Biography

Assistant Professor Ir. Dr. Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani was a Faculty member of the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) from 2008 to 2023. He joined Xiamen University Malaysia in February 2026. At the Faculty of Engineering, UPNM, Ir Dr Kamaruddin was in charge of the Radar Laboratory, where he oversaw the radar trainer system and taught an elective course on Radar Systems to undergraduates. He was involved in the establishment of the Cybersecurity Centre in 2014, where he developed the Electronic Warfare (EW) Lab and Command & Control Lab for teaching and research in Cybersecurity and EW. He conducted specialised short courses in EW for military officers on Radar Signal Analysis, COMINT, ELINT, drone detection, and jamming. He was appointed to the Executive Committee of the MySET Interest Group on Malaysia Radar and Navigation (MyRAN) for the year 2018-2019.

Ir Dr Kamaruddin is an ex-military officer who served for 15 years in the Royal Signal Regiment and Malaysian Armed Forces Defence Intelligence before retiring as a Major. He had more than 10 years of field experience in EW operations, including signal interceptions, Signal Intelligence (COMINT & ELINT), and Radar Signal Analysis. After leaving the service, Ir Dr Kamaruddin joined the Defence Intelligence R&D Centre as a research engineer for defence systems, where he was responsible for the Doppler tracking radar system and trajectory data analysis.

During his active service, Ir Dr Kamaruddin was involved in a couple of the transfer of technology (ToT) programs.  In 1995, he was involved in the development, integration, testing, and commissioning of the Malaysian Armed Forces' first semi-mobile ELINT system in Pretoria, South Africa. In 1997, he was involved in the development of TiungSAT-1 microsatellite at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, UK, where he was responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of the RF systems. As a Professional Engineer and academician, Ir Dr Kamaruddin is actively involved in EAC and ETAC accreditations as an evaluation panel.

Research Interest

Radar signal and PRI analysis, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Communication Intelligence (COMINT), and Radiation Intelligence (RADINT). 

Educational Background

• PhD (Electronic Warfare), Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Malaysia (2017)

• MSc (Electrical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1995)

• BSc (Electrical Engineering), Valparaiso University, IN, USA (1987)

Professional Bodies

• Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

• Corporate Member, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

• Member, Malaysian Society for Engineers Technologists (MySET)

• Malaysian Radar and Navigation (MyRAN)

Working Experience

• Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, UPNM (2011-2023)

• Associate Professor, Head of Department, Cybersecurity Centre, UPNM (2014-2020)

• Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, UPNM (2008-2011)

• Research Engineer, BSPP Research Centre (2003-2008)

• Military Officer, Malaysian Armed Forces (1987-2002)

Research Experience / Grants

• Member PRGS Grant (2019) – Low Cost, Long Range Standalone Wireless Communication Network for Search and Rescue Mission (UM). 

• Principal FRGS Grant (2014) – Formulation of Radar Pulse Trains Signal Using Transformation Techniques for Emitter Identification (UPNM). 

• Member LRGS Grant (2014) – Identification of Potent Electromagnetic-Wave Absorption Mechanisms for Anti-Radar and Anti-Infrared Coating Material Applications. (UPNM)

• Member FRGS Grant (2012) – Development of an energy-efficient (green) wireless communication through cognitive radio ad hoc network (UPNM) 

• Principle for ERGS Grant (2011) – Development of Radiation Intelligence through unintentional Radiation Emission from Devices with LCDs. (UPNM) 

Keynote and Guest Speaker

• 2025: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani. Guest Speaker, “Evolution and Prospects: Addressing Historical, Present and Future Challenges in the Electronic Warfare Domain”, Senior Officers Conference, Royal Signal Regiment, Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur. 

• 2024: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani. Guest Speaker, “ELINT: Challenges for Successful Operations”, Malaysian Electromagnetic Spectrum Association, 1st Technical Seminar on Electromagnetic Spectrum, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Dan Alam Bina, UKM. 

• 2023: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Guest Speaker, “The Need for a Pulse Compression in Radar Systems”, Radar Workshop on Maritime Surveillance and Security Solution, AMP Corp., Glenmarie Shah Alam. 

• 2021: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Invited Lecturer, “A Guide to Cyber and Electronic Warfare”, EC-Council Cyber Talk Series (Online). 

• 2020: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Invited Speaker, “Communication Intelligence: An Overview and Update”, Information Warfare Directorate, MINDEF, Technology Update, Bangi Golf Resort. 

• 2020: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Guest Speaker, “Cyberspace: Threats and Challenges”, Defence Electronic & Communication Division (KOMLEK), MINDEF. 

• 2019: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Keynote Speaker, “Cyber-Electronic Warfare: Roles and Challenges in IR 4.0”, International Conference on Information Technology, Computer and Electrical Engineering, Grand Candi Hotel, Semarang, Indonesia.

• 2019: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Public Lecture, Department of Computer Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia. 

• 2019: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani. Guest Lecturer, Advanced Electronic Warfare Course, EW Training Centre (PLPE), Sungai Buloh, Selangor. 

• 2017: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Invited Speaker, “ELINT PRI, Modulation and Radar Analysis”, ELINT MOBILE Course, Mindmatics Sdn Bhd, Kajang. 

• 2017: Abdul-Ghani, K. Conference Speaker, “Pulse Repetition Interval Analysis Using Decimated Walsh-Hadamard Transform”. IEEE Radar Conference, Seattle USA. 

• 2014: Abdul-Ghani, K. Conference Speaker, “Exploring Radiation Intelligence from Handheld Smartphones and Tablets”, International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 

• 2014: Kamaruddin Abdul Ghani, Guest Speaker, “Review on Pulse Repetition Interval Analysis Based on Time of Arrival”, Defence Science & Technology Conference, Palace of Golden Horses, Kuala Lumpur. 

Publications

• NFM Nassir, KA Ghani, UFA Rauf, Z. Zainol, Revealing the Multi-Perspective Factors Behind Insider Threats in Cybersecurity, Journal of Media and Information Warfare 17, p. 65-82, 2024.

• Ahmad Danial Abdul Rahman, Abdul-Ghani, K et al, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) GPS Jamming Test Using Software Defined Radio Platform, International Recent Trends in Technology, Engineering and Computing Conference, 2020. 

• Nur Diyana Kamarudin, Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Performance Comparison of Colour Correction and Colour Grading Algorithm for Medical Imaging Applications”, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 4(4.33) p. 353-356, 2018.

• Nur Diyana Kamarudin, Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Performance Comparison of Machine Learning Classifiers on Aircraft Databases”, Defence S&T Technical Bulletin, Vol.11, No. 2, Nov 2018. (ISSN 1985-6571) 

• Abdul-Ghani, K et al, “Pulse Repetition Interval Analysis using Decimated Walsh Hadamard Transform”, IEEE Radar Conference, Seattle, p. 5, 2017 (978-1-4673 8823-8) 

• Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Statistical modelling for probability of missing and spurious pulses in pulse repetition interval (PRI) analysis”. Defence S&T Technical Bulletin, Vol.9, No. 1, Apr 2016. (ISSN 1985-6571) 

• Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, Development of a Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) Modulation Template Using Walsh-Hadamard Transform (WHT), Defence S&T Technical Bulletin, Vol.8, No. 1, Apr 2015. (ISSN 1985-6571). 

• Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Review of Pulse Repetition Interval Analysis based on Time of Arrival”, International Conference Defence & Security Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 2014, p. 4 (ISBN 978-960-215-9). 

• Abdul-Ghani, K, et al “Exploring Radiation Intelligence from Handheld Smartphones and Tablets” International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security, Purdue University, West Lafayette, pp. 5, 2013  (ISBN:978-1-909507-05-0) 

• Abdul-Ghani, K et al “Radiated Emission from Handheld Touch-Screen LCD Devices”, European Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference, Uppsala University, 2013. (DOI:10.1109/EISIC.2013.51) 

• Kamarudin, N.D., Abdul-Ghani, K, et al., An Overview of Crater Analyses, Tests and Various Methods of Crater Detection Algorithm, Journal of Frontiers in Environmental Engineering (JFEE), Vol. 1, No. 1, 2012.  (ISSN Online: 2326-5787 ISSN Print: 2326-5779). 

• Nur Diyana Kamarudin, Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, 2012, Detection of Craters and Their Orientation on Lunar, MATLAB – A Fundamental Tool for Scientific Computing and Engineering Applications, InTech, Chapter 10, Volume 1. (ISBN: 978-953-51 0750-7) 

• Hafizan Yosri and Abdul-Ghani, K, “Enhanced Automatic Target Recognition For Armoured Vehicle Using Artificial Neural Network For Aerial Application”, IEEE Proceedings Vol. 5, 2011, Singapore, pp.237-241.(ISBN:978-1-4244-9252 7)(IEEE Catalog number: CFP1127J-PRT) 

• Ahmad Loqman Ahmad Marzuki, Abdul-Ghani, K, et al ”Kinematic Equation of Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)”, Proceedings of the Engineering Colloquium, UPNM, Vol.1, 2011, pp 104-111. (ISBN 978-967-5958-16-4). 

• Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Safety Issues in EMR: Intentional and Unintentional Radiations”, Proceedings of the Engineering Colloquium, UPNM, Vol.1, pp 50-64, 2011. (ISBN:978-967-5958-16-4) 

• Hafizan Yosri and Abdul-Ghani, K, “Automatic Target Recognition For Armour Vehicle Using Digital Image Processing For Aerial Application”, Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Network and Computing, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, pp 272-277. 

• Ahmad Loqman Ahmad Marzuki, Abdul-Ghani, K, et al, “Applying Kalman Filter for Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Positioning Tracking”, ICPE-4, 2010, International Conference on Postgraduate Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 2010, pp. 391-393

• Kapilevich B. Yu, Abdul-Ghani, K, “Modelling Microwave Active Filters For Mobile Communication Systems in the 0.8 and 1.7 GHz”, Asia-Pacific Microwaves Conferences, Korea, 1995, p. 816-819. 

• Boris Yu Kapilevich and Abdul-Ghani, K, “Microwaves Active Filters: Strategies of Development”, International Conference on Advances in Strategic Technologies (ICAST), UKM, 1995, p. 20-26. 

Honors / Awards

• Achievement in Research and Innovation (UPNM): 2016 and 2017.

• Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang (Excellence Service Award)(UPNM): 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2017.

• Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM)-MINDEF