Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) - Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
- Computer & Information Engineering - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Vanderbilt University
Shahrul Na'im Bin Sidek (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
Other's position:
Dean, Centre for Postgraduate Studies
snaim@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Shahrul Na'im Sidek, a senior member of IEEE, received his B.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University, USA, in 1998 and 2008, respectively, in electrical engineering. He is currently a full professor with the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. He is currently serving the Center for Postgraduate Studies, IIUM as a Deputy Dean who is in charge, amongst others, of the postgraduate research-related policies and online academic systems. Passionate about teaching. In 2012, he won the prestigious "Best Teacher" award at the university level and another award for creativity and innovation on E-Learning content delivery. He is actively engaged in research activities in the field of design and development of electromechanical systems and human-machine interfaces, in particular as it applies to robot-assisted rehabilitation platforms. His research is also focusing on emotion detection using different modalities. To date he has secured a number of research grants amounting to RM2.9 millions and has graduated many Phd and MSc students.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Biomedical Engineering ~ Rehabilitation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Agricultural Engineering ~ Mechanisation System - Modeling and control of human centered electromechanical systems
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Robotics and Mechatronics - Modeling and control of nonholonomic mobile robot
Teaching Responsibilities
ANALOG ELECTRONICS | 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
Biomedical instrumentation | 2017/2018 |
CONTROL SYSTEMS 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
CONTROL SYSTEMS I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
ELECTRICAL MACHINES | 2017/2018 |
Electronic Instrumentation and Design | 2018/2019 |
ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTS | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
LINEAR ALGEBRA & VECTOR CALCULUS | 2002/2003 2001/2002 |
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB I | 2017/2018 |
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB II | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB III | 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB IV | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
MECHATRONICS LAB III | 2013/2014 |
MICROCONTROLLERS BASED DESIGN | 2002/2003 |
MICROPROCESSOR BASED SYSTEMS | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
MODELING AND SIMULATION | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
PROJECT 1 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Project II | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
SIGNAL AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 2002/2003 2001/2002 |
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | 2002/2003 2001/2002 |
SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS (LAB) | 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
SYSTEM DYNAMICS | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Supervision
Emg Based Motion Intention Detection For Control Of A Robot-Assisted Training Platform.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Assist-As-Needed Controller Strategy For Upper Limb Rehabilitation Based On Subject'S Functional Ability.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Member Supervisory Committee
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Automated Modified Ashworth Scale Adaptive Impedance Robotic Assisted Training Platform For Upper Extremity Muscle Spasticity Of Neurologic Disorder Patients.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Thermal Imaging-Based Classifier For Affective States Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Children.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Correlation Between Frontal Facial Thermal Pattern And Affective States Of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analysis Of Haptic Exploratory Behaviours Of Visually Impaired Students For Tactile Graphics Reading Assistive Device.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Study Of Efficacy Of Applied Behavioral Analysis-Based (Aba) Robotic System In Early Intervention Training Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Children.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Study Of Thumb Attitude Relationship To Extrinsic Musculature Characterization.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Analysis Of The Visually Impaired People'S Static Tactile Graphics Perception Based On Computer Vision System Using Colour Markers Detection Method.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Gripping Assistive Device For Training.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Framework Development Of Human-Robot Interaction For Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Children.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Adaptive Impedance Robotic Training Platform For Upper Extremity With Spasticity Related Neurological Disorder.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Thumb-Tip Force Prediction Based On Hill’S Muscle Model Using Non-Invasive Electromyogram And Ultrasound Signals.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Muscle Tone Level Classification Based On Upper-Limb Impedance Model.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Parametric Analysis Of Human Vertebrae Towards Vibration Impacts From Electric Vehicle Steering System.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Emg Based Continuous Thumb-Tip Force Model For Prostheses Design.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Multirate Digital Control System Implementation.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Affective State Model Based On Thermal Imaging.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Discrete Event System (Des)-Based Controller For Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Rehabilitation Platform.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Development Of In-The -Loop Emotion Recognition System For Human Machine Interaction (Hmi).
