I currently hold the position of casual lecturer at both; the Faculty of Science and Technology, Charles Darwin University since February 2024, and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) since July 2024. This role has provided me with invaluable experience in both industry and academia, enabling me to make significant contributions to my field and merge myself into the Australian job market.
One notable aspect of my accomplishments lies in my publication record. I have successfully published numerous works in high-impact scientific journals, including reputable publishers such as IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer. My publications have garnered recognition, with a substantial number of articles categorized as Tier 1 or Tier 2 SCI Web of Science articles. Some of my work has even been published in journals ranked among the top 10% and top 2%, including being ranked number one in specific journals in my field, as recognized by Clarivate, renowned as Thomson Reuters Web of Science.
Furthermore, I have actively contributed to the development of the next generation of researchers by successfully supervising 6 postgraduate students. Among these, I have served as the main supervisor for 3 PhD students and as a co-supervisor for 1 PhD student, in addition to 2 MSc students. I am currently involved in the supervision of several ongoing Master's and PhD students, fostering their research and academic development.
In recognition of my expertise, I have been awarded three different fellowships at prestigious institutions, including the (1) Institute of Informatics and Computing in Energy (IICE) at the National Energy University (Malaysia), (2) INTI International University (Malaysia), and (3) National Early Childhood Centre. These fellowships have not only facilitated my professional growth but also equipped me with advanced skills in research, publication, and data analysis.
To further support my research endeavors, I have successfully secured research grants totaling over 30,000.00 US dollars. These grants have played a vital role in advancing knowledge in various domains, including artificial intelligence and decision theories. As an example of my successful grant acquisition, I, along with a team of researchers from the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, secured a 9,000.00 MYR grant titled "Mesenchymal stem cell real-time transfusion framework based on emergency severity of COVID-19 patients via AI and MCDM methods". Building on this achievement, I am currently involved with other researchers from various cultural teams to secure more grant projects, aiming to further our AI research in various domains.
The impact of my research is evident through my publication metrics, with over 76 publications, more than 4,300 citations, and an H-index of 35. These metrics reflect the growing significance and influence of my work within the research community. For a comprehensive overview of my academic contributions, please refer to my Google Scholar profile:
[https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=p3tAmVcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao].
Moreover, my contributions to my university have been acknowledged through several prestigious awards. I have received the Services Award for the years 2020-2023), highlighting my dedication and commitment to my institution. Additionally, I have achieved the first-highest staff profile in terms of research citations and have the highest H-index at my institution. I have also been honored with the Top Researcher Staff Award for between years (2021-2023). Stanford University also selected me as one of the "World's Top 2% Scientists" in 2023, and in 2024.
In addition to my academic contributions, I have actively engaged in various postgraduate activities as a chairman and examiner, overseeing defense and evaluation processes for master's and PhD students. Furthermore, I have shared my expertise by delivering workshops as a guest and main speaker, assisting postgraduate students in their research journeys, both within Malaysia and through online platforms.
Moreover, I have contributed to the advancement of the research community by serving as a frequent reviewer for esteemed journals in the field of artificial intelligence and computer science since 2019. These journals include top journals from IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, and other esteemed publications.