Zainuddin Mat Isa

Dynamic Lecturer with 15 years of successful Power Electronics and Metaheuristic Opttimization experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.

• Digital System - 12 Years
• Microcontroller System Design - 12 Years
• Microprocessor System Design - 5 Years
• C Programming - 2 Years
• Analog System - 1 Year

• Technical Chief, FTKE Administration Office 2 - Sept 2020 to present
• Technical Chief, School of Electrical System Engineering - Jan 2018 - Aug 2020
• Deputy Dean (Academic and Research), School of Electrical System Engineering - Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
• Final Year Project Coordinator, School of Electrical System Engineering - Mac 2007 - Jul 2008

Main Supervisor

• Ongoing Master Student - 1
• Ongoing FYP Students - 5
• Graduate FYP Students - 40

Co Supervisor

• Graduate Master Student - 1
• Ongoing FYP Students - 1
• Graduate FYP Students - 5

• Metaheuristic Optimization
• Multilevel Inverter
• Renewable Energy

Main Researcher

• "An optimal multilevel inverter structure based on reduced-number-switch topology for six-phase system .”. FRGS, RM 85,700, 2020 – 2023.

Co-Researcher

• "Formulation of a New Photovoltaic Array Reconfiguration Control Algorithm using Evolutionary Methods for Maximum Energy Production during Mismatch Conditions .”. FRGS, RM 99,700, 2019 – 2022.
• "Baseline Study and Data Collection on Energy, Environment and Socio-Economics on Langkawi, Malaysia.”. KeTTHA-UMPEDAC: RM 30,000, 2018 – 2019.
• "New Vaccine And Drugs Storage Management System (Vdsm) for Mahsuri Medical Centre". CIP-150 Cradle Fund. RM150000, 2016-2018
• "Sizing Algorithm for Stand-Alone AC Coupled Hybrid PV Diesel Power System Under Malaysian Climate". STG-UNIMAP: RM 20,000, 2016 – 2018
• "New Fridge Storage Management Device with Android Apps Interface (fridGE-minder).", 2015-2017

Journal Publications

• ZM Isa, NM Nayan, NAM Kajaan, M.H. Arshad, “A Dragonfly Algorithm Application: Optimizing Solar Cell Single Diode Model Parameters”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1432 (1), 2020, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1432/1/012041
• MH Arshad, S Khodijah, NAM Kajaan, NM Nayan, ZM Isa, B Ismail, “Multiple switching pattern for a modified reduce switch multilevel inverter: A comparison analysis”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1432 (1), 2020, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1432/1/012027
• FK Mohideen, NAM Kajaan, ZM Isa, NM Nayan, MH Arshad, SS Saad, “THD analysis for symmetrical five level and seven level cascaded multilevel inverter”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1432 (1), 2020, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1432/1/012020
• ZM Isa, NM Nayan, MH Arshad, NAM Kajaan, “Optimizing PEMFC model parameters using ant lion optimizer and dragonfly algorithm: a comparative study”, International Journal of Electrical & Computer Engineering (2088-8708), Vol 9, Issue 6, pp 5312-5320, 2019, doi: 10.11591/ijece.v9i6.pp5295-5303
• MN Othman, B Ismail, ZM Isa, “Performance Analysis of Animal Migration Optimization Algorithm in Extracting Solar Cell Double Diode Model Parameters”, Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol 6, Issue 5A, pp 23-30, 2019, doi: 10.13189/ujeee.2019.061503.
• MF Mohammed, A Azmi, Z Zakaria, MFN Tajuddin, ZM Isa, SA Azmi, “IoT based monitoring and environment control system for indoor cultivation of oyster mushroom”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1019 (1), 2018, doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/1019/1/012053
• M.Z. Zolkifly, N.M Nayan, A.N.N Abdullah, S.K. Mazalan, Z.M. Isa, M.H. Arshad “Cascaded Micro Wind Turbine Braking Mechanism via Dynamic Braking and Yaw Control”, Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), Vol. 10, Issue. 1-14, pp. 7-14, 2018.
• Z.M. Isa, M. Sulaiman, M.F. Mohamed, N.F.A. Hamid, M. Azri, An Expert System Based Software for Reduction of Sequence Networks”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 1001-1006, December 2012.
• Zainuddin and Marizan Sulaiman, “Menu Driven Intelligent Tutoring for Power System Modeling”, IEM Journal, Vol. 66, No. 3, pp. 1-7, September 2005.

