Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Royal Melbourne Institut of Technology University (RMIT)
- Master of Biomedical Engineering - Masters Degree, Monash University, Melbourne
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics Majoring in Computer - Bachelor Degree, Multimedia University (MMU)
- Machine Learning Certificate - Certificate, COURSERA
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning - Certificate, Others
- Convolutional Neural Networks - Certificate, COURSERA
Mohd. Zulfaezal Bin Che Azemin (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Additional Assignments:
Head, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
zulfaezal@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Device, Equipment and System ~ Artificial Intelligent Diagnostic System - Biomedical image/signal processing
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Optometry ~ Opto-Optical Sciences - Ocular imaging
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Artificial Intelligence ~ Machine Learning - Machine learning on biomedical data
Professional Membership
- 2017 - 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (MEMBER), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- 2019 - 2042 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Technologist), Malaysia Board of Technologists
- 2022 - 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (ACM Professional Member), Association for Computing Machinery
- 2023 - 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Teaching Responsibilities
| ACOUSTICS FOR AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH SCIENCES | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| ACOUSTICS FOR AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH SCIENCES | 2016/2017 |
| ANTERIOR OCULAR PATHOLOGY | 2017/2018 |
| Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| CASE MANAGEMENT 1 | 2021/2022 |
| CLINICAL OPTOMETRY 1 | 2013/2014 |
| Digital Radiographic Image Processing | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| Health Informatics for Biomedical Science | 2025/2026 |
| INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 1 | 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 |
| INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 2 | 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 |
| Islamisation of Human Knowledge for Health Sciences | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| IT & HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| MONOCULAR VISUAL PROCESS | 2012/2013 |
| OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| OPHTHALMIC OPTICS AND DISPENSING 1 | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| OPHTHALMIC OPTICS AND DISPENSING 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 |
| OPTICS | 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 |
| OPTICS FOR OPTOMETRIC INSTRUMENTATION | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| OPTOMETRY CLINIC 1 | 2017/2018 |
| PSYCHOACOUSTICS AND BASIC AUDIOMETRY | 2013/2014 |
| PUBLIC HEALTH OPTOMETRY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| Visual Optics | 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 |
Supervision
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Performance Evaluation Of Deep Learning Architectures For Digital Chest Radiograph Classification Of Colourmap Images.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Investigating Brain Gender-Based Dimorphism And Cognitive Neuroanatomical Variations In Huffaz And Non-Huffaz Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Artificial Intelligence.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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A Study On Prevalence, Associated Factors And Treatment Of Dry Eye In Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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The Development Of An App Prototype Based On The Profiling Of Decision Tree Models On Women'S Behavioural Adoption Of Breast
Self-Examination (Bse) And Mammography
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Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Investigating Factors Influencing Acceptance Of A Smartphone Application For Self-Directed Learning Of Clinical Skills Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Member Supervisory Committee
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Characterising Brain Structures Using Fractal Analysis For Huffaz Group.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Sounds-Cognitive Training Intervention To The Sensory Gating Abilities And Working Memory Skill In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperativity Disorders Symptoms.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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The Effects Of Different Pterygium Morphology On Anterior Corneal Curvature And Predicting Visual Outcome.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Designing & Evaluating A Psychological First Aid (Pfa) Training Simulator Mobile App To Support Adolescent Mental Health In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating Ophthalmic Lens Effectiveness In Myopia Control: Ai-Based Posterior Segment
Analysis For Predicting Progression.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Effects Of Anisometropia On Visual Function: A Study Of Acuity, Stereopsis, Aniseikonia, Eye Movements And Reading Performance.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Revolutionizing Myopia Management : Assessing The Efficacy Of Extended Depth Of Focus (Edof)
Contact Lenses Usage In Myopia Control.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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An Analysis Of Saccadic Eye Movement As An Indicator Of Reading Performance In Normal And Non Amblyopic Anisometropic Vision In Children.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Developing Enhanced Post-Stroke Vision Care Model Towards
Improving The Provision Of
