ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IR DR ZAINAL AHMAD
BIODATA
Biodata
1. PERSONNEL DETAILS
Name : Associate Prof.Ir. Dr Zainal Ahmad
Nationality : Malaysian
Name of current employer : Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Address : School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering
Campus,Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri
Ampangan, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang.
MALAYSIA
Telephone No : 04-599 6462
Fax No : 04-599 6908
Email : chzahmad@usm.my
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Core Competency
Data mining, classification, clustering, regression, process control and modelling, neural networks, process identification, model based control design; advanced process control.
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Core Qualification
Responsible in preparing, developing and lecturing core Chemical Engineering modules, such as Unit Operations, Process Control & Instrumentation, Final-Year Plant Design. Conducting tutorial classes and lab sessions to assist the students in understanding chemical engineering principles.
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Working together with postgraduate students in designing and conducting innovative research projects, to continually enhance our expertise and professional knowledge. Conducting training workshops, seminars, short courses and consultation for the chemical & process industries.
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Other information:
Research ID : http://www.researcherid.com/rid/A-7053-2011
Scopus ID : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55276521200
Google scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0MZu_iEAAAAJ&hl=en
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2.ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Diploma in Chemical Engineering ( 1993-1996)
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
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BEng(Hons) in Chemical Engineering ( 1996-1998)
University of Surrey, Guildford (UK)
Msc in Applied Process Control (2000-2001)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) (With Distinction)
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Phd in Process Control ( 2001-2005)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) Process Control
RESEARCH
My major contribution, in the area of process control, lies in the process modeling and development of control tools using artificial neural networks (ANN). This covers from the fundamental aspects of system modeling using the emerging ANN technology focusing on the linear chemical system to a more advanced process modeling and control.
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My research has evolved from modeling system through single ANN to multiple neural networks (MNN) which has become one of the latest tools in process modeling, that has been recently moving towards modeling nonlinear system, multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) system and also model based control (MBC) utilising both ANN and MNN.
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As the outcome of my research work, more than 100 publications have been produced in journals and conferences. Apart from my research on process modeling and control using ANN and MNN, I also have involved in collaborative research with the other colleagues from others universitiy local and abroad. My involvement include consultation in the the area of object oriented process modeling utilizing MNN like pattern recognition, fault detection on chemical process plant and optimisation of algorithm.
POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
Main Supervisor
SENTHIL KUMAR ARUMUGASAMY
Current employer: Nottingham University, Malaysian Branch, Malaysia
PhD
Title: Experimental, Modelling and Control Bio-Polymerization Using Neural Networks
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DIPESH SHIKCHAND PATLE
Current employer: VIT Vellore, India
PhD
Title: Development of OTS for biodiesel plant.
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Current PG Students
Master
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Datu Rithauddeen ( co-supervisor)
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Rahimah Mohd Sabri ( Main supervisor)
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Mohd Syazwan Kamarunzaman ( Main supervisor)
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PhD
1. Dinie ( co-supervisor)
Graduated PG Students ( co-supervisor)
Master​
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Zalizawati Abdullah( Co-supervisor: Graduated 2008)
Duration : 2006-2008
Title: Development of Nonlinear Model for Distillation Column.
2. Syed Azhar Syed Abd Rahman( Co-supervisor: Graduated 2008)
Duration : 2007-2009
Title: Development of a Combined Model and Knowledge Based Fault Detector for Detection of Deviation in Chemical Process Reactor.​
3. Norzalilah Muhammad Niza ( Co-supervisor: Graduated 2012)
Duration: 2009-2011.
​ 4. Siti Hatijah Mortan ( Co-supervisor:Graduated 2010)
Duration: 2007-2010
Title: Production of FructosylTransferase by Pennicillium Simplicissimum in Submerged Culture.
5. Dinie Muhammad ( co-supervisor Graduated 2013)
6. Norhana Taib ( co-supervisor: graduated 2014)
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Phd
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Reza Davarnejad ( Co-supervisor- Graduated 2010)
Duration : 2004-2010
Title: Supercritical Extraction of Palm Oil Edible Derivatives by CO2 Solvent and Its Thermodynamics Modelling.Senthil Kumar Arumugasamy (
2. Kiew Peck Loo ( Co-supervisor Graduated 2014)​
3. Leong Sim Seong ( co-supervisor Graduated 2017)
4. Ilya ( co-supervisor Graduated 2016)
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RABIATUL 'ADAWIAH BINTI MAT NOOR
Current employer: MICET, UniKL, Malaysia
Msc
Title: Development of Nonlinear Bio-polymerization Process using Neural Networks Model: Case study Bio-polymerization of lactones to polyester.
LEE QIAO HUI
Msc
Title : Development of Neural Controller for MIMO Nonlinear System
NAZIRA ANISA BINTI RAHIM
Current employer: NAHRIM, Malaysia
Msc
NUR'ATIQAH BINTI NORHALIM
Msc
Graduated
RAHIMAH BINTI SHAFIE
Msc
In progress
MOHD SYAZWAN BIN KAMARUNZAMAN
Msc
In progress
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: +6045996462 or fill out the following form
Head Office
School Of Chemical Engineering
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Engineering Campus
14300 Nibong Tebal
Pulau Pinang
MALAYSIA
Contact
Tel Office : +6045996462
Email :chzahmad@usm.my