Institute of Strategic Industrial Decision Modeling (ISIDM)

Dr. Norazura Ahmad

norazura@uum.edu.my

Qualification:

BSc: Statistics, Universiti Putra Malaysia

BSc: Decision Science, Universiti Utara Malaysia

PhD: Operations Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research Interests:

1.Computer simulation modeling

2.Optimization

Two Current Research Projects:

1. An Integrated Simulation-Based Optimization Model For Waiting Time Reduction At Vehicle Inspection Centre Of Puspakom 

2. Modelling of Emergency Department Diagnosis Expert System 

Brief Synopsis:

Norazura Ahmad is a lecturer in School of Quantitative Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia. She enrolled her tertiary education at Universiti Putra Malaysia and graduated with BSc (Hons) in Statistics. She then completed her MSc in Decision Science from Universiti Utara Malaysia. In 2014, she completed her PhD in Operations Research from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Her research interests are computer simulation modeling and process modeling, particularly in healthcare systems. She is also a professional member of the System Dynamics Society. In teaching, she has taught several courses for undergraduate and Master level. Among the subjects taught are Decision Analysis (MBA), Advanced Operational Research (Master of Decision Science), Decision Modeling, Decision-Making Techniques and Elementary Statistics. Being an educator, she loves to teach the students on how to make a better decision using quantitative approaches.

Dr. Zakiyah Zain

zac@uum.edu.my

Qualification:

BSc:  Materials Science and Engineering, Queen Mary & Westfield Col., Uni. of London, United Kingdom

MSc: Engineering Business Management, University Of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

PhD: Statistics, Lancaster University, United Kingdom

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Research Interests:

1.Quality System

2.Survival analysis

3.Statistics education

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Two Current Research Works:

1. Generalized Modified Group Chain Acceptance Sampling Plan Based On Truncated Life Test For Industrial Applications

2. A Family of Group Chain Acceptance Sampling Plans based on Truncated Life Test

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Brief Synopsis:

​Equipped with 13 years of industrial experience in engineering/manufacturing and quality system, my mission is to impart some knowledge and skills in the teaching and learning of quantitative sciences, specifically Statistics. Diversified research interests include survival analysis, lean six sigma, cancer, public health, and Statistics education.

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Dr. Nurul Nazihah Binti Hawari

nnazihah@uum.edu.my

Qualification:

BSc: Decision Science, Universiti Utara Malaysia

MSc: Operations Research, University Of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

PhD: Operations Research, Universiti Malaysia Pahang

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Research Interests:

1.System Dynamics Modelling

2.Strategic Performance Analysis

3.Computer Simulation

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Two Current Research Works:

1. INTEGRATION OF SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELLING FOR SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS OF THE RAISING COST IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

2. A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR RICE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN MALAYSIA

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Dr. Aida Mauziah Binti Benjamin

mauziah@uum.edu.my

Qualification:

BSc: Information Technology, Universiti Utara Malaysia

MSc: Decision Science, Universiti Utara Malaysia

PhD: Operations Research, Brunel University, United Kingdom

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Research Interests:

1.Metaheuristics

2.Mathematical Modelling

3.Vehicle Routing Problem

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Two Current Research Works:

1. A Hybrid Branch And Bound And Genetic Algorithm Technique For Solving an Extended Quadratic Assignment Problem With Unique Facility Requirement

2. HYBRID ANT COLONY SYSTEM ALGORITHM FOR WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE ROUTING PROBLEM

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizan Saaban

azizan.s@uum.edu.my

Qualification:

BSc: Science and Computer Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia

MSc: Mathematics: Universiti Sains Malaysia

PhD: Mathematics: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research Interests:

1.Computer-Aided Geometric Design (CAGD)

2.Numerical Analysis

3.Calculus

Two Current Research Projects:

1. Solutions Of Nonlinear Volterra-Hammerstein Integral Equations By Combination Of Multidimensional Fixed Point And Homotopy Perturbation Methods (MFPM-HPM)

2. A NEW APPROACH IN DETERMINING THE STRUCTURE OF A MARKET CONTAINING BOUNDED RATIONALITY FIRMS 

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Kamal Mohd Nawawi

mdkamal@uum.edu.my

Academic Qualification:

BSc: Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya

MSc: Decision Science, Universiti Utara Malaysia

PhD: Operations Research, University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Research Interests:

1.Productivity Measurement

2.Lean Operations

3.Simulation and Modeling

Two Current Research Projects:

