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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Associate Professor Dr. Dzati Athiar Ramli

Infografik Dzati Athiar Ramli 2026
Last Updated on 30..07.2026

Personal Info

Ph.D (Electrical, Electronic & System Engineering),
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

M.Sc. (Computational Mathematics & CAGD),
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

B.App.Sc. (Computational Mathematics & CAGD),
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Tel : +604 5996028
Fax : +604 5996909
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Researcher Identifiers
Researcher ID : AAA-7188-2020 
ORCID : 0000-0002-4392-2895 
Scopus Author ID : 22433855400
Google Scholar ID : ThC27OgAAAAJ 
USM Expertise Link : https://experts.usm.my/cvitae/dzati

Last Updated on 19.06.2023

Research Profile











Last Updated on 31.07.2026

Research Interest

  • Computational Intelligence (Blind Source Separation, Sparse Representation, I Vector, Fuzzy Logic)
  • Biometrics (Voice, Heartbeat (ECG), Lip-Reading, Palm-Print, Palm-Vein, Bioacoustics Sound)
  • Intelligent System (Stroke Detection, Heartbeat Biometrics, Neural Machine Translation)

Last Updated on 03.02.2020

Selected Publications

  1. Abdullah Khan, Dzati Athiar Ramli, Muhammad Zubair Rehman, Nazri Mohd Nawi. A hybrid approach: Meta-Heuristic with optimizing machine learning algorithms for intrusion detection systems. Cluster Computing 29, 572 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10586-026-06382-5. (Impact Factor: 5.5)

  2. Abdullah Khan, Maria Ali, Dzati Athiar Ramli, AI-driven hybrid metaheuristic neural network approaches for medical diagnostics, Systems and Soft Computing, Volume 8, 2026, 200471, ISSN 2772-9419, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sasc.2026.200471. (Impact Factor: 3.6)

  3. Maria Ali, Abdullah Khan, Dzati Athiar Ramli, et al. A hybrid bio-inspired neural model based on Ropalidia Marginata behavior for multi-disease classification. Scientific Reports 15, 42004 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-26030-z.

  4. A. Khan, D. A. Ramli, S. M. Z. R. Gillani, J. I. Bangash and M. N. Atta, "Enhancing Smart Outdoor Object Navigation for the Visually Impaired via YOLOv10 With Neighbor Coordinates and C2FCIB Attention Mechanism," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 172748-172775, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3612482 (Impact Factor: 3.6)

  5. Dzati Athiar Ramli and Nor Salwani Ibrahim, "Diagonal Factorization Subspace in I-Vector Extraction for Fast Computation and Memory Efficiency: A Case Study on Frog Sound Identification," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 151016-151032, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3602437. (Impact Factor: 3.6)

  6. Li Yangyang, Dzati Athiar Ramli, 2024. Fractional synchrosqueezing transform for enhanced multicomponent signal separation. Scientific Reports 14, 18082 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68216-x (Impact Factor: 3.9)

  7. Mohd Anas Rafi. M., Dzati Athiar Ramli, & Jafri Malim Abdullah, (2024). Bayesian Optimisation Active-Learning Semi-Supervised Classification for an Automatic Microembolus-Detection System. In: Lim, CP., Vaidya, A., Jain, N., Mahorkar, U., Jain, L.C. (eds) Advances in Intelligent Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. Intelligent Systems Reference Library, vol 259. Springer, Cham. Springer Nature Switzerland.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65640-8_3

  8. Li Yangyang, Dzati Athiar Ramli, 2023. Advances in Time-Frequency Analysis for Blind Source Separation: Challenges, Contributions, and Emerging Trends. IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 137450-137474. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3338024  (Impact Factor: 3.9)

  9. Norsalina Hassan, Dzati Athiar Ramli, 2023. Sparse Component Analysis (SCA) Based on Adaptive Time—Frequency Thresholding for Underdetermined Blind Source Separation (UBSS). Sensors 2023, 23, 2060. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23042060 (Impact Factor: 3.847)

  10. Li Yangyang, Dzati Athiar Ramli, 2023. Research on Mixed Matrix Estimation Algorithm Based on Improved Sparse Representation Model in Underdetermined Blind Source Separation System. Electronics 2023, 12, 456. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12020456 (Impact Factor: 2.690)

  11. Norsalina Hassan, Dzati Athiar Ramli, 2023. Underdetermined Blind Source Separation of Bioacoustic Signals. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology 2023, 31 (5): 2257 - 2272 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.31.5.08

  12. Chee Kai Jye, Dzati Athiar Ramli. Electrocardiogram Biometrics Using Transformer’s Self-Attention Mechanism for Sequence Pair Feature Extractor and Flexible Enrolment Scope Identification. Sensors 2022, 22, 3446. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22093446 (Impact Factor: 3.576)

  13. Muhammad Imran, Hafeez Anwar, Muhammad Tufail, Abdullah Khan, Murad Khan, Dzati Athiar Bt Ramli, 2022, Image-Based Automatic Energy Meter Reading Using Deep Learning, Computers, Materials & Continua, 74(1):, 203-216 (Impact Factor : 3.000)

