Teaching philosophy

The BEAM Framework

A student-centered approach to engineering education — built since 2021, and still evolving.

BUILD

The foundation

A student-centered framework integrating technology, empowerment, mentoring and reflective learning into the core of a course.

EMPOWER

Student ownership

Personalized learning paths, immersive tools and creative practice — not a fixed curriculum handed down.

AMPLIFY

The X Factor

An extended ecosystem, launched in 2024, that pushes coursework toward creativity, engagement and showcased innovation.

MENTOR

TUAH Portfolio

A digital portfolio for students to document, reflect on and showcase their learning journey — built for employability, not just grades.

Teaching portfolio

What I teach now

Current courses at UTeM, spanning programming foundations to advanced computing and signal processing.

Nurulfajar with a group of students in the lab
Data Structures & Algorithms Digital Image Processing Computer Programming Multimedia Technology & Applications Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition Advanced Digital Signal Processing Distributed & High Performance Computing

Teaching since 2002, across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes — full record available on request.

4.93/5.0

Most recent semester's evaluation score, up from 4.57 six years ago.

UTeM lecturer evaluations · 2019/20 – 2025/26
Supervision & mentoring

Postgraduate & undergraduate supervision

Guiding thesis and capstone researchers from stereo vision and medical imaging to AI-driven cultural heritage systems since 2003.

Postgraduate — Doctoral (PhD / DEng)

2024
Mohd Shafiq bin AliasWeather Recognition Analysis Using Deep Learning — Co-Supervisor, On-going
2020
Madiha binti Zahari3D Reconstruction Based on Stereo Images using Census Transform and Improved Edge Preserving Filter — Co-Supervisor, On-going
2019
Maged Yahya Ali Hussein AboaliDesign of a Novel System to Enhance Image View Synthesis using Disparity Depth Extraction for 3D Systems and Stereo Vision Applications — Supervisor, Completed
2019
Ahmad Fauzan bin KadminDiscontinuity Preserving Dense Disparity Maps Refinement using Optical Flow — Co-Supervisor, Completed
2018
Mohd Saad bin HamidA New Stereo Matching Algorithm Based on Convolutional Neural Network and Hierarchical Edge Preserving Filter — Supervisor, Completed
2016
Mustafa Emad HameedAutomated Analysis of Multimodal Images for Otorhinolaryngology Applications — Co-Supervisor, Completed
2013
Lim Sin TingA Region-Based PCA Technique for Medical Image Compression — Supervisor, Completed

Postgraduate — Master

2025
Md Fuzaimi Izani bin Md FauziBatik Pattern Detection and Classification through an Efficient Lightweight Deep Learning Approach for Malaysian Cultural Heritage — Supervisor, On-going
2015
Maged Yahya Ali HusseinEnhanced Image View Synthesis using Disparity Depth Extraction for Efficient Performance in Stereo Vision Applications — Supervisor, Completed
2015
Norliana binti AzharRapid Reconstruction Technique of Visual 3D Model for Sequential Image — Co-Supervisor, Completed
2015
Nur Fatin Izzati binti YuriNew Facial Drowsiness Signs Detection Algorithm using Image Processing Techniques for Various Lighting Condition — Co-Supervisor, Completed
2013
Tee Chee HuatStereo Vision in Depth Estimation and Triangulation for Image and Video Authentication — Supervisor, Completed
2013
Nurul 'Atiqah binti HamidNew Fast Block Matching Algorithm for Motion Estimation Process in Video Coding Technique — Co-Supervisor, Completed

As main supervisor: 3 PhD/DEng and 2 Master's completed, 1 currently in progress. As co-supervisor: 1 PhD and 4 Master's completed, 2 PhD currently in progress.

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Undergraduate supervision

Final Year Project

Capstone research supervised across computer vision, deep learning and cultural heritage applications, 2018–2026.

