🎓 Opportunity for Master’s & PhD Studies in Power System Protection ⚡

Are you passionate about advancing your expertise in power system protection, fault location, or related areas in electrical power engineering?

I am currently welcoming prospective Master’s and PhD candidates, especially working professionals from the industry, who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies and engaging in impactful research.

💡 If you are currently facing real industrial problems related to these areas, you are highly encouraged to bring them forward. These challenges can be expanded and developed into meaningful Master’s or PhD research topics, ensuring your study is practical, relevant, and industry-driven.

This is a great opportunity to:

✔️ Deepen your technical knowledge in protection systems

✔️ Work on real-world, industry-based problems

✔️ Collaborate on innovative solutions for modern power systems

🛠️ Available expertise & tools:

• MATLAB/Simulink

• ATPDraw (EMTP)

• Arduino-based prototyping

• ETAP for power system studies

If you are interested or would like to discuss potential research topics, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email: hafiziidris@unimap.edu.my

📱 Phone: +60134885657

Let’s connect and explore how we can work together towards advancing the future of power systems.

Some of my past researchs/publications:

1. Enhanced Standalone Distance Relay by Removing DC Component and Eliminating Fault Resistance Effect

2. Effect of Load Variation and Fault Resistance on the Operation Time of IDMT Overcurrent Relay

3. Neural Network based Transmission Line Fault Classifier and Locator using Sequence Values

4. Differential equation fault location algorithm with harmonic effects in power system

5. Enhanced two-terminal impedance-based fault location using sequence values

6. Wireless IoT based Overcurrent Relay for Transmission Line Protection

7. Two-terminal fault detection and location for hybrid transmission circuit

8. Auto-Reclose Relay Simulation for Education & Research

9. Arcing fault diagnosis using first peak arrival of EM radiation signal

10. Fault Localization and Detection in Medium Voltage Distribution Network Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)

11. Effect of Distributed Generation to the Faults in Medium Voltage Network Using ATP-EMTP Simulation

12. Evaluation of Denoising Performance for Noisy Arc Fault Signal Based on Mother Wavelet Selection

13. Combination effects of fault resistance and remote in feed current on simple impedance based fault location

14. Wide Area Fault Location for Power Transmission Network using Reactance Based Method

15. Effective Two-Terminal Single Line to Ground Fault Location Algorithm

16. The Effects of Different Load Power Factors on the Performance of Distance Relay

17. The Effect of Harmonic Distortion on the Performance of Differential Relay for Distribution Transformer Protection

18. Adaptive Mho Type Distance Relaying Scheme with Fault Resistance Compensation

APPLICATION FOR MYBRAIN 2.0 IS NOW OPENED - APPLY FOR PHD/MASTER STUDY

 📌 What is MyBrain 2.0?

MyBrain 2.0 is a scholarship / education sponsorship program offered by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) to support Malaysians in pursuing postgraduate studies at the Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels in local Higher Education Institutions. It is a continuation of the earlier MyBrain15 program.

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📌 Who is eligible to apply?

The program is open to:

✔ Malaysian citizens who are unemployed or do not have a fixed income, and
✔ Selected private university lecturers.

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📌 Priority Fields of Study

Priority is given to fields such as:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
• Selected Social Sciences and Professional Arts disciplines

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📌 Scholarship / Sponsorship Benefits

✔ Tuition fees are covered up to a specified maximum rate (RM2,300 per semester for Master’s, RM3,750 per semester for PhD).
✔ The scholarship provides a living allowance throughout the study period (amount and terms vary according to status and current guidelines).
✔ The main objective of this sponsorship is to cultivate highly capable research talent and enhance graduates’ career development.

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📌 Program Objectives

✔ To develop high-caliber research talent.
✔ To support career advancement, graduate employability, and improved quality of life.
✔ To increase high-impact research outcomes for society, communities, and the nation.

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📌 How & When to Apply

👉 Applications are submitted online through the official MyBrain 2.0 system (as stated in the poster).
👉 The application window opens during specific periods each session (please refer to the official announcement for the current year).
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity — applications open only once a year.
👉 Prepare your university offer letter, research proposal, and academic documents to strengthen your chances of being awarded the sponsorship.

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📩 If you are interested in pursuing a PhD or Master’s in Power Systems or Power System Protection & Fault Location, feel free to PM me for further discussion.

Please visit the link below for more information and detailed requirements:

https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/MyBrain2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPwSPhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKUDVwVTJJNVRSZVJwS0Jxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsWYxniOftju3WdNCiwwAf5VWOXFX6F1NL73iaWwNZ53B8btQmqXKPvaJbp9_aem_4uCbCwwQznu840Plxb68hQ

Call for Paper: 1st International Conference on Electrical, Robotics and Intelligent Systems 2024 (ELECRiS 2024)

Assalamualaikum and Greetings.. 

We are pleased to announce that the Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), will be organising the 1st International Conference on Electrical, Robotics and Intelligent Systems 2024 (ELECRiS 2024).

 

Date: 2nd – 3th September 2024 (Monday - Tuesday)

Venue: Bertam Resort, Penang, Malaysia

Theme: "Empowering Tomorrow: Integrating Electrical, Robotics and Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Innovation"

Even Mode: Physical (In-person) & Online Conference

Conference Website: https://lnkd.in/gCDdHrFt

Conference Partner:

Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology (GTEST) 2024

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Professor Dr. Hiroshi Takemura

Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Title: "Challenges in Developing Medical and Welfare Devices for Sustainnovation by Integrating Robotics and AI Technologies"

CONFERENCE TRACKS (but not limited to)

Track 1: Robotics, Mechatronics and Automation

Track 2: Intelligent Systems Methodologies and Applications

Track 3: Electrical Engineering and Automation

Track 4: Power Electronics, Energy Utilisation and Key Technologies

IMPORTANT DATES

Full Paper Submission (Final Extension): 15 July 2024

Notification of Acceptance: 15 May 2024 - 20 July 2024

Camera Ready, Registration & Payment: 31 July 2024

Conference Date: 2 - 3 September 2024

PUBLICATION

Authors can choose to publish in American Institute of Physics (AIP) conference proceedings or Scopus Indexed Journals.

PUBLICATION FEES

National:

Researcher (proceeding) - MYR 1000

Researcher (journal) - MYR 1700

Participant (delegate/listener) - MYR 350

International:

Researcher (proceeding) - USD 250

Researcher (journal) - USD 400

Participant (delegate/listener) - USD 100

ELECRiS 2024 Secretariat

Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Technology

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Pauh Putra Campus,

02600 Arau, Perlis

Email: elecris2024@unimap.edu.my

Involved in STEM Program at Primary School Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Kemunting, Jitra, Kedah.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) program was conducted at SK Paya Kemunting (SKPK), Jitra, Kedah in collaboration with FKTE, FKTEN & IEEE UniMAP. Various exhibitions, games & STEM-based activities were held involving the participation of 290 level 2 students from SKPK. The program's objective is to cultivate students' interest in STEM. The Deputy Director of PPD Kubang Pasu also attended the program. Congratulations to the faculty, staffs involved and the management of SKPK. This program is a part of out university social responsibility (USR).

Joined Ekspo Rekacipta UniMAP (EREKA 2023)

I joined the EREKA (Ekspo Rekacipta UniMAP) competition, which was organized by the Centre for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) UniMAP with the cooperation of the Office of Deputy Vise Chancellor for Research and Innovation, UniMAP. The competition was conducted from 10th to 12th March 2023. 

My innovation project title is "W-AIFaMS - Wireless Artificial Intelligence Based Fault Monitoring System".

My innovation project has been awarded with GOLD medal.