Biography

I have accumulated more than 25 years of experience in academia and the information technology industry. He has worked with several renowned organizations, including a software house in the United States and Sony IT in Malaysia, before joining Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), where I continue to serve as an academician.
Throughout my academic career at UNITEN, I have been actively involved in various research projects and has supervised numerous Ph.D. students, contributing significantly to the university’s research and innovation ecosystem. My research interests lie primarily in Extended Reality (XR) technologies, encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Augmented Reality (AR) that focus on leveraging these immersive technologies to enhance education and medical applications, exploring how immersive environments can improve learning experiences, engagement, and practical skill development.
Over the years, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate XR solutions into teaching, training, and healthcare settings. My passion for innovation, combined with a deep commitment to advancing immersive technology research, continues to inspire both my students and peers in the academic and professional communities.

Research Interest

XR Technologies (VR.MR. and XR) in medical and education

Educational Background

• PhD    HCI & 3D Modelling  Waikato University, NZ. 2013

• MSc    Computer Science   Western Michigan University, USA. 1988

• BSc    Computer Science    Wichita State University, USA. 1986

Working Experience

• University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia.  Principal Lecturer    June 2000 to Sept 2025

• IT Department, Sony TV Industries, Malaysia    Assistant Manager    Jan 1990 to June 2000

• Datex Micro Computer, CT, USA    Programmer    June 1988 to Dec 1989

• Freelance    System Developer    1991 till 2013

• University Hospital, Michigan, USA    System Developer    1986 till 1987

Research Experience

• Stress Therapy Using Immersion Concept in Virtual Reality    FRGS    2014–2016

• Mixed Reality Environment for Power Station Equipment Training    TNB    2018–2019

• Stress Therapy and VR Immersive Factors    TNB    2018–2019

• VR Training and Simulation of Gas Turbine    TNB    2018–2019
  VR Therapy Innovation Fund    TNB    2019–2020

• VR as a Learning Tool for TVET Maintenance Operation    BOLD    2020–2021

• Active VR Model for Energy Infrastructure Assets    TNB    2021–2022

• VR-Based Cycling Training with Motion and Stimulus Platform    YCU    2022–2023

Representative Publications

• A Review of Virtual Reality Applications in an Educational Domain”,     
  International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies     Journal    2021

• The Practicality of Virtual Reality Applications in Education: Limitations and Recommendations”,     
  International Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences Journal    2021

• A Review of Meaningful Learning through Virtual Reality Learning Environment”, 
      International Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences   Journal    2021

• Users’ Acceptance and Sense of Presence towards VR Application with Stimulus Effectors on a Stationary Bicycle for Physical Training”,  
  International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(ijacsa)   Journal    2022

• A Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Cycling Physical Training System with a Combination of Stimulus Effectors on a Stationary Bicycle and its findings”,     
  International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(ijacsa)   Journal    2022

• The Current Perceptions About Instructional Tools in Educational Towards Adoption of Virtual Reality Among Undergraduate Students",     
  International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM)    Journal    2023

• A Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Cycling Training (vProCycle) and its Findings",    
  nternational Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA),    Journal    2023

Honors / Awards

• Gold - E-JAWI. PWTC - (ITEX), 2006, Malaysia.

• Gold – Research and Innovation Information System (ICRISS), 2013, Malaysia.

• Gold – Stress Treatment with Immersive VR - (ITEX), 2014, Malaysia.

• Silver - Entomophobia and Acrophobia - (ITEX), 2014, Malaysia

• Gold & Special Award–“The Most Promising Invention”, 2014,Malaysia.

• First Prize Winner - TNB Open Innovation 2015, "VR-Based Neuro-Stress Therapy for TNB Manager"

• Gold – VRTurbine With Immersive VR - (PERINTIS), 2018, Malaysia.

• Gold – VRTurbine Engineering Education 4.0 Through Virtual Reality Immersive Technology - (ITEX), 2019, Malaysia.

• Gold – VRelax Stress Therapy . (PENCIPTA) 2019, Malaysia.

• Silver – VR application with stimulus effector on a stationary bicycle for physical training- (ITEX), 2022, Malaysia.

• Silver - Immersive Stand Alone Bicycle With Motion Platform, PENCIPTA 2023, Malaysia