Journal Papers

International Journal

 

  1. M.Z. Mohd Zain, M.O. Tokhi and Z. Mohamed. (2006), Hybrid learning control schemes with input shaping of a flexible manipulator system, Mechatronics, 16, pp. 209-219.

 

  1. M. Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi. (2006). Hybrid learning control schemes with acceleration feedback of a flexible manipulator system. Proceedings of IMeche-I, Journal of Systems and Control Engineering.220, Part I, pp. 257-267.

 

  1. M. O. Tokhi, M. Z. Md Zain, M. S. Alam, F. M. Aldebrez, S. Z. Mohd Hashim and I. Z. Mat Darus (2008). Genetic algorithm optimisation for control system design of flexible structures. Special Issue on Cybernetic Systems; Fuzzy, Neural and Evolutionary Computing Approach. Volume 17, Issue Supplement, pp. 133-168. ISSN: 0334-1860

 

  1. Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md zain, Gigih Priyandoko and Hossein Jahanabadi. (2009). Modelling and Control of A Human-Like Arm Incorporating Muscle Models. Proceedings of the Institution of mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 223(7), pp. 1569-1577.

 

  1. Ibrahim Marzukie Awang, Abd Rahim Abu Bakar, Badri Abd Ghani, Roslan abd Rahman and Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain. (2009). Complex Eigenvalue analysis of windscreen Wiper Chatter Noise and its Suppression by Structural Modifications. Internatioanl Journal of Vehicle structures & Systems, 1(1), pp. 1-6.

 

  1. M. Hussein, A. As’arry, M.Z. Md. Zain, M. Mailah and M.Y. Abdullah (2009). Experimental study of human hand-arm model response. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences ISSN 2076-0841 (Volume.1, Issue. 4).

 

  1. M. A. Slaim, A. Noordin, M. Z. Md Zain and A. R. Abu Bakar (2010). Dynamic analysis on noise and vibration study of flexible wiper blade. Advanced Materials Research, Trans. Tech Publications, Vols. 97-101, pp. 4530-4536.

 

  1. F. Razaly, N.H.Ajizan, S. Mad Saad, M.S. Yaacob, M. Z. Md Zain, M.Hussein, M.Y. Abdullah, A.R. Musa (2010), “User Friendly System for the Visually Impaired in Learning Al-Quran “, WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on SYSTEMS.Issue 6, volume 9, pp. 659-668.

 

  1. S. Mad Saad, F. Razaly, , M. Z. Md Zain, M.Hussein, M.S. Yaacob, A.R. Musa, M.Y. Abdullah, (2010).” Development of Piezoelectric Braille Cell Control System using Microcontroller Unit (MCU)”, WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS. Issue 6, volume 9, pp. 379-388.

 

  1. S. Kazi, A. As’arry, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, (2010).” Experimental Implementation of Smart Glove Incorporating Piezoelectric Actuator for Hand Tremor Control”, WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on SYSTEMS AND CONTROL. Issue 6, volume 5, pp. 443-453.

 

  1. M. Z. Md Zain, A. As’arry, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, S. Kazi, M. Y. Abdullah. (2010).” Development of experimental-rig for human postural tremor behaviour”, International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation. Inderscience, 1(3), pp. 339-351.

 

  1. Y. Sabzehmeidani, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, E. Gatavi, MZ. Md Zain. (2010).” A Hybrid Fuzzy-based Robust Controller for Pneumatically Actuated Micro Robot”, International Review of Modelling and Simulation (IREMOS). 3(6), Part A/2010.

 

  1. N. Md Yusop, A.R. Abu-Bakar, S. M. H. Dehkordi and M.Z. Md. Zain. (2010). “Stability Analysis Of A Simple Disc Brake Model Using Analytical Approach”, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (IJAME). pp. 306-313.

 

  1. M. R. Safizadeh, M. Hussein, M. S. Yaacob, M. Z. MdZain, M. R. Abdullah, M. S. CheKob, K. Samat (2011), “Kinematic Analysis of Powered Lower Limb Orthoses for Gait Rehabilitation of Hemiplegic and Hemiparetic Patients”, International Journal of Mathematical Models And Methods in Applied Sciences pp. 490-498.

 

  1. Y. Sabzehmeidani, M. Hussein, M. Mailah, M. Z. Md Zain, M. R. Abdullah (2011), “Intelligent Hybrid Control of Piezoelectric Actuated Micro Robot”, International Journal of Systems Engineering, Applications and Development. pp. 306-313.