  14. AN Uwaechia, DA Ramli, 2021. A Comprehensive Survey on ECG signals as New Biometric Modality for Human Authentication: Recent Advances and Future Challenges, IEEE Access, vol 9, 97761-97802, ISSN 2169-3536. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3095248 (Impact Factor: 3.367)

  15. I Uddin, DA Ramli, A Khan, JI Bangash, N Fayyaz, M Kundi, 2021. Benchmark Pashto Handwritten Character Dataset and Pashto Object Character Recognition (OCR) Using Deep Neural Network with Rule Activation Function, Complexity 2021. Hindawi-Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6669672 (Impact Factor : 2.833)

Last Updated on 30..07.2026

Grants

Formulation of Sparse Synchro-Sqeezing Fractional Fourier Transform (Sparse FrSST) based Blind Source Separation for Non-Invasive Fetal Electrocardiogram (FECG) Monitoring

RM119,700.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(main researcher)

1 Ogos 2024

31 Julai 2027

On-going

Formulation of New Scheme Identity Vector Algorithm for Fast and Memory-Efficient ECG Biometric System. RM95,000.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(main researcher)

1 Nov 2020

30 April 2024

Completed

Formulation of new features and rotation invariant through the local binary pattern for trait finger-based biometrics. RM102,000.00,

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

7 Sept 2021

6 Sept 2024

Completed

Higher-order finite element method to compute electromechanical interactions in a piezoelectric energy harvester, RM77,425.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

7 Sept 2021

6 Sept 2024

Completed

Automated Detection of Emboli Signal for Stroke Diagnosis System using Weakly Supervised Classification with Active Learning. RM77,000.00

Research University
(main researcher)

1 Jun 2018

1 March 2022

Completed

Formulation of new features and rotation invariant through the local binary pattern for trait finger-based biometric. RM102,000.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

7 Sept 2021

6 Sept 2023

Completed

Higher-order finite element method to compute electromechanical interactions in a piezoelectric energy harvester. RM77,425.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

7 Sept 2021

6 Sept 2023

Completed

Formulation of a New Edge Detection Algorithm for Digital Retinal Fundus Images by Modeling the Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurons Interactions in Visual Cortex. RM97,100.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

1 Sept 2019

30 Nov 2022

Completed

Formulation of Imaging Algorithms for Computer aided Diagnosis and Detection of Retinal Neovascularization in Proliferative diabetic Retinopathy Patient. RM103,900.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co-researcher)

1 Sept 2019

30 Nov 2022

Completed

Computer Vision based for Simultaneous Attendance taking for Large Lecture Hall. RM78,700.00.

Research University
(co-researcher)

1 May 2018

1 Mac 2022

Completed

Wireless Information and Power Transfer for the Energy-Constrained Amplify-and-Forward Relaying Communication System Over Imperfect Channel Conditions. RM67,000.00

Research University
(co-researcher)

1 May 2018

1 Mac 2022

Completed

Development of Identity Recognition System from Sketch Images for Intelligent Video Surveillance Security. RM92,500.00

Research University
(co-researcher)

1 Sept 2018

31 Nov 2021(extended)

Completed

Smart Aquaculture Quality Monitoring (AQM) System With Internet of Things (IoT). USD 74,876.00

ASEAN IVO International Grant
(co-researcher)

1 Jun 2018

31 May 2020

Completed

Embolic Signal Identification with Novel Sonographics Feature and Fusion Algorithm for Automated Embolization Detection. RM128,000.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(main researcher)

1 Dec 2013

31 May 2017

Completed

Development of Touch-Less Palm Print Biometric Authentication System to Smart Phone using Android Operating System. RM136,235.00

Research University
(main researcher)

15 July 2012

 

14 Oct 2015

Completed

An Intelligent Qualitative Fusion Modelling for Multibiometric Speaker Authentication System. RM75,000.00

Research University
(main researcher)

1 Aug 2010

31 July 2013

Completed

Automated Identification of Frog Species Based on Sound Signal. RM36,786.00

Short Term 
(main researcher)

1 Dec 2011

28 Feb 2014

Completed

Development of Intelligent System for  Classiifying Quality of Water Body. RM70,000.00

Short Term
(main researcher)

Oct 2005

Sept 2007

Completed

Formulation of New Face Texture Algorithm with Kernel Based Classifiers for Personal Identification from Surveillance Camera in Uncontrolled Environment. RM88,000.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co researcher)

1 July 2014

31 Dec 2017

Completed

Formulation of novel cascaded algorithm for pedestrians detection based-on visible and infrared signals for driver assistance systems. RM101,250.00

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS
(co researcher)

1 July 2014

31 Dec 2016

Completed

Development of Face Recognition System from Sketch Images. RM242,806.40

Research University
(co researcher)

1 Dec 2013

31 May 2017

Completed

Monitoring Hajj Crowd: Adaptive Crowd Control with Cognitive Embedded System (ACCESS)

LRGS
(co researcher)

July 2012

 

July 2016

Completed

Digital Image Thumbnail to Represent Images with Poor Quality. RM147,835.00

Research University
(co researcher)

15 July 2012

 

14 July 2015

Completed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated on 30..07.2026