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PROFILE
UPM's Staff Profile
PROF. MADYA DR. MOHD AMIRUDDIN BIN ABD RAHMAN
TIMBALAN PENGARAH (PERANCANGAN & PENGSN DATA PENYLIDKN)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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PROFESSIONAL

I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics with a joint (co-tutelle) PhD degree in Wireless Communication between University of Sheffield, United Kingdom and Universiti Putra Malaysia. My current research interests includes signal processing, pattern recognition/ prediction, and AI.
NAME :
(Prof. Madya Dr.) Mohd Amiruddin Bin Abd Rahman
POSITION :
Timbalan Pengarah (perancangan & Pengsn Data Penylidkn)
ENTITY :
Faculty Of Science

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2016
Ph.D Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Jointly Awarded University of Sheffield, UK and Universiti Putra Malaysia)
2011
M.Sc Sensor and Instrumentation (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
2006
B. Sc Electrical Engineering (Purdue University, USA)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2019
ASEAN-India Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
2018
CEO@Faculty Fellow, National Instruments, Penang, Malaysia
2014
Visiting Researcher, Nokia Bell-Labs, Antwerp, Belgium (October 2014) - Implementing Indoor Positioning System Algorithm based on WLAN networks
2014
Post-Graduate Intern, Nokia Bell-Labs, Dublin, Ireland (May - Aug 2014) - Developing algorithm for accurate horizontal positioning system, tracking, and co-locating users/device based on WLAN networks
2005
Undergraduate Intern (Layout Engineer), Intel Microelectronics, Penang, Malaysia (May - Aug 2005)
SKILL
2016
Artificial Intelligence Technique
2015
Algorithm Development
2014
Spectrum Analyser
2010
Agilent Network Analyser
2010
Compaq Visual Fortran
2003
Matlab Programming Language - Very Expert
2001
C++ Programming Language
PROJECT
2020
Smart Irrigation Farming Technique based on Machine Learning Algorithm
2020
Peer to Peer Networks Content Distribution Network Trading Mechanism
2018
Artificial Intelligence for Prediction of NanoFluids ThermoPhysical Properties
2017
Magnetic Field and WLAN Fusion Indoor Localization
2016
Passive WLAN Localisation and Tracking System
2016
Tracking Based on WLAN networks
2012
Multi-Floor WLAN Localisation Based on Machine Learning and Probabilistic Approach
2009
Simultaneous detection of ionic conductivity and moisture content of various materials using microwave microstrip sensor
2007
Functionalization of optically addressed microcantilever sensor using chemical self-assembly method
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
2019
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia - Smart Data Project - Expert Panel
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
2016
Fundamental Science Congress (FSC), UPM, Malaysia
2014
IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Istanbul, Turkey
2014
Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication (WPNC), Dresden, Germany
2013
International Conference on Localization and GNSS (ICL-GNSS), Turin, Italy
2010
Fundamental Science Congress (FSC), UPM, Malaysia
TEACHING
2016
PHY3306 Electronics, Dept of Physics, UPM
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2020
Bentham Science Ambassador
2019
ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship
2019
UPM Excellent Employee Award
2018
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia CEO@Faculty Fellowship
2018
Excellent Employee Award
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
2010
Microwave moisture sensing
PUBLICATION
Journals

1. I. O. Alade, M. A. Abd Rahman, T. A. Saleh. (2020) "An approach to predict the isobaric specific heat capacity of nitrides/ethylene glycol-based nanofluids using support vector regression", Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 29, 101313, pp 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101313. (JCR Q2) (PDF)
2. I. O. Alade, M. A. Abd Rahman, Z. Abbas, Y. Yaakob, T. A. Saleh. (2020) "Application of support vector regression and artificial neural network for prediction of specific heat capacity of aqueous nanofluids of copper oxide", Solar Energy, vol. 197, pp. 485-490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.12.067 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
3. R. Khan, M. Zakarya, A. A. Khan, I.U. Rahman, M. A. Abd Rahman, M. K. Abdul Karim, M.S. Mustafa. (2020) "A Heuristic Approach for Finding Similarity Indexes of Multivariate Data Sets," IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 21759-21769. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2968222 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
4. D. Uthandi, A. Sabarudin, Z. Mohd, M. A. Abd Rahman, M. K. Abdul Karim, (2019) Effectiveness of Post-Mortem Computed Tomography (PMCT) In Comparison with Conventional Autopsy: A Systematic Review”, Current Medical Imaging (2019) 15: 1. In Press https://doi.org/10.2174/1573405615666190821115426 (JCR Q4) (PDF)
5. D. M. Khan, A. Yaqoob, N. Iqbal, A. Wahid, U. Khalil, M. Khan, M. A. Abd Rahman, M. S. Mustafa, and Z. Khan. (2019) Variable Selection via SCAD-Penalized Quantile Regression for High-Dimensional Count Data. IEEE Access, vol. 7, pp. 153205-153216. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2948278 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
6. Z. Farid, I.U. Khan, E. Scavino, M.A. Abd Rahman (2019). A WLAN Fingerprinting Based Indoor Localization Technique via Artificial Neural Network. IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, vol. 19, no. 7, pp. 157-165. (PDF)
7. A. Khan A, M. Khan, S. Ahmed, M.A. Abd Rahman, M. Khan. (2019) Energy harvesting based routing protocol for underwater sensor networks. PLOS ONE, vol. 14, Issue 7, e0219459. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219459 (JCR Q2) (PDF)
8. I.O.Alade, M. A. Abd Rahman, A. Bagudu, Z. Abbas, Y. Yaakob, T.A Saleh. (2019) Development of a predictive model for estimating the specific heat capacity of metallic oxides/ethylene glycol-based nanofluids using support vector regression, Heliyon, vol. 5, Issue 6, e01882, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01882 (Scopus Q1) (PDF)
9. I. O. Alade, M. A. Abd Rahman, T. A. Saleh. (2019) Predicting the specific heat capacity of alumina/ethylene glycol nanofluids using support vector regression model optimized with Bayesian algorithm, Solar Energy, vol. 183, pp. 74-82, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.02.060 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
10. A. A. Khan, A. Ali, M. Zakarya, R. Khan, M. Khan, I. Ur Rahman, M. A. Abd Rahman. (2019) A migration aware scheduling technique for real-time aperiodic tasks over multiprocessor systems. IEEE Access. vol. 7, pp. 27859-27873, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2901411 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
11. I.O Alade, M.A.A. Rahman, T. Saleh (2019). Modeling and prediction of the specific heat capacity of Al2O3/water nanofluids using hybrid genetic algorithm/support vector regression model. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, vol. 17, pp. 103-111, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2018.12.001 (Scopus Q2) (PDF)
12. I.O Alade, A. Bagudu, T.A. Oyehan, M.A.A. Rahman, T.A. Saleh & S.O. Olatunji (2018). Estimating the Refractive Index of Oxygenated and Deoxygenated Hemoglobin using Genetic Algorithm-Support Vector Machine Approach. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2018.05.029 (JCR Q1) (PDF)
13. M. A. A. Rahman, Z. Abbas, A. Ismail. (2017) Path Loss Extraction of 2.4 GHz WLAN Radio Waves in Various Multi-floor Buildings According to Seidel’s Model. Solid-State Science and Technology, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 1-13, 2017. http://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/masshp/article/view/2537/559 (PDF)
14. Jusoh, M. A., Z. Abbas, M. A. A. Rahman, C. E. Meng, M. F. Zainuddin, F. Esa. "Critical Study of Open-ended Coaxial Sensor by Finite Element Method (FEM)", International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 343-360, 2013. https://doi.org/10.6703/IJASE.2013.11(4).343 (PDF)
15. M. A. A. Rahman, K. Khalid, J. Hassan, “Simultaneous Analysis of Conductivity and Concentration of Saline Solutions and Sea Water at Microwave Frequencies from Dielectric Investigation”, Solid-State Science and Technology, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 1-5, 2011. http://myjms.moe.gov.my/index.php/masshp/article/view/4954/1643 (PDF)


Conference Proceedings

1. M. A. Abd Rahman, M. K. Abdul Karim and C. E. Anak Bundak. (2019) "Weighted Local Access Point based on Fine Matching k-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm for Indoor Positioning System," 2019 AEIT International Annual Conference (AEIT), Florence, Italy, 2019, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.23919/AEIT.2019.8893365 (PDF)
2. M. Dashti, M. A. Abd Rahman, H. Mahmoudi and H. Claussen. (2015) "Detecting co-located mobile users," 2015 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), London, 2015, pp. 1565-1570. http://doi.org/10.1109/ICC.2015.7248547 (PDF)
3. Y. Liu, M. Dashti, M. A. Abd Rahman and J. Zhang. (2014) "Indoor localization using smartphone inertial sensors," Positioning, Navigation and Communication (WPNC), 2014 11th Workshop on, Dresden, 2014, pp. 1-6. http://doi.org/10.1109/WPNC.2014.6843288 (PDF)
4. M. A. A. Rahman, M. Dashti and J. Zhang. (2014) "Floor determination for positioning in multi-story building," 2014 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Istanbul, 2014, pp. 2540-2545. http://doi.org/10.1109/WCNC.2014.6952788 (PDF)
5. M. A. Abd Rahman, M. Dashti and J. Zhang. (2013) "Localization of unknown indoor wireless transmitter," Localization and GNSS (ICL-GNSS), 2013 International Conference on, Turin, 2013, pp. 1-6 http://doi.org/10.1109/ICL-GNSS.2013.6577270 (PDF)


Book Chapters

1. M. A. Abd Rahman, Z. Abbas. (2017) “WLAN Positioning Based on Enhanced k-Nearest Neighbour Classifier,” EMERGING THEMES IN FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES - PHYSICS (2017), eISBN 978-967-334-813-5, Chapter 8 (8.1), pp. 107-112 (PDF)
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