1. DESIGN AND DEVELOP AN INTELLIGENT AND GENERIC OPEN SOURCE PORTAL FOR THE DEPARTMENTS, LECTURERS AND STUDENTS.

2. Developing Simulation System Of Universiti Utara Malaysia Green Supply Chain Knowledge Sharing.

Brief Synopsis: 

I am an Associate Professor of Operational Research at the Department of Decision Sciences, School of Quantitative Sciences (SQS). I earned my B.Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in 1996. Then I worked as an engineer in industry for more than 5 years. I am also a Graduate Member of Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) since 1997. In 2001, I joined UUM as a tutor and obtained my MSc from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 2003 and finally Ph.D from University of Bradford, UK in 2009. My research interests include decision analysis, operational research, discrete-event simulation, system dynamics modeling, queuing analysis, lean manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, and knowledge-based systems. My contribution to my research field is evidenced by research grants and publications. I have led and completed one FRGS grant in green manufacturing system and one faculty grant in manufacturing simulation. I have also received two postgraduate incentive grants to assist my PhD students to complete their studies. I am also involved as a member in other eight grants including external grant from USM in the area of queuing and simulation analysis. To date, I have authored or co-authored more than 20 publications on decision sciences specializing mainly in simulation, knowledge-based system, and sustainable manufacturing in national and international journals and conference proceedings/seminars. Eight of the publications, four in journals and four in conference proceedings are indexed in ISI/Scopus. I am now supervising 3 PhD students as main supervisor and one Doctor of Management (D.Mgmt) student as co-supervisor. I have also successfully supervised 1 MSc as main supervisor and 1 MS student as co-supervisor.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Idayu Mahat

noridayu@uum.edu.my

Academic Qualification:

1. BSc: Statistics (IT), UKM

2. MSc: Statistics, UKM

3. PhD: in Mathematics, Exeter University, UK

Research Interests:

1. Pattern recognition

2. Data analytics in Big Data

3. Mathematical computing

4. Multivariate analysis

Two Current Research Projects:

1. Optimal weighted learning of PCA and PLS for multicollinearity discriminators and unbalanced groups in Big Data (FRGS, RM53000, Leader)

2. Analytical techniques for processing and analysing structured and semi-structured data of students’ satisfaction (UUM, RM20000, Leader)

Brief synopsis:

Nor Idayu Mahat is a senior lecturer in the School of Quantitative Sciences with major interests in pattern recognition problems especially dealing with Big Data and multi variables. At present, she is attached as a Deputy Director at Centre of Testing, Measurements and Appraisal (CeTMA), Universiti Utara Malaysia. She obtained her bachelor degree and Master degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, in Statistics. Later, completed her PhD from University of Exeter, United Kingdom. She practices her quantitative discipline in various areas including engineering, medicine, business and management as well as sociology incorporating with researchers from different field of studies.

Dr. Ruzelan Bin Khalid

ruzelan@uum.edu.my

Academic Qualification:

1. BSc:  Bachelor of Applied Science with Honors (Computer Aided Geometric Design and  Computational Mathematics), 1998, Universiti Sains Malaysia

2. MSc: Master of Science (Decision Science), 2003, Universiti Utara Malaysia

3. PhD: Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science), 2013, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Research Interests:

1.   Discrete Event Simulation

2.   Queuing Network

3.   Stochastic Processes

4.   Optimization

Two Current Research Projects:

1. Analyzing and Optimizing Pedestrian Flow through a Topological Network Based on M/G/C/C and Network Flow Approaches

2. Developing A Statistical Match Prediction System to Evaluate the Structure of Soccer Tournament

Brief synopsis:

Ruzelan Khalid is a senior lecturer in Decision Science at Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia. Prior to joining Universiti Utara Malaysia, he was an associate researcher at National CAD/CAM Center, SIRIM Sdn. Bhd. under the project of “Project Management System (IPM) For Design and Construction”.  He holds an MSc in Decision Science from Universiti Utara Malaysia and obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Canterbury, New Zealand.  He has published journal articles in Discrete Event Simulation System (Springer), Journal of Advanced Transportation (John Wiley and Sons), Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (IOS Press), etc.  He has worked in several projects including how to optimize pedestrian flow in a complex topological network using analytical and simulation approaches.  His areas of research interests include Discrete Event Simulation, Queuing Networks, Stochastic Processes and Optimization.