Riza Sulaiman's Web Log (BLOG): Industrial Computing Research Lab.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Industrial Computing Research Lab.

Field of Research:

· Information Technology in Manufacturing Industry.
· Industrial Modelling, Visualisation and Simulation.
· Scientific Computation, Parallel Computing.
· Computer Aided Design and Manufacture.
· Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

Laboratories and Workshop:
1. CIM Workshop
2. Robotics laboratory
3. Product Design laboratory
4. Production Control laboratory
5. PVM laboratory

Equipment:
1. CNC Milling machine (1)
2. Industrail Robot Arm (2)
3. Conveyor System (1)
4. Wireless Mobile Robot (2)
5. Mini Mobile Robot (11)

Research Staff:
PhD qualified researchers 8 (1 Prof., 1 Assoc. Prof. and 6 Lecturers).
Researchers: 19
Research Assistants: 4

Supporting staff:
Technical Assistants: 1
Administrative Assistants: 1

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My Postgraduates Students

Anton Satria Prabuwono (PhD) LULUS

Puji Astuti (PhD) LULUS

Azrulhizam Shapii (PhD) LULUS

Khalda (PhD) LULUS

Yousef Kamal Yousef Khaleel (PhD) LULUS

Mohd Fahmi B. Mohamad Amran (PhD) LULUS

Suziyanti Binti Marjudi (PhD) LULUS

Saliyah Binti Kahar (PhD) LULUS

Norazwin Buang (PhD) LULUS

Marlinawati Djasmir (PhD) LULUS

Manal Mizner (PhD) LULUS

Siti Fairuz Yusof (Masters) LULUS

Deni Kurniawan (Masters) LULUS

Mohd Faiz bin Yahaya (Masters) LULUS

Atieh (Masters) LULUS

Lee Thian Seng (Masters) LULUS

Indra bin Mohd Zin (Masters) LULUS

Nur Shuhada Eilani binti Ahmad (Masters)

Dery Yulian Sarean (Masters)

Azadeh Noori Hoshyar (Masters) LULUS

PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

International:

1. Riza Sulaiman, Azadeh Noori Hoshyar. A Combined Method for Finger Vein Authentication System. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (IJCSIS). July 2011, Vol.9, No.7. p.p.15-19. Indexed by DOAJ. (Corresponding Author).

2. Azadeh Noori Hoshyar, Riza Sulaiman, Afsaneh Noori Houshyar. Smart Access Control for Finger vein Authentication and Neural network. Journal of American Science. 2011, 7(9). 192-200. Indexed by DOAJ. (Corresponding Author).

3. Azrulhizam Shafi’I, Riza Sulaiman, Mohd Khatim Hasan. Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim, Anton Satria Prabuwono. Digital Technique in Predicting Femoral Stem Size for Total Hip Replacement. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science (IJARCS). 2011. 2(1): 246-251. Indexed by DOAJ, Ulrichsweb.

4. Riza Sulaiman, Azrulhizam Shafi’I, Mohd Khatim Hasan. Rekabentuk Inplan sendi Pinggul dan Penggunaannya dalam Persekitaran Digital. Sains Malaysiana. 2011. Penerbit UKM. 2011/11/11(322). Index by SCOPUS. (Corresponding Author).
5. Azrulhizam Shafi’I, Riza Sulaiman, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim. Digital Preoperative Planning for Total Hip Replacement using Two Dimensional X-Ray Imaging. International Journal of Computer Applications. 2011. 17(2): 20-27. Indexed by DOAJ & Proquest.

6. Azrulhizam Shafi’I, Riza Sulaiman, Mohd Khatim Hasan. Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim. Digital Stem Implant Detection Technique for Total Hip Replacement based on Femur Size. International Journal of Research and Review in Computer Science. 2011. 2(2): 566-571. Indexed by Ulrich & EBSCO.

7. A. Shafi’I, R. Sulaiman, M. K. Hasan. A. Y. M. Kassim. Computer Aided Preoperative Planning for Total Hip Replacement. International Journal of Academic Research. 2011. 3(3): 228-238.

