Profesor Madya Ir. Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UMS
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad is a senior academic leader and nanoelectronics expert at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He earned his Ph.D. in Micro and Nanoelectronics from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where his pioneering research on nanoscale MOSFET modelling and ballistic transport was recognized with the Chancellor’s and Best Student Awards. He also holds degrees from Universiti Putra Malaysia and the University of Southampton, UK.
With a professional portfolio that spans over RM3 million in research grants, more than 100 Scopus-indexed publications, and multiple intellectual properties (2 patents, 1 trademark as lead inventor), Dr. Ismail’s work has significantly advanced the field of nanoelectronics and microprocessor systems, both nationally and internationally. He has led research collaborations across institutions and industries and served as principal investigator on various strategic grants.
Internationally, Dr. Ismail is a Senior Member of IEEE, and founding Chair of the IEEE Sabah Subsection, playing a key role in expanding Malaysia’s global engineering presence. His academic leadership includes serving as Dean, Deputy Dean of Academic & International, Head of Program, and Head of the Artificial Intelligence Research Unit, where he has fostered innovation, curriculum advancement, and global engagement.
Passionate about education, he has taught across a range of electronics and computer engineering disciplines, and champions the integration of advanced technologies into engineering education. His career reflects a sustained commitment to academic excellence, global collaboration, and impactful leadership in higher education.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UMS
Appointed Department
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UMS
Education
Doctor Of Philosphy (electrical Engineering)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai
2009
Master Of Science In Microelectronics Systems Design
University Of Southhamton
2002
Bacelor Kejuruteraan (elektronik/komputer)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
1999
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
61
Active
5
Grants
RM 4,410,312.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Device Fabrication and Process
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Device Physics
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Digital and Analogue Electronics
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Electronic Sensors
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - IC Design
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Logic Design
Electrical And Electronic Engineering - Microelectronics
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
203
H-Index
16
Citations
1,117
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Pemerkasaan pendidikan dan latihan teknikal dan vokasional (tvet) di sabah bagi memenuhi permintaan industri
Member
2023 - 2025
Solar energy to hydrogen generation using seawater prototype research project
Member
2023 - 2026
Classification of feeding behaviour for the development of an automated demand feeding system for hybrid grouper
Member
2021 - 2026
Waste-to-wealth: eco-plastic furniture with user engagement and product analysis.
Member
2020 - 2023
Frequency response properties of organic-inorganic semiconductors for next generation opto-electrical convesion devices
Member
2019 - 2022
Publications listing
NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED
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Ismail Saad , Willey Liew Yun Hsien , Nancy Julius Siambun , Chua Bih Lii (2024), Microstructure Refinement In Solidification Of A Deeply Undercooled Ternary Nickel Based Alloy
Norfarariyanti Binti Parimon , Ismail Saad , Muhammad Nur Afnan Bin Uda (2024), Aluminium Interdigitated Electrode With 5.0 µm Gap For Electrolytic Scooting
Mohammad Saffree Bin Jeffree , Abdel Mohsen Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Hafez , Raman B. Noordin , Ismail Saad , Suhaini Binti Sudi , D. Maryama Bte Ag. Daud , Stephanie Chok Binti Chok Kui Eng , Nicholas Pang Tze Ping , Khamisah Awang Lukman (2024), Predictors Of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Special Education Teachers In Sabah, Malaysia
Chai Chang Yii , Ismail Saad , Nur Aqilah Binti Mohamad , Megat Muhammad Ikhsan Bin Megat Hasnan , Kenneth Teo Tze Kin (2023), Fault Localization On Power Cables Using Time Delay Estimation Of Partial Discharge Signals
Megat Muhammad Ikhsan Bin Megat Hasnan , Ismail Saad , Hazlihan Bin Haris (2023), Ultrafast L Band Soliton Pulse Generation In Erbium-doped Fiber Laser Based On Graphene Oxide Saturable Absorber
Ismail Saad , Hazlihan Bin Haris (2023), Single And Bunch Soliton Generation In Optical Fiber Lasers Using Bismuth Selenide Topological Insulator Saturable Absorber
Hazlihan Bin Haris , Ismail Saad (2023), Review Of Microbottle Resonators For Sensing Applications
Lillian @ Lilia Gungat , Habib Musa Bin Mohamad , Nurmin Bt. Bolong , Ismail Saad (2023), Development Of Concrete Eco-paving Blocks Using Crumb Rubber Granules And Eco-processed Pozzolan
Nurmin Bt. Bolong , Ismail Saad (2023), Carbonized Coconut Shell Media Applicability For Stormwater Pollution Control
Hazlihan Bin Haris , Ismail Saad (2023), Dissipative Soliton Mode-locked Erbium-doped Fiber Laser Using Nb2alc Nanomaterial Saturable Absorber