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Amelia Ritahani Bt. Ismail

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science - Doctor of Philosophy, University of York
  • Master of Science (Computer Science) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Bachelor of Management Information System - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Amelia Ritahani Bt. Ismail (Prof. Dr.)

Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Additional Assignments:

Deputy Director, Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology


amelia@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Artificial Intelligence ~ Other Artificial Intelligence n.e.c. - Machin Learning, Deep Learning, Optimisation, Swarm Intelligence and Modelling and simulation of AI


Professional Membership


  • 2015 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2016 - 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2018 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Special Interest Group on Machine Learning, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
  • 2019 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (MBOT)), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
  • 2020 - 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Memeber), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)


Teaching Responsibilities


ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
DATA SCIENCE 2017/2018
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAMMING 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2017/2018
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION 2011/2012
MACHINE LEARNING 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
Neural Networks and Deep Learning 2026/2027
PRINCIPLES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014


Supervision


A Dual Convolutional Neural Network With U-Net And Multi-Residual Network For Medical Image Segmentation .
Ph.D Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
Emotion Recognition Model Based On Indonesian Sentiment Text Using Machine Learning And Neuro-Physiological Approach.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Member Supervisory Committee
An Optimized Medical Images Watermarking Technique Utilizing A Constant Ratio Of Frequency Domain.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Sentiment-Based Support Vector Machine Optimized By Metaheuristic Algorithms For Cryptocurrency Forecasting.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Detection And Restoration Of Cracked Digitized Painting And Manuscripts Usingimage Processing(Ip).
Ph.D Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
Arabic Text Classification Based On Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm And Semantic Relations.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
Enhancing The Astrocyte Spiking Deep Neural Networks And Calcium Based Neural Network Model For Classification.
Ph.D Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Application Of Deep Learning For Medical Data Analysis In Early Disease Defection.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
A Meta-Auto Ml Framework With Conformal Distributinal Forecasting For Robust And Adaptive Time Series Prediction.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Large-Scale Ensemble Mcdm Estimation Solutions Using Unsupervised Machine Learning And Optimization Technique.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Enhanced Federated Learning Model With Unsupervised Autoencoder-Based Reconstruction For Classification Of Imbalanced Medical Images.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Autonomoud Si-Driven System For The Early Detrection Of Illegal Activities In Forested Areas Across Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Alexnet Convolutional Neural Network Multimodal Biometric Technique For Face And Voice Authentication.
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Utilizing Catboost Shapley Additive Explanations For Interpretable Machine Learning In Medical Records Analysis .
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
An Improved K-Nearest Neighbor With Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm For Missing Data Imputation.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Preventive And Curative Health Profiling Based On Augmented Event-Related Potentials (Erp) And Machine Learning.
Master Completed 2020 Co-supervisor
Evolutionary Deep Belief Network With Bootstrap Sampling For Imbalanced Class Data.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Improved Particle Swarm Optimization For High- Dimensional Optimization Problem.
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Detecting Syntactic Ambiguity In Requirements Specification Using Naive Bayes Text Classification Algorithm.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Development Of Cognitive Navigation Algorithm And Multi-Communication Mechanism For Robotic System.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
The Development Of A Swarm-Based Exploration Algorithm With The Expanded Square Pattern Using Quadcopter.
Master Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
The Development Of A New Immune Inspired Energy Charging Mechanism For Swarm Robotic System.
Master Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
Agent Driven Retrieval Augmented Generation For Software Engineering.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Hierarchical Swarm-Based Agent Retrieval Augmented Generation For Multimodal Llms.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Case Study On Applying Privacy Framework In The Automotive Industry Based On The Data Privacy Act And Frameworks.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2026 Technological Trends and Maqasid-Driven Integration on Telehealth for Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis
2023 - 2023 Development of Machine Learning Model for Testing and Evaluation of Data Privacy in ICT/IoT Products and Applications Project
2022 - 2023 Guideline on Testing and Evaluation Methodology for Data Privacy in ICT/IoT Products and Applications
2022 - 2025 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-AN ETHICAL, SPIRITUAL & PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH
2022 - 2025 Vision-based vehicle detection using Deep Learning
2020 - 2023 Face Detection Attendance System
2019 - 2024 A Framework for the Detection of Intelligent Source Code Plagiarism in Big Data using Word2vec Model
2019 - 2023 Syntactic Ambiguity Detection Framework in Software Requirements Specification
2018 - 2021 Enhancing COCOMO Model using Particle Swarm Optimization for Estimating Software Development Project
2018 - 2022 A Novel Particle Swarm Optimization with Levy Flight Algorithm for Imputation of Missing Creatinine Value.
2017 - 2017 Development of Teaching Modules on the Subject of Computer Science Form 5 for MDeC and MOE
2017 - 2020 Gait Identification Modelling for a hybrid amphi-underwater robot with exponential momentum ant colony algorithm
2016 - 2019 Validation Study of a Portable Biosensor Technology in Quantifying E. Coli in Filtered River Water
2016 - 2019 A Novel Swarm-Based Optimisation Algorithm Inspired by Artificial Neural Glial Network for Autonomous Robots
2015 - 2016 DIGITAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS (DCS) ANALYTICS & REPORT
2015 - 2016 Digital Competency Standards (DCS) Rubrics Refinement and Post Pilot Analysis
2013 - 2016 An Incremental Construction of Component-based Systems using Multi-Agent Learning Approach
2013 - 2016 Development of Immune Inspired Algorithm for Self-Healing Swarm Robotic Systems
2013 - 2016 A Swarm Cognition Inspired Model for the Unsupervised Learning of Morphology
2012 - 2015 Immune Inspired Solution for Fault Tolerence in Swarm Robotic Systems
2011 - 2014 RU 2011: My Family System: Extending Experts For Consultation On Family Relationships Based On CRM Analytic Model
On-Going
2026 - Present Strengthening Digital Inclusion at NADI for Future Workforce Readiness: Comparative Insights on AI Tutors, Human Educators and Hybrid Human-AI Instructional Approaches in Digital Skills Training for Rural and Underserved Communities
2025 - Present AN ENHANCED DEEP LEARNING MODEL WITH REGULARISATION TECHNIQUES USING GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORKS FOR CLASSIFYING THE ANGULATION OF IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR ON PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPH
2025 - Present Application of Machine Learning as A Predictive Analytic for Enhancing Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Emergency and Trauma Departments of SASMEC @IIUM
2025 - Present AI-Powered Precision in Diagnosing TMJ Disorders: Automated Detection and Classification of Osseous Changes through Deep Learning
2025 - Present A Value-Based Artificial Intelligence Learning Courseware: Integrating Islamic Faith and Technology for Schools in Perlis
2024 - Present A Hybrid Machine Learning Algorithm for Predictive Modelling of Harmful Algal Blooms Using Radial Basis Function Networks and Fuzzy Clustering
2024 - Present A Hybrid Fuzzy-based Recommender Model for Detecting and Classifying Requirements Ambiguities to Improve Requirements Quality
2019 - Present A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Model for Decision Support in Diabetes Mellitus


