CELEBRATING TEACHER’S DAY WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
On this Teacher’s Day, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the thoughtful messages and heartfelt wishes from my students. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and your appreciation reinforces the joy I find in this profession. Each of you has contributed to my journey as much as I have to yours, and I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of your academic lives.
#TeachersDay #Gratitude #Education #TeachingJourney #ThankYou
ACKNOWLEDGING DEDICATION: FAIZAH’S PHD VIVA VOCE
Today, we celebrate a significant milestone as my student, Faizah, completes her PhD viva voce in Geoinformatics. Her thesis on integrating GIS and BIM in building construction projects highlights her dedication and hard work.
Panel Members:
– Chairman: Prof. Sr Dr. Hishamuddin bin Mohd Ali
– Asst. Chairman: Dr. Suzanna binti Azmy
– External Examiner: Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Ts. Khairul Nizam bin Maulud (UKM)
– Internal Examiner: Prof. Sr Dr. Kherun binti Ali
– Main Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Sr Dr. Muhamad Uznir bin Ujang
– Co. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Zulkepi bin Majid
Thank you to the panel for their support and guidance. Congratulations to Faizah for her perseverance and commitment. Wishing her the best in her future endeavors.
#PhDSuccess #Geoinformatics #AcademicJourney #TeachersDay
FROM MPHIL TO PROMOTION – NEVIL’S INSPIRING STORY
I am thrilled to share a moment of pride and achievement as my supervisee, Nevil Wickramathilaka, reaches a significant milestone in his career. After completing his MPhil in Geoinformatics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a perfect CGPA of 4.00, Nevil has not only excelled academically but has also made remarkable contributions to the field.
His dedication over the past two (2) years has been truly inspirational. Nevil has published five (5) journal articles in renowned Scopus/WoS indexed journals, presented his innovative research at four (4) international conferences, received two (2) prestigious awards, and registered three (3) intellectual properties related to his groundbreaking work in traffic noise visualization and noise absorption assessment via spatial interpolation.
Today, I had the honor of writing a recommendation letter for his promotion at John Kotelawala Defence University, which reflects his hard work and potential. His promotion comes with a well-deserved salary increase of around 150%.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” — Pele
THANK YOU FAIRUN! A GESTURE OF KINDNESS
Big thanks to Fairun for making the trip to UTM and for the thoughtful gift. Your gesture means a lot, and I’m grateful for our continued connection even after your time as my PhD student. Wishing you all the best in your role as an assistant professor!
CONGRATULATIONS MENG SEN – COMPLETING GEOINFORMATICS MASTER’S VIVA ONLINE FROM CHINA
Just wrapped up a stimulating session as an examiner for the viva of the Master of Science in Geoinformatics program! Congratulations to Meng Sen from China for successfully completing the examination. Despite the distance, conducting the session online went smoothly, showcasing the power of technology in enabling global collaboration in education. Excited to see the innovative work and contributions Meng Sen will make in the field. #Geoinformatics #GlobalEducation
UNRAVELING 3D TERRAIN COMPLEXITY IN SPATIAL INTERPOLATION METHODS FOR TRAFFIC NOISE MAPPING
Our latest paper in Geodesy and Cartography!
This study evaluates the performance of spatial interpolations for traffic noise mapping on undulating and level 3D terrain. Published in the Web of Science indexed journal (Q4), this research adds valuable insights to the field.
Feel free to read the paper via this link: https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/GAC/article/view/18751
EXCITING INVITATION FROM THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
Delighted to announce an exhilarating opportunity from the National University of Singapore (NUS)! The NUS Urban Analytics Lab has graciously invited me to explore collaboration avenues in geospatial and urban data science within Southeast Asia.
Being recognized as a research leader in these domains is truly humbling, and I am eager to contribute to this joint venture. Together, our combined expertise and varied perspectives hold the potential to drive meaningful change in our communities and propel urban data science forward.
Excited about the prospect of partnering with NUS and esteemed institutions across Southeast Asia, let’s embark on this collaborative journey and ignite innovation!
#NUS #UrbanAnalytics #DataScience #Collaboration #SoutheastAsia #Innovation
THE TOP 10% MOST DOWNLOADED PAPERS!
Our paper, “Individual mobility pattern in Malaysia during COVID-19 Recovery Movement Control Order partial lockdown,” published in Geo: Geography and Environment on behalf of Royal Geographical Society, has been recognized as one of the top 10% most widely read papers!
I’m truly grateful for this acknowledgment of our work within the community. Thank you to everyone who has supported and engaged with our research.
Paper link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/geo2.113
CONGRATULATIONS TO FAIRUN IN EMBARKING ON A NEW CHAPTER AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (GIS) AT IIUM
I’m delighted to share and extend my heartfelt congratulations to my PhD student, Dr. Fairun, on her new role as an Assistant Professor (GIS) at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
She received her PhD on 30th November 2023 and with her achievements in research, she secured a permanent position in that university.
Wishing Fairun all the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her career!
Congratulations Fairun!
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION – NEVIL SHINES WITH A COMMENDABLE GRADE IN HIS VIVA VOCE!
Thrilled to share the incredible achievement of my MPhil student from Sri Lanka, Nevil! He absolutely shone in his viva voce, securing a commendable grade with just one month of corrections.
In a concise one-hour session, including Q&A, he showcased his expertise impressively.
Nevil successfully completed his MPhil research under my supervision in just 1.5 years. His accomplishments include publishing three (3) journals (Q1 and Q3), presenting at four (4) Scopus international conferences, securing three (3) intellectual properties, and having three (3) additional journals under review. In the beginning, Nevil thought achieving all this was impossible, but I continually assured him that it was possible.
Now, he’s rightfully recommended for a merit by the examiners for his study! Huge congratulations, Nevil!