Stroke Vision Care In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Preliminary Study In Detecting Iron Deficiency Anaemia In The Presence Of Coexisting Diseases Using Deep Learning Algorithm.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Comparison Of Deep Learning Architectures For Nodule Or Mass Detection.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Blurred Vision On Conjunction And Feature Visual Search.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Retinal Fractal Dimension Analysis At Optic Nerve Head Using Smartphone-Assisted Fundus Photography On Eyes With Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Dry Eye And Visual Function In Young Adult Diabetics.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Modeling Human Perception Of Pterygium Fibrovascular Redness Measurement.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Retinal Vessel Density Measurement As A Tool For Microvascular Research.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Design And Application Of Multiparameters Contrast Detail Phantom Using Cylindrical Double Hole Acrylic Block For Radiographic Quality Control Tool.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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A Study Of Dry Eye Disease At Optometry Clinic Iium.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Utilizing Mri Data And Voi-Based Fractal Analysis For Enhanced Epilepsy Prediction: Clinical And Prognostic On Sasmec @ Iium.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Abnormal Detection Of Chest X-Ray Using Federated Learning.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Elucidating Early Detection Of Epilepsy Using Advanced Radiomics Techniques On Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (Mri) Brain Images.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Development Of Digital Gross Motor Developmental Assessment For Paediatric.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Comparative Effectiveness Of Dichoptic Versus Pen Push-Up Therapy In Managing Symptomatic
Convergence Insufficiency In Young Adult
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Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Association Between Retinal Vascular Complexity And Refractive Status: A High-Resolution Imaging Study In Malaysia Clinical Optometry Setting.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2025 - 2026 | On-site Deployment of High-Resolution Retinal Vascular Imaging and Analysis System (HRVIAS) |
| 2023 - 2025 | Development of a Prototype of Microvascular Analysis using Advanced Deep Learning and Fractal Analysis Techniques |
| 2020 - 2021 | Predicting Spatial Displacement based on Intraocular Image Design using Convolution Neural Network |
| 2019 - 2024 | Evaluation of sound therapy intervention for emotional regulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children using suppression Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission (DPOAE) and Auditory-Sensory Gating tests (Project 2) |
| 2019 - 2021 | IIUM Blue Light Hazard App: Transferring Optical Knowledge on the Circadian and Retinal Hazard of Blue Light to the Malaysian Optometrists |
| 2019 - 2022 | Analysis and Design of Unsupervised Federated Intelligence for Early Lung Cancer Screening |
| 2019 - 2023 | Cellular behaviour and cornea stromal response as a clinical predictor of visual performance after excimer laser refractive surgery |
| 2018 - 2022 | Prototype development of comprehensive pterygium prediction software utilizing multiple pterygium morphologies |
| 2018 - 2023 | Systemic Approach on the Book of Life: Methods, Theories and Implications |
| 2018 - 2022 | Predicting respirator fitting using facial dimension, physiological and psychophysical responses data of Malaysian workers |
| 2018 - 2020 | Application of Machine Learning Techniques on Biomedical Images |
| 2017 - 2020 | Factors Influencing the Perceived Acceptance of Smartphone Application for Clinical Skills Enhancement among Nursing Students |
| 2017 - 2019 | Impact of multiple types of pterygium on the anterior corneal curvature and changes in ocular surface features |
| 2017 - 2017 | Khidmat Perunding Sebagai Pensyarah Pakar Sambilan di Universiti Malaysia Pahang |
| 2016 - 2017 | KAJIAN KEPENTINGAN ADANYA MAKLUMAT BERKAITAN PEKERJAAN DALAM DOKUMEN IDENTITI, REKOD KESIHATAN DAN SIJIL KEMATIAN DI MALAYSIA |
| 2015 - 2019 | Investigation on the Use of a New Model of High-Fidelity Simulation Learning Environment (SLE) in Audiology Training |
| 2015 - 2019 | Development of a calssification system to determine the rate and types Quran recitation errors among proficient and beginner Quran reciters |
| 2014 - 2016 | Weighted Watson-Crick Automata and Applications in Halal Authentication |
| 2014 - 2017 | Characterizing Pterygium Fibrovascular Tissue using Hybrid Feature Selection Technique |
| 2013 - 2015 | Establishment of Expert System to Predict Cardiovascular Risk Using Features from Retinal Vasculature |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Elucidating Early Detection of Epilepsy Using Advanced Radiomics Techniques on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Brain Images |
| 2025 - Present | Utilizing MRI Data and VOI-Based Fractal Analysis for Enhanced Epilepsy Prediction: Clinical and Diagnostic Impact on SASMEC @IIUM |
| 2025 - Present | Development of a Digital Gross Motor Developmental Assessment Form for Paediatrics |
| 2025 - Present | PROJECT OF REVOLUTIONIZING MYOPIA MANAGEMENT: ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS (EDOF) CONTACT LENSES IN THE MALAYSIAN CONTEXT |
| 2025 - Present | Normative Retinal Vascular Biomarkers in Healthy Aging: High-Resolution Fractal Dimension Analysis and Oculomics Insights |
| 2025 - Present | BREAKING THE MYOPIA EPIDEMIC IN MALAYSIA: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL COMPARING NEXT-GEN MIYOKIDZ LENSES VS. STANDARD OPHTHALMIC LENSES FOR CHILDHOOD MYOPIA PROGRESSION CONTROL |
| 2025 - Present | Cleanliness in Islamic Perspective: A Response to covid19 Pandemic |
| 2025 - Present | High-Resolution Retinal Imaging for Advanced Analysis of Vascular Biomarkers in Aging and Cognitive Decline in UK Biobank |
| 2025 - Present | Decoding Myopia Progression: A Deep Learning Paradigm Leveraging Choroidal and Vascular Biomarkers |
| 2025 - Present | The efficacy of ocular lubricant with 0.38% SH gelling ingredient and 0.18% SH non gelling ingredient in treating dry eye adults Gazan participants |
| 2025 - Present | Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among eye care professionals at IIUM Kuantan |
| 2024 - Present | AI-Enhanced Neuroimaging in Quranic Memorization: A Cognitive Therapy Model |
| 2022 - Present | An association between pupil dilation and mental workload in response to visual-motor tasks in the manufacturing industry. |
| 2021 - Present | Cellular Morphology and Vasculature Changes on Ocular Surface in Pediatric Ocular Allergy |
| 2019 - Present | A novel investigation on the effects of different levels of optically induced blurred vision on visual search performance |
| 2017 - Present | Identification of Potential Sound Therapy Methods for Working Memory and Auditory Sensory Gating Intervention in Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| 2015 - Present | Multiparameters Contrast Detail Phantom Using Cylindrical Double Hole Acrylic Blocks for Radiographic Quality Control Tool |
Awards & Recognition
| 13 Aug, 2023 | Third prize oral presentation - Ministry of Health | National |
| 10 Dec, 2021 | Top Researchers with the highest amount of grants received from 2019 -2021 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 26 Mar, 2021 | Gold Medal - International Innovation Awards | International |
| 01 Feb, 2020 | Best Paper Award - IPN Education Group | International |
| 01 Jul, 2019 | Best Researcher Award - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences | KCDIO |