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Design And Development Of New Stabilization Mechanism For Intelligent Two-Wheeled Wheelchair.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Fuzzy Controller For Tubers Post-Harvest Storage System.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Assistive Knee Joint Device For Overweight Person.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Two-Degree Of Freedom Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot With Assistive Force Control.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Real -Time Affective States Identification For Human Robot Interaction.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Development Of A Prosthetic Thumb Based On Thumb-Tip Force Estimation.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Design And Developmentof Unicycle Mobile Robot.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Myoelectric Interface For Indirect Hand Grip Force Measurement And Analysis.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Design Amd Development Of A Snake With Mixed Mode Locomotion.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Design And Development Of Intelligent Control Of A Wheelchair.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Explication Of Social Cues On Persuasive Robots For Decision Making Support Among Malaysian Youth.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Study Of The Efficacy Of Adaptive Robotic System In Early Intervention Training Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Children
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Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Muscle Spasticity Characteristics Model For Quantifying The Clinical Assessment Of Neurological Disorder Patients.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2022 | Study of Thumb Attitude Relationship to Extrinsic Musculature Characterizations using High Density Surface Electromyogram Signals |
2018 - 2023 | Analysis of static tactile graphics perception of the visually impaired persons towards the development of refreshable tactile graphic display devices. |
2017 - 2022 | Adaptive Impedance Control Scheme for Upper Extremity Training Platform using Discrete-Event System Theory |
2017 - 2020 | Design and Control of an Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) Based Artificial Muscle using Biosignals. |
2016 - 2017 | National Survey of Research and Development (R&D) 2016 |
2015 - 2019 | Novel Adaptive Impedance Control for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Platform based on Hybrid Automata and Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System Formalism |
2014 - 2016 | Nature-Inspired Parametric Analysis of Driver's Spinal Response to Steering Vibration Impact for Electric Vehicle Steering System |
2014 - 2017 | Real Time Detection of Human Affective State for Human Robot Interaction |
2014 - 2018 | Performance Analysis of Novel Speech Based Psychological Assessment Tool for Assisting Clinicians |
2014 - 2017 | Investigation of Thumb-tip Force Prediction Based on Hill's Muscle Model using Noninvasive Electromyography and Ultrasound Signals |
2014 - 2018 | Development of Intelligent Stand Fan |
2014 - 2018 | Novel Method in Fabrication of Micro Magnetometer for Low Magnetic Field Detection |
2014 - 2017 | Predicting Mental States of Human Brain using Spatiotemporal Multi-Voxel Pattern Recognition |
2013 - 2016 | Prototype Upscaling of Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation Platform for Upper Extremity |
2013 - 2016 | Energy Based Analysis of Human Affective State Detection for Human Robotic Interaction |
2012 - 2014 | Thumb-tip Trajectory Analysis |
2012 - 2014 | Mapping of Human Arm Impedance Characteristics in Spatial Movements to Control Power Assist Aid for Disable People |
2012 - 2015 | Modeling of in the loop emotion recognizer for robot assisted rehabilitation control |
2012 - 2014 | Design and Development of Intelligent Two-Wheeled Wheelchair for Disabled |
2011 - 2015 | A New Orthogonal Projection Based Parametric Modelling Technique for ECG Signal Analysis |
2011 - 2016 | Design and Control of Lower-Limb Power Exoskeleton for Human Motion Enhancement |
2011 - 2012 | Thumb-tip force Estimation and Analysis |
2010 - 2012 | Real-time Affect Detection for Adaptive Control of Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation |
