Ir. Prof. Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Professor in Malaysia

Ir. Prof. Dr. R.Badlishah Ahmad

Professor in Malaysia

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Professor of Electronic & Computer Systems,

Professional Engineer (Ir) and Professional Technologist (Ts)

Specialisation and Expertise in Computer and Telecommunication Network Modelling, Embedded System Design and Open Source Software.

Graduated M.Sc. (1995) and Ph.D (1999) in Optical Networking from University of Strathclyde (Scotland, UK). B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1994) from University of Glasgow (Scotland, UK). Diploma in Electrical Communication from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

Has extensive knowledge and understanding in university management in terms of governance, academic and research.

Has been involved in curriculum development for engineering diploma, engineering undergraduate and engineering technology programme (electronic based programme).

12 years experiences (2005-2017) as Dean, School of Computer and Communication Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP).

Held Positions as Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) - 15 March 2017 till 14 May 2019 and as Vice Chancellor for Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) - 15 May 2019 till 27 March 2020.

Vast experiences as academic program accreditation panel and evaluator for Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). MQA Council Member (2019-2020) and member of Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT) (2019-2021).

Academic Advisor/Examiner for WOU, AIMST, UTeM, Manipal International University (MIU), MSU and UNITEN.

Visiting Professor for UNTAG and UMSU, Indonesia (2019-2023).

International Expert/Accreditation Consultant for Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Daffodil International University (DIU) and City University Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Appointed as MSc and PhD thesis examiner for UTM, USM, UKM, UPM, UNITEN, UTP, UMT, UMP.

Has supervised more than 40 PhD and MSc students.

Pioneering Digital Transformation for UnisZA and UniMAP (Systematic E-Meeting, Cashless Campus, GPS Time Attendance System and Blockchain Verified Scroll Technology).

  • Work
    • Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  • Education
    • University of Strathclyde
    • University of Glasgow
    • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia