Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical and Control Engineering) - Doctor of Philosophy, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- Master of Engineering (Electrical-Mechatronics & Automatics Control) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Norsinnira Bt. Zainul Azlan (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
sinnira@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Norsinnira Zainul Azlan received her Bachelor's (Hons.) in Mechatronics Engineering from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2003 and her Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics and Automatic Control) from University Technology Malaysia (UTM) in 2006. She pursued her Master of Engineering and Ph.D in Mechanical and Control Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan in 2009 and 2013, respectively.
She is currently an Assistant Prof. in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering. Her research interests include robotic hand, rehabilitation machines/robots for upper limb, robust control and system automation.
She is currently an Assistant Prof. in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering. Her research interests include robotic hand, rehabilitation machines/robots for upper limb, robust control and system automation.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Biomedical Engineering ~ Biomechanics
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering n.e.c.
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Mechanical Engineering ~ Mechanical Control
Professional Membership
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Teaching Responsibilities
| CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| CONTROL SYSTEMS 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CONTROL SYSTEMS II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN | 2021/2022 2013/2014 |
| DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS | 2012/2013 |
| ENGINERING DESIGN | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS | 2018/2019 |
| INTERGRATED DESIGN PROJECT | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| MECHANISMS AND MACHINE DESIGN | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB I | 2021/2022 |
| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB II | 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS LAB | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PROJECT 1 | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| Project II | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| SEMINAR | 2006/2007 |
| SIGNAL AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 2006/2007 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 2021/2022 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Probabilistic Path Planning For A Six Degree-Of-Freedom Articulated Robot In An Industrial Dynamic Environment Using Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (Slam).
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Emg Based Motion Intention Detection For Control Of A Robot-Assisted Training Platform.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Assist-As-Needed Controller Strategy For Upper Limb Rehabilitation Based On Subject'S Functional Ability.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Investigation Of Energy Efficient Magnetorheological Fluid (Mrf) Damper For Application In Prosthetic Limb.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Formulation Of Functional Ability Index For Qualitification And Assessment Of Transitive And Tool Mediated Skills In Post-Stroke Rehabilitation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Network For Hyperspectral Satellite Imagery Classification.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Full Hand Pose Recognition Under Dexterous Articulation In Daily Activities For Tele-Rehabilitation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Impedance Based Motion Intention Estimation With Sliding Mode Control-Function Approximation Technique (Smc-Fat) For Power Assist Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot.
Master
Completed
2023
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Performance-Based Adaptive Modulation Of Resistance In Hand Rehabilitation System Using Finger-Extensor Mechanism.
Master
Completed
2021
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Machine Learning-Based Facial Expression Recognition Using Stretchable Strain Sensors For Rehabilitation System.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Development Of A Stretchable Strain Sensor For Detection Of Facial Expressions.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Fat-Based Adaptive Control (Fatac) Of Cooperative Manipulators For Handling A Deformable Object.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Dual Loop Feedback Error Learning Controller With Narx For Mecanum Wheels Mobile Robot.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Design And Control Of Automatic Finger Extensor Based On Iris Mechanism For Hand Rehabilitation System.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Human Hand Motion Analysis And Modelling For Eating Activity In Rehabilitation Exercise.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Controller Design Of An Elbow Exoskeleton For Upper Limb Rehabilitation.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Design Of A Controller Of An Exoskeleton For The Shoulder Rehabilitation Of The Upper Limb.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand For Basic Malaysian Sign Language.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Adaptive Backstepping Control Of Pneumatic Anthropomorphic Hand.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Smc-Fat Based Adaptive Control Of Robot Manipulator Under Unknown Time Varying Uncertainties.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Development Of A Smart Glove For Hand Gesture Detection.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2023 | Learning Quran Through Digital Apps and Science |
| 2022 - 2022 | In Vitro Skin Diffusion Study on Ketotefan-based Cream Loaded Biodegradable Patch |
| 2018 - 2020 | Two-Dimensional Stretchable Strain for Facial Expression-Driven Rehabilitation System (AOARD GRANT) |
| 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 | RoBlind for visually impaired people: Prototype Upscaling and Field Testing |
| 2016 - 2018 | Development of A Stretchable Tactile Distribution Sensor |
| 2016 - 2019 | Sliding Mode-Function Approximation Technique (S.M.C. F.A.T) Adaptive Control for Manipulating Deformable Objects by Multiple Manipulators |
| 2015 - 2019 | Active Noise Control System Evaluation and Optimization for Internal Combustion Engine Downsizing |
| 2015 - 2019 | Novel Adaptive Impedance Control for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Platform based on Hybrid Automata and Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System Formalism |
| 2014 - 2017 | Parametric Modelling and Development of Battery Cell Balancing for Energy Optimisation in Electric Vehicle (EV) |
| 2014 - 2017 | Real Time Detection of Human Affective State for Human Robot Interaction |
| 2014 - 2017 | Novel Method for Optimizing Real-Time Multimedia Performance in the Presence of Mobile Cellular Channel Impairments |
| 2014 - 2017 | Experimental Investigation of Self-sensing of Vibration Capability of MR Damper |
| 2014 - 2016 | Design and Development of Shoe-Tying Robotic Hands for Prosthetics and Humanoid Application |
| 2014 - 2018 | Analysis of Human Hand Motion and Force during Eating and Model Formulation based on Neural Network for Robotic ADL Rehabilitation |
| 2013 - 2016 | Energy Based Analysis of Human Affective State Detection for Human Robotic Interaction |
| 2013 - 2016 | FAT-Based Adaptive Control of Antropomorphic Fingers in Handling Weight-Varying Objects |
| 2013 - 2017 | Formulation of Novel Controller Strategies for Vehicle Suspension Actuators |
| 2006 - 2014 | Design and Development of Automed Guided Mobile Nursing Robot Platform |
| 2006 - 2014 | Design and Development of Automatic Book Binding Machine |
On-Going
| 2023 - Present | Biocompatibility and Stretchability of Strain Sensors |
| 2022 - Present | Prototype development of a Smart Nutrition Monitoring System, 'Nutrire' for Providing Adequate Nutrition in Intensive Care Units |
| 2022 - Present | Learning Quran Through Digital Apps and Science |
| 2021 - Present | Stretchable Strain Sensor for Full Hand Pose Recognition Under Dexterous Articulation in Daily Activities for Tele-rehabilitation |
| 2021 - Present | Formulation of Functional Ability Index for Quantification and Assessment of Transitive and Tool-Mediated Skills in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation |
| 2020 - Present | Design and Development of Stretchable Sensors for Facial Expressions |
| 2019 - Present | Safe Single COBOT for Therapist Assistance in Upper Limb Rehabilitation |
| 2019 - Present | Study of the efficacy of emotion-based robotic system in early intervention training of ASD children (Project 3) |
| 2018 - Present | Robotics collaboration for terrain mapping and motion enhancement. |
| 2018 - Present | Modeling and Function Approximation-Adaptive Control of Exoskeleton and Actuated-Object Device for Upper Limb Rehabilitation |
| 2016 - Present | Analytical Modeling of Relationship Between Frontal Facial Thermal Imprint and Affective States In Human Machine Interaction for Children with Brain Malformation |
| 2014 - Present | Identification of Artificial Intelligence Based Algorithm for Hysteresis and Creep Coupled Nonlinear Systems for Position Control at Nanometer Scale |
| 2014 - Present | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS RESEARCH UNIT |
Publications
Conference or Workshop Item
| 2007 | Fuzzy logic controlled miniature LEGO robot for undergraduate training system. In: Second IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2007), |