Cyber Security | Data Analyst | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence
MUHAMMAD ZAFRAN, PhD
About Me
m.zafran@utm.my
(255) 352-6259
I am a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In addition to teaching, I conduct research on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applications in Cyber Security. I also provide consulting services to industry professionals on Cyber Security-related matters.
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Research Fellow
UTM Big Data Centre, Ibnu Sina Institute
In this role, I am trusted with my data analytical skills to provide data analytics solutions to companies or train their staffs to equip them with data analysis skills.
2023 - present
Researcher
Information Assurance and Security Research Group (IASRG)
My current role as a researcher in this organisation is to conduct research focusing on Cyber Security. In addition, I also conduct consultation services to help improve the security posture of our client’s computing infrastructure.
2023 - present
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
I was appointed as a lecturer at Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) since November, 2023. I teach fundamental computer science courses such as Operating Systems and Computer Networking as well as more advanced course namely, Penetration Testing.
2018 - 2023
Doctor of Philosophy, Research in Data Stream Mining and Analytics
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
During my PhD journey, I conducted research in Data Stream mining, focusing on semi-supervised learning and concept drift adaptation. I published two Q1 journal publications and one international conference presentation.
Education
2018 - 2023
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Computer Science, UTM
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Research in Data Stream Mining, thesis title “Prototype Regularized Manifold Regularization Approach for Semi-Supervised Online Sequential – Extreme Learning Machine with Concept Drift Adaptation” . Published two journal articles and presented a paper at one international conference. Graduated with Merit Award for excellent thesis.
2014 - 2018
Bachelors Of Science (B.Sc) Computer Networks and Security
Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Achieved CGPA of 3.84 (first class) with Dean’s List honors.
Skills & Expertise
Cyber Security
Penetration Testing.
Cyber Threat Intelligence.
Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Machine Learning
Data Stream Mining.
Causal Analysis.
Interpretable Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Computer Vision.
Graph Neural Network (GNN).
Data Analysis
Clustering.
Trend Analysis.
Time Series Forecasting.
Bayesian Data Analysis.
Data Visualization
Power BI.
Seaborn, Matplotlib.
Projects
IJN Project
A project that involves integrating Artificial Intelligence into heart rate monitoring systems to improve the early detection rate of heart disease and diagnostics. This project is funded by the National Heart Institute (IJN).
NFCC Anti Financial Crime Project
The goal of this project is to conduct training of NFCC personnel on the threats of money laundering in Malaysia. In the next phase, this project will conduct research on how Machine Learning and Artficial Intelligence can be applied for Financial Fraud detection.
Organizations I’ve Worked With
m.zafran@utm.my
Phone
(07) 553 2001
Johor Bahru, Malaysia