2009 - 2011 | Development of Portable Non-invasive Electromyogram Measurement System for Robotic Applications |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Enhancing Inclusive Education: Knowledge Transfer Programme of I-TACT Assistive Device for Teaching and Learning Tactile Graphics at Special Education School for the Blind Setapak |
2023 - Present | The Influence of Geometrical Configuration and Convective Cooling on the Thermomechanical Efficiency of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuator for Highly-Effective Robot-Assisted Muscular Rehabilitation |
2023 - Present | Formulation of Associating 4D Skeletal-based Hand Gesture Recognition with Hand Rehabilitation Scoring of Stroke Patient for Rehabilitation Internet-of-Things (RIOT) |
2023 - Present | Kajian Keberkesanan Program Quick Win KEMAS |
2022 - Present | Influence of robot?s personalized cues on behavioral profile towards the development of novel engagement model for Autism Spectrum Disorder children in robot-assisted therapy |
2022 - Present | Formulation of Transfer Learning to Muscle Spasticity Characteristics Model for Quantifying the Clinical Assessment of Neurological Disorder Patients. |
2020 - Present | ANALYSIS ON THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PIEZOELECTRIC VOLTAGE SIGNAL AND RESPIRATORY RATE(RR) AND HEART RATE(HR) FOR STRESS DETECTION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS |
2020 - Present | Explication of social cues on persuasive robots for mental health support among Malaysian youth |
2019 - Present | Safe Single COBOT for Therapist Assistance in Upper Limb Rehabilitation |
2019 - Present | Investigation of the correlation between thermal pattern from multi-view face images and the affective states of ASD children (Project 1) |
2019 - Present | Study of the efficacy of emotion-based robotic system in early intervention training of ASD children (Project 3) |
2018 - Present | Analysis of Automatic Depression Detection using Speech-based Heart Rate Detection and Higher-Order Spectral Speech Features for Depression Pre-Screening. |
2018 - Present | Robotics collaboration for terrain mapping and motion enhancement. |
2016 - Present | Analytical Modeling of Relationship Between Frontal Facial Thermal Imprint and Affective States In Human Machine Interaction for Children with Brain Malformation |
2016 - Present | A Smart Assistive System for Vision Impairment: Software and Hardware Prototype |
2016 - Present | Investigation on the Effect of Walking and Running Power-Exoskeleton on the Lower Limbs of the User |
2015 - Present | Assembly of Ingenious Automatic Satellite Signal Tracking System for Maritime Vessel |
2015 - Present | Empirical Study of the Effect of Merging Lane Length on Motorcyclist Head Check Behavior during Merging in Traffic ? Urban Expressway |
2014 - Present | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS RESEARCH UNIT |
2011 - Present | IIUM STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING UNIT (ISTEU) |
2010 - Present | Production of a Prototype Sim-heart apparatus (IIUM Sim-Heart) for Central Venous Pressure (CVP) line insertion and monitoring |
Award & Recognition
11 Sep, 2015 | IRIIE2013: AR.2R : Automatic Rehabilitation to Recovery System (Bronze) - IIUM | University |
12 Jun, 2014 | IRIIE2014: Non-Invasive, Non-Contact Emotion Identification System (Bronze) - IIUM | University |
06 Dec, 2013 | Award for 15 Years of Service - IIUM | University |
20 Feb, 2013 | IRIIE2013: EMG-Controlled Robotic Thumb (Bronze) - IIUM | University |
20 Feb, 2013 | IRIIE2013: Smart Robot-Assisted Rehab Platform With Real-Time Affect Recognizer (Silver) - IIUM | University |
28 Jun, 2012 | IIUM-Quality Day 2012: Best Teachers Award (Technical) - IIUM | University |
21 Feb, 2012 | IRIIE2012: Robot-Aided Upper Limb Rehabilitation Platform (BRONZE) - IIUM | University |
09 Feb, 2011 | IRIIE2011: Development of Identification System for Early Warning of Fruit Flies (SILVER) - IIUM | University |
31 Jan, 2010 | IIUM E-Learning Awards 2009 (Most Creative and Innovative User : 2nd place) - IIUM | University |
26 Jan, 2010 | IRIIE2010: A Portable Myoelectric-Robotic System to Prevent Muscle Stiffness and Numbness (SILVER) - IIUM | University |
26 Jan, 2010 | IRIIE2010 : Affordable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Aircraft for Surveillance (BRONZE) - IIUM | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
Book Section
Monograph
2017 | Investigation of thumb-tip force prediction based on Hill's Muscle model using noninvasive electromyography and ultrasound signals. In: , |
2012 | Thumb-tip force estimation and analysis. In: s.n, |