Senior Assistant Professor & Research Fellow in Sustainable Advanced ManufacturingZunaidi Bin Ibrahim is currently a Senior Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Brunei, a prestigious university ranked among the top 400-QS universities worldwide. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Systems (Robotic) Engineering, both obtained from Mie University, Japan, in 1997 and 2006, respectively.
His research focuses on Control Systems Engineering, with a specialization in robotic and automation applications, particularly in the field of biomedical engineering. Currently, he is leading the 'The Development of a Cooperative Robot-Assisted Upper Limb (CRAUL-Bot) Rehabilitation Exercise System' project, which involves EMG, sensor fusion, artificial neural networks (ANN), and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance biomedical engineering applications. He has a diverse academic and professional background. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of Technopreneur, a research and development company affiliated with University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia (UMIMAP). Additionally, he held positions as Senior Lecturer of Manufacturing, Deputy Dean of Academic and Research, and Associate Professor and Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at various institutions, including TATI University College. His industry experience includes working at Nippon Denso, Japan, a subsidiary of Toyota Automotive Company, where he served as an Engineer in the factory automation department for five years from 1997 to 2002. Throughout his career, he has taught various subjects in Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering, including Industrial Robotics & Automation, Mechanical Design, Robotic and Automation, Robotic Engineering, Machine Design, Industrial Design, Automation Technology, and Computer-Aided Design. Furthermore, he has been actively involved in research projects, notably as the project leader for the Robotic and Automation Cluster at Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing, University Sunderland, United Kingdom (UK). This particular research initiative focused on Advanced Manufacturing for Technology Readiness Level 5 to 6, supporting product, process, and technology developments for small and medium enterprises within the manufacturing sector in the North East area of the UK. |
My Research Portfolio.
My research portfolio showcases my research achievements in the areas of Control, Robotic and Automation and System Engineering applications development for the rehabilitation system. My research interests in development of An intelligent cooperative robot-assisted upper limb rehabilitation system using sensor fusion, EMG, ANN, VR (Bio-medical eng).
My Teaching Portfolio
My teaching philosophy revolves around the belief that "teaching is always not enough." In today's information age, the abundance of knowledge can be overwhelming, making it impossible to cover everything in a single class. Instead of overwhelming students with excessive content, my approach is to empower them to become independent learners who know how, where, and what to learn. As an educator, my role extends beyond guiding students in their learning; it involves teaching them to identify gaps in their knowledge and embrace a continuous journey of discovery.
Through my industrial and teaching experiences, I have developed a strong desire to explore the connections between mathematics, physics, rehabilitation, and sustainable manufacturing to enhance my teaching skills. Understanding these interconnections has dismantled any barriers I once had towards learning engineering fundamentals, and I strive to instill the same sense of discovery and passion for learning in my students. I aim to provide them with transformative experiences that enable them to approach engineering with enthusiasm and confidence. In traditional engineering pedagogy, there is often a focus on lecture-based theoretical courses combined with hands-on laboratory experiences. However, I believe that to truly prepare students for real-world challenges, we need to go beyond this conventional approach. My vision for an ideal engineering curriculum involves integrating rehabilitation and sustainable manufacturing as key teaching and research interests. I envision an interactive and dynamic learning environment where students engage in realistic industrial problem-based projects. These projects will challenge them to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical scenarios, fostering creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. By incorporating rehabilitation and sustainable manufacturing concepts into the curriculum, students will gain a broader perspective on engineering and its applications in various fields, such as healthcare and environmental conservation. This approach not only equips them with technical expertise but also nurtures their ability to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Ultimately, I aspire to cultivate engineering professionals who are not only well-versed in technical knowledge but also possess a deep understanding of the societal and environmental impact of their work. By promoting a curriculum that mirrors the practice of engineering in real-world contexts, students will be better prepared to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of rehabilitation and sustainable manufacturing, driving positive change in our society. |