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Saerahany Legori Ibrahim

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • Master of Science (Water Engineering) - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Structure Engineering - Advanced Diploma, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Saerahany Legori Ibrahim (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING


saerahany@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Civil Engineering ~ Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering - river engineering, geomorphology, soil erodibility


Teaching Responsibilities


CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB 1 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB I 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB II 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING 2019/2020 2018/2019
ELECTIVE I-CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN LAB 2023/2024
FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 2025/2026 2024/2025
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2021/2022 2020/2021
FLUID MECHANICS 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
GEOLOGY AND SOIL MECHANICS 2017/2018
HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES 2019/2020
HYDRAULICS 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
INTERGRATED DESIGN PROJECT 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
SEMINAR 2018/2019 2017/2018
WATER RESOURCES AND HYDROLOGY 2019/2020


Supervision


Experimental Investigation On Flow Structure And Discharge Distribution In T-Shape Open Channel Bifurcations Of Variable Widths.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
Developing Framework For Coastal Protection Through Dune-Dike Hybrid Nature-Based Solutions.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Investigating The Impacts Of Climate Change On Streamflow Via Machine Learning.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Voltage Drop Model Analysis In Determining The Voltage Transformer For Grid Feeder.
Master Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
Predictive Model For River Bank Erosion Using Dimensional Analysis And Ensemble Method.
Master Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Riverbed Scouring Prediction Downstream Of Crump Weir Using Cfd Modelling.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Computational Modelling Of Riverbed Scouring Downstream Of Underflow Gates.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Bio-Engineering Technique Using Coconut Fiber And Vertiver Grass For Ðiverbank Erosion Mitigation.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Enhancement Of Mechanical Performance And Microstructure Properties Of Mortar Incorporated With Dredged Sediments And Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Waste.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2022 - 2023 The Development of Video and E-Learning Material for CIDB Sustainable INFRASTAR Facilitator Course
2019 - 2023 Development of an improved method for quick estimation of storm runoff peak flow
2019 - 2023 Flow Distribution in Divided Open Channels of Variable Widths
2019 - 2024 Sedimentation and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Analysis of Sungai Pusu, IIUM Gombak Campus
2018 - 2022 Derivation of classification for flexible taxiway pavement profile using shear wave velocity parameter
2018 - 2023 The effects of highly reactive silica from treated rice husk on the strength and structure of interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in low carbon concrete.
2018 - 2024 RIVER MEANDER MIGRATION PREDICTION: EVALUATION OF EXISTING TECHNIQUES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW EMPIRICAL MODEL
2017 - 2018 Water Resources Yield & Dam Release Optimization Study for Sungai Perak Basin
On-Going
2025 - Present Kajian Keberkesanan Pemakaian Akta Kawasan Pengairan 1953 [Akta 386] dan Akta Kerja Saliran 1953 [Akta 354]
2024 - Present Numerical Modelling of Riverbed Scouring for Upstream and Downstream of Kasa, Pasir Mas Low Weir Structure Across Sungai Kelantan
2024 - Present Developing Framework for Coastal Protection through Dune-Dike Hybrid Nature-Based Solutions.
2021 - Present Rekabentuk terperinci bagi rancangan tebatan banjir Sungai Batu Enam Sementa, Daerah Kelang, Selangor
2021 - Present The Climate Emergency and Its Predicted Impacts on Malaysian Urban Drainage Systems
2020 - Present EMPOWERING THE ORANG ASLI COMMUNITY AT KG SG. DUA OLAK VIA HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON RIVER RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES
2020 - Present Preparation of Emergency Action Action Plan (EAP) for Repas Lama, Repas Baru and Perting Dams, Bentong Pahang
2019 - Present Perkhidmatan pengumpulan data dan analisis data hidrologi serta pembangunan my river basin (NAHRIM) Integrated Numerical Modelling) untuk Pusat Kajian Lembanagan Sungai, Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysaia (NAHRIM)
2019 - Present Formulation of empirical equation for quick riverbank erosion prediction


Publications


Articles

2025 Flow analysis around Kuching Barrage by field measurement and Large Eddy Simulation turbulence model using 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics. BORNEO JOURNAL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (BJoST), 7 (2) pp. 72-80
2025 Sustainable riverbank protection: utilization of coconut coir and vetiver grass for riverbank stability with prediction using BSTEM. Journal of Water Resources Management, 3 (1) pp. 1-8
2024 Effects of soil erodibility on riverbank erosion and failures. IIUM Engineering Journal, 25 (1) pp. 115-127
2024 Idealised estuary salinity-morphology effect characterisation investigation. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 42 (1) pp. 93-103
2023 Application of coconut coir matting and vegetation for riverbank erosion protection. PLANNING MALAYSIA: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 21 (5) pp. 387-401
2023 Calculation of proper time of concentration for drainage design in construction projects for urban development. Journal of Construction, 3 (2) pp. 190-195
2023 Estimating sediment yield at Sungai Pusu Watershed using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model. CONSTRUCTION, 3 (2) pp. 215-222
2023 Voltage instability and voltage regulating distribution transformer assessment under renewable energy penetration for low voltage distribution system. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (IJEEI), 11 (3) pp. 673-684
2022 Predicting subgrade resistance value of hydrated lime-activated rice husk ash-treated expansive soil: a comparison between M5P, support vector machine, and gaussian process regression algorithms. Mathematics, 10 (3432) pp.
2021 Measurement of riverbank erosion rates of Pusu River using erosion pins method. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 13 (3) pp. 142-147
2016 Jet Erosion Device (JEd) – measurement of soil erodibility coefficients. Jurnal Teknologi, 78 (5-5) pp. 63-67
Conference or Workshop Items

2024 The relation between destructive and non-destructive test of concrete incorporated with dredged sediment as fine aggregate replacement. In: AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering, AICCE 2022Penang,
2023 Utilizing voltage drop model analysis to determine the optimal Voltage Regulated Distribution Transformer (VRDT) for grid feeders. In: 9th International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering,
2022 Importance of time of concentration in run off peak flow estimation. In: 1st International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022,
2021 Flow-3D CFD model of bifurcated open channel flow: setup and validation. In: 9th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics,
2020 Flow structures in dividing open channels: a review. In: "3rd International Conference of Water Resources Development and Environmental Protection, ICWRDEP 2019",
Book Sections

2020 Investigation on compatibility property between aggregates and bitumen modified with untreated and treated waste cooking oil. In: Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-030-32815-3, pp. 933-942
2020 Rainfall intensity (I)–duration (D) induced debris flow occurrences in Peninsular Malaysia. In: Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-32815-3, pp. 897-903
2020 Reusable concrete debris as aggregate replacement on the properties of green concrete. In: Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-030-32815-3, pp. 869-878
2019 Determination of soil bearing capacity and profile using CAP-SASW method at Western Malaysian Peninsular. In: Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-3-030-32815-3, pp. 855-867