SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (SDE)

  • Research

    Research Area:
    • 3D Geospatial Modelling

    • Rainfall-runoff Modelling

    • Cartography

    • Landslide Modelling

    • Environmental Disaster Modelling

    • GIS for Environmental Studies

    Research Grant
    Principal Investigator :
    National :
    1. Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Chan Huah Yong, Ismail Bin Ahmad Abir, Mohd Ashraf Bin Mohamad Ismail, Malaysia Research University Network - Long Term Research Grant Scheme (MRUN-LRGS) : LANDGIS - An Eco Smart GIS Based Real-Time Data Model For Landslide Spatial Visualization. RM81,800.00 (01/09/2019 - 30/11/2023).

    2. Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Noresah Binti Mohd Shariff, Wan Ruslan Bin Ismail – Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) - Designing A New 3D GIS Based Soft Geometrical Data Model for 3D Dynamic Rainfall-Runoff Simulation. RM47,480.00 (01/06/2012 - 30/11/2014).

    University :
    1. Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Nik Norliati Fitri Binti Md Nor, Siti Masayu Rosliah Binti Abdul Rashid. Program Latihan Kampung Geo-Genius Bagi Perkhidmatan Sokongan Geospatial Terhadap Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung Di Daerah Barat Daya Pulau Pinang, RM8,000.00, (01/11/2022-31/10/2023).

    2. Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Chan Huah Yong, Muhamad Uznir Ujang, Habibah Binti Lateh, Main Bin Rindam, Mohd. Faiz Bin Hilmi. USM Research University Grant (RUI) : Designing E-River Basin Spatial Informative Nesting (E-BASIN) Framework for Flood Prediction using Geographic Information System. RM100,000.00 (01/03/2016 - 28/02/2019).

    3. Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil, Muhamad Safii Lola, Yahya Ibrahim, The Development Of A New Eco-Tourism Modelling of Lake Kenyir using System Dynamic Approach. RM134,340.00 (01/03/2015 - 31/08/2018).

    Co-Researcher :
    International :
    1. Habibah Lateh, Izham Mohamad Yusoff, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil, Jamilah Ahmad, Chan Huah Yong, Lea Tien Tay. Research and Development for Reducing Geo-hazard Damage in Malaysia Caused by Landslide and Flood, SATREPS-JICA (JAPAN), RM13,000,000.00 (01/06/2011 - 01/06/2016).

    National :
    1. Ismail Bin Ahmad Abir, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Characterizing Deformation Mechanism of the Crocker Fault System, Sabah for Potential Earthquake Predictions. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) - RM96,000.00 (01/11/2020 - 31/10/2023).

    2. Taksiah Binti A. Majid, Chan Huah Yong, Fauziah Binti Ahmad, Hazandy Abdul Hamid, Ismail Bin Ahmad Abir, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Mastura Binti Azmi, Mohd Ashraf Bin Mohamad Ismail, Mohd Fadzil Bin Ain, Shaharudin Shah Bin Zaini, Sharifah Akmam Binti Syed Zakaria, Sheeba Nettukandy Chenoli, Intelligent Green Energy Lanslide Real-Time Alerting System In The Tropics. Long Term Research Grant Scheme (MRUN-LRGS) - RM267,300.00 (01/09/2019 - 30/11/2022).

    3. Habibah Binti Lateh, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Jamilah Binti Ahmad, Research Development For Reducing Geo-hazard Damage in Malaysia Caused by Landslide and Flood. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) - RM5,272,000.00 (02/01/2013 - 31/12/2017). 

    4. Issham Bin Ismail, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Flood and Flood Disaster: Sistem dan Aplikasi Mobile Pantas Amaran Bencana Banjir. Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) - RM66,700.00 (01/04/2015 - 30/04/2016).

    5. Issham Bin Ismail, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Ecoducation Development Toolkit System (ECODE). Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) - RM158,000.00 (01/09/2012 - 30/11/2014).

    6. Main Bin Rindam, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Formasian Embun Dan Penyerapan Wap Air Di Bandar. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) - RM50,000.00 (01/08/2011 - 31/01/2014).

    University :
    1. Mageswary A/p Karpudewan, A Nagaletchimee A/p Annamalai, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Lim Hooi Lian. Augmented Reality Infused STREAM Education in Teaching Climate Change for Secondary Schools : An Approach Reflects on the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). USM-RUI Grant - RM45,000.00 (01/11/2020 - 31/10/2023).

    2. Chan Huah Yong, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil, Habibah Binti Lateh, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, Jamilah Binti Ahmad, Mohd Razha Bin Abdul Rashid, Tay Lea Tien, Zarina Binti Md Nor. E-Participatory Community Based Approach On Landslide Preparedness And Mitigation. USM-RUI Grant - RM250,000.00 (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2015).

  • Publication

    A.   Journals (Wos, Scopus And MyCite Indexed)
    1. Tharshini, M., Izham, M. Y., Samsudin, S. H. ., Majid, T. A., Abir, I. A. ., Yong, C. H. ., & Ismail, M. A. M. . (2023). Geographical Information System (GIS)-Based Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Malaysia: A Review of Past, Current and Future Trends. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 12(3), 162.

    2. Nik Norliati Fitri Binti Md Nor, Siti Masayu Rosliah Binti Abdul Rashid, Izham Bin Mohamad Yusoff, (2022). Persepsi Penduduk terhadap Pembinaan Paip Graviti di Tambunan, Sabah, Jurnal Geografi, 10/1:, 132-150 (MyCite Indexed).

    3. Izham, M. Y. and Ishaku, B. Y. (2022). Three-Dimensional Tetrahedron Network (3D TEN) and Volumetric Geo-Objects (VGO) Data Model for Groundwater Simulation in Bida Basin, Nigeria., Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 18/4:, 1-18. (ESCI – WoS Indexed).

    4. Izham, M. Y., Siti Nurbaidzuri, R., Muhamad Uznir, U., (2021). Slope Stability Estimation using Danger Level (DL) Approach for Monitoring Landslide Prone Areas, Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 17/4:, 221-239. (ESCI – WoS Indexed).

    5. Jefriza, Izham, M. Y., Ismail, A. A. (2020). The Applications Of Insar Technique For Natural Hazard Detection In Smart Society, Journal Of Physics - Conference Series, 1572:, Pp 1-12 (Scopus Indexed - Impact Factor : 0.54)

    6. Izham, M. Y., Aznarahayu, R., Nurul, A., Norashila, M. N. (2018). Exploring the managing of flood disaster: A Malaysian perspective, Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 14(3):, pp. 24-36 (WoS - ESCI Indexed)

    7. Siti Nurbaidzuri R., Izham, M. Y., Habibah, L., Muhamad Uznir, U. (2017). A Review of Infiltration Excess Overland Flow (IEOF): Terms, Models and Environmental Impact, Journal of Advances in Humanities, Vol 4(3), pp. 490-502 (WoS Indexed - Impact Factor : 0.433)

    8. Ishaku, B. Y., Izham, M. Y., Main, R. (2014). Vertical Electrical Sounding Investigation of Aquifer Composition and its Potential to Yield Groundwater in Some Selected Town in Bida Basin of North Central, Nigeria. Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 6(1), pp. 60 – 69.

    9. Ishaku, B. Y., Izham, M. Y., Main, R. (2013). Integrating Geophysical Data and Three-Dimensional GIS for Groundwater Modelling and Simulation - A Review. Pensee Journal,Thompson Reuters, Vol 76 (1), pp. 147 – 159 (WoS Indexed)

    10. Izham M. Y. and Main R. (2012) 3D GIS for Urban Runoff Mechanism : A New Perspective using Volumetric Soft Geo-Objects, Malaysian Journal of Development, Society and Environment (Geografia), 8 (5); pp.124-139 (WoS-ESCI Indexed)

    11. Izham, M. Y., Fatimah, H., Main, R. (2012). Survival Dalam Peningkatan Kualiti Hidup Sosial. Kajian Kes Di Kawasan Gugusan Felda Trolak, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Jurnal Perspektif, 4(2): pp. 99-113 (MyCite Indexed)

    12. Izham, M. Y., Uznir, U., Alias, A. R., Ayob, K., W. Ruslan, I. (2011). Influence of georeference for saturated excess overland flow modelling using 3D volumetric soft geo-objects. Computers and Geosciences,Elsevier. 37. pp. 598-609 (WoS Indexed – Impact Factor 1.142)

    13. Izham, M. Y., Alias, A. R., Ayob, K., W. Ruslan, I. (2010). A 3D Volumetric Soft Geo-objects Data Model for Dynamic Streamflow Generating Processes. Journal of Environmental Hydrology, 18(12) : pp. 1-14 (Scopus Indexed)

    Non-Indexed Journal Publication

    1.    Izham, M. Y., 2021, Geospatial Data and Technology Application Towards Managing Flood Disaster in the Context of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0), Journal of Advanced Geospatial and Science Technology, 1/1:, 38-69

