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Penang, 13 March 2025 — The Aerospace Business Unit (A.B.U.) proudly congratulates its Director, Associate Professor Dr Elmi Abu Bakar, on being honoured with a Top Performer (Training) Award at the Iftar and Top Performer Appreciation Ceremony organised by the USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Held on 13 March 2025 at the Hotel Iconic Marjorie in Penang, the event celebrated outstanding contributions to training excellence and community engagement across USAINS-affiliated initiatives. The ceremony brought together representatives from various training programmes and partners to acknowledge exemplary performance and foster collaboration within the group.

Dr. Elmi received the prestigious recognition on behalf of A.B.U. for his exceptional leadership and contribution to the training programmes conducted under the USAINS throughout 2024.

The award underscores A.B.U.’s dedication to advancing professional development and lifelong learning efforts through close collaboration industry partners.
A.B.U. extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Elmi and all A.B.U. staff involved in the recognised programmes, celebrating this significant milestone and looking forward to continued success in future training endeavours.
Text and Photo: Dr Koo Yeong Chin
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To provide certified training services, designed to upskill and reskill working adults across the industry.
EDUCATION
Dip. Eng Mechanical, (Kisarazu, Japan)
B. Eng Mechanical, (Iwate, Japan)
M. Eng Production System, (Toyohashi, Japan)
PhD. Eng Electronics and Information, (Toyohashi, Japan)
EXPERTISE
1. Instrumentation and control
(Machine Vision, Signal Processing, Shape Classification and Analysis)
2. Robotics and Control System
(Computer-Aided Inspection and Aerial System Robotics (ASRo)
3. Quality Control and Process for Manufacturing
RESEARCH INTEREST
Machine Vision (Image based Measurement),
Control System and Robotics (WMR),
Abnormal detection using Signal Processing Methods,
Shape Classification and Analysis, CAD,
Tool & Die Quality Inspection, Computer Aided Inspection
RESEARCH TOPICS
1. Non-destructive Evaluation and Testing
(custom-made system from hardware and software)
2. River basin Monitoring for Flood Mapping application
3. Heavy Metal Mitigation ( international networking project based)
4. Process Improvement based on Lean Manufacturing System
CONTACT
E-mail:
Ext: 5936/5938/5924/5902
Room no: 1.26
B.E Computer Science Engineering, (VTU, India)
MSc , Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM)
PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Image Processing (Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM)
Dr. Mohammad Nishat Akhtar received his B.E in Computer Science from VTU, India during the year 2010, MSc in Electrical and Electronics from Universiti Sains Malaysia during the year 2013 and PhD in the field of Parallel Image Processing from Universiti Sains Malaysia during the year 2018. Currently, He is a Lecturer at School of Aerospace Engineering in Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interests include High Performance Computation, Image Processing, Control & Embedded Systems, System-on-Chip. Currently, He has several International Journals and International Conferences under his banner. He has been actively involved as a lead researcher and co-researcher in USM’s research grant project. He has imparted several programming based training to internship students and technicians. In this regard, Dr. Mohammad Nishat Akhtar also serves as Liaison Officer for School of Aerospace Business Unit whereby He coordinates in conducting training to the employees of multinational companies. He has also been designated as one of the lead trainer for a professional certification program conducted by School of Aerospace Business Unit for the session 2022/23.