Awards & Recognition


25 Sep, 2025 KICT TALE 2025 : SILVER AWARD - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
14 Aug, 2025 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2025 : BEST PAPER IN KICT JOURNAL 2024 - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
14 Aug, 2025 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2025 : TOP 10 MY CONTRIBUTOR - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
25 Jun, 2025 RIAD 2025: 6-STAR RATING IN MyRA 2024 - International Islamic University Malaysia University
30 Apr, 2025 KICT FYP SHOWCASE: FYP 1 Most Promising Project - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
13 Oct, 2024 Gold Medal - Johor International Innovation Invention Competition and Symposium (JIIICaS 2024) , UITM Johor International
13 Oct, 2024 Silver Medal - Johor International Innovation Invention Competition and Symposium ( JIIICas 2024), UITM Johor International
28 Aug, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: TOP 10 MYRA CONTRIBUTION TO KICT - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2024 KICT TAKRIM 2024: HIGHEST NUMBER OF CHAPTERS INDEXED IN SCOPUS / WOS - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: HIGHEST AMOUNT OF RESEARCH GRANT INDUSTRIAL LEVEL - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: TOP 3 NUMBER OF COLLABORATION PAPER (INTERNATIONAL /INDUSTRY / HEI) - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
27 Sep, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: BEST TEACHING INNOVATION FOR EXPERENTIAL LEARNING - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
27 Sep, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: HIGHEST PUBLICATION IN INDEXED PROCEEDINGS - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
27 Sep, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: TOP 10 MYRA CONTRIBUTION IN KICT - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
27 Sep, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: TOP 3 HIGHEST PUBLICATIONS IN INDEXED JOURNAL - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
27 Sep, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: TOP 5 HIGHEST CITATION - KULLIYYAH OF ICT KCDIO
11 Aug, 2023 Gold Medal - Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE 2023) . National
11 Aug, 2023 SPECIAL AWARD (PUBLIC UNIVERSITY) - Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE 2023) . National
11 Aug, 2023 SPECIAL AWARD, TISIAS - Toronto, International Society of Innovation and Advanced Skills, Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE 2023) . National
22 Nov, 2020 Bronze Medal - National
18 Dec, 2019 Bronze Medal - International Exhibition of Research , Ideas, Innovation on Creative Humanising International
18 Dec, 2019 Gold Medal - International Exhibition of Research, Idea & Innovation on Creative and Humanizing (ie-RIICH 2019) International
18 Dec, 2019 Young Investigator Award - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International
14 Nov, 2019 Bronze Medal - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia National
14 Nov, 2019 Silver Medal - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia National
13 Nov, 2018 Best Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University
31 Jul, 2017 Award for 15 Years of Service - International Islamic University Malaysia University
09 Sep, 2016 IIUM Quality Research Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University