    B.   Referred Book Chapters (WoS & Scopus Indexed)
    1. Siti Nurbaizuri, R., Izham, M. Y., Muhamad Uznir, U., Tharshini, M. (2023). Development of Three-Dimensional Soil Water Dynamic Flow (3D SWD FLOW) Data Model for Landslide Modelling Environmental Degradation: Challenges and Strategies for Mitigation". Springerlink Verlag. – In Press. (Scopus Indexed)

    2. Muhamad Safiih, L., Mohd Noor Afiq, R., Mohd Fadli, H., Mohd Tajuddin, A., Anton, A. K., Izham, M. Y. (2018). Greater Kenyir Landscapes, in (Sustainable Development of Tasik Kenyir Eco-Tourism Using System Dynamic), Springer, pp. 257-270 (Scopus Indexed)

    3. Muhamad Safiih, L., Mohd Noor Afiq, R., Mohd Fadli, H., Muhamad Na’eim, A. R., Mohd Tajuddin, A., Izham, M. Y. (2018). Greater Kenyir Landscapes, in (Trade-Off Analysis for Eco-Tourism of the Tasik Kenyir Protected Area), Springer, pp. 245-256 (Scopus Indexed)

    4. Noraidah, K., Izham, M. Y., Habibah, L., Uznir, M. U. (2017). Advances in 3D Geoinformation, in Highly Efficient Computer Oriented Octree Data Structure and Neighbours Search in 3D GIS), Springer, pp. 285-303 (Scopus Indexed)

    5. Siti Nurbaidzuri, R., Izham, M. Y., Habibah, L., Uznir, M. U. (2017). The Hierarchical Three-Dimensional (3D) Dynamic Water Infiltration on Multi-layers of Soil According to Voronoi Sequence Nodes Based on the Three-Dimensional Triangular Irregular Network (3D TIN), in (Advances in 3D Geoinformation), Springer, pp. 443-460 (Scopus Indexed)

    C.   Referred Proceedings (WoS & Scopus Indexed)
    1. N. Ridzuan, Uznir, U., Izham, M. Y. (2022). Computational Fluid Dynamics of Wind Flow and Air Pollution Modelling: A Review on 3D Building Model Standards, Earth and Environmental Science, 1064:, 1-12 (Scopus Indexed).

    2. Siti Nurbaidzuri, R., Izham, M. Y., Muhamad Uznir, U. (2020). 3D Subsurface Soil Deformation Data Model, European Proceedings Of Social And Behavioural Sciences, :, pp.44-53 (WoS Indexed)

    3. Jefriza, Izham, M. Y., Ismail, A. A. (2020). SAR Sentinel-1: Mitigation Strategies For Earth’s Surface Displacements In Aceh, Indonesia, IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 500:, pp 1-5 (Scopus Indexed)

    4. Jefriza, Izham, M. Y., Ismail, A. A. (2020). Application Of Interferometric SAR Using Sentinel-1A For Flood Monitoring In South Of Sulawesi, Indonesia, IOP Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science, 500:, pp 1-6 (Scopus Indexed)

    5. Izham, M. Y., Aznarahayu, R., Nurul Azni, M. A. and Norashila, M. N. (2019). The River Basin Spatial Informative Nesting (E-BASIN) Framework As An Alternative Approach For Flood Disaster Management. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 380 012005, pp. 1-7 (Scopus Indexed)

    6. Nazirah, A., Habibah, L., Tay Lea Tien, Izham, M. Y. (2015). A Comparative Study of Frequency Ratio, Statistical Index and Poisson Method for Landslide Hazard Mapping Along East-West Highway, AIP (American Institute of Physics) Conference Proceedings (ISBN: 978-0-7354-1304-7), AIP Conference Proceedings 1660, 090025 (2015); do, 1-10. (WoS Indexed)

    7. Izham, M. Y., Ayob, K., Alias, A. R. (2010). 3D Volumetric Soft Geo-objects Data Model for Dynamic Streamflow Generating Processes, Water and Geosciences, WSEAS, pp. 214-220 (WoS Indexed).

  • Supervision

    PhD (Completed)
    1. Jefriza (2021), Research - Full Time, Landslide Monitoring Of Natural Terrain Area in Central Aceh Using Insar Techniques. (Main Supervisor) – Passed VIVA Voce (Currently working on thesis corrections)

    2. Siti Nurbaidzuri Binti Reli @ Raily (2022), Research - Full Time, Dynamic Water Infiltration Into Sub-Surface Soil Layers For Landslide Modeling Using Three-Dimensional Geographic Information System (3D GIS). (Main Supervisor)

    PhD (On-going)
    1. Numan Jamal A A, (2022). The Inclusion of the Spatial Variable into Statistical and Artificial Techniques to Develop an Integrated Property Valuation Model for Taxation Purposes Taking Betonia, Palestine as a Case Study, (Main Supervisor)

