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Penghargaan Konvokesyen ke 58

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Assalamu’alaikum, Salam Sejahtera Warga UTM,

Semoga di rahmati Allah. Alhamdulillah konvokesyen ke 58 telah selesai dengan jayanya. Saya merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah, penghargaan dan terimakasih kepada semua warga UTM – samada terlibat secara langsung atau secara tidak langsung. Sdr/i telah memberikan yang terbaik – tahniah. Semoga graduan, ibu bapa, keluarga dan tetamu jemputan berpuas hati dengan majlis yang telah kita adakan untuk meraikan graduan kita. Kita mengalu-alukan sebarang cadangan/komen ke arah penambah baikan berterusan majlis konvo yang akan datang

Terimakasih semua

Wahid UTM

Call for Special Sessions Papers – IEEE ICSIPA 2017

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CFP Special Sessions @ IEEE ICSIPA 2017 | 12-14 September 2017 | Kuching, Malaysia

The 2017 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications (IEEE ICSIPA 2017,  http://spsocmalaysia.org/icsipa2017), organized by the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter (twice recipient of SPS Chapter of the Year Award), provides a platform for researchers to present and discuss the latest technological advances in the fields of applied signal, image and video processing. IEEE ICSIPA 2017 will be held on 12-14 September 2017 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.  Papers presented in all previous IEEE ICSIPA conferences are indexed in IEEE Xplore, and listed in SCOPUS and ISI Web of Science. The conference is listed in IEEE SPS Conference Call for Paper Digest (http://signalprocessingsociety.org/uploads/email/cfp_digest_02_17_17.html).

 

IEEE ICSIPA 2017 is seeking original Special Session paper submissions addressing innovative research in upcoming fields of signal, image and video processing. Papers are solicited for the following Special Sessions:


1)  Visual Surveillance for Big Data
     (Chair: John See)

2) Deep Learning for Biomedical and Medical Applications
     (Chairs: Fabrice Meriaudeau, Tong Boon Tang, Aznul Qalid Md Sabri)

3)  Intelligent Signals for Instrumentation, Control and Automation Systems
     (Chairs: Rosdiazli Ibrahim, Vijanth S Asirvadam, Nordin Saad)

4)  Signal Processing for Humanitarian Activities
     (Chair: Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi)

5)  Big Data Image and Signal Processing
     (Chair: Rajasvaran Logeswaran)

6)  Challenges in Biosignal Analysis
     (Chair: Norliza Mohd Noor)

7)  Simulation Studies in Signal Processing
     (Chair: Syed Khaleel Ahmed)

8)  Education in Signal Analysis
     (Chair: Noraini Abd Jalil)

9)  Signal and Imaging for Neuroinformatics
     (Chair: Naufal Saad, Vijanth S Asirvadam)

10)  Human Action Recognition
       (Chair: Syed Ab Rahman)

11)  Digital Pathology
       (Chair: Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi)

 

Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers of no more than six (6) pages in standard IEEE double-column format. Please adhere to the following deadlines to ensure that the processing, reviewing, notifications, etc. could be done in a timely manner:

 

Papers  can only be submitted electronically through the EDAS system (submission link)

https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=22909).

Deadlines:

Full-paper submission:                                    15  May 2017

Notification of paper acceptance:                   15 June 2017

Registration, Payment & Camera-ready:        15 July 2017

Thank you.
Regards,
Prof. Dr. R. Logeswaran
General Co-Chair / Special Sessions
IEEE ICSIPA 2017

WEB 2.0 FOR TEACHING & LEARNING : SOCIAL MEDIA & BLOG

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Y.Bhg.Prof./Prof.Madya/Dr./Saudara,

  1. Pihak Pusat Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran (CTL), UTMLead akan menganjurkan kursus seperti butiran di bawah :

Tarikh     :   15 Mei 2017 (Isnin)

Masa       :   8.30 pagi – 4.30 petang

Tempat   :   Makmal Komputer CTL, UTM JB

2.     Sekiranya Y.Bhg.Prof./Prof.Madya/Dr./saudara berminat, sila emelkan maklumat seperti nama/no.pekerja/no.handpone dan emel secepat yang mungkin untuk tindakan urusetia selanjutnya.
                       

 Synopsis

Web 2.0 technologies bring the web to a new phase, which allows users not only to use information but also to be directly involved in generating new information. Social Media as one of the Web 2.0 tools allow social interaction and easy creation of content by users. It can be an effective tool for teaching and learning in higher education. It can help connect students to information and help them generate a dialogue with their teacher and other students about a course. Blog is another Web 2.0 facilities which is easy to create and offers variety of interactive facilities. It could give positive impact towards student’s development. This course revealed to academic staff on how to utilize social media and learning and Blog for teaching and learning effectively.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Participants will seek to:

  • Explain the function and role of Social Media and Blog for teaching and learning purpose.
  • Produce substance and learning activity using Social media and Blog facilities.
  • Integrate Social media and Blog with e-learning@UTM system.

