Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde
- Master of Science in Systems Engineering with Information Technology Applications - Masters Degree, Cardiff University
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Power Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Loughborough University, Leicestershire
Syamsul Bahrin Bin Abdul Hamid (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
syamsul_bahrin@iium.edu.my
3496
Expert Profile
Dr. Syamsul Bahrin embarked on his academic journey with the International Baccalaureate Programme at Mara College Banting, Selangor in 1994. Following this, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Power Engineering at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. Upon graduation, he began his professional career as a process engineer at Texas Instruments (TI) Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur in 1997. In this role, he was primarily responsible for optimising processes and improving equipment within the Texas Instrument Radio Identification System (TIRIS) processes. In the year 2000, Dr. Syamsul Bahrin's role evolved to include managing the manufacturing processes within the same domain. Recognising the trending field of Information Technology, he pursued a Master’s degree in System Engineering with a focus on IT applications at Cardiff University in 2004. This academic endeavour was aimed at addressing the growing need for system engineering competencies within TI and industry as a whole. After completing his Master’s degree, Dr. Syamsul Bahrin transitioned into academia, joining the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as a lecturer in 2007. Two years later, he advanced his academic qualifications by pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Strathclyde, specialising in Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Sensors.
Currently, Dr. Syamsul Bahrin serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at IIUM. He also holds the position of Microcredential Liaison Officer for the Kulliyyah of Engineering. Prior to these roles, he has held various significant positions, including Coordinator for the Kulliyyah of Engineering Programme Accreditation and Quality Assurance Unit, Mahallah's Principal, Head of the Mechatronics Engineering Department, and Head of the newly established Microcredential Unit. During his tenure in academic administration, Dr. Syamsul Bahrin has developed guidelines and standard operating procedures for microcredential implementations at IIUM. He has also been instrumental in proposing new research units based on departmental competencies and enhancing the visibility of the Mechatronics Engineering Programme through alumni engagement and yearly newsletter updates.
Dr. Syamsul Bahrin's teaching portfolio includes courses such as Engineering Design and Reliability, Smart Infrastructure, and Industrial Instrumentation. Through these courses, he advocates key principles of system engineering, emphasising sustainable design and the integration of reliability into engineering practices. His approach through experiential learning is centred on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to promote and improve system engineering, ensuring that sustainability and reliability are at the forefront of the design process.
Dr. Syamsul Bahrin's research interests lie in Artificial Intelligence and sustainable research. His published works cover diverse aspects of sustainability, including water reduction through mist spray, AI-based guard rail detection, COVID-19 detection, and slope inspection. He is also passionate about community service, actively participating in sustainability projects such as Kraf Tanam, Sustaina Cycle, and R-Barter through the Usrah in Action facilitation. In addition to his academic, research and community contributions, Dr. Syamsul Bahrin is an active internal auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and the MS1900 Shariah-based Quality Management System at IIUM. His commitment to continuous quality improvement is evident through his involvement in these initiatives, reflecting his dedication to enhancing academic and administrative standards within the university.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering n.e.c. - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)
Professional Membership
- 1999: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Member), Board of Engineers Malaysia
- 2022 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Society For Engineering & Technology
Teaching Responsibilities
| ELECTRICAL MACHINES | 2013/2014 |
| ENGINEERING DESIGN AND RELIABILITY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| ENGINEERING SYSTEM RELIABILITY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| ENGINEERING SYSTEMS RELIABILITY | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| ENGINERING DESIGN | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION | 2023/2024 |
| INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTS | 2013/2014 2007/2008 |
| Integrated Design Project | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| INTERGRATED DESIGN PROJECT | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| MANUFACTURING MECHATRONICS | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB I | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING LAB V | 2013/2014 |
| MICROPROCESSOR BASED SYSTEMS | 2007/2008 |
| PROJECT 1 | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| PROJECT II | 2023/2024 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| SEMINAR | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| SMART INFRASTRUCTURE | 2023/2024 |
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Investigation On Laser Beam And Micro Electro Discharge Machining Based Hybrid Micromachining.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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A Generic Preventive Maintenance Framework Of Industrial Boiler Corrosion.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Energy Efficiency Optimization Of Three Phase Induction Motor Drives For Industrial Application.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Measurement Method Of Ultrasound Wave For Characterization Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Time Of Flight Technique To Determine The Effect Of Temperature On Pure Edible Olive Oil And Corn Oil
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Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Parametric Investigation To Optimize The Dynamic Range Of Mr Damper For Vibration Control.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Fuzzy Logic Controller.
Master
Completed
2020
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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Research Projects
Completed
| 2018 - 2023 | Modeling and Experimental Investigation on Laser-micro Electro discharge machining based hybrid microfabrication process |
| 2018 - 2021 | A Research on Water Mist Spray Application as Novel Muslim Technoscape Globalization |
| 2017 - 2020 | Gait Identification Modelling for a hybrid amphi-underwater robot with exponential momentum ant colony algorithm |
| 2016 - 2019 | Assistive Mobility Aids (AMA) for Visually Impaired Person: A Quasi-Interactive Identification and Analysis with Variable Agility Course |
| 2016 - 2018 | Investigation of the Effects of Various Defects in Metallic Specimens on the Spatial Distribution of Pulsed Eddy Currents |
| 2016 - 2020 | Investigation and Characterization of Ultrasonic Reflection Utilising Spectrum Unfolding for High Value Pure Liquid Materials |
| 2015 - 2017 | Development of Battery Charging System for Electric Motobike |
| 2014 - 2016 | Formulation of Swarm-like Interaction Algorithm for Visually Impaired People with Nature-Inspired Techniques |
| 2008 - 2011 | Mechatronic Walking Support Systems for Visually-Impaired People. |
| 2007 - 2012 | Decision-theoritic Planning for Human-Robot Interaction via Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) |
On-Going
| 2023 - Present | A Zero-Shot Learning Model of 4D Point Cloud for Dynamic Object Recognition in Maritime Environment |
| 2023 - Present | Enhancing Mastery of Engineering Financial Management Through Industry-Ready Experiential Game-base Learning |
| 2023 - Present | Bringing STEM To Life |
| 2023 - Present | Exploring The Impact of Short-term STEM Program and Parental Encouragement on Primary School Children's STEM Interest |
| 2020 - Present | Anti-diabetic mechanisms of Lepidium meyeni (Maca) and marine collagen in BlackbeltTM in rat model of diabetes mellitus |
| 2019 - Present | Pulsed Eddy Current System Prototype for Assessment of Under-Insulation Corrosion |
| 2018 - Present | IIUM-UNIVERSITY OF LIMOGES(FRANCE) JOINT COLLABORATION PROGRAMME |
| 2014 - Present | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS RESEARCH UNIT |
| 2014 - Present | Improving Coefficient of Performance (COP) via Combination of Photovoltaic / Thermal (PVT), Termoelectric Coolers and Absorption Refrigeration System |