 

  1. A. As’arry, M. Z. Md. Zain, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, Z. M. Yusof (2011), “Active Tremor Control in 4-DOFs Biodynamic Hand Model” International Journal of Mathematical Models And Methods in Applied Sciences. Issue 6, Volume 5, pp. 1068-1076.

 

  1. A. Cheraghizanjani, A. As’arry, M. Z. Md. Zain, M. Hussein, Z. M. Yusof (2011), “Measurement and Behaviour Classification of Tremor Patients” International Journal of Biology And Biomedical Engineering. Issue 3, Volume 5, pp. 155-162.

 

  1. Ali Zolfagharian, M. Z. Md Zain , A. R. AbuBakar and M. Hussein (2011), “Particle Swarm Optimisation Approach on Flexible Structure at wiper Blade System”, Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 78, pp. 97-102.

 

  1. H. Jahanabadi, M. Mailah, M. Z. Md Zain and H. M. Hooi. (2011).” Active Force with Fuzzy Logic Control of a Two-Link Arm Driven by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles”, Journal of Bionic Engineering. 8, pp. 474-484.

 

  1. Ali Zolfagharian, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain , Abd Rahim Abu Bakar and Azizan As’Arry (2012),”Suppressing Chatter Noise in Windscreen Wiper Operation Using a Robust Hybrid Controllers”, International Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 6, n.3, pp.630-635.

 

  1. Zolfagharian A., Noshadi A., Zain M. Z. Md., Bakar A. R. Abu.,(2013),”Practical multi-objective controller for preventing noise and vibration in an automobile wiper system”, Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, Vol. 8, pp. 54-68.

 

  1. M.A.Salim, M.A.Abdullah, A.Noordin, K.Jusoff, M.Z.M.Zain, (2013), “Modeling, Simulation and Verification of Parameters Study on Flexible Automotive Wiper”, Advanced Science Letters, Volume 19, Number 1, January 2013, pp. 106-112(7), , ISSN 1936-6612, EISSN 1936-7317.

 

  1. A. As’arry, M. Z. Md. Zain, M. Mailah and M. Hussein,(2013), “Suppression of Hand Tremor Model using Active Force Control with Partical Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution”, International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control. Vol. 9, No. 9, September 2013 pp. 3759-3778.

 

  1. Zolfagharian, A., Noshadi, A., Khosravani, M.R., Zain, M.Z.M.(2014) Unwanted noise and vibration control using finite element analysis and artificial intelligence, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 38 (9-10), pp. 2435-2453.

 

 

      National Journal

 

 

  1. M.Z. Mohd Zain, M.O. Tokhi, Musa Mailah and Z. Mohamed (2004), Improving performance in single-link flexible manipulator using hybrid learning control, Jurnal Mekanikal, 18, pp. 13-28.

 

  1. M.Z. Mohd Zain, M.O. Tokhi and Z. Mohamed. (2006), Performance of Hybrid learning control schemes with input shaping for input tracking and vibration suppression of a flexible manipulator, Jurnal Teknologi, 44(A), pp. 41-64.

 

  1. Musa Mailah, suhail Kazi,Hossein Jahan Abadi and Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain. (2008), Modelling and Control of Human-Like Arm with Muscle Flexibility, MATEMATIKA, Special Edition Part I, pp. 91-100.

 

  1. Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, Musa Mailah, G. Priyandoko. (2008), Active Force Control with Input Shaping Technique for a Suspension System, Jurnal Mekanikal, 27, pp. 91-104.

 

  1. M. A. Salim, M. Z. Md Zain, A. R. Abu Bakar, A. Noordin (2009), Simulation of an Input Shaping Scheme Technique to Investigate Unwanted Noise and Vibration in Wiper Blade, Journal of Mechanical Engineering And Technology, 1(1), pp. 1-13.

 

 

Conferences

 

 

1)   M. Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi, Z. Mohamed and M. Mailah “Hybrid iterative learning control of a flexible manipulator”. MIC 2004: IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification, and Control, Grindelwald (Switzerland), 23-25 February 2004.

 

  • Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi and Z. Mohamed “Hybrid learning control     with input shaping for input tracking and vibration suppression of a flexible manipulator”. ESDA 2004: 7th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, Manchester (UK), 19-22 July 2004.

 

  • O. Tokhi, M. Z. Md Zain, M. S. Alam and Z. Mohamed, “ An iterative learning control approach for vibration suppression of flexible manipulator systems”, International Conference on Control 2004, Bath (UK), 6-9 September 2004.

 

  • O. Tokhi, M. Z. Md Zain and S. Z. Mohd Hashim (2004) Hybrid learning control with genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic, Proceedings of the IEEE SMC UK-RI Chapter Conference 2004 on Intelligent Cybernetic Systems, Londonderry (UK), 7-8 September 2004.

 

  • Z. Md Zain and M. O. Tokhi (2004) Adaptive hybrid learning control of a single-link flexible manipulator, Mechatronics & Robotics 2004, Aachen (Germany), 13-15 September 2004.

 

  • Marumo, M. Z. Md Zain and M. O. Tokhi (2004) Adaptive Nueral-Fuzzy modeling and its application to the control of pneumatic drives, Mechatronics & Robotics 2004, Aachen (Germany), 13-15 September 2004.

 

  • Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi and M. S. Alam (2005) Robustness of hybrid learning acceleration feedback control scheme in flexible manipulators, WEC 2005: The Fourth World Enformatika Conference, Istanbul (Turkey), 24-26 June 2005.

 

  • O. Tokhi, M. S. Alam, M. Z. Md. Zain and F. M. Aldebrez (2005) Adaptive command shaping using genetic algorithms for vibration control of a single-link flexible manipulator. ICSV 2005:Twelfth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, Lisbon ( Portugal) 11-14 July 2005.

 

  • Z. Md Zain, M. S. Alam, M. O. Tokhi and Z. Mohamed (2005) Simulation and experimental studies of hybrid learning control with acceleration feedback for flexible manipulators. CLAWAR 2005: 8th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots, London (UK), 13-15 September 2005.

 

  • S. Alam, M. Z. Md Zain, M. O. Tokhi and F. Aldebrez (2005) Design of hybrid learning control for flexible manipulators: a multi-objective optimisation approach. CLAWAR 2005: 8th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots, London (UK), 13-15 September 2005.

 

  • Md Zarhamdy M Zain, Gigih Priyandoko, Musa Mailah, (2007) “Hybrid control scheme incorporating AFC and input shaping technique for a suspension system”, Proc. Of seminar on Intelligent and its Applications (SITIA2007), Indonesia, 9-10 May 2007.

 

  • Musa Mailah, Suhail Kazy, Hossein Jahan Abadi. Mohd Zarhamdy Mohd Zain, (2007),”Modelling and control of a human-like arm with muscle flexibility’,Procs. Of International conference on Mathematical Sciences 2007 (ICoMS2007), 28-29 May 2007.

 

  • Chiew Y. S., Z. Md Zain, K. B. Tawi, S. Ariyono, B. Supriyo and Ng. W. S, (2007),”Performance of proportional control in CVT Electro-Mechanical Clutch”, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics Engineering (CIM’07), 28-29 May 2007.

 

  • Hossein Jahan Abadi, Musa Mailah, Suhail Kazy,. Md Zarhamdy M Zain,”Robust Motion control of a human-like arm for precise trajectory tracking task”, Procs. Of International Conference on Robotics, Vision and Signal Processing (ROVISP2007), November 2007.

 

  • Kazi., M. Z. Md Zain, M. Mailah and H. Jahanabadi, “Vibration control of a single-link flexible manipulator with piezoelectric actuator”, The 2nd South East Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) Symposium, ITB Bandung, Indonesia, 26-27 Feb 2008.

 

  • Hossein Jahanabadi, Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Intelligent Active Force Control of a Manipulator Actuated by McKibben Artificial Muscles Using Fuzzy Logic”, The 4th International colloquium on signal processing and its applications (CSPA 2008), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-9 Mac 2008.

 

  • Kazi, A. As’arry, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, and I. Z. M. Darus,“Biodynamic Response of the Human Hand-Arm Models under Vibration”,10th WSEAS International conference on Automatic Control, Modelling and Simulation (ACMO ’08), Istanbul, Turkey, 27-30 May 2008.

 

  • As’arry, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Hussein, M. Mailah, Y. Abdullah, R. Ahmad and S. Kazi, “Development of Hand-arm Model Rig for Tremor Excitation”, The 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology 2008 (ITSim2008), Kuala Lumpur, 26 – 29 August 2008.

 

  • Ahmad, M. Z. Md Zain, A. R. Abu-Bakar, B. Abd-Ghani, R. Abd-Rahman, A. As’arry, “Application of Input Shaping Control Strategy for Reducing Chatter Noise in the Automotive Wiper System”, The 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology 2008 (ITSim2008), Kuala Lumpur, 26 – 29 August 2008.

