Biography

Ir. Ts. Dr. Pakas A/L Gopal Samy is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and holds a PhD in Control Systems from the University of Malaya. He brings over 13 years of combined experience in academia and industry, specialising in Control Systems, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Optimization.

Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (SAIR), Xiamen University Malaysia, Ir. Ts. Dr. Pakas is committed to advancing education and research at the intersection of AI and engineering. His academic journey has included leadership roles such as Associate Dean of Joint Faculty for Engineering, Deputy Head of Faculty, and Programme Leader, where he was instrumental in curriculum development, quality assurance, and strengthening industry-academia partnerships.

Ir. Ts. Dr. Pakas has actively contributed to the modernization of engineering education by aligning academic programs with evolving industry requirements and championing practical, project-based learning. He is known for creating inclusive learning environments that foster critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among students.

As a dedicated educator and mentor, he continues to guide students and colleagues in both research and academic excellence. He maintains active memberships with key professional bodies including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), BEM, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), and the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).

His current focus is on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering impactful research and teaching in areas such as intelligent control systems, robotics, and AI-driven optimization, contributing to the development of future-ready engineering graduates.

Research Interest

AI-driven Control Systems & Optimization, Robotics & Automation in Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) - based Smart Manufacturing

Educational Background

• PhD in Control Systems (Engineering & Engineering Trades), Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2024)

• Master of Engineering (Mechatronics), Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2014)

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia (2010)
   

Professional Bodies 

• Professional Engineer (PEng - Electrical), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

• Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)

• Member, Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)

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

Working Experience

• Senior Lecturer (Apr 2025 – Present), School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (SAIR), Xiamen University Malaysia

• Deputy Head & Program Leader (Sept 2022 – Apr 2025), SEGi University & Colleges, Malaysia

• Deputy Head, Faculty of Engineering and IT (Sept 2021 – Sept 2022), SEGi College Subang Jaya, Malaysia

• Associate Dean, Joint Faculty for Engineering (Sept 2021 – Sept 2022), SEGi Group of Colleges, Malaysia

• Automation Engineering Advisor (Sept 2021 – Present), Photon Consultancy, Malaysia

• Engineer (Automation & PLC Programming) (2011 – 2015), AEM Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore

Research Experience / Grants

• Grant Attempted: RM10,000 from Nestlé & QiJang Technologies

• Grant Applied: Applied for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2025 - Co-Researcher

Publications

• Article in Journal (WoS Indexed)

  • Samy, P. G., *Kanesan, J., & Tiu, Z. C. (2023). Optimization of Chemotherapy Using Hybrid Optimal Control and Swarm Intelligence. IEEE Access, 11, 28873-28886.

  • Samy, P. G., *Kanesan, J. (2024). Optimizing Chemotherapy Treatment Outcomes Using Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms: A Case Study. Article reference DOI 10.3233/BME-230149

• PhD Thesis

  • *Prakas Gopal, S. (2024). Optimization of chemotherapy using metaheuristic optimization algorithms/Prakas Gopal Samy (Doctoral dissertation, Universiti Malaya).

• Master’s degree Thesis

  • Prakas, G. (2014). Design and Development of Automatic Sorting System for Integrated Circuit Semiconductor Industry (Master’s degree dissertation, Jabatan Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Fakulti Kejuruteraan, Universiti Malaya).

Honors / Awards

• Professional Engineer (Ir.) Recognition, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
  Conferred the title “Ir.” in recognition of professional competency and registration in the Electrical Engineering discipline.

• Professional Technologist (Ts.) Recognition, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
  Awarded the title “Ts.” as a certified Professional Technologist in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology.