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Izham bin Zainal Abidin, Prof. Ir. Dr.

Prof. Ir. Dr. Izham Bin Zainal Abidin

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) & Professor

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

College of Engineering

03-89212020 (Ext: 7255)

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power), Strathclyde University (2002)
  • B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, University of Southampton (1997)
  • Ordinary National Diploma in Engineering, Coventry Technical College (1994)

Working Experience

Position Place of Work Start End
Associate Professor Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2008 Present
Engineer Tenaga Nasional Berhad 1997 Present
Senior Lecturer Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2006 2008
Lecturer Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2002 2006

Research Projects

  • Fuzzy Decision Tree for Voltage Collapse analysis
  • An Adaptive Strategy For The Prevention Of Power System Wide Collapse
  • Technology Road Map II
  • LGB Net Manual
  • Capacitor Bank Placement Feasibiltiy Studies for TNB Transmission Network
  • Research and Development on an Intelligent System for Prediction of Abnormalities and Probable Fraud
  • Simulation Based Frequent Tripping Study on the 11kV Network
  • Multilevel-Inverter for Direct Torque-Control of Induction Motor for Optimum Drive Performance and E
  • Intelligent Signal Processing Based Design and Development of Automated Lightning Forecasting

Courses Taught

  • Electrical Power System I

Professional Associations

  • Power Engineering Society (IEEE-PES Malaysian Chp): Exco (2024)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia: Normal Member (2022)
  • Cigre: Normal Member (2019)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia: Normal Member (2018)
  • Institute of Engineers Malaysia: Normal Member (2017)
  • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Senior Member (2006)

Recent Notable Publications

1.

Sahaida Laily Bt Md Hashim; Norsalwati Bte. Othman; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Unveiling The Landscape Of Carbon Trading Research: A Global Bibliometric Perspective For Sustainable Futures. International Journal Of Business And Technology Management (Dec 2025). Journal. Cited: MyCITE

2.

Sahaida Laily Bt Md Hashim; Norsalwati Bte. Othman; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Unveiling The Landscape Of Carbon Trading Research: A Global Bibliometric Perspective For Sustainable Futures. 11Th International Economics & Business Management Conference (Iebmc 2025) (Sep 2025). Conference Proceeding. Cited: None

3.

RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; AIDIL AZWIN BIN ZAINUL ABIDIN; AGILESWARI A/P RAMASAMY; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Modeling, Tuning, And Validating Of Exciter And Governor In Combined-Cycle Power Plants: A Practical Case Study. International Journal Of Power Electronics And Drive Systems (Ijpeds) (Jan 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

4.

RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; AIDIL AZWIN BIN ZAINUL ABIDIN; AGILESWARI A/P RAMASAMY; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Synchronous Generator System Identification Via Dynamic Simulation Using Pss/E: Malaysian Case. International Journal Of Power Electronics And Drive Systems (Ijpeds) (Jan 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

5.

Nur Azzammudin Bin Rahmat; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. An Enhanced Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation Tracking Efficiency And Stability Using Fuzzy Logic Controller For Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm. 2024 Ieee 22Nd Student Conference On Research And Development (Dec 2024). Conference Proceeding. Cited: Indexing In Progress

6.

Zeittey Karmilla Bte Kaman; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN; Sidra Naim Binti Taraq Naemzia. Energizing Social Innovation Within Smart Cities Framework: Identifying Key Drivers Through Use Cases Of Smart Cities Components For Sustainable Development. Icesg 2024 - International Conference On Environmental, Social, And Governance (Nov 2024). Conference Proceeding. Cited: Indexing In Progress

7.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Feasibility Of Future Transition To 100% Renewable Energy: Recent Progress, Policies, Challenges, And Perspectives. Journal Of Cleaner Production (Oct 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

8.

SIVADASS A/L THIRUCHELVAM; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Analyzing Safety Management Practices Affecting Safety Performance In The Electrical Industry: A Systematic Review. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research (May 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

9.

SIVADASS A/L THIRUCHELVAM; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Impact Of Safety Management Practices On Safety Performance In Workplace Environment: A Case Study In Iraqi Electricity Production Industry. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research (Apr 2024). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

10.

RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; AIDIL AZWIN BIN ZAINUL ABIDIN; AGILESWARI A/P RAMASAMY; MARAYATI BTE MARSADEK; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Combined Cycle Generator Model Validation At Tanjung Kidurong Power Station. Consultancy Technical Report (Jun 2023). Other. Cited: None

11.

JEHANA ERMY BTE JAMALUDDIN; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN; MOHD AZREE BIN IDRIS. Designing Lessons For Differentiated Learning Using Moodle Lms. Regional Conference In Engineering Education (Rcee) & Research In Higher Education (Rhed) 2020: Rcee 2020 (Oct 2022). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

12.

JEHANA ERMY BTE JAMALUDDIN; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN; MOHD AZREE BIN IDRIS. Designing Lessons For Differentiated Learning Using Moodle Lms. Aip Conference Proceedings (Oct 2022). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

13.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Next-Hour Electricity Price Forecasting Using Least Squares Support Vector Machine And Genetic Algorithm. Asean Engineering Journal (Sep 2022). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

14.

RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; AIDIL AZWIN BIN ZAINUL ABIDIN; MARAYATI BTE MARSADEK; AGILESWARI A/P RAMASAMY; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Progress Report On Combined Cycle Generator Model Validation At Tanjung Kidurong Power Station . Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sep 2022). Other. Cited: None

15.

RENUGA A/P VERAYIAH; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Modified Novel Line Stability Factor Index With Reactive Power Tracing For Identification Of Vulnerable Buses In Power System. Applied Mechanics And Materials (Apr 2022). Journal. Cited: ISI

16.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Dynamic Voltage Restorer (Dvr) Enhancement In Power Quality Mitigation With An Adverse Impact Of Unsymmetrical Faults. Energy Reports (Apr 2022). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

17.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Online Harmonic Extraction And Synchronization Algorithm Based Control For Unified Power Quality Conditioner For Microgrid Systems . Energy Reports (Apr 2022). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

18.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Load Shedding Scheme Based Metaheuristic Technique For Power System Controlled Islanding. Indonesian Journal Of Electrical Engineering And Computer Science (Sep 2021). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

19.

IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Power System Controlled Islanding Using Modified Discrete Optimization Techniques . International Journal Of Advanced Computer Science And Applications (Ijacsa) (Jul 2021). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

20.

JEHANA ERMY BTE JAMALUDDIN; IZHAM BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN. Designing Learning Paths For Differentiated Learning. Seoul International Invention Fair (Siif 2020) (Dec 2020). Other. Cited: None