Profesor Madya Ir. Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad

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.

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

NOTE: N/A = Data not available, 0 = Data not completed


Scopus Metrics

Scopus Profile

Documents

203

H-Index

16

Citations

1,097

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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Khamisah Awang Lukman , Ismail Saad , Abdel Mohsen Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Hafez , Nicholas Pang Tze Ping , Raman B. Noordin , Mohammad Saffree Bin Jeffree , Suhaini Binti Sudi , Stephanie Chok Binti Chok Kui Eng , D. Maryama Bte Ag. Daud (2024) , Predictors Of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Special Education Teachers In Sabah, Malaysia

12.

Norfarariyanti Binti Parimon , Ismail Saad , Muhammad Nur Afnan Bin Uda (2024) , Aluminium Interdigitated Electrode With 5.0 µm Gap For Electrolytic Scooting

13.

Nancy Julius Siambun , Ismail Saad , Chua Bih Lii , Willey Liew Yun Hsien (2024) , Microstructure Refinement In Solidification Of A Deeply Undercooled Ternary Nickel Based Alloy

14.

Hazlihan Bin Haris , Ismail Saad (2023) , Single And Bunch Soliton Generation In Optical Fiber Lasers Using Bismuth Selenide Topological Insulator Saturable Absorber

15.

Ismail Saad , Hazlihan Bin Haris (2023) , Review Of Microbottle Resonators For Sensing Applications

16.

Chai Chang Yii , Nur Aqilah Binti Mohamad , Kenneth Teo Tze Kin , Ismail Saad , Megat Muhammad Ikhsan Bin Megat Hasnan (2023) , Fault Localization On Power Cables Using Time Delay Estimation Of Partial Discharge Signals

17.

Hazlihan Bin Haris , Ismail Saad (2023) , Metal Oxide Coated Optical Fiber For Humidity Sensing Application: A Review

18.

Ismail Saad , Megat Muhammad Ikhsan Bin Megat Hasnan , Hazlihan Bin Haris (2023) , Ultrafast L Band Soliton Pulse Generation In Erbium-doped Fiber Laser Based On Graphene Oxide Saturable Absorber

19.

Nurmin Bt. Bolong , Ismail Saad (2023) , Carbonized Coconut Shell Media Applicability For Stormwater Pollution Control

20.

Nurmin Bt. Bolong , Ismail Saad , Habib Musa Bin Mohamad , Lillian @ Lilia Gungat (2023) , Development Of Concrete Eco-paving Blocks Using Crumb Rubber Granules And Eco-processed Pozzolan


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