Conference Papers

• N.S. Hamal, Z.M. Isa, N.M. Nayan, M.H. Arshad, N.A.M. Kajaan. “Optimizing PEMFC model parameters using dragonfly algorithm: a performance study” 5th IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT2018) (2018) pp: 59-67. Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology. DOI: 10.1049/cp.2018.1352
• M F Mohammed, A Azmi, Z Zakaria, M F N Tajuddin, Z M Isa and S A Azmi, “IoT based monitoring and environment control system for indoor cultivation of oyster mushroom”, IOP Conf. Series: Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1019 (2018).
• S.A. Azmi M.F.N. Tajuddin S.R.A. Rahim M.F. Mohammed Z.M. Isa “Improved implementation of selective harmonic elimination with adjustment of 3rd harmonic for inverters” 4th IET Clean Energy and Technology Conference (CEAT 2016) (2016) pp: 59 -65. Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology. DOI: 10.1049/cp.2016.1316
• N Nadiah Ayop, MA Roslan, YN Zaiazmin, ZM Isa, H Ahmad, “Fuzzy logic based centralized power sharing scheme”, IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon), pp 597-601, Nov. 28-29, 2016, Melaka, Malaysia
• Z.M Isa, N. A. Rahim, “PEM fuel cell model parameters optimization using modified particle swarm optimization algorithm”, IEEE International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT), pp 442-445, Nov 18-20, 2013, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
• L. Mohamed, N.F.A Hamid, Z.M Isa, N. Saudin, N. H. Ramly, N. B. Ahamad, “Cuk converter as a LED lamp driver”, IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon), pp 262-267, Dec 2-5, 2012, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
• S.R.A Rahim, M.H. Hussain, M.F. Mohammed, Z.M Isa, H Tajudin, Mohd Herman, “Economic dispatch problem using DM–AIS technique”, The 2nd International Malaysia-Ireland Joint Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business 2012 (IMiEJS2012), pp 1008-1013, June 18-19, 2012, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• T. C. Siong B. Ismail ; M. F. Mohammed ; M. F. N. Tajuddin ; S.R. A. Rahim ; Z. M. Isa, “Study of Fuzzy and PI controller for Permanent-Magnet Brushless DC motor drive”, 4th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO), pp 517-521, June 23-24, 2010, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
• S.R.A Rahim, T.K.A. Rahman, I. Musirin, M.H. Hussain, M.H. Sulaiman, O. Aliman, Z.M. Isa, “Implementation of DG for loss minimization and voltage profile in distribution system”, 4th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO), pp 490-494, June 23-24, 2010, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
• I. Dauta, Dina M.M. Ahmadb, Z.Mat Isac, S. Zakariad,” The Localized Loss on 100kVA 3-Phase Distribution Transformer assembled with 23o T-joint”, The 11th Proceeding of International Conference on Quality in Research (QIR) 2009, August 3-6, 2009, Universitas, Jakarta, Indonesia
• M.F. N. Tajuddin, N. H. Ghazali, M. F. Mohammed, B. Ismail, Z. M. Isa, T. Siong, N. Ghazali, “TMS320F2812 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Implementation of DPWM”, Student Conference on Research and Development (SCORED’09), November 16‐18, 2009, UPM, Malaysia
• I. Daut, N.S. Ahmad, Z. M. Isa, M.I. Misrun, Syafruddin H. “Sun Tracking Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System”, Proceeding of International Conference Electrical Energy and Industrial Electronic Systems (EEIES 2009), December 7-8, 2009, Parkroyal, Penang, Malaysia
• M. F. N. Tajuddin, N. H. Ghazali, S. R. A. Rahim, B. Ismail, Z. M. Isa and I. Daut, “Comparative Study of Bipolar, Unipolar, and Modified Unipolar PWM Schemes on a Single Phase DC‐AC Converter”, International Conference: Electrical Energy and Industrial Electronic Systems EEIES2009, December 7‐8, 2009, Penang, Malaysia.
• S. A. Azmi, , M. R. Adzman , M. F. Mohammed, S. R. A. Rahim, Z. M. Isa, I. Daut, “An Analysis on Power Quality Measurement and Monitoring Technique”, Proceeding of Malaysian Technical University Conference (MUCET 2008), pp 261-266, March 15 – 18, 2008, UniMAP, Kangar, Perlis
• Z.M. Isa, M. Sulaiman, B. Ismail, S. A. Azmi, S. R. A, Rahim, M. F. Mohammed, M. Isa, M. I. Ahmad, “ Interactive Software for Reduction of Sequence Networks”, Proceeding of Malaysian Technical University Conference (MUCET 2008), pp 286-291, March 15 – 18, 2008, UniMAP, Kangar, Perlis
• Zainuddin and Marizan Sulaiman, “Windows Based Graphical Tools for Symmetrical Components Analysis,” Proc. National Power & Energy Conference, PECon 2004, pp. 25-30, November 29-30, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Marizan Sulaiman and Zainuddin Mat Isa, “GUI Based Phasor Representation for Fault Analysis,” Proc. International Engineering Convention 2004, IntEC 2004, pp. 65-72, August 22-25, 2004, Amman, Jordan.
• Marizan Sulaiman and Zainuddin Mat Isa, “An Expert System Based Power System Modeling with Symmetrical Components,” Proceeding of Seminar Kebangsaan Pasca-Siswazah 2003, pp. 91 – 101, March 18 – 19, 2003, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia