Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Semarak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Master of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
  • Diploma (Kejuruteraan Elektrik), Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologists, Professional Technologist, Since 2022 (National)
  • Malaysia Board of Technologist, Graduate Member, Since 2022 (National)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia, Graduate Member, Since 2007 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Control Engineering (Multi-agent robot; Mobile Robot; Motion Coordination ; Event-triggered Control)
  • Intelligent Robot (Control Robotics; Motion Control; Artificial Intelligence)
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Control Robotics
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Introduction to Robotics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2023)
  • Professional Project Management, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (09/2022)
  • Introduction to Electronics & Electrical Power and Machines, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • Introduction to Robotics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2022)
  • Fabrication Technology, Bachelor Degree (02/2021)
  • Digital Signal Processing, Bachelor Degree, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (08/2021)
  • Linear Control, Bachelor Degree, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (08/2021)
  • Digital Signal Processing, Bachelor Degree (09/2020)
  • Engineering Mathematics IV, Bachelor Degree (09/2020)
  • Instrumentation & Control System, Bachelor Degree (02/2020)
  • Electronics II, Bachelor Degree (09/2019)
  • Microprocessor System Design , Bachelor Degree (02/2019)
  • Computer Programming (C++), Bachelor Degree (04/2018)
  • Electric Circuits II, Bachelor Degree (09/2017)
  • Electric Circuits I , Bachelor Degree (02/2017)
  • Co-Curriculum (Community Services), Bachelor Degree (09/2015)
  • Electrical & Electronics Circuits & Applications , Bachelor Degree, Segi University (02/2015)
  • Electromagnetic Theory, Bachelor Degree, Segi University (07/2015)
  • Practical Robotics, Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) (03/2012)
  • Engineering Computing II, Matriculation, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) (12/2010)
  • Engineering Mathematics I, Matriculation, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) (07/2009)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2018
  • “A Survey and Analysis of Cooperative Multi Agent Robot Systems: Challenges and Directions”, Publisher In Tech Open Access Book, Chapter “Mobile Robots”, pp 1-20, 5th November 2018.
2010
  • “Ant Colony System for Robot Path Planning in Global Static Environment”, Selected Topics in System Science& Simulation in Engineering", Publisher WSEAS Press, 9th November 2010.
Article in Journals
2022
  • M.M. Suleiman, N.A. Algeelani, Y.A. A. Al Moayed, N. Sariff, and O.A.M.Miaikil, “COVI: A Covid-19 Tracker Application”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research, Issue 2, Vol 10, pp 111-120. (ERA Indexed)
2021
  • N.Sariff and Z.H Ismail, “Broadcast Event-Triggered Consensus Controller for Multi-Agent Robot Rendezvous System in a Broadcast and Communication Environment”, Journal of Applied Sciences, 2021, pp 1-24. (IF: 2.474, Quartile: Q2) (In Press). DOI: 10.3390/app11093785 (ISI-Indexed)
2011
  • N. Buniyamin, N. Sariff, W.A.J. Wan Ngah, and Z. Mohamad,“Robot global path planning overview and a variation of ant colony system algorithm” International Journal of Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (IMACS 2011), Issue 1, Volume 5, pp.9-16, 2011. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • N. Buniyamin, N. Sariff, W.A.J. Wan Ngah, and Z. Mohamad,“A Simple Local Path Planning Algorithm for Autonomous Mobile Robots”International Journal of Systems Applications, Engineering & Development (ISAED 2011), Issue 2, Volume 5, pp.151- 159, 2011. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2010
  • N. Sariff, and N. Buniyamin,“Evaluation of Robot Path Planning Algorithms in Global Static Environments: Genetic Algorithm VS Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm” International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Systems Research (IEESR 2010), Volume 3, pp. 1-12, June 2010. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2021
  • Y.M.Adam, N.Sariff and N.A.Al-Geelani,“E-Puck Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidance using Fuzzy Logic Controller”, 2nd International Conference on Smart Computing and Electronic Enterprise (ICSCEE 2021), Al-Madinah International University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 1-6, 15th -16th June 2021. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • A. Al-Masoodi, M.A. Elgailani, N.Abdulrahman, and N.Sariff, “Light Dependent Resistor Sensor Used for Optimal Power Consumption for Indoor Lighting System”, 2nd International Conference on Smart Computing and Electronic Enterprise (ICSCEE 2021), Al-Madinah International University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 1-6, 15th -16th June 2021. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • M. Rashid, N.A. Algeelani, S.A. Al-Gailani, and N. Sariff, “Indoor Electrical Installation Design Layout Using IOT”, The International Conference of Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ICOEEE 2021), Al-Madinah International University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 1-6, 4-5th July 2021. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2019
  • N.Sariff and Z.H Ismail,“Broadcast and Event Triggered Distributed Consensus Controller for Multi Agent Motion Coordination Systems”, Asian Control Conference 2019, Kitakyushu, Japan, pp 1-6, 9-12 June 2019. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2017
  • N.Sariff and Z.H Ismail, “Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Algorithm Parameters Effect towards Multi Agent Robot Broadcast Controller” 2017 IEEE 7th International Conference on Underwater System Technology: Theory and Applications, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, pp 1-6,18-20 December 2017. DOI: 10.1109/USYS.2017.8309456 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2014
  • N. Sariff and N. Hidayatul Nadihah, “Automatic Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidances in a Static Environment using Hybrid Approaches (Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Network)",2014 International Conference Artificial Intelligence with Applications in Engineering and Technology (ICAIET), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, December 2014. DOI: 10.1109/ICAIET.2014.31, 3-5 Dec. 2014 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • M. Faizzuan Mohamad, N. Sariff, N.Buniyamin, J.Johari,“ Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance in Various Type of Static Environments Using Fuzzy Logic Approach”, 2014 International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and System Engineering (ICEESE2014), Kuala Lumpur, 9-10 December 2014. DOI: 10.1109/ICEESE.2014.7154600 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • N. Sariff, U. Raihan,“Line Following Mobile Robot by Using a Fuzzy Logic Technique", 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research (ICETSR), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2014. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • N. Sariff, N. Elyana,“Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidance by Using Braitenberg Approach", 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research (ICETSR), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2014. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2013
