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Academic Positions

Assistant Professor · Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Multimedia University

Jul 2025 – Present

Associate Professor · Faculty of Information and Technology, City University Malaysia

Jan 2024 – May 2025

Head of Program (Master of IT) · City University Malaysia

Sep 2023 – May 2025

Internal Evaluation Panel (IEP) Member for FRGS 2025 · City University Malaysia

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025

Senior Lecturer · City University Malaysia

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

Senior Lecturer · School of Information & Communication Technology, HELP University

Aug 2019 – Jan 2022

Visiting Senior Lecturer · School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

Oct 2015 – Mar 2018

Research Assistant · School of Computing, UUM

May 2013 – Oct 2014

Research Assistant · School of Computing, UUM

Nov 2011 – Aug 2012

Research Fellow & Facilitator · Uniutama Solution Sdn. Bhd. (formerly R&D SerindIT Com), UUM

Oct 2010 – Jun 2013

Roles & Responsibilities (City University Malaysia)

Associate Professor

  • Teaching, supervision, research, and student mentorship.

Head of Program, Master of Information Technology (HOP-MIT)

Program Development
Designed programs aligned with MQA standards, addressing industry needs.
Program Enhancement
Reviewed and updated curriculum to maintain MQA compliance and reflect emerging trends.
Course File Management
Oversaw preparation and organization of course files per institutional and regulatory standards.
Compliance Preparation
Coordinated MQA audits and visits; compiled quality evidence and outcomes alignment.
Quality Assurance
Ensured best practices in teaching, learning, assessment, and accreditation benchmarks.
Faculty Coordination
Collaborated with lecturers to ensure seamless course delivery and compliance.

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2011–2015)
Thesis: Hybrid Ant Colony System Algorithm for Static and Dynamic Job Scheduling in Grid Computing — Link
MSc in Intelligent Systems — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2008–2010)
Project: Text Extraction Algorithm for Web Text Classification — Link
BSc in Information Technology — Sikkim Manipal University, India (2005–2008)

Teaching Experience

Postgraduate

  • Data Mining with Python (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Advanced Database Management System (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Research Methods (MIT & PhD IT) — City University Malaysia
  • Master Project (MIT) — City University Malaysia
  • Knowledge Management System — City University Malaysia
  • Research Methods (Master of Data Science) — HELP University
  • Advanced System Analysis and Design — UUM
  • Neural Networks — UUM
  • Computer Systems and Network — UUM

Undergraduate

  • Research Methodology in Computer Science — Multimedia University
  • Algorithm and Complexity — City University Malaysia
  • Artificial Intelligence — City University Malaysia
  • Internet of Things — HELP University
  • Mobile Technology Mini Project — HELP University
  • Mobile Application Development (Flutter & Dart) — HELP University
  • Introduction to Mobile Apps (Android Studio & Java) — HELP University
  • Mobile Development (Xamarin & C#) — HELP University
  • Blockchain Development (JavaScript) — HELP University
  • Statistics and Visualization (SAS) — HELP University
  • Introduction to Programming (Python) — HELP University
  • Introduction to IT (App Inventor 2) — HELP University
  • Statistics for Information Technology — UUM
  • Mathematics for Information Technology — UUM

PhD Supervision

Graduated PhD Students

  • Sachinthani Eranga Alahakoon — City University Malaysia (2025). Optimization of Edge Device Workload Allocation for Wireless Body Area Network.
  • Xiao Shixiao — City University Malaysia (2024). Leveraging Deep Learning and Ensemble Techniques with Long Short-Term Memory for Personality Prediction from Blog Comment Texts.
  • Shatha Abdulhadi Muthana Shmailawi — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2022). Hybrid Optimization Algorithm for Power Grid.
  • Shaymah Akram Yasear — Universiti Utara Malaysia (2021). Enhanced Harris’s Hawk Algorithm for Continuous Multi-Objectives Optimization Problems.