 

  • Ahmad, M. B. Che Omar, M.S., Yaacob, M. Hussein, M. Z. Md Zain and M. Y. Abdullah “Modeling Of Human Motion Through Motion Captured Data”, The 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology 2008 (ITSim2008), Kuala Lumpur, 26 – 29 August 2008.

  

  • Y. Abdullah, M. Hussein, M. Z. Md Zain, R. Ahmad and R. Ganesh “Effect of Transducer Mass on Thin Plate Vibration”, The 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology 2008 (ITSim2008), Kuala Lumpur, 26 – 29 August 2008.

 

  • I M Awang, C Y Leong, A R Abu-Bakar, B Abd-Ghani, R Abd-Rahman, and M Z Md-Zain, “Modeling and Simulation of an Automotive Wiper Noise and Vibration Using Finite Element Method”, 2nd Regional Conference on Vehicle Engineering and Technology (RIVET 2008), Kuala Lumpur, 15-17 July 2008.

 

  • Gigih Priyandoko, Sugeng Ariyono, Bambang Supriyo, Kamarul Baharin Tawi and Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Performance of CVT Electro-Mechanical Clutch using PID Controller”, 2nd Regional Conference on Vehicle Engineering and Technology (RIVET 2008), Kuala Lumpur, 15-17 July 2008.

 

  • Kazi, M. Mailah, M. Z. Md Zain, A. As’arry, A. R. tavakolpour, “Vibration control of a hand model using Active force control with piezoelectric actuator”, International Graduate Conference on Engineering and Science 2008 (IGCES ’08), UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, 23-24 Dec 2008.

 

  • Hossein Jahanabadi, Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Active Control of A Robotic Arm with Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuator”, The 3nd South East Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) Symposium, Johor, Malaysia, 25-26 Feb 2009.

 

  • As’arry, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, Y. Abdullah, “Experimental Study of Human Hand-arm Model Response”, 6th International Symposium on Mechatronics, and its Applications 2009 (ISMA 2009), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 23–26 Mac 2009.

 

  • Hussein, M. Z. Md Zain, R. Ahmad, Y. Abdullah, “Real-time Machine Controller Verification and Simulation Using Control Signals Emulation”, 6th International Symposium on Mechatronics, and its Applications 2009 (ISMA 2009), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 23–26 Mac 2009.

 

  • As’arry, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Mailah, M. Hussein, Y. Abdullah, “Behaviour Of The Hand-Arm Postural Tremor Model In Simulation And Experimental Study”, The 2rd International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics Engineering 2009 (CIM 2009), Malacca, 2–3 June 2009.

 

  • Hossein Jahanabadi, Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Modelling and Control of a Nonlinear Pneumatic artificial Muscle Actuator with active Force Control”, The 2rd International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics Engineering 2009 (CIM 2008), Malacca, 2–3 June 2009.

 

  • Hossein Jahanabadi, Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Control of a Fluidic Muscle Using Neuro Active Force Control”, IEEE International Computational Intelligent Society 2009 (CCIC 2009), Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 30 Mac – 2 April 2009.

 

  • Hossein Jahanabadi, Musa Mailah, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, “Active Force Control of a Fluidic Muscle Using Fuzzy Logic”, IEEE International Computational Intelligent Society 2009 (CCIC 2009), Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 30 Mac – 2 April 2009.

 

  • A. Salim, M. Z. Md Zain, A. R. Abu Bakar and M. F. Hassan, “Parameter study of modification factors of blade reversal in automotive wiper system”, Second International Conference and workshops on Basic and Appiled Sciences 2009 (2nd ICOWOBAS), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2 – 4 June 2009.

 

  • M.M.Wan Harujan, A.R.Abu Bakar, B.A. Ghani and M. Z. Md Zain,” Finite Element Analysis of Disc Brake Squeal and its Suppression Approaches”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2009 9(ICAME 2009), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-25 June 2009.

 

  • M awing, A. R. Abu-Bakar, B. Abd-Ghani, R. Abd-Rahman and M. Z. Md-Zain,” Modeling And Simulation Of Windscreen Wiper Vibration Using Finite Element Method”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2009 9(ICAME 2009), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-25 June 2009.

