Our Team

Ts. Dr. Jaysuman Pusppanathan earned a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2016. Ts. Dr. Jaysuman applies electrical capacitance tomography, electrical impedance tomography and ultrasonic tomography to biomedical and industrial processes. In sports technology, Ts. Dr. Jaysuman develops engineering solutions to improve athletic performance.

Dr. Osman Ayop earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2016. Dr. Osman designs microstrip and wearable antennas, as well as metamaterial structures, for microwave and radio frequency applications. The research involves electromagnetic simulation using CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS and ADS, as well as antenna performance testing with a vector network analyser and in anechoic chambers. Dr. Osman’s professional experience includes serving on an IEEE executive committee and conducting academic quality audits as a UTM ACE Auditor.

Dr. Mohd Shahrizal earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2016. The doctoral research focused on power management and packet routing in wireless networks-on-chip. Dr. Mohd Shahrizal’s work includes designing integrated circuits and system-on-chip architectures, including wired and wireless networks-on-chip. Research covers embedded processors, microcontroller applications and techniques for reducing power consumption. Digital system design and modelling use hardware description languages such as VHDL.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Noor earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Noor’s work applies engineering design principles to develop systems and sports equipment that support athletic performance. Research in biotribology examines friction, wear and lubrication in biological systems to guide the design and development of biomedical implants.

Ts. Dr. Hadafi Fitri Mohd Latip earned a PhD in Health Sciences from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2016, with a focus on sports injury rehabilitation and technological innovation. Dr. Hadafi Fitri applies sports technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve athletic performance and support injury prevention and rehabilitation. This work includes developing patented sports and rehabilitation products and electronic devices for health applications, as well as using sensors to analyse athletic movement and performance. Areas of expertise include sports biomechanics, exercise science, strength and conditioning, sports therapy and massage, holistic wellness, ergonomics and occupational health. A certified sports coach, Dr. Hadafi Fitri also develops professional sports education and certification programmes and serves as an international judge at massage therapy championships.

Ts. Dr. Aizreena binti Azaman earned a PhD from Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan in 2015. Ts. Dr. Aizreena’s expertise spans rehabilitation engineering, biosignal processing, motion analysis, biomechanics, and medical and health technology. In rehabilitation engineering, Ts. Dr. Aizreena develops and applies technologies for neurological rehabilitation and processes and analyses human biological signals for medical and healthcare applications. This work also uses motion analysis and biomechanics to study human movement and inform the development of rehabilitation and sports technologies.

Dr. Diyana Zulaika binti Abdul Ghani earned a PhD in Sports Performance Analysis from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr. Diyana applies sports science to enhance athletic performance and support physical development. This work includes assessing individual and team performance to inform training and coaching strategies, and using biomechanics to analyse movement and improve athletic technique. Dr. Diyana’s research also examines fine motor skill development in children and explores teaching approaches in physical education that build physical literacy and movement skills and encourage active lifestyles.

Dr. Izwyn binti Zulkapri earned a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr. Izwyn applies sports science to improve athletic performance and support physical development. This work includes assessing individual and team performance to inform coaching and training strategies, as well as using biomechanics to analyse movement and refine athletic technique. Dr. Izwyn’s research also examines how fine motor skills develop in children and how those skills can be assessed.

Dr. Nur Fatihah completed doctoral research at Universiti Sains Malaysia on the effects of Nigella sativa on muscle damage and inflammation following eccentric exercise. Dr. Nur Fatihah’s responsibilities include coordinating research and development activities, from data collection and analysis to project documentation and reporting. Professional responsibilities also cover research administration, innovation programmes, sports technology development and partnerships with academic institutions and industry.

Dr. Muhammad Amir earned a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2014. The doctoral research used depth images to recognise activities of daily living. Dr. Muhammad Amir’s work uses digital image processing and computer vision to analyse visual data and automate recognition. Research applies machine learning and deep learning to data analysis, pattern recognition and prediction, and uses digital tools to assess and improve sports performance.

Dr. Adjah Naqkiah binti Mazlan earned a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2018. Her doctoral research examined how video analysis and simulation can support the development of psychomotor skills in online learning. Dr. Adjah Naqkiah applies sports science and physical education to improve athletic performance, support physical development and promote physical literacy and active lifestyles. Her research also explores how people acquire and retain motor skills, the social and cultural role of sport, and how sports technology can encourage community participation and support well-being.

Ts. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Tariq bin Idris earned a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2017. He is with the Department of Applied Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computing, UTM, and serves as External and Global Engagement (EGE) Manager. His work spans management information systems, big data and databases, applied to sport technology, health and wellness. His projects include the development of the Albayen system and its gamification module, work-based learning in engineering education, and UTM’s role as implementing partner for the Skills2Work Datacenter Foundations programme.