Biography

I am known for my natural tuxedo and marching strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and innovative problem solving, which enables me to identify opportunities for process optimization and deliver exceptional solutions to complex challenges. Additionally, my ability to communicate effectively, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and collaborate seamlessly within teams further enhances my effectiveness in achieving goals.

Research Interest

Robotics and artificial intelligence, optimization, metaheuristics algorithms, control system, fault tolerance, wireless sensor network.

Educational Background

• PhD (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia, (2024)

• MSc (Mechatronics and Automatic Control), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2019)

• BSc (Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2013)
   

Working Experience

• Lecturer, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Xiamen University Malaysia, 43900, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia (March 2024- Present)

• Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mechatronics and Robotics, Taiz University, Yemen, (2013-2016)

• Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia, (2019-2024).
   

Research Experience / Grants

• Have successfully supervised FYP students who have completed their projects in January 2025

• Currently supervising 8 FYP students between FYP1 and FYP2

• Secured an internal grant XMUMRF of RM 30000 on research title Predicting Strokes Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Preventative Care.
   

Publications

• Abdulrab, Hakim, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Azrina Abd Aziz, Azlan Awang, Idris Ismail, and P. Arun Mozhi Devan. ”Reliable Fault Tolerant-Based Multipath Routing Model for Industrial Wireless Control Systems.” Applied Sciences 12.2 (2022): 544

• Abdulrab, Hakim, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Azrina Abd Aziz, Azlan Awang, Idris Ismail, Mohd Shakir Md Saat, and Hussein Shutari. ”Optimal Coverage and Connectivity in Industrial Wireless Mesh Networks Based on Harris’ Hawk Optimization Algorithm.” IEEE Access 10 (2022): 51048-51061

• Abdulrab, Hakim, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Idris Ismail, Maher Assaad, Azlan Awang, Hussein Shutari, and P. Arun Mozhi Devan. ”Hybrid Harris Hawks With Sine Cosine for Optimal Node Placement and Congestion Reduction in an Industrial Wireless Mesh Network.” IEEE Access 11 (2023): 2500-2523.

• Abdulrab, Hakim, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Idris Ismail, Maher Assad, Azlan Awang, Hussein Shutari, and Devan Arun. "Energy efficient optimal deployment of industrial wireless mesh networks using transient trigonometric Harris Hawks optimizer." Heliyon 10, no. 7 (2024).

• Abdulrab, Hakim, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Azlan Awang, Idris Ismail, P. Arun Mohzi Devan, and Hussein Shutari. "Optimal node placement and congestion reduction in an industrial wireless mesh network using HHO algorithm." In 2022 International Conference on Future Trends in Smart Communities (ICFTSC), pp. 164-169. IEEE, 2022.

• Shutari, Hussein, Taib Ibrahim, Nursyarizal Bin Mohd Nor, Yahya Z. Alharthi, and Hakim Abdulrab. "Control Approaches of Power Electronic Converter Interfacing Grid-tied PMSGVSWT System: A Comprehensive Review." Heliyon (2024).

• Shutari, Hussein, Taib Ibrahim, Nursyarizal Bin Mohd Nor, Hakim Abdulrab, Yahya Z. Alharthi, and Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin. "Comparative Analysis of Optimization Algorithms to Enhance WPGSs Performance: Malaysia Case Study." IEEE Access (2024).

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Madiah Omar, Kishore Bingi, M. Nagarajapandian, and Hakim Abdulrab. "A novel fractional-order dead-time compensating controller for the wireless networks." Scientific Reports 13, no. 1 (2023): 17658.

• Devan, P. A. M., Ibrahim, R., Omar, M., Bingi, K., Nagarajapandian, M., & Abdulrab, Hakim. (2023). A novel fractional-order dead-time compensating controller for the wireless networks. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 17658.

• Devan, P. A. M., Ibrahim, R., Omar, M., Bingi, K., & Abdulrab, Hakim (2023). A Novel Hybrid Harris Hawk Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm for Industrial Wireless Mesh Networks. Sensors

• Shutari, H., Ibrahim, T., Nor, N. B. M., Saad, N., Tajuddin, M. F. N., & Abdulrab, Hakim. (2022). Development of a Novel Efficient Maximum Power Extraction Technique for Grid-Tied VSWT System. IEEE Access

• Shutari, H., Ibrahim, T., Nor, N. B. M., Abdulrab, Hakim, Saad, N., & Al-Tashi, Q. (2023). Coordination of Enhanced Control Schemes for Optimal Operation and Ancillary Services of Grid-Tied VSWT System. IEEE Access.

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Fawnizu Azmadi B. Hussin, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Kishore Bingi, and Abdulrab, Hakim. ”Fractional-order predictive pi controller for dead-time processes with setpoint and noise filtering.” IEEE Access 8 (2020): 183759-183773.

• Saif, Yazid, Anika Zafiah M. Rus, Yusri Yusof, Maznah Lliyas Ahmed, Sami Al-Alimi, Djamal Hissein Didane, Anbia Adam, Yeong Hyeon Gu, Mohammed A. Al-masni, and Hakim Qaid Abdullah Abdulrab. "Advancements in roundness measurement parts for industrial automation using internet of things architecture-based computer vision and image processing techniques." Applied Sciences 13, no. 20 (2023): 11419.

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Madiah Binti Omar, Kishore Bingi, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, and Hakim Abdulrab. "Optimizing the Industrial Wireless Sensor Network Connectivity Using Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm." Digital Communication and Soft
  Computing Approaches Towards Sustainable Energy Developments: Proceedings of ISSETA 2023 (2024): 47.

• Devan, P.A.M., Ibrahim, R., Omar, M., Bingi, K. and Abdulrab, H., 2023. Fractional-Order Predictive PI Controller-Based Dead-Time Compensator for Wireless Networks. Engineering Proceedings, 56(1), p.148.

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Madiah Binti Omar, Kishore Bingi, Hakim Abdulrab, and Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin. "Improved whale optimization algorithm for optimal network coverage in industrial wireless sensor networks." In 2022 International Conference on Future Trends in Smart Communities (ICFTSC), pp. 124-129. IEEE, 2022.

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Kishore Bingi, and Hakim Abdulrab. "Design of fractional-order predictive PI controller for real-time pressure process plant." In 2021 Australian & New Zealand control conference (ANZCC), pp. 86-91. IEEE, 2021.

• Abdulrab, Hakim Qaid Abdullah, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Panneer Selvam Arun, Azlan Awang, and Idris Ismail. "Simulation and control of industrial composition process over wired and wireless networks." In International Conference of Reliable Information and Communication Technology, pp. 685-695. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020.

• Devan, P. Arun Mozhi, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Kishore Bingi, and Hakim Abdulrab. "Fractional-order predictive PI controller for process plants with deadtime." In 2020 IEEE 8th R10 humanitarian technology conference (R10-HTC), pp. 1-6. IEEE, 2020.

• Abdulrab, Hakim Qaid Abdullah, Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin, Zakarya Motea, and Rose Neezar Rose Zaidi. "Simulation and control of inverted pendulum system dynamics over control area network using truetime." In 2020 IEEE 8th R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10HTC), pp. 1-6. IEEE, 2020.
   

Honors / Awards

• Deans Award during Bachelor Degree (2013)

• Dean List Awards for 8 consecutive semester during Bachelor Degree between 2009 to 2013

• Merit Award for publication achievements During PHD for the years, 2022 and 2023