8. Afsaneh Noori Houshyar, Soroush Avakh Darestani, Muriati Mukhtar, Riza Sulaiman, Azadeh Noori Hoshyar. A Simulated Investifation on Impacts of Transportation Disruption for Vendor Managed Inventory Model and Traditional Inventory System, 2011, Journal of American Science. Indexed by DOAJ.
9. A.Shapi’i, R.Sulaiman, M.K.Hasan, A.Y.M.Kassim. An Automated Size Recognition Technique for Acetabular Implant in Total Hip Replacement, 2011, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (IJCSIT). Special Issue on CCSIT 2011. Vol.3, No.2, 236-249, April 2011 (ISSN: 0975-3826). Indexed by DOAJ, EBSCO, CiteSeerX.

10. Azrulhizam Shapi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim. Geometric Transformation Technique for Total Hip Implant in Digital Medical Images, 2010, Universal Journal of Computer Science and Engineering Technology. 1(2), 79-83, Nov.2010 (ISSN: 2219-2158). Indexed by DOAJ ULRICH.

11. Azrulhizam Shapi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim, Suhail Abdullah. 2010. Scaling Technique for Digital Implant in Medical Images Using Pixel Density Algorithm. European Journal of Scientific Research (ISSN 1450-216X) Vol.47 No.1, pp.024-032. Indexed by DOAJ ULRICH.

12. Anton Satria Prabuwono, Samsi Md. Said, Riza Sulaiman and Elankovan Sundararajan, 2009 , Journal of Computer Science, Contour Following Task with Dual Sensor Logic Algorithm for Adept Selective Compliant Assembly Robot Arm Robot , 5(8):557-563. Indexed by SCOPUS.

13. Riza Sulaiman, Anton S. Prabuwono. Intelligent Visual Inspection of Bottling Production Line Through Neural Network. The Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM Journal). Vol. 69, No. 4, December 2008, pp. 56-61. ISSN 0126-513X. Indexed by SCOPUS. (Corresponding Author).

14. Riza Sulaiman, Denni Kurniawan. Design and Implementation Modular Automation Production System (MAPS) using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Sains Malaysiana. 2008. Penerbit UKM. 2008/06/13(86). Indexed by SCOPUS. (Corresponding Author).

15. Arshad, A.M.S. Hamouda, Napsiah Ismail and Riza Sulaiman,2008, Virtual Reality as a Training Tool in Engineering Education, World Review of Science, Technology and Sust. Development, Vol. 5, No. 3/4, pp.389-401. Indexed by SCOPUS.

16. Riza Sulaiman, 2004: Exploring the Ability of Cutting Expandable Polystyrene Sheet with Loop Hotwire., Journal of Engineering and Technology, Islamic University of Technology, Vol. 3 No. 2, 02. (Corresponding Author).

17. D. Aitchison and R. Sulaiman. 2003: Determining the Surface Form of Polystyrene through the Co-ordinate Measurement Machine. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 217 Part C, IMechE Publication, United Kingdom. Pg. 839-844. (Corresponding Author).

18. Riza Sulaiman. 2003: Assessing Surface Form of Expandable Polystyrene Sheet During Hotwire Cutting; Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, Islamic University of Technology (IUT), The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Bangladesh. Pg. 35-41. (Corresponding Author).

19. D. Aitchison and R. Sulaiman, 2003: Determining the Surface Form of Polystyrene through the Co-ordinate Measurement Machine, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 217, Part C, 02, bahasa Inggeris.

20. Riza Sulaiman. 2000: Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Issues and Chalenges. Manufacturing Engineer Journal Vol.79 No.3, IEE Publication, UK. June 2000. (Corresponding Author).

National:

1. Riza Sulaiman and David Aitchison, 2004: Study of Surface Form of Foam Materials During Hotwire Cutting, Jurnal Teknologi, Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Vol. 2 No. 1, 02, bahasa Inggeris.

2. Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Riza Sulaiman, Ruzzakiah Jenal. 2001: ERTI: Pelukis Mudah Rajah Tulang Ikan. Jurnal Teknologi Maklumat, UTM, Jilid 2, Bil. 2. ISSN: 0128-3790. pp.20-35.

3. Riza Sulaiman, 2000: Modul Kewangan MRPII: Pembangunan Perisian Bayaran-Mudah berasaskan Aplikasi Visual C++5.0, Jurnal Teknologi UTM, Bahasa Malaysia.

