Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sany Izan Ihsan is an Associate Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department. He obtained his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1995, MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in 1999 and Ph.D in Engineering from IIUM in 2008. His research areas of interests include noise and vibration, ride quality, vehicle dynamic and control, semi-active control system, solar thermal, renewable energy and engineering education. He has carried out joint research work with Virginia Tech., USA in the area of vehicle dynamics.
He has published several papers in international journals and conferences in the areas of solar thermal, ride quality, semiactive systems, vibration and engineering education.
He is currently the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Engineering.

• Natural Science ~ Mathematical Sciences ~ Mathematics and Statistics for Science and Engineering ~ Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer - Vehicle Dynamics
• Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Automotive Engineering ~ Other Automotive Engineering n.e.c. - Renewable technology
• Natural Science ~ Physical Sciences ~ Acoustics and Optical Physics ~ Acoustics - Noise and Vibration

• 2006: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• 2008: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (mSET)

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING LAB 1	2013/2014 2012/2013
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING LAB III	2012/2013
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING LAB IV	2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
CONTROL SYSTEMS	2016/2017 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
DYNAMICS	2017/2018 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL TRAINING	2000/2001
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL TRANING	2000/2001
HEAT TRANSFER	2022/2023 2021/2022
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING	2012/2013
LINEAR ALGEBRA & VECTOR CALCULUS	2001/2002
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS	2012/2013
PROJECT I	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019
PROJECT II	2019/2020 2018/2019
RENEWABLE ENERGY	2013/2014
SEMINAR	2001/2002
STATICS	2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2003/2004 2002/2003
STATICS (LAB)	2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003
THERMODYNAMICS	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
THERMOFLUID ENGINEERING	2011/2012
VEHICLE DYNAMICS & SIMULATIONS	2008/2009

Completed

2019 - 2022	Prototyping of Artificial Intelligent Embedded IoT based Driveline for Electric Coaster
2018 - 2020	SYNGAS PRODUCTION USING EFB PELLET AS FEEDSTOCK
2016 - 2019	Thermal Analysis of Thermosyphon Systems using Different Refrigerants
2016 - 2019	Development Prototype of Electromagnetic Actuator for the Continuosly Variable Transmission of Passenger Car
2015 - 2017	Upgrading Biomethaneas Low Carbon Fuel for Motorbike
2014 - 2017	Damage Identification of Imperfect Adhesively Bonded Structural Joint using Modal Analysis
2013 - 2017	Development of Green Transportation System
2013 - 2016	Hybrid Singularly Implicit - Explicit Kernel Function Method For Unsteady Aerodynamic Analysis Of Multiple Interfering Aeroelastic Lifting Surfaces
2013 - 2016	Development of New Child Restrain System (CRS) Design Parameters for Lateral Side Impact Using Particle Swarm Algorithm (PSA)
2012 - 2014	Pilot Scale Production of Biogas from Co-Digestion of Cow Manure and Food Waste for Electricity Generation
2012 - 2016	Energy Harnessing and Conservation Through and Integrated Solar Heat Pump System for Space Cooling Water and Air Heating
2012 - 2014	Development of Electrical Vehicle by Converting Proton SAGA Conventional Car
2011 - 2014	Dynamic Modelling of a Batch Bioreactor for Transesterification of Waste Vegetable Oil
2011 - 2013	Modification of The Design and Developed Hybrid Engine Powered Urban Concept Car
2011 - 2013	RU 2011: Enhanched Solar Energy Harvesting Method Through An Intergrated Solar Thermal And PV System
2011 - 2014	Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Non-turbine Micro Wind Energy Harvesting
2010 - 2015	Development of Teaching Assistant Management System for Kulliyyah of Engineering
2010 - 2011	Engine Performance Analysis for Enhanced Fuel
2010 - 2014	Electromagnetic Actuated CVT System for Medium Size Passenger Car
2008 - 2010	Investigation of Feasibility for Gyro Ball as an alternative renewable energy sources
2008 - 2012	Design and Development of Multipurpose Solar Food Drier
2008 - 2013	Semi Analytical and Exact Solutions for Multispan Rectangular Plates
2007 - 2012	Total Vehicle Dynamics Analysis

On-Going

2022 - Present	Clean Energy Production by EFB Biomass Gasifiction
2022 - Present	Prototyping Fuzzy Intelligence Adaptive Electromagnetic Two-speed Transmission for Electric Vehicle
2015 - Present	Parametric Optimization of a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain with a Battery-Supercapacitor Energy Storage System
2013 - Present	IIUM Centre of Excellence for Electric Mobility (ICEM)
2012 - Present	Proton Green Mobility
2011 - Present	IIUM STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING UNIT (ISTEU)

