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Computer, Network, Telecommunication, Embedded System, Linux, LTE, LTE-A, WiMAX, OMNeT++, Discrete Event Modelling
Malaysia

Biography

Biography

Obtained Bachelor of Engineering with Honors (B.Eng. (Hons)) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Glasgow University in 1994. He continued his Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Optical Electronic Engineering at University of Strathclyde and graduated in 1995. He then continue his study at PhD level at the same university and completed in 2000. His research interests are in computer and telecommunication network modelling using discrete event simulators (OMNeT++), optical networking and embedded system based on GNU/Linux. He has four (4) years teaching and research experiences in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Since 2004 until now he is working in Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). He is currently the Dean and a Professor at the School of Computer and Communication Enginering and also the Head of Embedded Computing Research Cluster, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). He has developed 3 undergraduate and 1 MSc (Mix mode) programs. He has authored and coauthored more than 300 conferences and journal papers. He has supervised more than 20 Master of Science (Research) students and 15 Ph.D students. He is currently supervising 10 PhD students in his research area.

Total of 24 research products exhibited at the Malaysian and International Research Exhibition. Among them are “SHOENIX: An Operating System For Embedded Applications”, Gold Medal at British Invention Show (BIS) and “SNETMON: Smart Monitoring Network Traffic Monitoring”, Gold Medal at Inpex United State of America (USA).

Activities

Employment (5)

Universiti Malaysia Perlis: Pauh, Perlis, MY

2021-03-28 to present | Professor (Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technology)
Employment
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Universiti Malaysia Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2019-05-15 to 2021-03-27 | Vice Chancellor (School of Computer and Communication Engineering)
Employment
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin: Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, MY

2017-03-15 to 2019-05-14 | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) (Faculty of Informatic and Computing)
Employment
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Universiti Malaysia Perlis: Arau, Perlis, MY

2004-12-01 to 2017-03-14 | Professor, Dean (School of Computer and Communication Engineering)
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Universiti Sains Malaysia Kampus Kejuruteraan: Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, MY

1999-12-01 to 2004-11-31 | Lecturer (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Education and qualifications (4)

University of Strathclyde: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

1996-01 to 1999-11-01 | PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Optical Network) (Electronic and Electrical Engineering)
Education
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

University of Strathclyde: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

1995-01-01 to 1995-12-01 | Master of Sciences (Optical Electronic Engineering) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Education
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

University of Glasgow School of Engineering: Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

1992-09-01 to 1994-06-01 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Education
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia: Skudai, Johor, MY

1990-07-01 to 1992-04-01 | Diploma in Electrical Communication (DEP) (Depaartment of Electrical and Electrical Engineering)
Education
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Professor Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad