Alumni

Dr. Wardiah Binti Mohd Dahalan
wardiah@unikl.edu.my

Wardiah Binti Mohd Dahalan received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System.
Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer and head of research and innovation in University Kuala Lumpur.
She completed BSc degree from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom in 1996 and
MSc degree from University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia in 2004. Her current research interest is Optimization,
renewable energy etc.
More: http://research.unikl.edu.my/view/wardiah

Title of PhD thesis: Simultaneous Optimum Network Reconfiguration And
Dg Sizing For Loss Minimization Based On Meta-Heuristic Methods.

Associate Prof. Ir. Dr. Hasmaini Mohamad

hasmaini@uitm.edu.my

Hasmaini Mohamad received the B.Eng., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Malaya,
in 1999, 2004, and 2013, respectively. She started her career as a lecturer in Universiti Teknologi MARA in 2003
where she is currently an Associate Professor at the Centre for Electrical Power Engineering Studies,
Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Apart from that, she has published more than
50 journal papers including high impact ISI journals and 20 conference papers.
Her major research interest includes islanding operation of distributed generation,
hydro generation, load sharing technique, electric vehicle charging scheduling and load shedding scheme.
More:https://fke.uitm.edu.my/staffprofile/webotherstaffprofile.phpusr=44#

Dr Jasrul Jamani Jamian
jasrul@fke.utm.my

Jasrul Jamani Jamian received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System.
He has joined as Senior Lecturer in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia in 2013.
He received B.Sc. degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia in 2008 and
master degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, in 2010. Dr. Jasrul has been
awarded Royal Education Award (2008), Academic Excellence Award (2010), Chancellor Award (2013).
His current research interest includes Power System, Renewable Energy, Optimization, Power System Planning.
More: http://jasrul.fke.utm.my/

Dr. Lilik Jamilatul Awalin
l1l1n09@yahoo.com

Lilik Jamilatul Awalin received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System in 2014.
Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer with the University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2015.
She received her B.Sc. degree from Universitas Widya Gama Malang, Indonesia in 1999.
In 2004, she received the master degree from Institut technology Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya, Indonesia.
Currently, Dr. Lilik is doing research in the area of fault location and optimization.
More: http://research.unikl.edu.my/view/lilik

Title of PhD thesis: Fault Localization For Distribution Network Based On Impedance And
Matching Approaches Using Minimal Measurement Data.

Dr. Mohd Noor Abdullah
mnoor@uthm.edu.my

Mohd Noor Abdullah received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System.
Currently, he is a lecturer with the University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) since 2015.
He received B.Sc. and master degree for the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
Malaysia in 2007 and 2010 respectively.
He is now doing research in the area of solar air plane, photovoltaic system,
power system optimization and power dispatch.
More: https://community.uthm.edu.my/mnoor

Dr. Mazaher Karimi
m.karimi@gonbad.ac.ir

Mazaher Karimi received PhD degree from the University of Malaya in the power system in 2013.
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in Gonbad Kavous University in 2017.
He received his B.Sc. degree from the Islamic Azad University, Iran in 2009.
BSc degree has been awarded in recognition of a first rank graduated in the Faculty of Engineering.
In 2011, he completed master degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Currently, his research interest includes power system stability, distributed generation,wide-area monitoring and c
ontrol, smart grid and microgrids.
More: http://profs.gonbad.ac.ir/mazaher-karimi/en

Title of PhD thesis: Under-Frequency Load Shedding Technique Incorporating State Estimation For
Islanding Operation Of Distribution Network Connected With Mini-Hydro.

Title of MSc thesis: Islanding operation in distribution network connected with PV

Dr. Javed Ahmed Laghari
javed@quest.edu.pk

Javed Ahmed Laghari received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System in 2015.
Now, he is an Associate Professor in Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering & Science, Pakistan since 2015.
He received his B.Sc. and MSc degree from BUET, Khuzdar, Pakistan and University of Malaya, Malaysia respectively.
His current research interests include Power System Optimization,
Applications of Computational Intelligence based techniques in Power System, Smart Grid,
Under-Frequency Load Shedding Schemes, Islanding Operation of Distribution Network connected with distributed generations.
More:http://www.quest.edu.pk/departments/moreinfo.php?hid=91

Title of PhD thesis: New Islanding Detection Techniques And Load Shedding Schemes
For Distribution Network Connected With Rotating Type Dg.

