Feeling anxious when being appointed as an External Expert for the Board of Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). An APEX university with higher ranking than UTM.
It’s truly a privilege to support the advancement of geospatial education and to collaborate with one of Malaysia’s leading academic institutions.
GEOSPATIAL INNOVATION: IGNITING SMART CITIES, ECO-SYNERGY, AND URBAN RESURGENCE
This book is expected to be available on October, 2025 by Springer.
This is a collaborative effort exploring how 3D City Modelling, digital twins, remote sensing, and AI can contribute to building smarter, more resilient, and sustainable cities.
I will be traveling to Barcelona in March 2026 to deliver a keynote speech. But with the Iran-Israel conflict, I’ve been reflecting on more than just travel plans. Global tensions serve as a reminder of how interconnected our world is and how quickly uncertainty can affect even the most meaningful commitments.
I remain hopeful that the conference will proceed as planned. More importantly, I hope for peace, understanding, and stability for everyone across all affected regions.
Let us continue to support each other and stay informed during these uncertain times.
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
INVITATION AS CHAIRMAN FOR TOWN PLANNING MPhil VIVA VOCE – MUHAMAD NOOR AIMAN BIN BANI
Congratulations to Muhamad Noor Aiman bin Bani for successfully completing his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Viva Voce. The thesis topic is “Tahap Kebolehaksanaan Penilaian Impak Sosial (SIA) di Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan.”
The panel members involved in this session were:
• Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Gs. Sr. Dr. Muhamad Uznir Bin Ujang
• Assistant Chairman: Dr. Ak Mohd Rafiq bin Ak Matusin
• Internal Examiner: Ts. Dr. Gabriel Ling Hoh Teck
• External Examiner: Prof. Dr. Azizan bin Marzuki (Universiti Sains Malaysia – USM)
• Main Supervisor: TPr Ts. Dr. Gobi Krishna A/L Sinniah
Congratulations once again to the student, supervisor, and all committee members for making this session successful!
Sharing a small but meaningful success story. A paper by my former postgraduate student has been accepted for presentation.
He is the kind of person who truly shows what learning looks like: staying humble, staying curious, asking questions, welcoming suggestions, even asking for corrections when needed, and always ready to brainstorm and refine ideas together. Before the submission, we discussed, shared thoughts openly, and turned ideas into a real and solid piece of work.
And the result? You can see it yourself. A total knockout.
This reminds me that it is not just talent that makes a difference. It is attitude, hard work, and the willingness to grow that truly set people apart. Congratulations. This success is fully earned.
As for me, I have always believed in giving advice sincerely but never forcing it. I will say it once. Whether you choose to listen or not is entirely up to you. We are all responsible for our own paths. I do not gain or lose anything either way. For those who choose to listen and grow, the rewards are theirs to reap.
Still riding the energy from my recent keynote at ICWEES 2025, I’ve just been invited again, this time by ICASE-2025, to deliver the same keynote talk at a different international conference.
Third keynote talk this year.
Grateful beyond words to see my work resonating across different fields, from geoinformatics to environmental science, smart cities, AI, and beyond.
Thank you once again to all the organizers, peers, and communities that continue to open new doors and believe in this mission.
Let’s keep pushing boundaries, challenging ideas, and building the future together!
I haven’t even delivered my keynote for this month’s conference yet. And the next invitation has already landed. This month conference is over 3,200 km from Skudai. And next month? Even farther, nearly 4,300 km to Xi’an, China. From South Asia to East Asia. Whatever it is, I am grateful for the trust given to share ideas across borders. Thanks!
It’s an honour to be given a 45-minute keynote slot, an academic recognition that reflects trust from the international scientific community.
Unlike typical paper presentations, a keynote isn’t just about showing results. It’s about vision. Future directions. Inspiring researchers across disciplines.
Sharing how Geospatial Science matters, whether it’s for noise modelling, wind flow, water systems, or urban resilience. This keynote is my way of showing how 3D City Modelling and GeoAI can drive meaningful applications across sectors.
Just an abstract for today. The rest of the presentation notes will be drafted later.
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has officially extended the application deadline to 20 April 2025 for its renowned Scholarship Programs for the academic year 2025–26.
These programs are designed to nurture talent and build capacity in IsDB Member Countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries, supporting students in undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral studies.
The IsDB remains committed to human capital development, technological advancement, and inclusive progress. This is a valuable opportunity for ambitious students seeking to make an impact in their communities through education.
Apply now and take the next step in your academic journey.