4. Riza Sulaiman. 2000: Modul Kewangan MRPII: Pembangunan Perisian Bayaran-Mudah berasaskan Aplikasi Visual C++5.0. Jurnal Teknologi. No.32, Jun 2000. ISSN:0127-9696. pp.75-87.

5. Riza Sulaiman, Yuzita Yaacob, Ahmad Tajuddin Samsudin. 2000 "Pendidikan melalui Intgernet: Pembelajaran Bahan-bahan Media Untuk Para Guru di Malaysia", Jurnal BTP, Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

6. Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Riza Sulaiman, Ruzzakiah Jenal. ERTI: Pelukis Mudah Rajah Tulang Ikan. Jilid 12, Bil. 2, 20-35. Jurnal Teknologi Maklumat.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN PROCEEDINGS

International:

1. Azadeh Noori Hoshyar, Adel Al-Jumaily, Riza Sulaiman. Review on Automatic Early Skin Cancer Detection. International Conference on Computer Science and Services System (CSSS 2011), Nanjing, China, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1181M-ART); (ISBN: 978-1-4244-9763-8. Jun 27-29, 2011: 4036-4040.
2. Azrulhizam Shafi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Anton Satria Prabuwono, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim, Nor Hazla Mohamed 2011, Design of Digital Implant for Preoperative Planning in Total Hip Replacement. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2011). Bandung, Indonesia, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1177H-PRT); (ISBN: 987-1-4577-0750-6. 3(3):39-45.
3. Azrulhizam Shafi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Anton Satria Prabuwono, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim, Nor Hazla mohamed 2011, Design of Total Hip Replacement Digital Templating Software. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2011). Bandung, Indonesia, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1177H-PRT); (ISBN: 987-1-4577-0750-6. 3(3):73-79.
4. Suziyanti Marjudi, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Fahmi Mohd Amran, Saliyah Kahar, Khairul Annuar Abdullah, 2011, The Development of CAD System for SME Food Packaging in Malaysia: A Proposal. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2011). Bandung, Indonesia, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1177H-PRT); (ISBN: 987-1-4577-0750-6. 3(3):377-380.
5. Asma’ Yusoff, Riza Sulaiman, Suziyanti Marjudi, 2011, Framework of CAD System in Food Packaging for Malaysian SMEs. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2011). Bandung, Indonesia, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1177H-PRT); (ISBN: 987-1-4577-0750-6. 3(3):1521-1529.
6. Saliyah Kahar, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Fahmi Mohd Amran, Anton Satria Prabuwono, Suziyanti Marjudi, 2011, Comparative Study of data Transfer for Mobile Robot Controller via Mobile Technology. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2011). Bandung, Indonesia, (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1177H-PRT); (ISBN: 987-1-4577-0750-6. 3(3):1104-1109.
7. Atieh Khanjani & Riza Sulaiman. The Process of Quality Assurance under Open Source Software Development. 2011 IEEE Symposium of Computers and informatics (ISCI2011). 20-22 March 2011 Kuala Lumpur. (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1163N-CDR); (ISBN: 987-1-61284-690-3); IEEE 548-552.
8. Atieh Khanjani & Riza Sulaiman. The Aspects of Choosing Open Source versus Closed Source. 2011 IEEE Symposium of Computers and informatics (ISCI2011). 20-22 March 2011 Kuala Lumpur. (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1163N-CDR); (ISBN: 987-1-61284-690-3); IEEE 646-649.
9. Azrulhizam Shafi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Abd. Yazid Mohd Kassin, Hamzaini Abd. Hamid. 2011. Application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Medical Image Technology. International Conference on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology (ICASEIT 2011) 14-15 January 2011. Bangi Malaysia. 2011 IEEE 698-701.
10. Azrulhizam Shafi’i, Riza Sulaiman, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Abd. Yazid Mohd Kassin. 2011. Information Retrieval Technique in Medical Imaging Technology. International Conference on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology (ICASEIT 2011) 14-15 January 2011. Bangi Malaysia. 2011 IEEE 212-216.
11. A.N.Houshyar, M.Mukhtar, R.Sulaiman. 2010. Development of Conceptual Model for a Simple Supply Chain to Aid Supply Chain Summulation. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 2010. Penang Malaysia. (62) 23-29.
12. Azadeh Noori Houshar, Riza Sulaiman. 2010. Review on Finger Vein Authenthication System by Applying Neural Network. Information Technology Symposium (ITSim’10), 15-17 June 2010. Kuala Lumpur. 2010 IEEE.
13. Afsaneh Noori Houshar, Muriati Mukhtar, Riza Sulaiman. 2010. Simulating the Effect of Supply Chain Risk and Disruption: A Malaysiian Case Study. Information Technology Symposium (ITSim’10), 15-17 June 2010. Kuala Lumpur. 2010 IEEE 1362-1367.
14. Kabazzi M.R., Hasan M.K., Sulaiman R. 2010. Extending Quality data for Lot-based Tracability System in SME. Information Technology Symposium (ITSim’10), 15-17 June 2010. Kuala Lumpur. 2010 IEEE 1358-1363.
15. Siti Fairuz Yusof, Riza Sulaiman, Lee Thian Seng, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassim, Suhail Abdullah, Shahril Yusof, Masbah Omar, Hamzaini Abdul Rahman. 2009, Development of total knee replacement digital templating software , IVIC2009.
16. Nur Shuhada Eilani Ahmad, Riza Sulaiman. , 2009 , International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI 2009). Bangi, Selangor, Texture Analysis for Biscuit using Wavelet. , 1(2):52-55.
17. Indra Mohd Zin, Lee Thian Seng & Riza Sulaiman. 2009. Visual Grid Refinement in Targeting Useful data in Moving Visual Data for Mobile Robots. International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics 1(2): 187-189.
18. Dery Yulian Sarean, Riza Sulaiman, Anton Satria Prabuwono. , 2009, International Conference on Electrical Engineering and informatics (ICEEI 2009) , An approach to intelligent controlling rugged surface for WiRobot X80 , 1(2):182-186.
19. Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Muriati Mokhtar, Riza Sulaiman, Jumat Sulaiman. Scientific Computing Research in the Faculty of Information Science and Technology Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Proceeding of the International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics, Bogor, Indonesia.2009.
20. Lee Thian Seng, Indra Mohd Zin, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassin, Suhail Abdullah, Riza Sulaiman. 2009, 2nd. International Conference on Computing & Informatics, Computer aided preoperative planning for shoulder hemearthroplasty, 2; 429-432
21. Riza Sulaiman , 2009 , Development and Implementation of Global Information System for Malaysian SMEs (GISSME) , GUP 2007; 510-514.
22. Haslina Arshad, Majid Hamouda, Napsial Ismail, Riza Sulaiman. Reconfigurability Desktop Virtual Flexible Manufacturing Cell for Engineering Education. Global Knowledge Forum (GNF 2008). Madinah, Saudi Arabia. 22-24 June 2008.
23. Riza Sulaiman, Leong Wai Kit, Abdul Yazid Mohd Kassin dan Hamzaini Abdul Hamid. 2007: Modelling of Human Anatomy in 3D from DICOM Medical Images into Computer Aided Design. International Conference in Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICEEI2007), 17-19 Jun 2007, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia.
24. Haslina Arshad, Majid Hamouda, Napsial Ismail, Riza Sulaiman. Reconfigurability of a Flexible Manufacturing Cell through a Desktop Virtual System. HCI International Conference 2007. Beijing, China. 22-27 July 2007.
25. Haslina Arshad, Majid Hamouda, Yuwaldi Away, Napsiah Ismail, Riza Sulaiman. Virtual Reality as a Training Tool. Proceeding of the 12th International Conference on Engineering Education and Training. 9-11 April, 2007, Kuwait.
26. Anton Satria Prabuwono, Riza Sulaiman, Abdul Razak Hamdan, Hasniaty A. 2006: Develeopment of Intelligent Visual Inspection System (IVIS) for Bottling Machine. TENCON2006 Hong Kong, IEEE Region 10 Conference; 14-17 November 2006, Hong Kong, China.
27. David Aitchison, Riza Sulaiman, Malcolm Taylor. 2004: Hot-wire Foam Cutter: Investigating Wire Resistance at Elevated Temperature by means of Tube Furnace Heating; Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2004). Pages 8-13. 11-13 May 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
28. David R. Aitchison, Riza Sulaiman. 2004: A New Adaptable Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Approach for Producing a Variety of Foam-based Products Solutions; Proceeding of the Nord Design 2004; 18-20 August 2004, Tempere, Finland.
29. David Aitchison, Riza Sulaiman. 2003: Cutting Expanded Polystyrene: Feed-rate and Temperature Effects on Surface Roughness; Proceeding of the IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (MSO 2003); 2-4 July 2003, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
30. Riza Sulaiman, Michael Duffy; 2000: The Trustworthiness of Traction Batteries for Electric Vehicles; Proceeding of the Regional Conference on Energy & Environment, 15-16 February 2000, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor.
31. Riza Sulaiman, Abdul Rahman Abdullah, Suyoto; 2000: Texture Mapping using S-RAY Method; Proceeding of the IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (MS2000); 15-17 May 2000, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
32. Abdul Rahman Abdullah, Yuwaldi Away & Riza Sulaiman. 2000. Building Model Visualization using S-Arc System for Architecture Studies, Int. Conf. Digital University (Malaysia : 16-17 May 2000).
33. Yuwaldi Away, Abdul Rahman Abdullah, Riza Sulaiman. 2000: Database and Display Algorithm of S-Arc System For Interactive Visualization. Software Engineering and Multimedia Applications (SEMA2000), Banden-banden, Germany, 1-2 August 2000.
34. Yuwaldi Away, Abdul Rahman Abdullah, Riza Sulaiman. 2000: Generating Three Dimensional Building Model Using of Simple Architecture System. Int. Conf on Advances in Strategic Technologies - 2000(ICAST000). Malaysia. 15-17 August 2000.
35. Riza Sulaiman, Yuzita Yaacob ,Ahmad Tajuddin Samsudin; “Pendidikan melalui Internet: Pembelajaran Bahan-bahan Media untuk Para Guru di Malaysia; Proceeding of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning, 24-25 November 1999,Renaissance Palm Garden, Putrajaya, Selangor.
36. Riza Sulaiman, Yuzita Yaacob, Najwa Hayaati Mohd Alwi; Multimedia Manual CAD for Technical and Vocational Schools in Malaysia; Proceeding of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning, 24-25 November 1999,Renaissance Palm Garden, Putrajaya, Selangor.

National:

1. Yong Kok Ching, Anton Satria Prabuwono, Riza Sulaiman , 2009 , Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD` 09), IEEE Malaysia Section , Visitor face tracking system using OpenCV Library.
2. Riza Sulaiman, Mohd. Kahtim Hasan & Gokkulakrishnan. 2000: Simulasi Pesawat dalam Keadaan Penerbangan Normal dengan bantuan Perisian AutoCAD dan Director-7. Seminar Fizik Kebangsaan 2000 (FIZIK2000), Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 6-9 November 2000.
3. Mohd. Juzaiddin Ab. Aziz, Zulkarnain Md. Ali, Riza Sulaiman. 2000: Penggunaan Analisa Leksikal untuk Pengecaman Corak Aturcara. Prosiding Simposium Teknologi Maklumat 2000 (ITSim’2K), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 11-12 April 2000.
4. Riza Sulaiman, Mohd. Kahtim Hasan, Khairudin Omar, Mohd. Juzaiddin Ab. Aziz, Zulkarnain Md. Ali, Suhaila Zainudin, Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook, Zaihosnita Hood, Zurina Muda, Saidah Saad. 2000: Pembangunan Jurnal Berasaskan Web: Pengalaman FTSM. Prosiding Simposium Teknologi Maklumat 2000 (ITSim’2K), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 11-12 April 2000.
5. Riza Sulaiman; 1999: IT in Textile Industries in Malaysia: Issues and Constraints. Prosiding Kolokium Kebangsaan, Pusat Pengajian Sains Matematik, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 27-28 Jun 1999, USM Pulau Pinang.
6. Riza Sulaiman; 1998: RBK dalam Pendidikan Sekolah menengah di Malaysia: Isu dan Cabaran; Prosiding Kolokium Kebangsaan, Pusat Pengajian Sains Matematik, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 27-28 Mei 1998, USM Pulau Pinang.

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