Final Year Project, 2025–2026

2026
Ahmad Najmi bin MahariDeep Learning-Based Classification of Malaysian Songket Motifs — Supervisor, On-going
2026
Muhammad Haikal Fitri bin Mohd AziziDesign and Implementation of an Audio-Guided Embedded Vision System for Real-Time Directional Localization and Active Object Tracking — Co-Supervisor, On-going
2026
Samuel Tai Zi WeiFishNetMY: Deep Learning-Based Classification of Malaysian Fish Species for Smart Aquaculture and Biodiversity Monitoring — Supervisor, Completed
2026
Kok Yu YuanSongket Pattern Classification Using Deep Learning for Automated Cultural Heritage Preservation — Supervisor, Completed
2026
Yeo Kim FuContext-Aware and User-Guided Colorization of Grayscale Images Using Deep Learning for Advanced Media Restoration — Supervisor, Completed
2025
Fairuz Khan bin Muhammad FaridBatik Pattern Classification Using Deep Learning for Automated Cultural Heritage Preservation — Supervisor, Completed
2025
Teow Chean YangDevelopment of a Voice-Controlled AI Assistant for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction in Industrial Automation — Supervisor, Completed
2025
Muhammad Fakhrul Hafeez bin Mohd FauziAutomatic Colorization of Grayscale Images Using Deep Learning — Supervisor, Completed
2025
Muhamad Syamail Solehin bin MohamadDevelopment of Interactive AR Playbook using Unity 3D for Oculus Rift and Leap Motion Sensor — Supervisor, Completed

Final Year Project, 2018–2024

2024
Teoh Yu XianEmoInsight: Facial Emotions with AI-Powered Deep Learning — Supervisor, Completed
2024
Nur Azmina Anis binti AzmiGestureWiz: Hand Gesture Recognition for Enhanced Human-Computer Interaction — Supervisor, Completed
2024
Lee Xiao XuanDeep Learning Algorithms for Batik Design Classification — Supervisor, Completed
2023
Ku Muhammad Husaini bin Ku HalimDevelopment of Interactive AR Playbook using Unity 3D for Oculus Rift and Leap Motion Sensor — Supervisor, Completed
2023
Md Fuzaimi Izani bin Md FauziAutomatic Surround View Monitoring System via 360° Bird's-Eye View Image Around a Vehicle — Supervisor, Completed
2023
Muhammad Aiman Iskandar bin MazlanAutomatic Malaysian Batik Recognition using SIFT Algorithm — Supervisor, Completed
18–19
Muhammad Fikri bin RamziObject Detection using Stereo Camera for Robotic Application — Supervisor, Completed
18–19
Muhammad Athif Syamim bin Mohd SallehDevelopment of Interactive AR Playbook using Unity 3D for Oculus Rift with Leap Motion — Supervisor, Completed
18–19
Muhammad Haziq Ammin bin SabdaHead Tracking 3D Simulation and Interaction with Leap Motion for Gaming Purpose — Supervisor, Completed
18–19
Saiful Hatin bin Samsul BahariSurface EMG Based Muscle Fatigue Detection using MYO Armband — Supervisor, Completed

19 undergraduate final-year projects supervised 2018–2026. The full record, back to 2002, is in the CV.

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Undergraduate supervision

Integrated Design Project

Team-based capstones, mostly built around augmented reality applications, 2022–2026.

Integrated Design Project, 2025–2026

2026
Lim Xin Han, Ooi Rou Xuan & Nur Aireen Syahira binti MazlanSafeAR: Augmented Reality Training Tool for Workplace Safety and Hazard Awareness — Main Supervisor, Completed
2026
Muhammad Anwar Syahmi bin Noorhaslizan Shah, Shasha Azmira binti Roshan & Nur Hafizah binti SaidiThermalAR: Augmented Reality Visualization of Heat Dissipation in Electronic Systems — Main Supervisor, Completed
2025
Ahmad Shamil Izzudin bin Ahmad Sukari, Akmal Fadzrin bin Husny & Muhammad Aiman Syahmi bin SamsudinARStruct: Enhancing Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms Through Augmented Reality — Main Supervisor, Completed

Integrated Design Project, 2022–2024

2024
Amir Azfal bin Che Rashid, Wan Syahirah Akmal & Hazim Fahmi bin HishamCircuitAR: Learning Basic Electric and Electronic Concepts Through AR with Selected Laws — Main Supervisor, Completed
2023
Muhammad Aliff Aizat bin Bidin, Syed Ahmad bin Syed Alwee & Muhammad Shahrin Hakimi bin Shahril AnuarCosplayAR: Immersive Costume Creation and Augmented Reality App — Main Supervisor, Completed
2022
Ku Muhammad Husaini bin Ku Halim, Laranya A/P Ravi & Md Fuzaimi Izani bin Md FauziGo Shop! Smart Shopping Cart using IoT — Main Supervisor, Completed

6 team-based Integrated Design Projects supervised over the past six years — an earlier IDP (Air Quality Monitoring Using Intel Edison, 2015) is in the CV.