Article

2023	Solar energy dependent supercapacitor system with ANFIS controller for auxiliary load of electric vehicle. Energies, 16 (6) pp. 1-25
2022	A fuzzy-logic-controlled two-speed electromagnetic gearbox for electric vehicles. International Journal of Technology : IJTech, 13 (2) pp. 297-309
2022	Autonomous braking system: automobile use. MIST International Journal of Science and Technology, 9 (2021) pp. 1-6
2022	IoT-based electromagnetic actuator for CVT: basic design and prototyping. International Journal of Powertrains, 11 (1) pp. 38-61
2021	Investigation on the thermal performance of evacuated glass-thermal absorber tube collector (EGATC) for air heating application. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 79 (2) pp. 48-64
2019	Study on the development of electromagnetic two speed gearbox for EV. International Journal of Rescent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 7 (6S) pp. 147-152
2018	Electro-hydro-mechanical braking system for passenger vehicle. Journal of Applied Science, 2018 () pp. 1-9
2018	Improvement of biogas upgrading process using chemical absorption at ambient conditions. Jurnal Teknologi, 80 (1) pp. 107-113
2018	Nano conductive filler polymer towards energy efficient EV: A review. Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research, 36 (3) pp. 185-204
2018	Power optimisation of electric coaster. International Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, 10 (1) pp. 82-94
2018	Prospect and challenges of electric vehicle adaptability: an energy review Malaysia. Energy Education Science and Technology Part A:Energy Science and Research, 36 (3) pp. 139-151
2017	Design and development of hybrid energy generator (photovoltaics) with solar tracker. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 184 () pp. 1-6
2017	Intelligent control electromagnetic actuated continuously variable transmission system for passenger car. IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 184 () pp.
2016	A review of chemical absorption of carbon dioxide for biogas upgrading. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 24 (6) pp. 693-702
2015	Effect of organic loading rate (OLR) of slurry on biogas production quality. Advanced Materials Research, 1115 () pp. 325-330
2015	Modeling and analysis of flutter-based thin-film cantilever microgenerator. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 10 (21) pp. 9688-9697
2015	Process improvement of biogas production from anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung and corn husk. Procedia Chemistry, 14 () pp. 91-100
2015	Simulation study for economic analysis of biogas production from agricultural biomass. Energy Procedia, 65 () pp. 204-214
2014	Optimisation and control of semi-active suspension using genetic algorithm for off-road full vehicle. International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing, 9 (3/4) pp. 372-382
2013	Air pollution study of vehicles emission in high volume traffic: Selangor, Malaysia as a case study. WSEAS Transactions on Systems , 12 (2) pp. 67-84
2012	Axisymmetric vibration analysis of isotropic circular plate with attached annular piezoceramic plate. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, 8 (4) pp. 302-317
2011	A study on automated traction control system of an electrical golf car. International Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (IJEHV), 3 (1) pp. 47-61
2011	Analysis and simulation of semi-active suspension control policies for two-axle off-road vehicle using full model. International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing, 6 (3/4) pp. 219-231
2011	Islamisation of engineering education in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): problems and prospect. Revelation and Science, 1 (3) pp. 131-137
2010	Assessment of different semi-active control strategies on the performance of off-road vehicle suspension systems. International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing , 5 (2-3) pp. 254-271
2009	A comparative ride performance and dynamic analysis of passive and semi-active suspension systems based on different vehicle models. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, 5 (1/2) pp. 116-140
2009	A comparative ride performance and dynamic analysis of passive and semi-active suspension systems based on different vehicle models. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, 5 (1/2) pp. 116-140
2009	Analysis of semi-active suspension systems for four-axles off-road vehicle using half model. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, 5 (1/2) pp. 91-115
2009	Analysis of semi-active suspension systems for four-axles off-road vehicle using half-model. International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, 5 (1/2) pp. 91-115
2009	Ride performance analysis of half-car model for semi-active system using RMS as performance criteria. Shock and Vibration, 16 () pp. 593-605
2009	Technology transfer: challenges and prospective Arab world as a case study. International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, 1 (2) pp. 195-207
2009	Transient and steady state dynamic analysis of passive and semi-active suspension systems using half-car model. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 6 (1) pp. 62-71
2008	Analysis of control policies and dynamic response of a Q-car 2-DOF semi active system . Shock and Vibration, 15 (5) pp. 573-582
2007	Dynamics and control policies analysis of semi-active suspension systems using a full-car model. International Journal of Vehicle Noise & Vibration, 3 (4) pp. 370-405