Title of MSc thesis: A Fuzzy Based Load Frequency Control And Load Shedding Scheme
For Islanded Distribution Network Connected With Mini-Hydro

Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Aman
mohsinaman@gmail.com

Muhammad Mohsin Aman received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System.
Currently, he is an Associate Professor at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan since 2017.
He has completed his B.Sc. and master degree from the NED University of Engineering and Technology,
Pakistan in 2000 and 2000 respectively. He is a member of National Curriculum Revision of
Power System Group in Pakistan. His current research area is power system analysis.
More:https://pk.linkedin.com/in/muhammadmohsinaman

Dr. Kanendra Naidu
vkanendra@gmail.com

Kanendra Naidu received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System in 2015.
Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer in University Kuala Lumpur BMI, Malaysia since 2015.
He is graduated from UCSI University, Malaysia in 2008. He has received his master degree from
University of Malaya in 2012.
His current research interest is power system, control and stability, artificial intelligence etc.
More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanendra-naidu-b6983a5b/

Title of PhD thesis: Power System Network Splitting And Load Frequency
Control Optimization Using Abc Based Algorithms.

Dr. Sam Koohikamali

Sam Koohi-Kamali Received Masters And PhD Degree In Electrical Engineering From the
University Of Malaya In 2011 And 2015, Respectively. He Collaborated With
Um Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (Umpedac) As Postdoctoral Research Fellow Between 2015 And 2018.
He joined Schneider Electric Of Canada In 2018 As Automation And Protection Specialist.
During That Time, He Managed Several Projects Including Substation Automation Commissioning In
Fielded Of Transportation, Marine, And Utility. In 2020, He Joined Tetra Tech Canada As Senior Technical Specialist.
He Is Senior Member Of Ieee In Toronto Canada Chapter. He Is Also Serving As
Recognized Reviewer In Several International Journals. His Research Interests Include Control Of
Distribution Generation, Microgrid Protection And Load And Generation Forecasting.

Title of MSc thesis: Impact of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System on the Steady State Operation of a National Grid

Dr amidaddin shahriari

He is the invited Assistant Professor at the electrical department of  Islamic Azad University,
South Tehran Branch from 2017. He also joined from 2015  to Moshanir Power Engineering Consultant Co as
electrical installation designer and Quantity surveying in term of the
building management system (BMS), Lighting design, earthing system design,
corrosion mitigation design (cathodic protection),20 kV to 400 v substation design,  
electrical supervision of Installation and commissioning in urban, railway, oil and gas industry based fields. 

Title of PhD thesis: Modified Newton Based Load Flow Methods For Well-Conditioned And
Ill-Conditioned Power System Networks

Dr. Fadi M. Albatch
fbatsh83@gmail.com

Fadi M. Albatch received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System.
Currently, he is a senior lecturer in University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 2016.
He graduated from The Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine in 2006. He earned the Master’s degree from
the same university in 2009. During his study period, he received many national and international awards.
Especially, he received Yaysan Khazanah Scholarship, 10th Anniversary ceremony of Yayasan Khazanah, 2016. 
More: http://research.unikl.edu.my/view/fadi

Title of PhD thesis: Dynamic Power Flow Control Of Transmission Network
Using Fuzzy Based Unified Power Flow Controller.

KOONG GIA ING
ing.passion@gmail.com

KOONG GIA ING received a Master of Engineering Science, Power System (Electricity and Energy)
from University of Malaya in 2015 and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical
from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2013. She has worked in an engineering consultancy. C
urrently, she is a Design Engineer in IAQ Solutions Sdn Bhd. 

Title of MSc thesis: Optimal Network Reconfiguration And Distributed Generation
Sizing Considering Variable Load Profile And System Safety Margin.

Dr. Mohd Syukri Bin Ali
mosba86@yahoo.com.my

Mohd Syukri Bin Ali received his bachelor in Telecommunication Engineering in 2009 and
Masters in Electrical Engineering in 2013 from University Malaya, Malaysia. Currently,
he is pursuing Ph.D. from University of Malaya, Malaysia. His field of interest is Power System Protection.
He has a few different publications in various international Journals and conferences.

Title of MSc thesis: Short Distance and Average Absolute Distance With Wavelet Transform for
the High Impedance Fault Location in the 11kV Distribution Underground System.

Hazwani Mohd Rosli
wanirosli88@gmail.com

Hazwani Mohd Rosli received MSc degree from the university Malaya
in the power system in 2015. Currently, she is a lecturer at Asia Pacific
University of Technology & innovation. Her research interest includes
power system state estimation, optimization methods, load shedding.

Title of MSc thesis: Optimal Meter Placement For Power System State
Estimation Using Improved Meta-Heuristic Methods.