  • M. Akmal Jeffril, and N. Sariff,“The Integration of Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Network Method for Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidance in a Static Environment”2013 IEEE 3rd International Conferences on System Engineering and Technology (ICSET), Shah Alam, Malaysia, pp 326-330, August 2013. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • S.Hajar Ashikin, M. Akmal Jeffril, and N. Sariff, “Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidances by Using Fuzzy Logic Techniques”2013 IEEE 3rd International Conferences on System Engineering and Technology (ICSET), Shah Alam, Malaysia, pp 332-335, 19 August 2013. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • F. Mohamed, N. Sariff, and I. Z Zainal Abidin, “Low Cost Serving Robot Using Fuzzy Logic Techniques” International Conference on Advances in Automation and Robotics (AAR 2013), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 19-23, May 2013. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2010
  • N. Sariff, and N. Buniyamin, “Ant Colony System for Robot Path Planning in Global Static Environment”,9th International Conference on System Science and Simulation in Engineering (ICOSSSE'10), Iwate, Japan, pp 1-6, October 2010. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • N. Sariff, and N. Buniyamin, “Genetic Algorithm Versus Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm: Comparison of Performances in Robot Path Planning Application”,7thInternational Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO 2010), Madeira, Portugal, pp 125-132, 15-18 June 2010 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2009
  • N. Sariff, and N. Buniyamin, “Comparative Study of Genetic Algorithm and Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm in Global Static Environment of Different Complexities”,2009 IEEE International Symposium on Computational Intelligence in Robotics and Automation (CIRA 2009), Daejeon, Korea, pp132-137, 15-18 December 2009 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2006
  • N. Sariff, and N. Buniyamin, “An Overview of Autonomous Robot Path Planning Algorithms”,4th Student Conference on Research and Development (SCORED 2006), Shah Alam, Malaysia, pp184-188, June 2006. DOI:10.1109/SCORED.2006.4339335 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Z. Hakim, N. Sariff and N. Buniyamin “The Development of a Low Cost Remote Control Partner Lawnmower Robot”, 4th Student Conference on Research and Development (SCORED 2006), Shah Alam, Malaysia, pp 152-155, 27-28 June 2006. DOI: 10.1109/SCORED.2006.4339329 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • Development of a Novel Path Tracking Technique for Mobile Robot in Dynamic Environment, Zarina Binti Abdul Rashid , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • An Instrument Approach for Calculating a Platoon Ratio, Muhammad Ikmal Bin Mohamed Wasis , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Development of Intelligent Fire Fighting Robot, Mohamad Normuslim Bin Marmat , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Integration of Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Networks Methods for Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance in a Static Environment, Muhammad Akmal Bin Jeffril , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance by Using Fuzzy Logic Technique, Siti Hajar Ashikin Bin Mohammad , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Wireless Glove for Item Identification System, Ikhwan Bin Ider , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Development of Flammable Gasses Detector to Detect a Leaking of Flammable Gasses at Oil Rig, Muhammad Amirul Asraf Bin Mohd Seman , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Friend Fold The Folding Cloth Machine for Industry, Muhammad Ikhwan Shah Bin Abdullah , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidances in Various Types of Static Environment by Using Fuzzy Logic Approach, Mohd Izzudin Bin Ibrahim , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidance by Using Braitenberg Approach, Nur Ilyana Binti Nubli , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • An Intelligent Khepera Mobile Robot Using Fuzzy-Neural Method, Ummu Raihan Bt Yussuf , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • An Automatic Mobile Robot Obstacles Avoidance in a Static Environment by using Hybrid Technique (Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Network) , Nur Hidayatul Nadihah Binti Abd Wahab , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Nur Hidayatul Nadihah Binti Abd Wahab , Nur Hidayatul Nadihah Binti Abd Wahab , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Mobile Robot by using Fuzzy Logic Technique. ,  Hashim Ahmed Mohamed Salih Mohamed Omer, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • E-Puck Obstacle Avoidance Mobile Robot Controller Using Fuzzy Logic , Yahya Muhammad Adam, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Solar Powered LED Street Light With Auto Intensity Control Using Arduino, Suleman Fareed, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • An Automatic Strawberry Ripeness Classification Using Fuzzy Logic Controller, Mirza Mustafizur Rahman, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Development of an Electronic Methane Gas Leakage Detector Using Spark Photon Microcontroller., Al-ahdal Mohammed Ali Sulaiman, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Low Cost Automatic Water Level Monitoring System for Bangladesh Home Usage, Mehedi Hasan Masum, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • A Wheeled Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance for Navigation Control in a Static and Dynamic Environments, Bryan Tan Shun Xing, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Energy-efficient Motion of an Autonomous Solar-Powered Guided Vehicles , Ngoi Zhu-Ming, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Academic Staff Excellence Award , Services, International University, 2021 (Services)
  • Best paper award in 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research (ICETSR 2014), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Conference, Segi University, 2014 (Best Paper Award)
  • Anugerah Rektor, Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM), 2006 (Academic Achievement)