Current PhD Students (City University Malaysia)

  • Daniel Joseph Foley (Viva passed 2025)
  • Deng Zilong
  • Shathi
  • Huang Xiaocun
  • Esezoobo Caleb Oise
  • Duan Shiming

Professional Memberships

  • HRDC – TTT Certified. Certificate ID: 87748640-f4df-11ef-828d-b3265c291384
  • IEEE, Malaysia Section — Member ID: 92889418
  • Associate Fellow — Data Science Research LAB, School of Computing, UUM (2017–2018)

Curriculum Development

  • Master of Information Technology Program — City University Malaysia
  • BSC201: Blockchain Technology Concepts — HELP University
  • BCS203: Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts — HELP University
  • BSC301: Blockchain Development — HELP University
  • Member, Curriculum Review Committee (2016–2018) — School of Computing, UUM

Committees & Editorial / Reviewer

  • Technical Committee Member — 8th International Conference on Computing and Informatics (ICOCI 2021)
  • Member — Internationalization Committee (2015–2018), School of Computing, UUM
  • Reviewer — Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC), 2021
  • Consulting Editor — Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT) (2016–2018)
  • Reviewer — 2nd International Conference on the Future of ASEAN (ICoFA 2017)

Intellectual Property

Bacadisleksia (2016) — Reg. No.: LY2016001311
Jobs Scheduling Simulator (JSS) (2016) — Reg. No.: LY2016003299
Robot’s Voice Replay for Language and Mathematics Learning (2017) — Reg. No.: CRLY00004447
ComiCulture: A Digital Comic for Culture-Aware Education (2017) — Reg. No.: LY2017003510
Digital Graphic Novel Model (2017) — Reg. No.: LY2017004455

Awards & Acknowledgements

TitleYearAward
COMICULTURE: A Digital Comic for Culture-Aware Education — PECIPTA (Terengganu, Malaysia)2017Gold
BacaBot — PERINTIS (UNITEN, Putrajaya, Malaysia)2016Gold
Robot Voice Replay for Language and Mathematics Learning — ITEX (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)2016Silver
BacaDisleksia — PECIPTA (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)2015Gold
Face Recognition using Template Matching for Remote Database Backup — Malaysia Technology Expo2011Bronze

Skills

Programming Languages
Python, C#, Java, Dart
Web Design
HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3
Mobile Development
Android (Java), Xamarin (C#), MIT App Inventor 2, Flutter
Blockchain
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency
Databases & Cloud
MS SQL Server, SQLite, NoSQL, GCP & Firebase
Analytics & Tools
SAS, Fusion 360

Research Interests

Machine Learning Deep Learning Blockchain Metaheuristic Algorithms Software Development

Completed Research Grants

  • Creative education with people who are blind. HELP University (2019–2021)
  • Low Cost Computing Power for Big Data Analytics Using a Raspberry Pi Cluster. HELP University (2019–2021)
  • BacaDisleksia: An application with face distortion to fortify reading engagement for dyslexic children. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2015–2018)
  • Hybrid ACS Algorithm for Dynamic Scheduling of Jobs in Computational Grid System. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2013–2015)
  • Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Dynamic Scheduling of Jobs in Computational Grid. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2011–2012)

Attended Workshops & Courses

  • Python and Django Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp — Udemy (2019)
  • .NET Entity Framework in Depth — Udemy (2019)
  • Complete Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Wallet Development — Udemy (2018)
  • Ethereum and Solidity: The Complete Developer's Guide — Udemy (2018)
  • HTML5 and CSS3 — Udemy (2018)
  • Deep Learning and GPU Workshop — Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016)
  • Machine Learning in Computer Vision — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2013)
  • High Impact Article Writing Workshop — UUM (2013)
  • Basic Project Management Skills Training — EDC-UUM Hotel, Kedah (2012)
  • Workshop on Literature Review — UUM (2010)
  • National Conference on Rural ICT Development — UUM (2009)
  • Visual Basic — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2007)
  • C#.NET Framework, ASP.NET, and WinForms — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2007)
  • Programming in C & C++ — Computer Paradise, Mysore, India (2006)

