, Vol. 73, pp. 247-253. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (1999). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Method to Relate Fibre and Paper Properties. Proceedings of 27th CHEMECA Conference, New Castle, Australia, 1999, Section 6, p. 162 and CD Rom. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D., Duffy, G.G. and Muller-Steinhagen, H.M. (1999). Fibre Modified Scaling Mechanisms in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Proceedings of Mitigation of Heat Exchanger Fouling and its Economic and Environmental Implications, Banff, Canada, 1999, Section V, pp. 1-8. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer Coefficient-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of 54th Annual Appita Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 2000, Paper 4B12, Vol. 2, pp. 605-614. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2000). Heat Transfer to Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of 28th CHEMECA Conference, Perth, Australia, 2000, Paper no. C-4.2, pp. 366-369. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2002). Fibre Modified Scaling in Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation. Chem. Eng. Comm., 2002, Vol. 189, No. 3, pp. 1-17. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). Heat Transfer Fouling Mitigation with Wood Pulp Fibres. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 21-27. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X. D. (2001). A Study of Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Smooth and Roughened Metal Surfaces and a Polymeric Material. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling, Fundamental Approaches and Technical Solutions, Davos, Switzerland, 2001, Section iii, pp. 9-17. Duffy, G.G., Kazi, M.S.N. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Pressure Drop Measurement-a New Way to Monitor Wood Pulp Quality. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Appita Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, March, 2002. Duffy, G.G., Chen, X.D. and Kazi, M.S.N. (2002). Fibre Particle Characterisation. Proceedings of the Hydrotransport 15 Conference, Banff, Canada, June, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Chen, X.D. and Duffy, G.G. (2002). Cleaning of Mineral Fouling Deposits on Heat Exchanger Surfaces. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M. S. N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). A Study of Heat Transfer and Pressure Loss of Suspensions of Synthetic Filaments and Wood Pulp Fibres in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2002). Validation of Heat Transfer Data for Fibre Suspensions in Annular Flow. Proceedings of the 30th Chemeca Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, September, 2002. Kazi, M.S.N., Duffy, G.G. and Chen, X.D. (2009). Fouling and Fouling Mitigation on Different Heat Exchanging Surfaces. Proceedings of Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning Conference, Pichl, Schladming 8973, Austria, June, 2009.