                       

Sekian terima kasih
—

Priscilla A/P Prapagara

Pembantu Tadbir

Pusat Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (CTL)

Pusat Kepimpinan Akademik (UTMLead)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 Johor Bahru

Office:075537858

Primary Email: priscilla@utm.my

Two Days Hands-On Workshop on Machine Learning with Python

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UTM Machine Learning for Data Science (MLDS) special interest group will be organizing a Two Days hands-On Workshop on Machine Learning with Python.
From Data Science with Python Workshops Series
**** LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE ****
Two(2) Days Hands-on Workshop: Saturday May 6th, 2017 and Sunday May 7th, 2017
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Linear regression, stats models, and scikit learn: Use scikit learn and statsmodels to run linear regression models and evaluate model fit
Bias-Variance Tradeoff: Understand bias-variance trade-off to evaluate machine learning models
Gradient Descent: Look behind the hood at the math and theory of how gradient descent helps to optimize the loss function for models
Regularization & Optimization: Learn to apply regularization and optimization when evaluating model fit
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Event Address: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (KL), Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact us at utmmlds@gmail.com
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/UTMMLDS/videos/244510199289061/
More details at https://people.utm.my/mlds/data-science-with-python-workshops/
Siti Sophiayati Yuhaniz, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Advanced Informatics School
Level 5, Menara Razak
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
 
Primary Email: sophia@utm.my

IEEE SPS Research Excellence Awards

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Dear All Researchers and Supervisors in Signal & Image Processing,

Applications are open for the Research Excellence Awards by the IEEE Signal Processing Society Malaysia Chapter. The awards were initiated to recognize excellent research works conducted in the area of signal processing. Award recipients will be invited to receive the award during the banquet dinner of the chapter’s flagship conference, the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications (IEEE ICSIPA 2017) on 13th September 2017 at Kuching, Sarawak (alternative arrangements can be made fo those unable to attend).

The award categories are:

  1. IEEE SPS Malaysia Best PhD Thesis Award 2016,
  2. IEEE SPS Malaysia Best Masters Thesis Award 2016, and
  3. IEEE SPS Malaysia Best Signal Processing Journal Paper Award 2016.
Please see the attached for more details on the criteria as well as for the application forms. All submissions must be received by email at Loges@ieee.org latest by 11.59pm (Standard Malaysian Time) on 31st May 2017.
Please do not hesitate to revert for any enquiries.
Thank you.
Regards,
Prof. Dr. R.Logeswaran
IEEE SPS Malaysia Research Excellence Awards

ICSECS 2017

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The 5th International Conference on Software Engineering and Computer Systems (ICSECS’17) serves as a forum to address the challenges in the areas of Software Engineering and Computer Systems particularly on issues empowering community and future applications; thereby presenting a consolidated view to the interested researchers in the aforementioned fields. The conference looks for significant contributions towards theoretical and practical aspects.

All submissions will be reviewed by at least two blind independent peer reviewers based on technicality and content of submission. The tracks of this conference emphasises on but not limited:

Software Engineering Network Systems and Security
  1. Requirements engineering
  2. Software architecture and design
  3. Model-driven software development
  4. Domain specific modelling and metamodelling
  5. Human-computer interaction
  6. Software processes, analysis, security and quality
  7. Testing, verification, and validation
  8. Search-based Software Engineering
  9. Software engineering methods and tools
  10. Cyber-physical systems
  11. Aspect oriented programming
  1. Computer Networks.
  2. Digital Communications
  3. Parallel and distributed Systems.
  4. Wireless, Ad Hoc & Mobile Communication.
  5. Internet of Things.
  6. Software Defined Network
  7. Service and Cloud Computing.
  8. Big Data Security & Resource Optimization
  9. Network Security.
  10. Information Security and privacy.
  11. Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation
Soft computing & Intelligent Systems Technology Multimedia Computing & Computer Vision
  1. Artificial Intelligent & machine learning
  2. Knowledge representation and reasoning
  3. Evolutionary computation
  4. Multi agent systems and swarm intelligence
  5. Algorithms and optimization
  6. Soft-computing application
  7. Intelligent systems
  8. Modelling and simulation
  9. Robotics
  1. Computer vision
  2. Image processing and watermarking
  3. Audio and video processing
  4. Motion and tracking
  5. Pattern Recognition
  6. GIS & Remote sensing
  7. Biometric
  8. Data visualization
  9. Augmented and virtual reality
  10. Speech recognition
  11. Feature selection and extraction
Information System  
  1. E-learning
  2. Big data analytic
  3. Green computing
  4. Data mining
  5. Knowledge management
  6. Risk management
  7. E-commerce
  8. Information governance and social media
  9. IT project management

UTM Toastmasters Club is coming to UTMKL, 21 April 2017, 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Bilik Ilmuan 2, Level 2, Anjung Menara Razak, UTMKL

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Hello from UTM Toastmasters Club!
 
