University of New South Wales @ Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
Australia
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
2008 - 2011
Dr. Ahmad Faisal Mohamad Ayob
Lecturer,
Maritime Technology Department,
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Science,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu,
Malaysia
Education History
Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2002 - 2006
Employment History
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Lecturer, Department of Maritime Technology, Faculty of Maritime and Marine Science
March 2008 - Current
Panasonic H.A. and Air Cond. Research & Development (M) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
Mechanical Engineer, Research & Development Department
February 2007 - January 2008
Monitoring and Diagnostics Technology Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
Mechanical Engineer, Oil & Gas Plant Vibration and Research & Development
June 2006 - January 2007
Journal Publications
Khan, M.S., Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Isaacs, A. and Ray, T., A Smart Repair Embedded Memetic Algorithm for 2D Shape Matching Problems, Engineering Optimization, 44, 229-1243, 2012.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., , A Preliminary Hydrodynamic Design Optimization Framework for High Speed Planing Craft, Journal of Ship Research, 56, , 2012.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., Beyond Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of Planing Craft, Journal of Ship Production and Design, 27, , 2011.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., Uncovering Secrets Behind Low Resistance Planing Craft Hullforms Through Optimization, Engineering Optimization, 43, , 2011.
Conference Publications
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Samo, K and Wan Nik, WB, Preliminary Simulation of Bio-Inspired Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Underwater Research and Exploration, 4th International Conference on Underwater System Technology: Theory and Applications 2012, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 2012.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T. and Smith, W.F., The Quest for Optimum High Speed Planing Craft Design, Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2012.
W.B. Wan Nik, Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Talib, R.J., Masjuki, H.H. and Ahmad, M.F., The Effect of Friction Modifier on the Performance of Automotive Brake, Regional Tribology Conference (RTC), Langkawi, Malaysia, 2011.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., W.B. Wan Nik, Ray, T. and Smith, W.F., Hull Surface Information Retrieval and Optimization of High Speed Planing Craft, International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER 2011), Kuantan, Malaysia, 2011.
Khan, M., Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Isaacs, A. and Ray, T. , A Novel Evolutionary Approach for 2D Shape Matching Based on B-Spline Modeling, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2011), New Orleans, USA, 2011.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., Scenario-based Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of High Speed Planing Craft for Coastal Surveillance, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2011), New Orleans, USA, 2011.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., A Framework for Scenario-based Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of Hard Chine Planing Craft, 9th International Conference in Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT 10), Gubbio, Italy, 2012.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., Hydrodynamic Design Optimization of a Hard Chine Planing Craft for Coastal Surveillance, Pacific 2010 International Maritime Conference (Pacific 2010), Sydney, Australia, 2010.
Mohamad Ayob, A.F., Ray, T., and Smith, W., An Optimization Framework for the Design of Planing Craft, International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding 2009 (ICCAS09), Shanghai, China, 2009.
Grants/Fundings
Tabung Penyelidik Muda, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (RM 20, 000). As Lead Researcher. Development of Novel Unified Robotic Platform for Endangered Marine Species Protection and Coastal Surveillance.
2012 - 2014
Research Acculturation Collaborative Effort (RACE) (RM 46,600). As Lead Researcher. A Preliminary Design of Bio-inspired Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for Shallow Water Inspection and Monitoring based on Spotted Boxfish’s (Ostracion melagris) Morphology.
2012 - 2014
Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS) (RM 105,600). As Co-researcher. Feasibility study and optimization of parameters of photovoltaic-hybrid energy source in fish farming.
2011 - 2013
Clubs/Affiliations
Malaysian Brotherhood Associations
President
2012 - 2013
Awards Received
Significant Paper Award 2011, Title: Beyond hydrodynamic design optimization of planing craft, Transactions of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineerings, In Press, Accepted 11/2012
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
2012
Anugerah Malim Ilmu (Publications Category)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2012
UNSW@ADFA Excellence in Research Publications
University of New South Wales @ Australian Defence Force Academy, Australia
2011
Post-graduate Research Student Support Scheme Travel Fund (PRSS)
University of New South Wales @ Australian Defence Force Academy, Australia
2009
Academic Fellow
Department of Maritime Technology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2008-2010
Mechanical Engineering Dean's List
University of Malaya
2005-2006
Federal Service Department Scholarship
Malaysia
2002-2006