Publications

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  • Deng, Z., Wang, Y., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2025). Federated k-means based on clusters backbone. PLOS One, 20(6), e0326145. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326145
  • Zilong, D., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2025). Blockchain-Based Healthcare Data Management... EECT. DOI
  • Huang, X., Alobaedy, M. M., Fazea, Y., Goyal, S. B., & Deng, Z. (2025). Disease Infection Classification in Coconut Tree... Processes, 13(3), 689. DOI
  • Shyam, R., Chiranjeevi, G., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2025). ML-Driven Secure Communication for Next-Generation 6G Networks. Springer. DOI
  • Niranjala, S. H., Alobaedy, M. M., & Goyal, S. B. (2024). A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Student Academic Performance. ICOP. DOI
  • Alahakoon, S., Alobaedy, M. M., & Fazea, Y. (2024). Conceptual Framework for the Optimization of Edge Device Workload Allocation in WBAN. ISNCC 2024. DOI
  • Fazea, Y., Alobaedy, M. M., Alsamman, M., & Mohammed, F. (2024). Coherence Big Data Space Division Multiplexing. ISNCC 2024. DOI
  • Li, Z., Chamran, K., Alobaedy, M. M., Sheikh, M. A., Siddiqui, T., & Ahad, A. (2024). An Optimization on 2D-SLAM Map Construction Algorithm Based on LiDAR. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 110(4), 144.
  • Duan, S., Chamran, M. K., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2024). Enhancing Blockchain Interoperability Through Cross-Chain Outsourcing and Communication. ISCI 2024.
  • Shixiao, X., Alobaedy, M. M., et al. (2024). Using Meta-LSTM to Predict Personality Traits from Blog User Behaviors. Springer. DOI
  • Ravi, R. V., Goyal, S. B., ShiXiao, X., Alobaedy, M. M., & Kustov, V. (2023). Sentiment Analysis Using Lexical Approach and Fuzzy Logic. Springer.
  • Shixiao, X., Singla, S., Muwafak Alobaedy, M., et al. (2023). Real-Time Sentiment Analysis on Social Networks using Meta-Model and ML Techniques. Scalable Computing: Practice and Experience, 11(1).
  • Alobaedy, M. M., Khalaf, A. A., & Fazea, Y. (2022). Distributed Multi-Ant Colony System Algorithm Using Raspberry Pi Cluster for TSP. Iraqi Journal of Science, 63(9).
  • Hickson, A., Tajer, L. H., Alobaedy, M. M., & Vin Oh, E. J. (2022). Accessing and Delivering Online Education in the Time of COVID-19... JHSSR, 4(1), 63–71.
  • Jamaludin, Z., Husni, H., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2018). In Search for a Viable Pedagogical Agent in Assistive Applications for Dyslexic Children. JFAS, 10(6S).
  • Fazea, Y., Sajat, M. S., Ahmad, A., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2018). Channel Optimization in MDM Using Neural Networks. ICSP, IEEE.
  • Fazea, Y., Alobaedy, M. M., & Ibraheem, Z. T. (2017). Performance of a Direct-Detection Spot MDM in Multimode Fiber. Journal of Optical Communications.
  • Alobaedy, M. M., Khalaf, A. A., & Muraina, I. D. (2017). Analysis of the Number of Ants in ACS Algorithm. ICoICT, IEEE.
  • Muraina, I. D., Alobaedy, M. M., & Ibrahim, H. H. (2017). A Framework for Preserving Data Integrity during Mobile Device Forensic... FOSSC.
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2015). Hybrid ACS and GA for Scheduling in Grid. RJASET, 11(7).
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku Ruhana Ku-Mahamud (2015). Low and High Level Hybridization of ACS and GA for Job Scheduling. ICOCI 2015.
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2015). Strategic Oscillation for ACS in Static Grid Computing. ICCTIM, IEEE.
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2014). Scheduling Jobs in Computational Grid using Hybrid ACS and GA. CCITA, IEEE.
  • Ku-Mahamud, K. R., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2013). New Heuristic Function in ACS for Optimization. MMCTIS.
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2013). ACS with Heuristic Function for TSP. JNGIT, 4(2), 39–48.
  • Alobaedy, M. M. & Ku-Mahamud, K. R. (2012). New Heuristic Function in ACS for TSP. ICCCT.
  • Ku-Mahamud, K. R., & Alobaedy, M. M. (2012). New Heuristic in ACS for Job Scheduling in Grid. ICAM.
  • Din, A. M., Ahmad, F., Farhan, M., Mohsin, M. F. M., Ku-Mahamud, K. R., & Alobaedy, M. M. T. (2011). Face Recognition for Remote DB Backup System. CCSIT.
  • Theab, M. M., Yusof, Y., & Alobaedy, M. M. T. (2010). Autonomous Object Movement in Modeling Bees Foraging. ICIF.