Dr. Syed Safdar Raza
syedsafdar_raza@yahoo.com

Syed Safdar Raza received PhD Degree from the University Malaya in Power
System in 2016. He has joined as an Assistant Professor in NFC institute of
Engineering & Technology, Pakistan in 2017. He received his B.Sc. degree from
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan in 2009. During his B.Sc. study, he has
been awarded Silver Medal in Electrical Engineering. In 2012, Dr. Safdar
completed his master form COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology,
Pakistan. Currently, his research interest is in distributed energy resources and
their solutions.

More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safdar-raza-62500421

Title of PhD thesis: Islanding Detection Techniques For Distribution System
Using Minimum Power System Parameters,

Dr. Shivashankar Sukumar

Shivashankar Sukumar finished his PhD in the year 2017 and is
currently working as Post Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) at Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) in Gandhinagar, India. He works for the project called
“Efficient Coupling of Water and Energy Technologies (ECOWET)” funded by
Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India (GoI), where his focus is to optimize the
operation of sewage and water treatment plants at smart cities by development and deployment of
advanced machine learning and optimization algorithms. His area of interest is development and
deployment of machine learning algorithms for process improvement, process automation, product development, and energy analytics.

More:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivashankar-sukumar-b174aab8/    

Title Of Phd Thesis: Energy Management System For Optimal Operation Of Microgrid Consisting Of Pv, Fuel Cell And Battery,

Dr. Sophi Shilpa Gururajapathy
shilpa.sophi@gmail.com

Sophi Shilpa Gururajapathy received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System in 2017.
Currently, she is currently Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Amrita University Bengaluru, India form 2017.
She received her B.Sc. degree from Government College of Engineering Anna University, India in 2010.
In 2013, she has awarded master degree from University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Dr. Sophi is now doing research in the area of artificial intelligence, power system analysis,
fault location, renewable energy etc.

Title of PhD thesis: Fault Location In Distribution Systems Using Mathematical Analysis
And Support Vector Machine

Dr. Mohd Hussein Mohd Dreidy

Mohammad Huessein Dreidy received PhD degree from the University of Malaya in power system in 2017.
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine.
He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering (Power & Control) from the
Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine in 2006. In 2012, he completed
master degree in Clean Energy and Energy Conservation Engineering from An-Najah National University,
Palestine. He is a reviewer of highly distinguished journals: IEEE transaction on smart grid,
IEEE transaction on Sustainable Energy and others. Currently, his research interest includes
Power System Optimization, power system stability, distributed generation, smart grid and microgrids.

Dr. Norazliani Md. Sapari

Norazliani Md. Sapari received the B.Eng. (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering and
the M.Eng. degree in power engineering from University Technology Malaysia, in 2008,
and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia,
in 2018. She is currently a Senior Lecturer with the Faculty of Information Science and
Engineering, Management and Science University. Her research interests include under-frequency
load shedding scheme in islanded distribution networks, voltage stability, and photovoltaic systems.

Dr. Ola Subhi Waheed Badran

Ola Subhi Badran received PhD degree from the University of Malaya in power system in 2018.
Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine.
She received her B.Sc. degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the
Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine in 2008. In 2012,
she completed master degree in Clean Energy and Energy Conservation Engineering from
An-Najah National University, Palestine. Currently, her research interest includes
Power System Optimization, reconfiguration, and renewable energy.

Dr.Ja'far Saifeddin Jallad

Jafar Saifeddin Jallad received PhD degree from the University of Malaya in power system in 2018.
Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine.
He received his B.Sc. degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (Power & Control) from
the Palestine Technical University_ Kadoorie, Palestine in 2005. In 2012,
he completed master degree in Clean Energy and Energy Conservation Engineering from
\ An-Najah National University, Palestine. Currently, his research interest includes
Power System Optimization, power system stability, distributed generation, smart grid and microgrids.

Mir Toufikur Rahman

m.toufikrahman@gmail.com

Mir Toufikur Rahman receive his MSc degree in University Malaya on
2018 under topic of "Optimal Charging Coordination of Plug-In Electric
Vehicle incorporating Capacitor and OLTC Operation". He graduted his
B.Sc from University of Asia Pacific Bangladesh on 2013. Currently, he is pursuing
Ph.D in RMIT univerisity Australia-Commenwealth under funded research training programme
scholarship. He is waorking on demand side contribution to dynamic security of smart power 
system.

Dr. Dian Najihah Bt Abu Talib

dian.najihah@gmail.com

Dian Najihah ABU TALIB received the B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering and the
M.Eng.Sc. degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, in 2010 and 2014, respectively.
Currently, she is a Ph.D. student at University Malaya. Her main research interests are the application of
optimization methods to power system restoration, intentional islanding, protection
and control and power system stability.