· Parallel Computation and Image Processing
· Multicore Computing and Scheduling Algorithms
· Operating System and Embedded Computing
· Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Image Processing Framework for River Hydro- morphology Study
• Drill Bit Wear and Tear Monitoring using Image Segmentation
• IoT Based Smart Farming
• Assessment of Adhesion Failure in Warm Mix Asphalt using Image Processing
• Rate of Crack Propagation in WMA using Image Processing
E-mail:
ResearcherID: S-7313-2018
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8592-5966
Scopus Author ID: 55065002500
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ie7z5hQAAAAJ&hl=en
Ext: +604 599 5867
Room: 1.16
BEng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering (UTM)
M.Sc in Robotic and Automation (University of Salford, UK)
Ph.D in Aerospace Eng. (Universiti Of Southampton, UK)
Embedded Control System & Design | Robotics and Automation | Mobile Robot | Drones
Hybrid Systems Verification, Control and Optimization | UAV Systems | Flight Performance and Path-planning
Multi-objective Optimization | Robotics and Automation
Control, robotics and automation
Email:
Ext: +604 599 5894 / 5926
Room: 1.22
Ho Hann Woei received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. He was awarded ‘cum laude’ for his M.Sc. degree, which is less than 5 percent of all students receive this accolade on average. His Ph.D. work focused on “Autonomous Landing of Micro Air Vehicles through Bio-inspired Monocular Vision”. His current research interest includes machine learning, computer vision, and control, and their applications to make Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) more intelligent.
Contact:
Phone: 019-4749168
Email:
Personal Webpage: https://hannwoei.github.io/
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hann_Woei_Ho
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zZ0i75kAAAAJ&hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannwoei/
Ext: 5870
Room no:1.15
B.Eng.(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (USM)
MBA (UUM)
PhD (USM)
Thermal Comfort
Indoor Air Conditions
Heat Transfer
Aircraft Cabin/Buildings Thermal Comfort/Indoor Air Environment
Nano Fluids
Ventilation, Clean Air, Acceptable Temperature and Humidity Levels
Characterization of Building-Related Sypmtoms
Potential usage of Nano Fluids in Aerospace/Automotive Industry
Email:
Ext: 5876
Room no : 1.14
B.E Mechanical Engineering, (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MSc , Mechanical Engineering, Computer Fluid Dynamics (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD Mechanical Engineering, Computer Fluid Dynamics (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz bin Ishaik, a researcher and senior lecturer attached to the School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia since 2020. He holds a B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science and a PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2016. His research areas and interest include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), Advanced Packaging & Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Thermofluids, Currently, He has several International Journals and International Conferences under his banner. He has been actively involved as a lead researcher and co-researcher in USM’s and national research grant project.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
• Advanced Packaging & Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Green Energy
• Study of structural integrity of Skyscanner drone by using computational fluid dynamics
• Effect on dimples on the performance of savonius turbines by using computational fluid dynamic
• Aerodynamic performance improvement of Savonius wind turbine through a passive flow control
• Effects of Diameter on Copper Pillar with Solder Cap Interconnections During Reflow Soldering Process
• Influence of Epoxy Viscosity on Led Encapsulation Process
E-mail:
ResearcherID: U-9511-2018
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-2290-3986
Scopus Author ID: 57189854965
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Kg1LN9kAAAAJ
Office: +604-599 6535
Room: 2.05
B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (USM)
M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (USM)
M.Phil Aerospace Engineering (University of Manchester)
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering (University of Liege)
Post-doctoral researcher (University of Liege)
Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics
Flapping flight
Vibration
Flutter and stall flutter
Unsteady aerodynamics
Flow instrumentation and Biomimetics
1) Characterization behaviour of aeroelastic system with nonlinear properties
2) LEV effects on unsteady aerodynamic forces of wing undergoing flapping
3) Development of PIV illumination system using high power LED
4) Development of a Dual colour PIV system
5) Simulation of aeroelastic system using FE couple with VLM
Email:
Ext: 5840
Room no : 2.36
Personal Webpage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Norizham_Razak2
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Ph.D in Electronic Engineering (Microelectronic and Nanostructures)
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
M.Sc in Electronic Systems Design Engineering (ESDE)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Tel: +604 599 6052
Fax: +604-594 1023
Email:
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Academic Qualifications:
Ph.D in International Human Resource Management. (USM),
M.Sc. in Human Resource Mgmt. (Salford Univ., UK),
B.Sc. in Mgmt. Studies (Salford Univ., UK)
Contacts:
Room: 109
Phone: (+604) 653 3368
Fax: (+604) 657 7448 / 5157
Email:
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