    2. Adamu Muhammad Kamaludeen, (2022). Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Ground Station Measurements and Satellite Observations and Their Correlations for Different Air Pollutant. (Main Supervisor)

    3. Nur Syuhada Binti Mustakim, Research - Full Time, Keterancaman Dan Daya Tahan Penduduk Terhadap Bencana Tanah Runtuh. Kajian Kes Di Cameron Highland, Pahang. (Main Supervisor)

    4. Teoh Shwu Jiau, Research - Part Time, Assessing Vulnerability of Aquatic Agricultural Systems to Climate Change. (Main Supervisor)

    Master (Completed)
    1. Ishaku Bashir Yakubu (2014), Research – Full Time, Groundwater Survey In Bida Basin, Niger State Nigeria Using Electrical Resistivity Data and Three-Dimensional Geographic Information System. (Main Supervisor) 

    2. Nazirah Binti Azizat (2015). Spatial And Temporal Analysis of Landslide Along East West (Gerik-Jeli) Highway. (Co-Supervisor) 

     Master (On-going)
    1. Tharshini A/p Murthy, (2022). Geospatial Data Modelling For Flow And Creep Landslide Visualization Using 3D GIS. (Main Supervisor).

    2. Siti Hamsah Binti Samsudin, (2022). Landslide Hazard Assessment of Environmentally Sensative Areas (KSAS) in Selangor River Basin using Geographical Information System. (Main Supervisor)

    3. Abdul Rahman Bin Md Isa (2020), Research - Part Time, Water Quality Characteristic Of Beris Dam Base on Physicochemical and Interpolation Analysis using GIS. (Main Supervisor)

  • Recognition

    A.     Awards
    1. Best Paper for the 5th IASME / WSEAS International Conference on Water Resources, Hydraulics & Hydrology (WHH '10) University of Cambridge, UK, February 23-25, 2010.

    2. Sanggar Sanjung Award, USM, 2011.

    3. Excellence Service Award, USM, 2013.

    4. Excellence Service Award, USM, 2016.

    B.     Internal Examiner :
             Master Thesis :
    1. Mohd Nazir Nazar @ Azizan Bin Hamid (2015). Master Thesis , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penurunan Kualiti Air Sungai Sungai Petani Akibat Kegiatan Manusia 

              Ph.D Thesis
    1. Faradina Marzukhi, (2021). Ph.D Thesis , UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, Determination of Red Palm Weevil (RPW) Infestation using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System technique As A Mechanism of Detection At Coconut Tree.

    2. Ibrahem Ahmad Mohammad Gharaibeh (2017). Ph.D Thesis , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Assessment Of The Status And Interoperability Of National Spatial Data Infrastructure In Jordan

    3. Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam (2017). Ph.D Thesis , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Permodelan Dan Analisis Geospatial Bagi Kawasan Berpotensi Tinggi Penyakit Tuberkulosis Di Shah Alam, Selangor.

    4. Roselan Bin Abdul Rahman (2018). Ph.D Thesis , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kajian Hidrologi Aliran Permukaan Dan Subpermukaan Di Lembangan Sungai Sedim, Kulim, Kedah.

    5. Zubeida Ali B. Al Adwan (2019). Ph.D Thesis , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hedonic Pricing Model For Real Property Valuation In Jordan Using GIS.

    C.   Reviewer
    1. Journal Reviewer for Trends in Sciences (Scopus) : 2023.

    2. Journal Reviewer for Journal of Flood Risk Management (WoS - Wiley) : 2019 / 2020

    3. Journal Reviewer for Kajian Malaysia (Scopus - USM) : 2020 / 2021

    4. Research Proposal Ethical Reviewer under The Human Research Ethics Committee of USM (JEPeM) : 2020 - 2024

  • Consultancy

    Consultancy:
    1. Erasmus+ K2a Capacity Building For Higher Education: Geomatics For Disaster Risk Reduction Recovery, Education, Audiovisual And Cultural Executive Agency (EACEA, EU).

    Training Course:
    1. Microcredential - GIS Dalam Pembangunan Lestari, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

  • Community/Industry

    Community Engagement:
    1. Program Latihan Kampung Geo-Genius Bagi Perkhidmatan Sokongan Geospatial Terhadap Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung Di Daerah Barat Daya Pulau Pinang.

    2. Program Latihan Pekerja Makcik Travels Bagi Peningkatan Kualiti Penyediaan Sokongan Terhadap Warga Emas Di Pulau Pinang.

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Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia