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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Computer Science - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Master of Science (Mechatronics Engineering) - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- B. Eng (Mechatronics) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Azhar Bin Mohd Ibrahim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Centre for Postgraduate Studies
azhar_ibrahim@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Azhar Mohd Ibrahim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He earned his PhD from the School of Computer Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in collective intelligence. His research expertise encompasses computational intelligence, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent-based collective intelligence.
With a keen interest in studying cooperation dilemmas in robotics, Azhar employs a neuro-symbolic approach that hybridizes reasoning entities, computational intelligence, and deep reinforcement learning. He is particularly enthusiastic about investigating the intricate dynamics of cooperation among intelligent agents and robots, delving into the challenges of constructing emergency response and navigation systems. This emphasizes the benefits of such cooperation for human society.
Azhar boasts an extensive track record, including numerous publications in esteemed high-impact journals. He has successfully secured several research grants and is actively involved in supervising PhD scholars, making significant contributions to the field of robotics and cooperative intelligence.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Robotics and Mechatronics - Electronic Nose
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Image Processing - Surveillance System
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Urban Planning ~ Planning of Construction (Including Commercial Building, Community Planning, Construction Open Building, Development Models, Environmental Sustainable Habitat, Industrial Building, Seaport and Airport, Residential, Residential and Public Building, Road, Bridge and Highway, Spatial and Physical Planning, Urban Renewal, Integrated Construction,Intelligent Building, Land Reclamation and Land Readjustment, Dam and Irrigation Systems) - Evacuation modelling
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Artificial Intelligence ~ Neural, Evolutionary and Fuzzy Computation - Evolutionary Game Theory
Professional Membership
- 2019 - 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia
- 2019 - 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Membership), Association for Computing Machinery
- 2024 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Teaching Responsibilities
| COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| INTELLIGENT CONTROL | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| MACHINE LEARNING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| MODELING AND SIMULATION | 2022/2023 |
| PROJECT 1 | 2023/2024 |
| PROJECT II | 2023/2024 |
| REMOTE SENSIG AND TELEMETRY | 2022/2023 |
| SIGNAL AND SYSTEM ANALYSIS | 2022/2023 |
| SIGNAL AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Investigation On Laser Beam And Micro Electro Discharge Machining Based Hybrid Micromachining.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Fuzzified Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Evacuation Model With Early Warning Capabilities Of Crowd Disaster.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Robotic Navigation Aid For Visually Impaired People Using Flc-Orca.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Formulating Hybrid Deep Reinforcement Learning And Evolutionary Computation For Multi-Robot Cooperative Exploration.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Decentralized Cooperative Strategies For Multi-Quadruped Robotic Teams Using Deep Reinforcement Learning.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Mitigating Class-Imbalance And Noisy Pseudo-Labelling In Semi-Supervised Medical Image Segmentation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Network For Hyperspectral Satellite Imagery Classification.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Integrating Deep Learning Techniques For Automated Retinal Disease Detection Using Fundus Images
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Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Modeling The Interrelationship Forces In Pedestrian Dynamics During Evacuation Processes Using Bond Graph.
Master
Completed
2024
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Modelling And Simulation Of Hospital Evacuation Using Fuzzy-Reinforcement Learning Based Approach.
Master
Completed
2023
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A Semantic Segmentation Approach To River Sediment Identification.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Automated Confluency Of Fibroblast Skin Cell Detection Using Ai-Based Image Segmentation.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Ann Modeling Of Laser-Micro Electro Discharge Machining Based Hybrid Microdrilling Process.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Design And Modelling Of Pv-Diesel Hybrid Energy System With Fuzzy Logic Controller.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Cooperative Multi Robot-Assisted Evacuation Using Hybridisation Of Deep Reinforcement Learning And Fuzzy Logic.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation Using Improved Deep Reinforcement Learning With Adaptive Heuristic-Based Reward Functions.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Resource-Constrained Multi Robot Task Assignment And Path Planning Using Game Theoretic Deep Reinforcement Learning.
Master
In Progress
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Improving Deep Reinforcement Learning Training Convergenceusing Fuzzy Logic For Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation.
Master
In Progress
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Variable-Length Flexible Robot For Monitoring Objects In 3d Space.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading Framework For Grid Application In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Thermal Energy Forecasting Of A Malaysian ‘Solar Heat For Industrial Process (Ship)’ System Using Liquid Neural Networks With Optimal Parameters.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2024 | Module Development: Version 1- AI Space |
| 2023 - 2024 | Module Development: Version 1- AI Space |
| 2022 - 2025 | Intelligent Robot-Assisted Emergency: Prototype Upscaling and Field Testing |
| 2022 - 2025 | Sophibian: An amphibious Robot Upscaling for Multi-Scheme Maneuvering Environments |
| 2021 - 2022 | Retrofitting works on Semi-Autonomous Cleaning Machine |
| 2021 - 2024 | Strategic Empowerment Of Visually Impaired Community (Se-Vic) Via Intelligence Mobility |
| 2020 - 2023 | IoT-based Visually Impaired Community (VIC) geospatial tracking with Swarming RoVision (SR) |
| 2019 - 2025 | Investigation on the energy saving capability of a Variable Inertia Magneto Rheological (MR) Flywheel. |
| 2019 - 2022 | Hybrid soft computing-game theoretic evacuation simulation model with early warning capabilities of crowd disasters |
| 2018 - 2021 | Smart Robot-Assisted Evacuation |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Hybrid DT-LSTM Cooperative Control of Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Systems with Large Language Model-Assisted Human-AI Collaboration |
| 2025 - Present | FULCRUM: A GEOFENCING E-TRACKING REAL-TIME USER DETECTION OPERATIONAL DEMONSTRATION WITH ADSU EDUMEDIA SDN. BHD. |
| 2025 - Present | Enhancing Hospital Evacuation Protocols through Socio-Economic and Patient-Specific Data Integration |
| 2023 - Present | Optimal Deceleration Formulation Based on Reinforcement Deep Learning For Energy Generation From Regenerative Braking Mode Of An Electric Motorcycle. |
| 2023 - Present | Formulation of Hybrid Deep Reinforcement Learning and Fuzzy Logic for Multi-Robot Cooperative Building Emergency Evacuation |
| 2022 - Present | Prototyping of a hybrid machine combining laser beam micromachining (LBMM) and micro electro-discharge machining (uEDM) |
| 2020 - Present | Formulation of Size and Depth of Defect under Insulation using Microwave Non-Destructive (NDT) Method |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2021 | Artificial intelligence with scratch programming. Centre for the Professional Development (CPD), IIUM, ISBN: |
Book Sections
| 2024 | Emotional intelligence in postgraduate supervision. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-412-7, pp. |