Conference or Workshop Item

2020	Autonomous electromagnetic continuously variable transmission for electric vehicle. In: 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON),
2019	Experimental study on low temperature power generator. In: 4th International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAAE 2018),
2019	On the selection of culminating courses for outcome-based education evaluation at engineering education. In: International Conference on E-Learning 2019,
2018	Simulation study of bio-methane conversion into hydrogen for generating 500 kw of power. In: 3rd International Conference on Electrical Systems, Technology and Information, ICESTI 2017,
2017	Analysis of the internal temperature of the cells in a battery pack during SOC balancing. In: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 (ICMAAE’16),
2017	Hybrid engine powered city car: fuzzy controlled approach. In: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 (ICMAAE’16),
2017	Improvement design of parabolic trough. In: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 (ICMAAE’16),
2017	Upgrading biomethane for low carbon fuel. In: ''4th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER (NCKT'17)'' “Knowledge Translation for National Transformation”,
2016	A simulation study for the upgrading of biogas using aqueous ammonia. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Biogas upgrading by chemical absorption using a packed column apparatus. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2014	Effect of organic loading rate (OLR) of slurry on biogas production quality . In: 2nd International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME 2014),
2014	Improving the efficiency of poly-crystalline photovoltaic module using special transparent glass covers . In: International Meeting on Advances in Thermofluids,
2013	Biogas production by codigestion of fruit and vegetable wastes: organic loading rate (OLR) effect study. In: Persidangan Kebangsaan Pertama Program Pemindahan Ilmu (KTP 01),
2013	Course Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in engineering education: the Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM experience. In: International Conference on Engineering Education 2013,
2013	Experimental investigation of the performance of flutter-based microgenerators. In: 11TH INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONVERSION ENGINEERING CONFERENCE,
2013	Frequency estimation of flow induced vibration in thin cantilever plate. In: International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAAE 2013),
2012	An air conditioning system providing cooling, water heating and drying. In: European Workshop on Renewable Energy Systems 2012,
2012	An integrated solar thermal and photovoltaic system. In: European Workshop on Renewable Energy Systems 2012,
2011	Analysis and simulation of semi-active suspension control policies for two-axle off-road vehicle using full model. In: International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAAE' 11),
2011	Analysis of engine performance with enhanced fuel. In: 3rd (2011) CUTSE International Conference,
2011	Analysis of engine performance with NGV. In: International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAAE' 11),
2011	Continuous quality improvement strategies in engineering curriculum. In: 2nd International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE ‘11),
2010	Biogas energy potential in Riau Indonesia. In: International Conference on Technology for New and Renewable Energy (ICT-NRE),
2010	Development of a fuel efficient hybrid engine towards green technology. In: International Conference on Sustainable Mobility 2010,
2009	Ride comfort assessment in off road vehicles using passive and semi-active suspension. In: Asia pacific Conference on Defence & Security Technology (DSTC 2009),
2009	Technology transfer: Challenges and prospective Arab world as a case study. In: International Engineering Education Conference (IEEC 2009),
2008	An assessment of semi-active suspension for passenger cars using full-car model. In: The 13th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (AMME),
2008	Analysis of semiactive suspension systems using half-car model. In: FISITA 2008 World Automotive Congress,
2008	Semi-active suspension system for off-road vehicles. In: 3rd International Conference on Mechatronics, ICOM’08,
2007	A study on engine performance operating on compressed biogas. In: 3rd National Conference on Knowledge Transfer (NCKT'16),
2007	Analysis of quarter-car 2 degree-of-freedom semiactive systems. In: IASTED Asian Conference on Modelling and Simulation,

Book

2011	Semiactive control policies : ride analysis for passenger vehicles. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8443-8417-8
2009	A first course in control systems. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789833855650

Book Section

2021	Techno-Economic Analysis of Retrofitted Electric Coaster Introduction in University Campus. In: B.P International, ISBN: 978-93-91882-73-0, pp. 91-108
2020	Development of electro-hydro autonomous parking braking system for electric vehicle. In: Book Publisher International, ISBN: 978-81-949988-1-5, pp. 61-75
2020	Fuzzy adaptive autonomous electromagnetic 2-speed gearbox for electric vehicle. In: Book Publisher International, ISBN: 978­81­949988­1­5, pp. 41-60
2011	A study of an aftermarket voltage stabilizer for its performance and emission on passengers vehicle. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-216-8, pp. 60-66
2011	Analysis of engine performance with enhanced fuel. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181581, pp. 147-155
2011	Analysis of engine performance with NGV. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181581, pp. 140-146
2011	Semi-active suspension system for off-road vehicles. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225685, pp. 119-128

Monograph

2019	Prototype of electromagnetic actuator for continuously variable transmission for passenger car. In: ,