 

  • A. Salim, M. Z. Md Zain, A. R. Abu Bakar, S. Mat and M. N. Rahman, “The Application of input Shaping scheme for Arm Force in Automotive Wiper Blade”, International Conference and Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), Bandung, Indonesia, 20 – 21 October 2009.

 

  • Razaly, N.H.Ajizan, S. Mad Saad, M.S. Yaacob, M. Z. Md Zain, M.Hussein, M.Y. Abdullah, A.R. Musa, “Dedicated Graphical User Interface System for the Visually Impaired User in Learning Al-Quran”, 9th WSEAS International Conference on Applications of Computer Engineering, Penang, Malaysia, 23 – 25 March 2010.

 

  • Razaly, N.H.Ajizan, S. Mad Saad, M.S. Yaacob, M. Z. Md Zain, M.Hussein, M.Y. Abdullah, A.R. Musa, “Application of PIC Microcontroller for Controlling Piezoelectric Braille cell”, 9th WSEAS International Conference on Applications of Computer Engineering, Penang, Malaysia, 23 – 25 March 2010

 

 

  • Suhail Kazi, A. As’arry, Z. Md Zain, Musa Mailah, “Performance Evaluation of Smart Glove Applied to Experimental Rig to Control Human Hand Tremor for Parkinson Disease”, 9th WSEAS International Conference on Applications of Computer Engineering, Penang, Malaysia, 23 – 25 March 2010.

 

 

  • Md Yusop, A.R. Abu-Bakar , S. M. H. Dehkordi and M.Z. Md. Zain, “Stability Analysis Of A Simple Disc Brake Model Using Eigenvalue Approach”, 3rd Regional Conference on Noise, Vibration and Comfort (NVC ) 2010, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 28 – 30 June 2010.

 

  • A. Salim, A.Noordin, M. Z. Md Zain and A. R. Abu Bakar, “The Analysis of fiction Effect in Automative Wiper system Using input Shaping scheme Technique”, The 2010 International Conference of Mechanical Engineering (WCE), London, England, 30 June – 2 July 2010.

 

  • Md Yusop, A.R. Abu-Bakar, and M.Z. Md. Zain, “Stability Analysis Of A Simple Disc Brake Model Using Analytical Approach”, World Engineering Congress 2010, Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, 2 – 5 August 2010.

 

  • Mad Saad, M. Z. Md Zain, M.Hussein, M.S. Yaacob, A.R. Musa, M.Y. Abdullah, “A System Architecture of Electronic Braille Panel for Reciting Al-Quran”, 2th International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation, Bali Indonesia, 28 – 30 September 2010.

 

  • A. Abdul Khoni, A. Robason, A. R. Musa, M. Y. Abdullah, M. Z. Md Zain, M.S. Yaacob, M.Hussein “A Novel Development Of Electronic Braille Al-Quran Teaching Aid”, The 2010 Conference on Scientific and Sosial Science Research Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 5 – 7 December 2010.

 

  • R. Safizadeh, M. Hussein, K. F. Samat, M.S. CheKob, M.S. Yaacob and M.Z. MdZain, Kinematic Analysis of an Assistive Robotic Leg for Hemiplegic and Hemiparetic Patients, NAUN Conference of CONTROL (NCC’10) Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, November 30- December 2, 2010 .

 

  • Azizan As’Arry, Alireza Cheraghizanjani, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, Mohamed Hussein, Zulkifli Mohd Yusop, ” Development of Measurement Device and Classification for Tremor Patients Behaviour”, Recent Researchers in Computional Technique International Non-Linear Systems and Control, Lasi, Romania, 1-3 July 2011.

 

  • S. Che Kob, M. Hussein, B. Supriyo, K. B. Tawi, M. Z. Md Zain, S. Ariyono, ” Experimental Study of PD Controller for Engagement Control of an Electro-Mechanical Friction Clutch (EMFC) System”, Recent Researchers in Computional Technique International Non-Linear Systems and Control, Lasi, Romania, 1-3 July 2011.

 

  • Azizan As’Arry, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain, Musa Mailah, Mohamed Hussein, Zulkifli Mohd Yusop,”Study of Active Force Control in Biodynamic Hand Model”, International Conference on Applied, Numerical and Computational Mathematics (ICANCM’11), Barcelona, Spain, 15-17 September 2011.

 

  • M. Yusop, M. Z. Md Zain, M. Hussein, ,”Performance of a Passive Device in Improving Tremor Patients’ Handwriting Capability”, International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (IcoBE), Penang, Malaysia, 27-28 February 2012.