Title of Phd thesis: Restoration Planning Strategy Of Transmission System Based
On Optimal Energizing Time Of Sectionalizing Islands

Dr. Alireza Pourdaryaei

a.pourdaryaei@gmail.com

Alireza Pourdaryaei received PhD degree from the University Malaya in Power System in 2020.
He received the bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Hormozgan University, Iran,
in 2010, the M.Eng.Sc degree in industrial electronic and control from the University of Malaysia (UM),
in 2014. His current research interests include distribution automation, artificial intelligence (AI),
and energy management and forecasting.

Dr. Mohammad Jabir

jabir.uet@gmail.com 

Muhammad Jabir received PhD degree from the University of Malaya(UM), Malaysia in
Electrical Engineering (Power System) in 2020. He received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in
electrical engineering from University Engineering and Technology, Lahore(UET,LHR)
and University of Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia in 2008 and 2015 respectively.
He has 8 years of industrial and teaching experience. Currently he is a lecturer in
Public University of Pakistan. His current research interests include power system,
renewable energy, micro grid, energy management and smart grid. He is also running own
engineering company in private sector.

Dr. Munir Azam Muhammad

engr.munirazam@gmail.com 

Dr. Munir Azam Muhammad received PhD degree from the University Malaya in
Power System in 2020. He received M.E. degree in Industrial Electronics from N.E.D University,
Pakistan, in 2013 and B.E. degree in electronic engineering from Hamdard University in 2010.
He served Iqra University as Lecturer  and have experience of working in industry for
more than 5 years. He specialization in Industrial Automation, Internet of Things.
His research interests include IOT, distribution automation, load shedding, distributed
generation and development of optimization strategies for a smart grid.

Ir. Dr. Mohamad Norshahrani Abdul Rahim 

shahraniar.jkr@1govuc.gov.my

Mohamad Norshahrani Abdul Rahim received PhD degree from the University Malaya in
Power System in 2020. He received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in electrical engineering
from University Technology MARA and University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia in 2003 and
2012 respectively. He has 16 years of consulting experience. Currently he is a Senior
Electrical Engineer in Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Unit, Public Works
Department, Ministry of Works, Malaysia. His current research interests include
power system protection, distribution automation and renewable energy.
He is a Practicing Professional Engineer in Malaysia.

Dr. Mohammad Al Samman

mohammad.alsamman@live.com

Dr. Mohammad Al Samman was born in Damascus, Syria in 1990.
He received the B.Eng. degree electrical engineering from Damascus University, Syria, in 2012,
the M.Eng.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Malaya (UM),
in 2015 and 2020, respectively. His current research interests include distribution system planning
and operation, the integration of renewable energy, smart grids, and artificial intelligence.

Title Of Phd Thesis: Optimal Distribution System Reconfiguration Incorporating Distributed
Generation Based on Simplified Network Approach

Mr. Hesham Hanie Youssef

hesham.96@hotmail.com

Hesham Hanie Youssef received M.Eng.Sc from the University Malaya in Power System in 2020.
He received B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from KFUPM. Saudi Arabia, 2018.
His research interests include distribution automation, optimization techniques and
artificial intelligence.

Title Of Master Thesis: Optimal Distribution System Reconfiguration Incorporating
DG and Variable Load Profile Using Artificial Neural Network

Mr. Sohail Sarwar

Hafizsohail39@Gmail.Com

Sohail Sarwar Received His Msc Degree From University Malaya In Power Systems In 2020.
He Received His Bechlors Degree From University Of Engineering And Technology Lahore In 2014.
Currently, He Is Pursuing Ph.D At The University Of Edinburgh United Kingdom.
He Is Working On Voltage And Frequency Stability Of Ac/Dc Microgrids.

Title Of Master Thesis: Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme
For Islanded Distribution System Based On Mixed Integer Linear Programming

Mr. Junaid Bin Fakhrul Islam

junaidislam.2000@gmail.com 

Junaid Bin Fakhrul Islam received bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2017.
Then He started Master of Engineering Science in University of Malay in 2018.
He worked on Integration of Electric Vehicle in electrical distribution network.

Title Of Master Thesis: Optimal Charging And Discharging Coordination
Of Plug-In Electric Vehicle In Residential Distribution System

Muhammad Usama

Research Topic:  ROBUST PROTECTION COORDINATION SCHEME FOR DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS INCORPORATED WITH DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SOURCES

Daniar Fahmi

Research Topic: Corona Discharge Characterization From Wire Particle In Air Insulation Under Uniform Electric Field