Yes! UTM Toastmasters Club is coming to UTMKL!
We have been receiving inquiries from colleagues and friends in UTMKL who are excited to level up skills on communication and leadership. In response to this, we are visiting UTMKL this Friday to share and to showcase what Toastmasters is all about, and to help form a Toastmasters Club for UTMKL chapter. This visit includes networking, prepared and impromptu speech demonstrations, and a few other interactive activities. Come join us for this social gathering and grab for yourself the treats and treasures that go with UTM Toastmasters Club. Together, we can push for and support a culture of excellence.
The details of the programme are as follows:
Date: 21 April 2017 (Friday)
Time: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Bilik Ilmuan 2, Level 2, Anjung Menara Razak, UTMKL
ALL UTM STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE INVITED.
*Staff attendance will be recorded in UTMSmile.
UTM Toastmasters is for you! Join our club as a member or come as a guest and be part of the global community of speakers and leaders!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/utmtmc/

EXTENSION: 17th Asia Simulation Conference (AsiaSim 2017), Melaka, Malaysia 27-29 August 2017

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You are cordially invited to participate in the AsiaSim 2017 Conference which will be held in Melaka, Malaysia.

[Important Deadlines]
Submission of Full Paper : 31 March 2017 >>> 30 April 2017 (FINAL)
Notification of Acceptance : 25 May 2017
Early Bird Registration : 2 June 2017

Camera Ready Copy : 10 June 2017

Conference Date : 27-29 August 2017

 

Asia Simulation Conference is an annual simulation conference organized by Asian simulation societies – KSS (Korea Society for Simulation), CSF (China Simulation Federation), JSST (Japan Society for Simulation Technology), Singapore, and Malaysia Simulation Society (MSS). This conference provides a forum for scientist, academicians, and professionals from around the world to promote the advancement of modeling and simulation in industry, research and development. In this regard, the Federation of Asia Simulation Societies (ASIASIM) was formed in 2011.

 

AsiaSim 2017 conference will be held in Melaka, Malaysia. Strategically located along the Straits of Malacca, Melaka was once the epicenter of an important trading empire which attracted thousands of traders from all over the world. Remnants of its long and illustrious past under the successive rule of the Portuguese, Dutch and British are well-preserved and can still be seen today, earning it the prestigious title of ‘UNESCO World Heritage City’ in 2008.

Topics within the scope of the conference will include, but are not limited to:

• Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Technology
• Modeling Methodology
• Network Simulation
• High Performance Computing and Simulation
• Cloud Simulation
• Agent-based Simulation
• Simulation and Big Data
• Simulation Language
• Simulation Tools
• Simulation and Ubiquitous Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Simulation
• Embedded simulation
• Intelligent system simulation
• Distributed Virtual Environments
• Symbiotic Simulation
• Verification, Validation and Accreditation
• Visualization
• Simulators
• Simulation of Complex Systems
• M&S for Manufacturing
• M&S for Communication networks
• M&S for Mobile Computing
• M&S for Education and Training
• M&S for Healthcare and Biomedical Eng.
• M&S for Gaming
• M&S for Performance Analysis
• M&S for Artificial Intelligence
• M&S for Sensor Network
• M&S for Cloud, Big Data and Internet of Things (IoT)
• M&S for Healthcare System Management
• M&S for Defence / Military
• M&S for Energy and Power Systems

All submitted papers should be in the form of .pdf file with the specified template as provided in the conference website at asiasim2017.fke.utm.my.

All accepted papers will be published by Springer, in the Communications in Computer and Information Science Series (CCIS). CCIS is abstracted/indexed in EI, DBLP, Google Scholar, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, and Scopus, prior to the conference. Papers will be considered for publication only if at least one of the authors is officially registered and present the paper in the conference.

For further information, please access the website at: asiasim2017.fke.utm.my

Paper submission are through the following link: edas.info/N23169
Please find the pdf version of Call for Papers, and kindly distributed this information to your colleagues.

Thank you.
Best Regards

Yahaya Md Sam
General Chair AsiaSim 2017
Asia Simulation Conference 2017
Email: asiasim2017-secretariat@fke.utm.my

Website: asiasim2017.fke.utm.my